Olive Magazine

"Afternoon tea has been a ritual here for almost 150 years and this luxurious redoubt for the rich and royal (no flip-flops, no intrusive photography), has turned it into an art form. Every detail is exquisite."

Time Out London

"As famous, if not as over-subscribed, as The Ritz, Claridge's does a roaring trade in afternoon tea for out-of-towners looking for that traditional London experience."

Condé Nast Traveller

"There is a very skilled art in creating such an iconic experience as afternoon tea in Claridge's without the event becoming a parody of itself. The skill in keeping its authenticity lies, as ever, with the staff who create this experience, keeping it a treat while keeping it real. As ever, the team at Claridge's will not let you down."

Fizzah Sayed

"The ingredients used are of top quality and you can tell that a lot of thought and effort has gone into a food even as basic as an egg and cress sandwich."

Sara Shacket

"The scones came next, and were flaky and light. I couldn't get enough of their house-made jam, or the clotted cream. Delicious."

Holly Cave

"After that, it was onto scones – adorable miniature affairs: pumpkin for Thanksgiving and the traditional raisin mixture too. My friend loved her gluten-free ones – top marks for making them taste good!"

Kelly Michelle

"So of course they passed my gluten free scone test with flying colours – they were easy to cut into, I still have all my teeth and they were super tasty."

Chris Pople

"So it's all the more impressive that despite all the reverse-snobbery and emotional baggage I took with me to Claridge's of a Sunday afternoon for a friend's birthday, I managed not only to enjoy a few hours of the most wonderful gastronomic theatre, but left with my mind completely changed about the ceremony of afternoon tea itself."

Dominic Rowntree

"I love afternoon tea. There’s something uber luxurious and indulgent about sitting in a comfy armchair and spending a few hours tucking into cake and sandwiches, usually with my Mother in tow who’s famed for her penchant for scones. And there really isn’t anywhere quite like Claridge’s."

LondonTown.com

"Named the Tea Guild's Best Afternoon Tea in 2006, 2011 and 2012, and presented with an Award of Excellence an impressive five times, Claridge's is one of the top locations for Afternoon Tea in London."