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Afternoon Tea at The British Museum

Enjoy traditional afternoon tea under the breathtaking roof of the British Museum’s Great Court Restaurant

Bestseller

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Highlights

Delight your senses with a traditional afternoon tea at the British Museum
Magnificent location for your delicious afternoon treat in the airy Great Court Restaurant under the Museum’s famous glass roof
Choose from a selection of organic loose-leaf teas and delicate flowering teas such as Rising Flower or Jasmine Fairies
The British Museum’s afternoon tea menu includes all the traditional delicacies and can cater to the following dietary restrictions: vegetarian, pescatarian and nut free

What's included

Afternoon tea at The British Museum

Gratuities (optional)
Additional food and drink
Transfers

Prepare for the experience

The Afternoon Tea at the British Museum ticket information
Opening times
Menu

Children information

Children of all ages can access the museum

Accessibility information

The museum is accessible for wheelchairs users
Please contact our team before booking should you require any accessibility information regarding the experience

Ticket restrictions

The maximum number of people per booking is six. If you would like to book for more than six people you will have to make another booking under a different name

Additional information

Note that the restaurant will not provide Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Halal or Vegan Afternoon Tea at the British Museum
Please do contact our team before booking should you require any information about dietary requirements

The Afternoon Tea at The British Museum experience’s live date and time can be seen when booking.

Duration: 1.5h
Last food orders are taken one hour before closing

The regular operating times are the following:

Daily: 11:30 am - 3.30 pm

Here is a typical menu filled with British afternoon tea delights including traditional teas, delicious sandwiches and cakes.

Afternoon tea | Prosecco afternoon tea

Freshly baked Earl Grey tea-soaked raisin scone and Somerset farm butter scone
Cornish clotted cream and Wilkin & Sons Tip tree strawberry jam

Sandwiches

Roast beef, beetroot horseradish cream cheese, wild rocket
Coronation spiced free-range chicken, mango chutney, spinach
Isle of Skye smoked salmon, cucumber and seaweed crème fraîche
Truffed organic free-range egg mayonnaise, mustard cress and black pepper (v)

Delicate cakes

Mango and passion fruit coulis tart, burnt meringue and mint cress
Opera cake, chocolate ganache, almond sponge and coffee buttercream
Raspberry matcha Bakewell tart, pistachio crumb and fresh raspberry
Spiced carrot and quinoa cake, salted caramel cream cheese (v)

How to get there

Address: Great Court Cafe, at The British Museum, Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, England
Nearest underground station: Russell Square

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the British Museum located in London?
The main entrance is at The British Museum Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG.
What food is served during a traditional Afternoon Tea?
Traditionally, afternoon tea consists of a selection of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a variety of sweet treats in the form of pastries and cake.
These are arranged on a tiered cake stand and served alongside a pot, or two, of tea.

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

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