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Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea is a quintessentially English tradition and is upheld in its finest form here at The Milestone, in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington. Celebrate our treasured location opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens with our award-winning Afternoon Tea, served in the Park Lounge or Cheneston's Restaurant.

Enjoy a delightful spread featuring finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and homemade preserves, a tempting array of pastries, and an extensive selection of loose-leaf teas. Elevate the experience with a glass of Champagne Lanson, a Royal Warrant holder since 1900.

Honoured with an Award of Excellence at the 2026 Afternoon Tea Awards, our Afternoon Tea promises an extraordinary and memorable experience. Please book online to secure your reservation. 

Opening hours

Monday to Sunday

Three sittings: 1pm to 3pm, 3pm to 5pm, and 5pm to 7pm

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7917 1000

Food & Beverage Manager: Thomas White

Our Afternoon Teas

Ongoing

Traditional Afternoon Tea

Experience Traditional Afternoon Tea at The Milestone Hotel & Residences, a five-star boutique hotel overlooking Kensington Palace. Served in the elegant Park Lounge or Cheneston’s Restaurant, this quintessentially British experience features delicate finger sandwiches, warm plain and fruit scones with Cornish clotted cream and preserves, handcrafted pastries and cakes, and a curated selection of fine loose-leaf teas.

Combining heritage, craftsmanship and impeccable service in the heart of Kensington, it’s the perfect setting for celebrations, special occasions or an indulgent afternoon treat near Hyde Park.

Price: From £85 per person

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Ongoing

Champagne Afternoon Tea

Elevate your Afternoon Tea with a chilled glass of Champagne in the intimate elegance of The Milestone. Delicate finger sandwiches are prepared to order, warm scones arrive with clotted cream and seasonal preserves, and beautiful patisserie showcases the artistry of our pastry team.

Pair each course with your choice from an extensive tea collection, carefully curated to complement every flavour. It is an experience designed for lingering conversations, quiet celebration and moments that deserve to be savoured.

Price: From £98

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Children's Afternoon Tea

Suitable for children under 12 years old, we have adapted our traditional Afternoon Tea menu to suit every little prince and princess. Our delicious child-friendly menu includes bite-sized sandwiches on a choice of white or carraway seeded bread and a selection of cakes and pastries, served alongside a choice of milkshake, hot chocolate or soft drink.

Price: £45 per child

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