Spursy Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 What's a good place for afternoon/high tea in Westminster or City of London where (very) casual dress is acceptable? Price isn't important; not having to change clothes is! Thanks, gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ nycman Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) I’m not sure you understand the difference between "Afternoon Tea" (a.k.a "Low Tea") and "High Tea". https://www.thespruceeats.com/high-tea-vs-afternoon-tea-765832 I have a feeling that what you’re after is afternoon tea, because that’s what most non-Brits would think of as a "proper British Tea". Traditionally, it’s a formal woman’s affair. Not that it can’t be causal (and male), I’m just not sure there’s much of a market for such a beast. People often assume high tea is the fancy one….it’s not. And it’s not what most people think of when they are talking about having “Tea" in Britain. High tea is more like an early Workman’s dinner. Casual to be sure, but I don’t think it’s what you seek. Sorry, I don’t have any suggestions, but I thought clear terminology might help you find what you’re after. Edited October 17, 2022 by nycman + Vegas_Millennial, + BenjaminNicholas and + azdr0710 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ nycman Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I just thought of a very good causal afternoon tea. The Great Court Restaurant at the British Museum. https://www.britishmuseum.org/visit/food-and-drink/great-court-restaurant It’s heavily trafficked by tourists so you won’t feel out of place in causal clothes. The setting is very nice and the food is reliably good. Not to mention, you’re in the British Museum….which is amazing! MikeBiDude and CuriousByNature 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousByNature Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 54 minutes ago, nycman said: I just thought of a very good causal afternoon tea. The Great Court Restaurant at the British Museum. https://www.britishmuseum.org/visit/food-and-drink/great-court-restaurant It’s heavily trafficked by tourists so you won’t feel out of place in causal clothes. The setting is very nice and the food is reliably good. Not to mention, you’re in the British Museum….which is amazing! Nice find! I have been many times to the British Museum but have never tried the restaurant. 30 pounds for tea, with all those treats, is a great deal. Maybe not something for every day, but I would be tempted to visit multiple times during my next trip if the food tastes as good as it looks. + nycman and MikeBiDude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spursy Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 4 hours ago, nycman said: I’m not sure you understand the difference between "Afternoon Tea" (a.k.a "Low Tea") and "High Tea". Fair enough, I wasn't being precise. I have been to the British Museum, but it's been a few years so that might be a good option. + nycman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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