Where to drink tea and eat finger sandwiches when you want an excuse to gossip for three hours.

The Zetter is a rustic townhouse hotel in Marylebone serving one of our favourite afternoon tea experiences in London.

Close to Victoria station, The Goring is an upmarket British hotel that’s a good bet for afternoon tea, whether in The Dining Room or The Veranda.

Claridge’s is a five-star hotel in the heart of Mayfair that serves one of the very best afternoon teas in London in The Foyer & Reading Room.

A high-end Indian restaurant inside The Dilly hotel on Piccadilly, Madhu's of Mayfair is home to one of our favourite afternoon teas in London.

The Connaught in Mayfair is a five-star hotel that doubles as the ultimate chic afternoon tea spot, which is served in the Jean-Georges dining room.

144 On The Hill is a modern European restaurant in Richmond that serves a great afternoon tea.

The Rosebery at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is an elegant room inside one of London's most expensive Knightsbridge hotels, and serves an excellent afternoon tea.

The excellent afternoon tea at Corinthia London in Westminster is held in a gorgeous chandelier-centred room, the Crystal Moon Lounge, that's absolutely worth booking for a special occasion.

The Athenaeum Hotel in Mayfair does a couple of afternoon tea menus, most notably a savoury tea which includes cheddar scones and chorizo jam.

The afternoon tea at the Rosewood in Holborn includes cakes inspired by different artists.

The afternoon tea at The Grill Room at Hotel Café Royal, by Piccadilly Circus, is the most opulent-looking in London.

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason, along Piccadilly, hosts a classy afternoon tea.

If you’ve been around the afternoon tea block, Palm Court at The Langham in Marylebone is the best place to have a relaxed one in London.

We were initially sceptical of the Alice In Wonderland-themed Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea at the Sanderson London in Fitzrovia, but it's actually pretty fun.

Antepliler Künefe is a late-night dessert specialist on Green Lanes that does one thing and one thing only: künefe. Bring a friend and prepare for a sugar (syrup) rush.

The Holborn Dining Room is a big and grand all-day restaurant inside the Rosewood Hotel, but the only things you should go there for are the pies.

A hotel restaurant in Soho, Ham Yard is a great shout for a sophisticated client meeting or a cocktail and a bite to eat.

Everyone needs a reliable go-to restaurant in Soho. Dean Street Townhouse covers every occasion, from solo brunch to dinner with the parents.

The Delaunay is the restaurant you want to be in when you just want to feel good. Sit in the amazing dining room or hit the cafe for a quick one.

Muriel’s Kitchen is an all-day coffee and a light-bite spot near South Kensington station.

The Ritz is a five-star hotel that oozes luxury and is just a stone’s throw away from Green Park. Their excellent afternoon tea is served in The Palm Court.

Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square is a 5-star hotel in near The Tower of London in the City.

The Connaught is a five-star hotel in Mayfair, with an afternoon tea that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Bellanger is a spot in Islington that looks looks and feels very grown-up, but it’s not stuffy. And it’s good at all times of the day.