Afternoon Tea At Fortnum And Mason’s St James’s Restaurant
One of the great British traditions that I absolutely adore is going to afternoon tea. I booked a table last Saturday afternoon at Fortnum and Mason’s St James’s restaurant (see my Fortnum and Mason post for more information about the store) which was a nice escape from the cold weather outside! The St James’s restaurant is situated on the entire 4th floor which is elegantly furnished with plush sofas as well as couples seats for more intimate dining. We were given a choice of either traditional afternoon tea or high tea, with or without champagne. We decided on the high tea given that we had not yet had lunch and wanted some hot food - I chose the Welsh Rarebit which is basically a posh name for cheese on toast (you can view their menu here). This was also served with scones, a selection of cakes and of course tea. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, the service is attentive and friendly and there is also a live pianist. It really is a beautiful escape from the busy city and is definately something I would recommend trying at least once.
Scones and Cakes
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How lovely! I too, love afternoon tea. There is a little tea house in a small town in Pennsylvania that I visited a few times. It is just charming.
I would have visited this restuarant. But i dint had tea instead of i had cakes. This restuarant has a beautiful atmosphere
Tea is my cup of tea. I love drinking tea before I go to bed at night too. Just makes you feel all nice and warm inside.
Those scones look delish and the sandwiches (on the menu) mouthwatering. Wil check this out when I’m in London this summer.
It is just charming.
I enjoyed it.
yam….. I am feeling hungry with the look in the pic. I can’t wait. Nice place.
I love afternoon te too and with biscuits they are too good.My place has a small tea house..I will visit there whenever I am having time
Your pictures are making me hungry!!!
Cool teapot
I want to visit London in the worst way. Except I’ll have my green tea instead
Wow, what nice dishes
Maybe we should try this out too sooner or later 
Wow I live that, we will try this out too shortly
That looks like a great place to have some afternoon tea. Are those raspberries in that dish in the 1st picture? Those are huge! I grow raspberries and they are only a fraction of that size. Must be more of that genetically engineered fruit.
“Afternoon Tea At Fortnum And Mason’s St James’s Restaurant” - Good article. Congrats.
Those scones look great! I must visit this place.
Goodness those raspberries look amazing! I haven’t been able to get any good ones around here this time of year.
This sounds interesting. I tell ya, one day I need to go across the Big Pond and try some of this Tea in the afternoon thing I keep hearing you ole boys talk about.
But I’m guessing it doesn’t have nothing on a Cold Beer and a Burger!
One of the things I don’t understand yet about London life is the fascination with tea. I guess it’s just because I was brought up on coffee but everytime I try tea I wonder what the attraction is. I do like the scones though.
Having said that, I would love to give this place a shot because it definitely looks like the way to do tea!
Ok, now I’m real hungry!
And tea is just so healthy for you too!
Thanks for the Post.
That looks delicious!
I want go to London and try that testy cake!:)
I’ve had afternoon tea in about 15 countries and saved a memento from each - I have a little tea shrine at home - thanks for your photos and inspiration.
ya, Nice ,Sure i will visit the restaurant this weekend with my whole family and also i will prefer to my friend.
I love tea - in too many countries they make it with hot milk. Yuck. Tea is made with cold milk, people.
Fortnum and Mason is absolutely my favorite place for tea - also a great place for a date!
I want to visit this place
Having said that, I would love to give this place a shot because it definitely looks like the way to do tea!
As a Brit I can tell you there is nothing quite like afternoon tea. It just seems so civilised, and gives you the chance to step back from the rigours of life for a moment or two. Even if you can’t afford Fortnum and Masons, you can’t beat a good cup of tea. Best drink of the day.