Afternoon Tea with Champagne

Afternoon Tea or Lunch at The British Museum

Available to 31 May 2024

Book now from £44.00

Up to 5% discount with promo code DAYSOUT

What else is on at Afternoon Tea or Lunch at The British Museum?

One of the best museums in London is now offering one of the best high tea experiences!

With halls filled with history, corridors filled with guests and the Great Court restaurant filled with everything from cream tea to champagne, enjoy a whole day out at the British Museum!

Please note: This event is for Over 18's Only.

A great afternoon tea for two at one of London's best tea breaks

For just £44, The British Museum's Great Court Restaurant is inviting you to wine and dine under the stunning lighting of the iconic glass ceiling. Whether you're hungry, thirsty or just British, check out the irresistible menu:

Sandwiches:

  • Curried free-range chicken, spinach, red onion marmalade
  • Oak smoked Scottish salmon, cucumber, cream cheese
  • Wiltshire smoked ham, wild rock, piccalilli sauce
  • Truffled free-range egg mayonnaise, mustard cress (v)

Delicate cakes:

  • Raspberry Bakewell tart, pistachio and lemon frangipane (v)
  • Mango and passionfruit burnt meringue pie, mint leaves (v)
  • Carrot and quinoa cake, hazelnuts and salted caramel cream (v)
  • Red velvet torte, dark chocolate ganache, strawberry (v)

Cream Tea:

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

PLUS: Enjoy glasses of champagne on the side!

Why search for great food near The British Museum, when you can have great food in The British Museum?

Check out alternative dining options from The British Museum:

Book tickets now to secure your spot at one of London's most iconic dining spots!

Great Court Restaurant,
The British Museum,
Great Russell Street,
London WC1B 3DG
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How to find us

Address: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG

What3Words: slam.pilots.castle

By Car:

  • Sat Nav: WC1B 3DG
  • Parking: The London Bloomsbury car park is only three minutes walk away.

By Tube:

The nearest tube stations are:

  • Tottenham Court Road (Five minutes away)
  • Holborn (Seven minutes away)
  • Russell Square (Seven minutes away)
  • Goodge Street (Eight minutes away)

By Bike:

  • Great Russell Street: Bike racks outside the main entrance
  • Montague Street: Bike racks available on the corner 
  • Food and drink
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets
  • Museum map
  • Accessible

Yes! The British Museum has two entrances, both of which are wheelchair accessible. There are also lifts to help ease of access.

The British Museum has a large selection of food in the Great Court Restaurant - from hand-tossed pizzas to pastries and desserts!

Whilst children and under 18's are allowed in the Museum, unfortunately they are not permitted at the Afternoon Tea with Champagne, or Afternoon Tea with Prosecco. 

However, there are family friendly options - take a look at the Afternoon Tea at the British Museum!

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