Tea and Tattle in Camden

Closed at 2 pm on a Friday; no hours posted.

Visited at 1.50pm on a Sunday - not sure why but it was closed!

At first glance, it looks like a bookstore, but there is a cafe in the basement. Reservations seem to be the rule, and when I visited there was a sign posted on the entrance door saying it was full. It was a dream of mine to have afternoon tea in London, but since they didn't have one for one person and it was quite expensive, I was wondering what to do when I came across this place. It was a simple afternoon tea in terms of content, but I was satisfied 😌

"I'm absolutely delighted with Tea and Tattle! This charming spot is the epitome of a traditional afternoon tea experience. Call ahead to reserve your spot, as one talented individual expertly manages everything. Don't let this deter you - the personalized service only adds to the charm. Tea and Tattle surpasses fancy hotel high teas in every way. The classic, no-frills approach is executed to perfection. The delectable food, cozy atmosphere, extensive tea selection, and warm hospitality from the hostess all combine to create a truly exceptional experience. If you're looking for a genuine and quintessential high tea, look no further than Tea and Tattle. It's a hidden gem that will leave you feeling like royalty!"

We enjoyed having tea in London. First time eating a scone, I loved it as much as the sandwiches Due to the lack of staff we had to wait but the service remains great. Very few tables so reservations highly recommended.

Loved this tea shop under a bookstore. The waitress was very helpful with the menu and everything we ordered was fantastic. Will definitely return!

We tried their English afternoon tea and we were not disappointed. The scones were my favourite with high quality clotted cream and fresh jam. However the seating is only in the basement.

Cute bookstore with a very nice tea room in the basement. Opposite the British Museum. afternoon tea costs 24.95gbp and is really good.

We were looking forward to having tea here but unfortunately every time we went it was closed or closed for a private event. Both websites are unreliable in terms of finding a table or when they will be open. ( we tried a total of three times to see if they were open).

Lovely place with a great location next to the Museum. Very well priced. Beautiful chocolate cake

We stopped in the early afternoon and made a reservation for a few hours later, then went to the neighboring British Museum. We opted for the set afternoon tea menu and weren't disappointed. The smoothies, sandwiches, scones and cake were all nice. The server was very friendly as well.

The clerk is very friendly and the environment is clean. We ordered three-tiered English afternoon tea for two people. The portion was sufficient. Unfortunately, the scones had already been smeared with sauce. It would be better if customers could smear the sauce themselves!

Great alternative to the expensive hotel lobby teas. Fabulous scones served with lots of clotted cream and delicious jams, sandwiches, and cake. Cozy atmosphere in the basement under a book shop, across fr The British Museum. It reminded us of a place we found decades ago and then could never find again. Highly recommend for your afternoon repast.

Quality tea time, the scones and jams are excellent. Very intimate atmosphere, remember to reserve a slot by sending an email. I recommend !

It's small so I think you'll need to make a reservation. I ordered afternoon tea for two, and it looked small in the picture, but I was surprised at how big it was. The higher you go, the sweeter it gets, so that was a bit disappointing. The tea also had a good aroma and taste. It was nice that the staff was kind and gave good explanations. I think I will visit again next time.

Very intimate little afternoon tea. Very good quality food. Perfect service. Very friendly staff. I recommend.

Adorable and the staff were lovely. Food and tea were delicious.

A SHAME!! I booked for today, Tuesday, and when I got there the door was closed and a sign said closed for a private event. What's happening, obviously more interested in an event than a simple reservation... But at least I don't know, having notified me in advance. But I haven't had to go there and waste my time. FATAL!

excellent place for the tea ritual, the service is completed with classic sweets and sandwiches as well as an accompanying lemonade. The selection of teas is very vast, the food is really inviting and the room (in the basement) is very welcoming. I advise! (P.S. in my opinion prices lower than average, 48 pounds for a double tasting).

Tomamos um tradicional chá da tarde inglês, que estava ótimo. Vem sanduíches, scones e sobremesas variadas, e todos são muito bons. Podíamos escolher dois chás diferentes, que vem em bules para dividir. O menu também inclui duas limonadas caseiras, mas como estávamos em 3 pessoas, o atendente gentilmente nos deu uma limonada extra. O serviço é excelente! É um lugar bem pequeno, então é bom fazer a reserva antes.

Really love this small hide away from the busy town. Bless the owners who made this tea ready :) really love the fruit tea they have served. Would recommend to anyone who’s looking for a hide away! But you gotta leave within two hours FYI! That’s how crowded it can get 🤭😅

I went without having any idea that I had to reserve a table, however the man serving made us a place and managed to reserve a table for us. I can't complain about anything, excellent service and the man in charge of everything was very friendly, the food and tea were delicious, I would definitely choose it again! Thank you Sr.

You have to reserve, we didn't know, but the guy who served us gave us a table anyway! He was the kindest person I met in London! excellent service! I would return with not doubt!

Bit of mixed reactions going there. Chose this place mainly to have tea and scones as my parents were visiting the uk and wanted to give a British experience without having to get the whole afternoon tea menu. The scones+tea is £9 which is really good (especially for London). We booked the day before as it was recommended and our table was ready even though we got there a bit early. We might have gone on a bad day though, as there was only 1 employee for the whole place: taking orders, making drinks, prepping food, setting tables, sitting guests and taking care of the shop usptairs! I know it is a small place but there was too much. So, service was not good. The coffee cups were cold which resulted in cold coffee. The tea cups and tea pots were very cute and britishy. The scones were amazing!!! Warm and fluffy, great cream and the raspberry-vanilla jam was amazing. The Victoria cakes were not so great, bit dry.

We loved this tea room, the price was great, the food was delicious and we will 100 percent go back when in London

영국 afternoon tea를 경험하고 싶어하는 아이와함께 다녀옴. 서빙하는 여자분이 친절함. 우리의 인원수에 맞게 메뉴선택할수있게 추천도해줌. 테이블이 얼마 없기때문에 미리 예약하는것 필수.

Had a lovely afternoon tea for 1, everything was Delicious and full of flavor , nice portions sizes! Right across the street from the museum, what a treat

v lill space and to get the place u must be super lucky :c

Fabulous atmosphere, awesome tea, and the scones are just out of this world!

£24 for 1 person for tea and cake is a complete rip off!!!

Scones and jam were delicious. The tea pots could've done with a clean.

Charming basement location. Feels like an old world london. But the spot has a funny odor that made eating unappealing. Food wasn’t bad but not my favorite. The cream on the scones looks beautiful but tastes old and heavy. The service… waiter is quite nice but alone.

Listed as the best scones of London. Must confirm. Despite a "sorry fully booked" I sneaked in and was given the chance to sit for a full hour - enough for tea, scones and the unmissable carrot cake. Loved every minute of it

Discovered this hidden gem for an affordable afternoon tea in London. Situated in the basement of a bookshop offering titles from around the world is Tea and Tattle. This charming tea parlour is an ideal retreat after a morning at the British Museum, conveniently located just opposite! You can choose between a shared afternoon tea at £38 or opt for £19 each, enjoying tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes. They even serve a glass of homemade lemonade and a selection of jams.

에프터눈티 2인 메일과 전화를 통한 예약부터 메뉴 선정할때 자세한 설명과 서빙, 나온 메뉴에 대한 설명, 맛, 친절함 모두 만족하였습니다. 특히 스콘과 샌드위치 맛있었고 케익도 만족하였습니다. 딸이 호두 알레르기가 있는데 체크 잘 해주셔서 안심하고 즐길 수 있었습니다. 다시 런던 방문한다면 재방문 할거에요 추천합니다!!!

Charming little cafe at the basement of a bookshop. We ordered the afternoon tea set for two and it’s definitely worth it. There were sandwiches, scones and cakes in the set. The scones were amazing! Loving the jam that they use on the scone. Reservation is definitely a must as this is only a small shop. Do reserve around 1+ hour to fully enjoy this experience especially if you’re here with a friend !

Enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea w/ my family (husband and 2 adult kids). 2 of us had the tea offering, 2 just ordered beverage and sweet. The tea menu was set but it was very delicious- especially the scones. I wanted an affordable quiet tea for our first London visit and Tea and Tattle was perfect! Make a reservation ahead of time, Christopher quickly responded via email. Thank you for a very nice experience

We can choose a jam for the scone. The combination of Plum jam and the scone is really amazing. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere.

The two star review I am leaving is for their lack of communication. I sent an email on Saturday, September 30 requesting a reservation on Wednesday, October 5. They only confirm my reservation after I make a phone reservation on Monday, October 2 and speak to someone directly. I then called them right when they open at 11am on Wednesday, October 5 requesting that my reservation be moved from 12:30pm to 1:30pm as I wanted to stay at the British Museum a bit longer (they are neighbors), but the person I spoke with informed me that there was a family emergency and all reservations would be cancelled. I am sorry to hear about the family emergency and hope everything is ok. Again, I am disappointed in their poor communication and hoped that Tea and Tattle would be my first authentic English Afternoon Tea experience while on vacation from San Francisco, California. I’m sure their afternoon tea is great, but I would not know.

Tea and Tattle is a cozy tea house that serves High Tea at a reasonable price. Tea includes five different finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves, and five different types of desserts. If you want to experience high tea but don’t want to pay the hotel prices, this is your place. You can try to walk in or the owner encourages reservations at arthurprobsthain@hotmail.com

Dear Sir or Madam, I am asking for compensation from your liability insurance for a theft that happened in your cafe on 11/11/2022. This theft cost me in total £2,100. This total loss consisted of £1,550 on my S bank a card through fraudulent purchases and £50 cash in my Prada wallet which also cost £500. My bank could only refund 50% and processing S store another 50% do I am asking for your help in recovering my losses as I believe that your cafe left me vulnerable for theft to happen as you did not have CCTV in an establishment in a busy tourist area which is notorious for theft s and pick pockets in Central London. As such why do you not have adequate CCTV. Your cafe also did not try to help with evidence for the police which could have helped catch the criminals. I was also left alone on the ground floor with no staff and with two thieves I was left totally vulnerable physically, emotionally and psychologically. So I believe you had a responsibility to cooperate with the police and help me in that situation. It was left to nice customers who helped me in my situation and gifted me £50 you have seen it and I would have been left stranded with no form of travel home until it was fixed as your staff just left me helpless. So I am asking for you to reimburse me for my losses from your liability insurance as I believe you have a responsibility.

Dear Sir or Madam, I am asking for compensation from your liability insurance for a theft that happened in your cafe on 11/11/2022. This theft cost me in total £2,100. This total loss consisted of £1,550 on my S bank a card through fraudulent purchases and £50 cash in my Prada wallet which also cost £500. My bank could only refund 50% and processing S store another 50% do I am asking for your help in recovering my losses as I believe that your cafe left me vulnerable for theft to happen as you did not have CCTV in an establishment in a busy tourist area which is notorious for theft s and pick pockets in Central London. As such why do you not have adequate CCTV. Your cafe also did not try to help with evidence for the police which could have helped catch the criminals. I was also left alone on the ground floor with no staff and with two thieves I was left totally vulnerable physically, emotionally and psychologically. So I believe you had a responsibility to cooperate with the police and help me in that situation. It was left to nice customers who helped me in my situation and gifted me £50 you have seen it and I would have been left stranded with no form of travel home until it was fixed as your staff just left me helpless. So I am asking for you to reimburse me for my losses from your liability insurance as I believe you have a responsibility.

Everything was delicious, the staff was very friendly and the location is cute and cozy.

Une merveilleuse expérience ! N'ayez pas peur de pousser la porte d'entrée. Vous serez accueilli par des personnes adorables. C'est ma première expérience dans un salon de thé en Angleterre et c'est une belle découverte. Le personnel fait attention à vos contraintes alimentaires avant de vous servir. L'ambiance est intimiste et agréable. La nourriture (autant le salé que le sucré) est délicieuse et le thé est de qualité. Si vous avez la chance de goûter à leur citronnade maison, foncez. Ce moment passé à Tea and Tattle était parfait de A à Z. Merci à toute l'équipe 🫖🤍

Klein aber fein. Vintage Ambiente. Sehr freundliche Bedienung. Im Keller, ohne Fenster. Diese haben wir jedoch nicht vermisst. Wir hatten Teatime mit allem drum und dran, außer Sekt, für 24 £ pro Person. Von den Teesorten konnten wir auswählen. Dazu gab's fünf verschiedene Sandwiches, Scones und 4 verschiedene Kuchen. Alles wirklich sehr lecker und reichhaltig. Man sollte hungrig dort hingegen, sonst ist es nicht zu schaffen.

It is a charming little place located in an old bookstore across from the British Museum. I ordered the afternoon tea for one, and it was delicious. The portions were substantial, and the quality was good. The server was incredibly kind, attentive, and quick. The cafe is also accommodating for allergies. I highly recommend making a reservation for this affordable tea option!

Totally artificial fake food tourist trap. Disgusting. Anybody who gave this more than 1 star has never had tea or real food. Barf.

Came at Friday 430 and it’s closed.

I had the salmon sandwiches and scone with tea. The scone had a good jam/cream to scone ratio and was very nice. Bookings recommended. I wrote an email to book and they got back to me very quickly. Staff were very polite.

Bel endroit pour le afternoon tea. Prix raisonnable. Réserver est une bonne idée.

아프터눈티를 경험해보고싶다면 한번 가볼만함. 호텔 아프터눈티 반값.

I had a wonderful experience at this cafe with their afternoon tea. The pastries and baked goods were not only visually appealing but also tasted absolutely perfect, and the tea selection was delightful. My only wish was that they offered online table reservations to make the experience even more convenient. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the visit and would definitely return for another delightful afternoon tea.

Piccola tea room tradizionale, pochi tavolini, atmosfera tranquilla e accogliente. Il set per l’Afternoon tea comprende, da accompagnare al tè, sia degli assaggi di sandwich salati sia degli ottimi scones e degli assaggi di torte tradizionali. Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo. È consigliabile prenotare.

Excellent afternoon tea. Très bon accueil

Busy and you apparently need reservations. Luckily we went early and they found us a table. Amazing scones! The food and service was excellent.

A very nice tea! We very much enjoyed our afternoon tea here. We are a family of four, and we ordered two “Teas for Two”. The tea was fantastic and the food was all delicious and plentiful! We ended up wrapping up a lot of the food and taking it with us. The wait staff was very kind and courteous, and was able to make some tea recommendations to us Americans who don't know a lot about tea! The only downside: the tea room is not very pretty. You walk in, and it’s in the basement of a bookstore. Maybe not your picturesque tea party that you were envisioning, but the food and tea more than make up for it.

Quiet, comfortable, and the best cup of Assam I've had in a while. The perfect spot to decompress after a day at the museum.

A very nice tea! We very much enjoyed our afternoon tea here. We are a family of four, and we ordered two “Teas for Two”. The tea was fantastic and the food was all delicious and plentiful! We ended up wrapping up a lot of the food and taking it with us. The wait staff was very kind and courteous, and was able to make some tea recommendations to us Americans who don't know a lot about tea! The only downside: the tea room is not very pretty. You walk in, and it’s in the basement of a bookstore. Maybe not your picturesque tea party that you were envisioning, but the food and tea more than make up for it.

Right across the street from the British Museum, so easy location. Staff was friendly. We got a ton of food for a reasonable price. And oh my goodness those were the best scones ever. 4 stars on atmosphere just because it's a little cramped... but tbh that kind of adds to the charm. Highly recommend.

Lovely little tearoom just downstairs in a collectible bookshop. Made reservations for 3 of us the day before (I believe they're required, it's a small place), and they were very helpful on the phone. Classic afternoon tea set for great prices. Directly across from the British Museum. All the sandwiches and desserts were delicious with a large variety (only got picture of one tray of our two). All our teas were perfectly prepared. Service was quick. Highly recommend!

Really enjoyed our experience at Tea and Tattle. It is a very small and cozy place on a really nice street in London. The tea for two was tasty and nicely presented. Would definitely recommend the experience!

Brought my mom for her birthday here. The afternoon tea experience was great! All the teas we chose, the cakes and scones, sandwiches, everything really fresh ingredients and flawless. All this for much cheaper than the expensive hotels. They also left a lovely bday card for my mum which was greatly appreciated! Would highly recommend.

Really cozy atmosphere with delicious food and kind staff. The scones and sandwiches are amazing.

Auf der Website stand, es wäre geöffnet und da die Funktion fürs Reservieren nicht funktionierte, gingen wir eben zum Laden hin, wo wir dann aber leider vor verschlossenen Türen standen. Als ich nochmal auf der Website nachschaute, bekam ich das Gefühl, das einige Informationen nicht stimmen können.

Cute place to have afternoon tea in London. Go for the cheaper price than other places. More of a cosy/homey feel than the posher ones. The quality of especially the cakes might not be as good as the higher end places but still very good like an English nanny’s house. Recommend reserving as I saw many groups turn back due to full capacity.

Amazing afternoon tea experience. Good selection of food and tea choices. Scone with strawberry and pepper jam was my favourite. I had an Earl grey. You'll probably need to book in advance.

Older dining area downstairs from a book shop. Not super fancy, which was exactly what we were looking for in our afternoon tea. The tea was good, the sandwiches were ok, and the scones were excellent. Overall, I felt like it was a good value. I would recommend Tea and Tattle.

We wanted a proper tea experience in London but were in jeans. Came across Tea and Tattle online (across from The British Museum) and were able to get a table. It's small but doesn't feel cramped. The tea was delicious and we felt we got great value - excellent sandwiches, scones and cakes for two for under 50 pounds! Owner is very friendly and welcoming. Call ahead to book!

Très bonne surprise qui d’extérieur est très discret. Le traditionnel tea time est tres bon et le service tres sympa. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir

Tasty food, good service, quite expensive. I'd recommend

What a wonderful experience! My 19 year old daughter and I really enjoyed the wonderful food and the cozy atmosphere.

What a little gem this place is! Delicious food, excellent tea and coffee, beautifully presented...served with calm courtesy.. Just wonderful!

This was an amazing experience! The food was delicious & affordable. Highly recommend. Thank you for a lovely tea!

REALLY nice spot for a tea time/lunch near the British Museum. Really good food, tea, cake, everything. Nice service and great atmosphere for a reasonable price. 10/10 recommend

The scone is crazy. 3 types of jam are really special and amazing. There are plums, raspberries, strawberries. The best is plum jam. Maybe this is made directly. You have to order 3 scones. And butter is also really soft and delicious. It's the best of the scone I ate in England. I already miss this scones.

We went on a gift voucher from our son who found this charming shop while doing research at the nearby British Museum. It's a fun, somewhat unusual experience. As it was a gift, we got the full experience for two with a variety of finger sandwiches, pastries, cakes, lemonade and, of course, tea from a wide selection. There are less ambitious and less expensive offerings as well. The shop beneath a rare book store seems a bit like stepping back in time for a quiet respite from the hubbub outside.

The scons are really really good. The place is a small basement nearby the British Museum. Tea + scone 9£ (plus service)

Lovely afternoon tea after a long day. The scone tastes fabulous & also the passion fruit tea. Attentive & very polite staff.

The two staff were very nice. We were unable to book ahead of time as the online booking was not working and could not call from America to pre-book. We went in to see if we could book for the next day/later in the week and they were so nice and let us use one of the tables for the next hour and half. Food was excellent and tea was superb.

Very cozy and staffs are friendly.

The food was perfect. We had teas, scones, victoria sponge cake and carrot cake. We loved it all, the jams and cream was a great combo and the shop is cute, nice to relax.

Charming restaurant for afternoon tea. The place is very small so reservations are a must! The staff were very attentive, and the food was great - scones were delicious, and they had amazing clotted cream! Would recommend =)

Very cute little tea shop, I was glad to have a reservation as they were fully booked. Good price-quality ratio to experience afternoon tea. Sandwiches and scones were pretty good, Darjeeling tea was excellent, English Breakfast tea was average, only the desserts were way too sweet. The limonade had good flavour, but also very sweet. Overall, I would recommend for a pleasant affordable afternoon tea experience! It would pair well with a visit to the British Museum (unfortunately closed on Wednesday).

La localisation et les commentaires nous avaient convaincu de réserver au Tea and Tattle pour le week-end de Pâques. Je m’y suis pris plus d’un mois à l’avance et on m’a répondu que c’était trop tôt et qu’il fallait les recontacter 2 semaines plus tard, ce que j’ai fait. Encore impossible de réserver, les plannings et horaires n’étant toujours pas fixés. Cependant l’établissement s’est engagé à revenir vers moi au plus vite … Mon week-end à Londres est passé. J’attends toujours leur confirmation. C’est décevant et pas professionnel du tout …

Great afternoon tea experience and at a really good price, special mention for the scons, they were unreal!

At £24 per person, this is the most affordable afternoon tea I could find in central London - and absolutely delicious too! The set menu included all the classics: sandwiches, scones, cakes. I took a group of 6 colleagues there for tea and everyone enjoyed it. We showed up at 4:30pm and, even though they close at 5:30, they did not rush us at all. We had a leisurely tea and left at 6pm. I also appreciated that they warned us it would be too much food if everyone ordered the set menu, so we ordered 4 set menus and 6 pots of tea, which was the perfect amount of food for a group of 6. Excellent value for money in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.

Ich hatte online hier einen Afternoon Tea gebucht, mein erster in London. Der Nachmittag sollte zu einer herben Enttäuschung werden. Im Vorfeld hatte es schon Verwirrung wegen der Anfangszeit gegeben; was ich als unprofessionell empfand. Ich wurde an einem wackligen Tisch im fensterlosen und stickigen Untergeschoss platziert, mit Blick auf den Lagerraum des Ladens. Zum besseren Verständnis: Afternoon Tea besteht aus einem Kännchen Tee, dazu (häufig auf einer Etagere serviert) Sandwiches in verschiedenen Variationen, Scones mit Clotted Cream und Marmelade, und Kuchen. Die beschriebenen Dinge wurden nach einer erheblichen Wartezeit auch serviert, aber es war mengenmäßig viel zu wenig (auch für eine Person) und das Essen war sehr lieblos angerichtet. Das Scone (ja richtig, eins!) war bereits aufgeschnitten und mit Clotted Cream und Marmelade bestrichen, was ich so nicht kenne. Das hätte ich lieber selbst gemacht. Es waren zwei Stückchen Kuchen dabei, die unmöglich klein und dünn geschnitten waren. Am liebsten hätte ich direkt mein Geld zurück verlangt und für das Geld was ich bezahlt habe (GBP 24) alles in allem eine sehr enttäuschende Leistung. Auf meine Email diesbezüglich bekam ich leider keine Antwort, was ich nochmals als äußerst unprofessionell empfand!

I came all the way here for nothing to find out it fully booked. So disappointing. Suggest calling or email to make a reservation before you go.

Scones were so good, cakes were too sweet.

loved the earl grey and oolong tea! Scone with pepper jam is a must!!

스콘이 퍼석한 게 아니라 좀 더 빵같이 부드러운 느낌이 강한 스타일이에요 생각하던 거랑은 좀 다르긴 했는데 라즈베리 잼이 맛있었습니다 차는 자스민으로 먹었는데 맛있었어요 퍼석한 원래 스콘을 원하시면 다른 데가 더 좋을지도!

A small & intimate place, we loved it

Tutto molto buono, alzatina completa, the e limonata. Permettete di assaggiare più qualità di sandwich e torte però a un costo più alto che ordinare i singoli piatti. Personale gentile e location carina

Heerlijke Afternoon Tea gehad. Voor herhaling vatbaar. Kom hier zeker terug als ik weer in Londen ben.

I really loved the scones and sandwiches! The tea was super nice and so was the gentleman at the counter. I thought the bathroom could use some attention.. There was nothing to dry my hands with. The tiny sugar bowls on the table were a little off putting.

Lovely afternoon tea, staff very kind and friendly 😊

A little hidden gem !the atmosphere here is so serene and beautiful , with a lovely array of teas ..

Lovely staff. Quick service Taste tea and cakes

What a wonderful place for Tea and scones directly across from the British Museum.

Espectacular Afternoon Tea en un sitio muy bonito. Los scones, cakes y sandwiches, tes y limonada estaban muy buenos. Todo homemade. Los camareros muy amables. Recomendable totalmente.