The Den in City of London, Westminster

We were looking for afternoon tea and dropped in to enquire, and what a day to drop in! I went to ask a lady by a champagne stand and she gave my husband and I a free glass of Veuve (my favourite drink) and asked someone to help with our query! Omar (I think) came back and said afternoon tea was available and sat us in ‘The Den’! It’s an interesting room with fun art and board games. Monica then came to take the order and we got three adult and one child aft teas, during this time the lovely lady from the champagne stand brought our girls a ‘St Martins’ monopoly game present each to keep and another champagne! The afternoon tea was really tasty, the scones warm and crumbly, the savoury food was deliciously different and the detail and storytelling was fun too! My husband and I have decided we will stay at the hotel next time we’re visiting London as it was just so wonderful. We had music from the birthday party next door, which was great, our girls had things to do, lovely food, great surroundings, perfect location and wonderful atmosphere! The staff here were exceptional - the champagne lady (I’m sorry I didn’t catch your name), Omar, the young lady who told the afternoon tea story and Monica, you were all so lovely, thanks for a above and beyond London afternoon tea experience! Cheers!

Afternoon tea in The Den was a really lovely 2 hours. Not just a delicious afternoon tea but you also get a little tour of the hotel learning some of the interesting and quirky facts about it. Manuel, who served us, made it very entertaining. Tea with a difference.

Small space in a hotel lobby, would be difficult to do more than 4 people here. The food made it, but it’s a bit awkward being in the hotel lobby and hearing all of it. The lounge is unique, the paintings, chairs, tables, and decor being eclectic in style, and therefore not traditional at all. The tea was good too. We had afternoon tea for three.

Unique small place in a hotel lobby, great food though. Atmosphere was interesting because of that. Would be difficult to do a large group (over 4) because do the small space.

A wonderful hidden gem in the heart of London. Quirky with great decor. Great service from Aarati and Juhi who made sure we were looked after and explained the history of the menu items.

The aesthetics were incredible, beautiful paintings all round, creative drinks with interesting drinks. The music was also really good. To top this all off we were attended to by two amazing ladies, Aarati and Vivian, who were so kind and attentive and even gave us a free drink when we didn’t like one we ordered. It’s a must visit.

Aarati and her manager were very attentive for my mother’s 80th Birthday with my sisters. Thank you for looking after us so well the the food was delicious x

We spent a lovely afternoon celebrating my Mum's 80th birthday. The afternoon tea was delicious. Thank you Aarati for looking after us so well.

Went for afternoon tea with my girlfriends. If you've never been, the entry isn't very obvious so try not to walk past like I did ;) They have vegan and vegetarian options in addition to the normal menu We had all dietary requirements in the group. I saw families with children but not sure whether they did afternoon tea or something else. The service was excellent. Dietary requests were asked for before hand. And we were checked on several times while we were there. When the food was served the waiter went through the theme and aspects which the food represented. I won't spoil it for you because it's part of the USP All the food was delicious. They even had cotton candy! It was more than I could personally eat but they were happy to do takeaway. They had a little palate cleansing concoction to use between layers. Interesting concept. The tea selection was very interesting. We chose 4 different types so we could try as many as possible. They used the biggest teapots I've ever had at an afternoon tea so you won't need any top up. I couldn't finish mine and neither did anyone else. It will set you back a tidy sum compared to other afternoon teas you could have. I wouldn't say this one is in the higher price range. I enjoyed the uniqueness of it. Would recommend it for a special occasion. Like seeing friends after a half year 😂 Enjoy

Had an amazing time here! Kohinoor served us and she was amazing! Ana came to check on us alongside Felix and then when Kohinoor finished Manuel looked after us! Thank you for a great afternoon tea! Food was great and service even better

Great venue-very pretty outside space & amazing waiter-Manuel-who could not have done more for us-set the tone for our evening with good friends. Thanks to The Den!

Fantastic service from Kohinoor! Made us feel so welcome and was super attentive and helpful. Felt really comfortable due to the lovely setting! Fantastic music, atmosphere and temperature! Best afternoon tea I have had to date. Was light and not sickly! As well as this I took my sister for her birthday and the lovely Kohinoor sang happy birthday with me, provided an extra cake with candle and offered to take pictures of me and my sister! Such fantastic service will be returning!

Good food and drinks. But what made it excellent was the service from Skender - polite, quick, accurate, friendly and unobtrusive. The perfect waiter! Thanks Skender and The Den team.

Fun spot for a drink with friends - great atmosphere and service from Lana & Juliana :) will definitely be recommending to friends!

The afternoon tea is wonderful. All of the food and the teas were delicious. I've had lots of afternoon teas in some very well known places and this one is up there with the best of them in terms of the flavours and presentation. Kohinoor and Frayer were very attentive hosts, and were very knowledgeable abut the themes of the food. Thanks for a lovely afternoon.

popped in for a quick drink with friends and the den is so chill and the drinks are great. Lana and Juliana were SO amazing, they helped us pick lovely drinks, recommended dinner spots, and even charged our phones. 10/10 would come back.

This spot is great for having a nice, enjoyable afternoon tea. It is very small and cosy and the service is amazing, thank you to Frayer and Skender for making this experience enjoyable. Overall, this was an amazing experience and I'd recommend you to come here, I visited with my mother, father and sister for her birthday: which we got a nice free cake for. -Carter 12 years old.

Amazing place to have tea or coffee. Very relaxing and the staff provides great service. The place is super quiet so it can be ideal for a business meeting or a relaxing afternoon tea. My server was Juliana she was amazing.

Great experience here, the food was amazing and they catered amazingly to my nut allergy (called the day before to inform them)

Afternoon tea We loved our afternoon tea. Pleasant setting and delicious food. Julianna could not have been more long and helpful. My daughters nut allergy was well catered for- she had her own nut free cakes and savouries and was delighted with them. Sandwiches in particular were fabulous. They were not replenished but we had plenty so probably for the best!

Frayer was or waiter he was very helpful and patient explaining the menu and teas to us. It was very fun to do high tea. The atmosphere was fun and the food was great. I would come back any

The Den for tea was amazing. Frayer our waiter was very friendly and was very patient with all our questions! I would definitely come back again, ask for Frayer

thank you so much for a lovely tea! so beautiful in here!!! ❤️❤️❤️

I notice there are no reviews on here since 2022, perhaps nobody else has been able to afford the place since then! We were the only people in on what was a very busy Christmas Saturday lunchtime throughout the other establishments in the area. Before booking I had emailed the hotel to make sure that the traditional afternoon tea (as shown on their website) was still available, not the new tea and tales version. I was told if I made a note when booking that this would be fine, which I did. On arrival at the hotel at the appointed time no staff were in the vicinity, after waiting I went to reception and someone was summoned. I asked them if we could have the traditional afternoon tea (as arranged) and was told this was not available. The tea and tales is vastly overpriced, with the compulsory service charge coming in at £130 for tea for two with no alcohol. I didn't really enjoy the taste or quality of the food. In retrospect I wish I had gone to browns restaurant across the road, where a better tea and experience can be had for around half the price!

Had some great birthday cocktails and snacks here. Manuel was our waiter and was fantastic - very attentive and friendly. The drinks were really tasty and snacks great. Would highly recommend!

Chaz was incredible- made a lovely Sazerac with luxardo cherry 🍒 🤌🏼 good music, lighting, and vibes.

Jas was out bar man and provided us great service through out the evening! Top man.

Food was stunning and service was extremely attentive. Ambience was excellent, I did feel like the individual chairs could have been slightly more comfortable but it was a wonderful place for our celebratory dinner.

Enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea + service from Monika was spectacular. The special blend of teas was also a delight. Would definitely recommend eating here and enjoying the vibe of this space.

Afternoon tea très agréable et original ! Lieu cosy et service très bien, thx Julianna !

Enjoyed our afternoon tea, festive edition was quirky and very tasty. Decor and room was fun. Service however was not great unfortunately

Very good food and service it's just a 5 minute walk from Charing cross station and the strand theatres . Michael

Just had a delightful afternoon tea. Delicious selection of cakes, scones and sandwiches with excellent friendly service by Juliana. I would advise arriving hungry! Recommended

Fantastic festive afternoon tea at a competitive price in comparison to other hotels nearby. Please note! The den is INSIDE the hotel at number 45 St Martin's Lane, which isn't apparent from the outside of the building. The decor is creative and cosy. One of the best things was that there was no dress code. £55/head for afternoon tea and a cocktail.

Had the absolute pleasure of sitting at the bar with my boyfriend and Miguel was our bartender. He was just outstanding, the best espresso martini and Negroni. He conversed with us entire night and just kept us enthralled. If you’re in the area please swing by and have a drink.

My daughter and I had a wonderful early afternoon tea in The Den. We had both the standard and the gluten free menu and they were excellent. The visit was made extra special by the lovely Monika's warm and attentive service.

Brilliant afternoon tea. We had the vegan option which was amazing. Great selection of sandwiches, cakes and the scones were divine. Lovely setting as well as great service. Highly recommended

Thoroughly enjoyed my first trip to The Den. Live performance, great drinks and great cocktails. Natasha, Brian, Josh & Davide made me feel like a regular. I'll be back.

Really great high tea with vegan / plant based options! Nice service and decor as well.

The service was okay, the environment is very flat, no music or entertainment… I ordered the shrimps and received a Still unfrozen meatballs that looked everything but shrimps-based. It’s not possible to received a frozen plate ( the meatballs were not being fried enough and inside of them was still frozen) in a 5 stars hotel, I would not even expect that from a neighborhood pub. Wouldn’t come back.

Having found the place in a “top gluten free restaurants in London”, we then enjoyed our worst ever afternoon tea. Heavy and at points positively sickening. The highlight of the meal was my wife dropping a creamy coconut and lemon cake and when picking it up from the floor announcing: “It’s kept its shape!” Staff were nice and the space itself is quirky and private. So it’s not like the place is without positives!

I took my sister and mum here and had an absolutely amazing time! We had a variety of different sandwiches, cakes, as well as scones and tea. My sister and I both got the vegan afternoon tea, while my mum got the non-vegan one, and both were fantastic. On top of that, Vicky and her colleagues were all super friendly, attentive, and professional, and made the experience even better.

Great place for an Afternoon Tea. I especially liked that the savory part was quite inventive, and not just dull finger sandwiches served in most other places for the same price. Service was also great. It was super quiet on Sunday, but I've been told they are quite busy on Saturdays.

We especially liked that the savory part was quite inventive, and not just dull finger sandwiches served in most other places for the same price. Service was also great. It was super quiet on Sunday, but I've been told they are quite busy on Saturdays.

My friend was fortunate enough to win a meal at this restaurant and we weren't disappointed. On arrival we were greeted with a cold glass of champagne followed by a beautiful 3 course dinner and more champagne. I would highly recommend the dressed crab starter and the Cod main course although the steak and sweet potato fries looked absolutely delicious. The staff were so attentive and couldn't do enough for us which made our visit so enjoyable. I will definitely return when I'm back in London.

Had a lovely relaxed afternoon tea served by very friendly Vicky on 16th July. The atmosphere was friendly and the service was very good overall.

We came for afternoon tea as a birthday treat. Food was excellent and very filling despite the small size. Lovely atmosphere and great décor with creative and eclectic interiors. Amazing and friendly staff (Vicky was very nice to us and made us feel very welcomed). Overall an amazing time and perfect afternoon out. Recommended as somewhere to visit coming out of lockdown. - Isaac

Vicky was amazing! We had a lovely time and the afternoon tea was delicious. First vegan afternoon tea and it didn’t disappoint. Thank you to Vicky for making us feel so welcome, we can’t wait to come back!

My friends and I had a great experience at the Den this afternoon. Attentive and prompt service, and a delicious afternoon tea, the savoury element of which was unusual and very tasty, not just sandwiches. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable with plenty of space and privacy. Thank you.

I went for afternoon tea, it was lovely, our waitress Michele she was very attentive, friendly. We loved the cakes each one was different and very tasty and looked lovely, the sandwiches were delicious and different and there was only three, I've done afternoon tea alot and I must admit that three savoury items was a bit of a surprise. Apart from the lacking in sandwiches it was lovely.

The Afternoon Tea was great! The package is really reasonable and includes both a savory platter followed by a sweet tower and tea!

I went for an afternoon tea with my partner last week. The afternoon tea was very fantastic with amazing desserts. Our waitress was Agnes . She was listening carefully about our allergy and went to speak to chef about it. She explained all the food very well made us a coffee too. She went above and beyond to make our day special and unforgettable! Thank you Agnes! We will come back , and recommend the place!

This is our second visit. The first was for high-tea which was excellent. This visit was a well deserved 'date night' as new parents. Quiet and cozy ambience, outstanding service. Will be back again in the not too distant future...

This is at the lower end of the price range we have paid for afternoon tea so I wasn’t sure what to expect. £35 each - came to £161 after a 15% service charge was added for four people. There was also space to add a gratuity. We had the vegetarian/vegan option. Good points: Small pretty room, very helpful staff before the booking and on arrival - changed our booking by half an hour when we were running late, took a photo for us and brought out a cute slice of cake and candle for the birthday girl. Very nIce cakes, quite unusual and interesting. No rush to leave, tap water offered straight away, loos were v clean. Could swap tea for hot chocolate for two of us. Nice neat small but decent selection of teas. Negatives: No offer of additional savoury/cake - other places have usually come to see if more of a particular thing is wanted. Savoury was limited - egg brioche x 1 and avocado wrap x 2 for the veggies and 3 apparently identical wraps for the vegan. I’d probably recommend this as a ‘could do’ if we were local and the rest of the hotel looked very inviting but I might not put it as a ‘must do’.

We visited for a friends birthday which I had booked and told the hotel about, 2 months in advance. When we arrived we had to search for someone to seat us, were given menus with no explanation of what we needed to do... did we order? was this the standard menu? I had to ask the reception of the hotel 3 times to try and find someone in order to get some level of service as the 2 gentlemen who seemed to be staffing the Den disappeared for 30 minutes at a time .... for four of us and no mention of my friends birthday (I didn’t make a fuss at the time as I didn’t want to spoil her day) 3 glasses of wine, 4 very, very (and I really mean it) very small sandwiches and an average selection of cakes it was £240 which, by even London standards was absolutely appalling. I have no issue at all for paying for exceptional service, great food and a good atmosphere (the decor was trying way to hard to be dark and ironic and for afternoon tea, it just didn’t work we had neither here. Don’t waste your money.

I thought this was expensive for what was on offer for afternoon tea. Place was ok but not special orcexceptional in my opinion

Great service, good place to have meetings or a quick evening drink

Gorgeous. Chic. Artwork that is quirky and will keep the kid in you entertained, décor that's visually gorgeous but also actually super comfy, music and ambience set to 'perfect for chilling out', and quick service of really good food. When looking for a quiet den, this is it. If you're out as a happy noisy bunch of friends, don't bring your noise here. Dietary Menu: They are totally on it. Really decent gluten and dairy free options for afternoon tea. And their approach to it made me feel comfortable that if I had other requirements they'd be all over that too. Afternoon tea is NEVER reasonably priced for what you're getting so once you get over that, and remember that you're in London, add this place to your safe list and come here. Also, a bird might escape from it's cage, but it never goes that far from home. Go. Then this will make sense.

Went here with some friends to celebrate a birthday . Good food but pricey. Would recommend overall.

We were four friends celebrating a birthday, and we enjoyed our visit enormously. Our waitress Michelle explained the menu and the quirky art on the walls, and she even brought a surprise mini birthday brownie with with candles!! We had a wonderful time, thank you!

This place IS LIT, their drinks aren't particularly cheap, it's roughly £11-13 per drink but they're uniquely crafted inspired by literature and the greatest figures of history. If there's a nerd or historian in you you'll definitely be impressed. Cocktails taste so nice too and is the epitome of aesthetics!!! My friend and I tried The Templar and The Mad Hatter, both have an interestingly eclectic mix of ingredients. Definitely a bar I'll revisit of I ever come to London again!

A nice spin on a negroni cocktail....great vibe

This was my second visit to the Den having been so impressed with the high standard of the food and service on the previous occasion. Unfortunately this time these did not stand out for me. I felt the selection of savoury items was boring -essentially...

I booked this almost a month prior to the date and when we arrived we got told the area where the afternoon tea was held was not available so they had to seat us in the restaurant. This took away a part of the experience...

Had a wonderful afternoon tea at The Den! When we arrived had to wait to be seated, but once seated the staff were very attentive. Even though the area was a little dark, was a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The selection of savouries and cakes were...

We visited for afternoon tea for my birthday after looking at the best places to go in the area and I was not at all disappointed. The food and drinks were delicious, a great ambience and the staff went above and beyond to make sure...

Amazing! Went here for afternoon tea, was very impressed with the food, drink and service - nothing was too much trouble. Booked a few weeks later for Mother's Day as a surprise treat for my parents. Despite them showing up horrendously late due to getting a bit lost, you still sat them and really made them feel special. Thanks again! Can't recommend you guys highly enough!!

Walking in to the Den and noticing how dark is was felt quite depressing and as we sunk down in the very low chairs so our chins were table height we wondered how we were going to manage to eat and drink the tea. We...

Very nice little hotel bar/ lounge area, complete with fireplace and quirky artwork on the walls. Nice cocktails, friendly staff, rather up-soho prices.

Nice cozy lounge with very interesting art features. Went for the Narnia afternoon tea and it was lovely. Friendly staff as well

We had a wonderful afternoon tea here the settings are sumptuous the staff are wonderful will definitely return

My friend and I had afternoon tea here on a Saturday afternoon and it was a delight from the moment we walked in. We were 45 mins early for our booking but thought we’d check to see if they could accommodate us and the did....

I visited last Friday for afternoon tea as a treat for my brother. We have been to many afternoons in London. But sadly this one was very disappointing the sandwiches consisted of a cold toasted ham and cheese sandwich finger which looked like it, it...

The incredible afternoon tea experience!!!

A filling afternoon tea. Elegant presentation of both tea and food selections. The Den is, well, a den - leather furniture, low lighting, a series of visual puns and jokes in the art display. Impeccable service.

So Amazing! The food is delicious and the price is totally okay. But most importantly the people are extremely kind and warm-hearted. The entire restaurant/café is very comfortably furnished with an extraordinary cozy flare. The absolute best experience I've made so far!

It’s was very welcoming with fabulous and cosy fireside tea at the Den.. perfectly for a business meeting or meeting a friend. I was there for afternoon tea and had a great time catching up with my friend, we really enjoyed the afternoon tea &...

I took my wife here for afternoon tea for her birthday. It is a fantastic little snug area where you can forget you're in the middle of London. The service was absolutely brilliant, personal, friendly and attentive. The food itself was sublime - fresh, tasty...

Had an excellent afternoon Tea here with two friends at Easter and it was totally worth the £26 - the food was plentiful - we couldn’t finish it all - delicious and wonderfully presented. With unlimited tea, coffee or hit chocolate. The environment is relaxed and quirky. A great place for a girlie catch up. highly recommended.

I booked the Den to celebrate my mum's 80th Birthday. The food was excellent and quite large portions so we had to take away what we couldn't eat. Lovely cosy setting, staff attentive an overall very pleasant experience pre ballet!

I couldn’t recommend more the afternoon tea we had here. It was absolutely fantastic. The sandwiches were incredible, and the massive selection of homemade cakes/scones were dreamy. I would’ve happy paid more for the afternoon tea, it was very reasonably priced. The den itself was...

Went with my daughter who has a nut allergy. Lady who served us was most helpful in ensuring her items were free of various nuts. Very generous helpings and all tasty. Quirky little ‘den’ with interesting art work and a relaxed atmosphere. Loved the soulful...

This little place serves the perfect high tea. The hotel itself is beautiful, with many showpieces designed by Philippe Starck. The restaurant continues on the same note, with some interesting artwork that 'come to life'. Had a lovely afternoon here with great service. It's not how you would imagine a British tea session, but this place isn't a normal place to begin with.

Small place in sizable hotel. Maybe 12-15 tables. Arrived as they opened for afternoon tea and had the place to ourselves for at least 45 minutes. Decorated comfortably with creative and amusing wall art. Tea set was extremely filling. Savories were just ok, scones were...

We booked a deal of afternoon tea with a glass of prosecco for £29.50 per person. The waiter (a Greek German who spoke perfect English with a Dutch accent) was exceptionally helpful and friendly, and almost worth the 15% service charge which was automatically included...

St Martins Lane London Hotel Lounge offering food and tea One waitress was good but another could do with a lot more training. Tea and food was good but all was quite expensive. The reason for a low review score however was on receiving the...