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Afternoon Tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
4.6 (57)
£41 and over
Afternoon Tea
Catherine St, London, Greater London WC2B 5JF
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Afternoon Tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
4.6
£41 and over
Afternoon Tea
Covent Garden
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2 people
4 Nov 2026
19:00
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Charming
- Great for creative cocktails
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price£41 and over
- CuisinesAfternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar
- Hours of OperationDaily 10:00 am–11:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress CodeSmart Casual
- Private party facilitiesPlay host to the most discerning business guests, or throw a party that no one could forget. Each of The Lane's spaces are unique and decadent, perfect for an event of any size.
- AreaCovent Garden
- Cross StreetRussell Street, Catherine Street, Tavistock Street
- Parking DetailsNone
- Public transportHolborn, Covent Garden, Temple, Leicester Square, Charing Cross
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Vegan
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57 Reviews
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Lynda
London1 review
5.0Dined on 6 March 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Maria Rebecca
Philippines2 reviews
4.0Dined on 29 December 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Janean Gold
New York City1 review
3.0Dined on 29 December 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 2
- Service 1
- Ambience 5
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Sharon
London3 reviews
5.0Dined on 5 December 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Marie
London16 reviews
4.0Dined on 21 November 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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AnnMarie Gold
New York City11 reviews
5.0Dined on 29 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Nancie Gold
Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews
3.0Dined on 25 March 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 1
- Service 2
- Ambience 4
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Karen
London1 review
5.0Dined on 17 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Christina Gold
Miami - Dade7 reviews
3.0Dined on 11 March 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Jason
London1 review
4.0Dined on 14 February 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price£41 and over
- CuisinesAfternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar
- Hours of OperationDaily 10:00 am–11:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress CodeSmart Casual
- Private party facilitiesPlay host to the most discerning business guests, or throw a party that no one could forget. Each of The Lane's spaces are unique and decadent, perfect for an event of any size.
- AreaCovent Garden
- Cross StreetRussell Street, Catherine Street, Tavistock Street
- Parking DetailsNone
- Public transportHolborn, Covent Garden, Temple, Leicester Square, Charing Cross
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Vegan
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14 September 2026
Showstopping Afternoon Tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The afternoon tea begins with a welcome from the theatre’s red coats and continues in the Grand Saloon, with sandwiches and scones served on a board made from the theatre’s former stage floor. The sweet treats arrive as a theatrical second act; tea costs £59 per person.
Published in Time Out Worldwide
16 September 2025
Showstopping Afternoon Tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The Showstopping Afternoon Tea unfolds in the theatre’s Grand Saloon, with savoury bites served on boards made from its original stage and sweets revealed behind a miniature red velvet curtain. The article calls it a unique central London experience for theatre lovers and food enthusiasts.
Published in Condé Nast Traveller Middle East
11 June 2025
Showstopping Afternoon Tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The article describes a theatrical afternoon tea in the Grand Saloon, with a two-act menu of savoury dishes and sweets, plus a choice of teas, champagne or signature cocktails. It notes that the venue closed on 31 August 2025.
Published in Official London Theatre
15 May 2024
Five reasons to book Afternoon Tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The article highlights the Afternoon Tea in the theatre’s elegant Grand Saloon, with savoury bites, Lily Vanilli sweets, warm scones and a choice of teas or drinks upgrades. Gluten-free, vegan and children’s versions are available on request.
Published in WhatsOnStage
FAQs
Afternoon Tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane serves in the elegant Grand Saloon dining room, and guests also enjoy the on-site bar areas and a balcony for drinks.
Private dining isn't part of Afternoon Tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane's offering, the experience centres on the Grand Saloon and its elegant, open dining spaces.
Afternoon Tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane is grand and theatrical, the Grand Saloon’s dazzling chandeliers, ornate ceilings and fine art create a historic, elegant backdrop, with a lovely bar and balcony to stroll before your tea.
Smart casual, polished but relaxed; many guests treat visits as special occasions and sometimes dress up a touch for celebrations.
Yes, guests have enjoyed drinks on the balcony, which offers pleasant views over Covent Garden.
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Afternoon Tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
4.6
£41 and over
Afternoon Tea
Covent Garden
Make a booking
2 people
4 Nov 2026
19:00