Enjoy a traditional British afternoon tea under the breathtaking roof of the British Museum’s Great Court Restaurant. The British Museum is dedicated to human history and culture and is home to a great collection of artefacts from all over the world. It is a beautiful location for your delicious afternoon treat.

Seated in the airy Great Court Restaurant under the Museum’s famous glass roof, you'll sip on a bubbly glass of Champagne as your afternoon tea experience begins. There’s no better way to kick off the afternoon.

Begin with finger sandwiches with Wiltshire ham and farmhouse chutney, smoked salmon and cream cheese, Coronation chicken and celery and egg mayo and mustard cress. Then you’ll get to indulge in a delicious variety of macaroons, chocolate Jaffa cake, meringue torte and more.

The Great Court Restaurant is an oasis of calm in the centre of Bloomsbury and a beautiful place to enjoy this great British tradition.

Why you’ll love this…

Join a traditional British afternoon tea at the British Museum
Indulge in a selection of delicious loose-leaf teas
Enjoy finger sandwiches, macaroons and apple drizzle cake
Taste some scrumptious scones with clotted cream and jam
Add a glass of Champagne to your experience

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please note that once booked, the tours cannot be cancelled
The minimum age to drink Champagne is 18 years
The Champagne option has a maximum of 6 people per booking. If you would like to book for more people, please make another booking under a new name
The afternoon tea is for those who have purchased it only - if two or more people are planning to consume it, then a booking for two or more must be made

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

What’s included

Afternoon tea at The British Museum
Glass of Champagne
Different types of loose leaf teas
British delicacies (finger sandwiches, scones, macaroons and apple drizzle cake)