The famous afternoon tea - where better to enjoy a beautifully crafted triangle sandwich and cakes that look too good to eat, than in London?

With so many restaurants in London offering the famous meal, where is the best place to go to sip on an English breakfast tea and enjoy some mouth-watering finger food?

We have compiled a list of the best places to go in the capital, thanks to customer reviews and ratings on online restaurant service, Bookatable's website .

The site has revealed the top 10 restaurants for afternoon tea in the capital.

1. Afternoon tea at One Aldwych

Topping the pile is afternoon tea at One Aldwych, an experience inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Treats ranging from golden eggs to blueberry brioche and flavoured candy floss are served alongside a selection of award-winning loose leaf teas and infusions from Canton Tea.

Set inside an Edwardian building in a luxury hotel, reviews are complimentary.

One says: "We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tea.

"It was creative and original and extremely well presented."

Another says: "Best afternoon tea we have ever had."

Enjoy your afternoon tea for £39 per person, or from £49 per person with a glass of Champagne or a cocktail.

2. sketch - Gallery - afternoon tea

Taking second place is sketch Gallery, sister restaurant to Michelin-starred sketch Lecture Room.

Located just off the bustling pavements of Oxford Street, diners can enjoy old-fashioned pistachio macarons and coffee éclairs alongside caviar and quail’s egg finger sandwiches or light ricotta, cucumber and asparagus.

You will have to fork out a few pounds more to enjoy this afternoon tea, it is £58 per person, or £72 per person with a glass of Champagne.

"A lovely warm and welcoming experience.

"Food was lovely and you can have as much as you like" says one review.

Another says: "Quirky and glamorous setting with delicious scones and sandwiches and v pretty cakes."

3. GONG - Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard

With spectacular views across the capital city, there is not surprise that this afternoon tea takes third place.

Situated on the 52nd floor of The Shard, afternoon tea is served alongside cocktails in London's highest cocktail bar.

Afternoon tea is served from 12pm until 4pm and features sandwiches, homemade pastries and of course, the classic English scones.

Coming in at £56 per person, diners can also enjoy a glass of Champagne in the price.

One review says: "The service was excellent, efficient and friendly.

"The tea was delightful, we had a good variety of sandwiches, with tasty fillings."

4. Afternoon tea at Conrad London St James

Set in the heart of Westminster , afternoon tea at Conrad London St James comes in at number four.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of British treats in a chic yet relaxed setting within a beautiful 19th century building.

Reviews say: "Great experience - amazing service, great food, lovely champagne."

Another says: "As always food , service and free flowing champagne were outstanding.....fantastic value."

The experience costs £54 for a free-flowing Champagne afternoon tea or £35 without Champagne.

5. Afternoon tea at The Capital

Located in Knightsbridge , this west London restaurant offers an array of 1970s-inspired cocktails, alongside treats including fresh pastries, homemade jams and scones and of course, sandwiches.

The restaurant was recognised with the Tea Guild's Award of Excellence for Top London Afternoon Tea in 2012 & 2013.

One review says: "A lovely afternoon tea with free flowing cocktails."

Another says: "Wonderful afternoon tea!"

Slightly kinder on the purse, this afternoon tea costs £29.50 per person or £39.50 per person if you want to enjoy a glass of Champagne.

The complete top 10 of restaurants for afternoon tea in London according to Bookatable looks like this:

1. Afternoon tea at One Aldwych

2. sketch - Gallery - Afternoon tea

3. GONG - Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard

4. Afternoon tea at Conrad London St James

5. Afternoon tea at The Capital

6. The Savoy Thames Foyer

7. Afternoon tea at The Wellesley

8. The Tea Lounge at St Ermin's

9. Raw at La Suite West

10. Fortnum & Mason - The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

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