Callooh Callay. Cafe in the Crypt. Top 10 Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Teas in London – Visit London Blog. London is getting ready for a huge Diamond Jubilee celebration this weekend, and what better way to get into the Jubilee spirit than with traditional British afternoon tea? Here’s a round-up of some of London’s best Jubilee teas. The Berkeley The Berkeley’s popular Pret-a-Portea has been given a royal twist with biscuits, fancies and choux buns in the shape of the Royal Family’s most memorable hats and handbags.
Look out for praline profiteroles in the shape of the famous Philip Treacy fascinator worn by Princess Beatrice at the royal wedding. Fortnum & Mason Fortnum & Mason, supplier of tea to the Royal Family, has opened a brand-new tea room in honour of the occasion. The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon offers more than 150 teas, all served with a timer that rings when your pot reaches its optimum brewing time. Kettner’s Brown’s Hotel John Lewis Oxford Street If you’re shopping in London’s West End over the Jubilee bank holiday, pop into John Lewis Oxford Street for The 5 O’Clock Tea Club. Andaz. St.Martin in the Fields - Café. Les Routiers Café of the Year 2012, the Café in the Crypt is the ideal spot for affordable dining in central London.
Londoners and visitors from around the world return again and again to take in the striking atmosphere and enjoy the freshly prepared food. This central London café is the perfect place to escape from a busy day out in the capital. Whether taking a break from the office or the tourist trail, the Café’s location in the heart of Trafalgar Square makes it easy to find and its new glass pavilion entrance is fully accessible.
Once inside the Crypt there is a warm welcome awaiting you with beautiful 18th century architecture brick-vaulted ceilings, historic tombstones beneath your feet and delicious home-cooked food to feast your eyes and stomach on. Don’t forget to check out our Wednesday night Jazz Nights. The Café in the Crypt and adjoining Gallery are also available for private hire. Regular Opening Hours Monday and Tuesday: 8.00am – 8.00pm Thursday-Saturday: 8.00am – 9.00pm.