Dining

Afternoon Tea at the British Museum

Visitors enjoying afternoon tea at The British Museum's courtyard cafe in London.

Indulge in the English tradition of afternoon tea at the British Museum. Relish tasty finger sandwiches, scones, and cakes!

Highlights

Treat yourself to a quintessentially British experience as you sip on tea and enjoy a variety of cakes, biscuits, and more at the British Museum.
Enjoy the ambiance of the Great Court Restaurant at one of the world's oldest museums while seated under its famous glass roof.
Select from an assortment of organic loose-leaf and flowering teas. Pair them with your choice of fine scones, savory snacks, and sweet treats.
Make your experience extra special by selecting the ticket option that adds a glass of Prosecco to your afternoon.
Fun Fact: The British Museum, founded in 1753, makes it older than the United States and was once guarded by a cat named Mike!

Inclusions

Afternoon tea at the British Museum
Glass of Prosecco (optional)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Amy

3/5

Nov, 2024

The food quality was not as expected, and service wasn't great. It took over 15 minutes for a server to come to the table after I was seated, then it was another 10 minutes before I received even table water. Larger tables who arrived and ordered after me received their items first, and they refused to bring more hot water for my teapot when I asked. Dessert items were overly sweet, and the sandwiches were dry. The scones were good.

Karin

4/5

May, 2024

Nice sandwiches, scones and mini cakes. Much as expected. Only one cup of tea/coffee included. It was very warm in the restaurant and we ended up getting additional 1xcoffee, 1xtea and 2xspakling water for a total of £20-something. The best of it all was us skipping the hour long museum entry- que, as the afternoon tea vouchers gave access to a fast track Line. I didnt know tjat - maybe i didnot read the fine print. But that was Great! Maybe on a rainy day the venue is better.

Oujian

3/5

Apr, 2024

The food portion is big, especially the scones. I see other tables take away . The restaurant should remind people that it is a shareable portion for some customers . It's quite awkward that you bring take away boxes when visiting the museum.

Öznur

4/5

Apr, 2024

The food was good. The friendly and approachable demeanor of Deniz, the employee ego served us, was wonderful.

Yeung

5/5

Oct, 2024

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Your Experience

Marvel at the Grandeur of the British Museum

The British Museum is exceptional in that it brings together cultures from across continents and oceans under one roof. To help you appreciate one of the country’s oldest and most famous traditions, these tickets offer you the chance to spend your time absorbed in afternoon tea, a much-loved British tradition, at the Great Court Restaurant in the museum.

Indulge in a Fine Selection of Delicacies

To begin with, choose from a variety of teas, both organic loose-leaf and flowering. Next up, you can choose from an assortment of finger sandwiches from Portland crab and Wiltshire to cucumber with black truffle cream cheese on white bread. As you enjoy your afternoon while seated under the famous glass roof of the restaurant, you will also indulge in sweet treats like quinoa and carrot cake, shortbread, and elderflower biscuits, not to mention the finest selection of scones complimented with clotted cream, butter, and jam. To make your experience even more special, you can also choose to add a glass of Prosecco from the ticket options section.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Click here for a detailed menu.
Vegetarian, pescatarian, and nut-free options are available.
The last sitting for afternoon tea is at 4pm.

Restrictions

Prosecco is only served to guests aged 18 and over.
Gluten-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, halal, and vegan options/alternatives are not available.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the venue.
Please arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.