Expect the best of British comfort: finger sandwiches filled with roast beef, rocket and horseradish mayo, or smoked salmon with cream cheese and chives. But you’ll also find The Pelham’s Italian heritage showing through. As Hotel Manager Ryan Dunlop puts it, this is “British afternoon tea… with an Italian twist.”
That twist arrives in the finale: a creamy pistachio tiramisu that nods to The Pelham’s roots in Starhotels Collezione, Italy’s leading luxury hotel group. The scones—plain and raisin—are warm, soft, and paired with clotted cream and jewel-bright jams. For those with a lighter appetite, a Cream Tea (£16) offers the essentials without the full ceremony.
A Setting That Soaks Up South Kensington
There’s a sense of pace here that’s hard to fake. The drawing room looks out over Cromwell Place and the entrance to the tube station. You feel London moving—but from a safe, cushioned distance. Or, as Dunlop puts it: “a refreshing pick-me-up after a day exploring the many museums of the area… or simply to enjoy while watching the world go by.”
Guests can choose to enhance their tea with a glass of Alta Langa Bianco Extra Brut or Rosanna Rosé, bringing the experience to £51–£53. It’s a small indulgence that makes a South Kensington afternoon linger a little longer.
The Pelham Afternoon Tea starts at £35 per person. Bookings and full menu available by clicking the link below:
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