Musical Theatre Themed Afternoon Teas to Experience in London

The Phantom of the Opera Afternoon Tea at the Sofitel London St James: immerse yourself in the world of The Phantom of the Opera, with this afternoon tea inspired by the long running West End musical. Available daily until the 31st March 2026, this afternoon tea includes on its menu treats such as vanilla and rose mousse with raspberry confit accompanied by an Opalys 33% white chocolate mask, and vibrant petit-fours include ingredients such as dark chocolate mousse, Granny Smith apple, and an elegant nod to the musical with a mango, passion fruit and coconut opera cake.

A Mamma Mia inspired afternoon tea at the Strand Palace Hotel: situated just a three minute walk from the Novello Theatre (where Mamma Mia! The Musical is playing), this themed afternoon tea is filled with playful tributes to the show. This includes sweet treats include Donna’s Dynamo Ball, a coconut macaroon filled with citrus curd that channels the sparkle of the West End show, and Sophie’s Dream Lemon Drizzle Gateau topped with a candy floss cloud, served alongside Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Dark chocolate midnight cake with hazelnut praline.

SIX the Musical Afternoon Tea at the Soho Hotel: this long running and award winning musical has teamed up with the London hotel to celebrate the six wives of Henry VIII who of course are central to the show. Available to order daily from 12pm – 4:45pm, the pastry chefs at the hotel have devised a selection of treats suitable for a queen including: Aragon’s Crown of Honour; Boleyn’s Strawberry Biscuit; Seymour’s Heart of Stone Blueberry Choux; Black Forest Cake of Cleves; Howard’s All You Want is Rice Pudding; and Parr’s Tudor Rose and Lemon Curd Macaron.

The Devil Wears Prada Afternoon Tea at The Bloomsbury Hotel: for those who want to celebrate the stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada, might want to experience this afternoon tea. The sweet treats are filled with references the show for fans to enjoy to ensure a classy way to embrace the musical.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed afternoon tea, One Aldwych: enter a world of pure imagination with this extra special and imaginative afternoon tea that is suitable for the entire family to enjoy. Filled with a variety of flavours this is a real treat – particularly with caramel chocolate milkshake (mixed by waterfall), Augustus Gloop’s strawberry fudge and Fabulous fluffy floss (strictly not for dentists!). You can check out our review here.

Wicked Afternoon Tea at The Claremont : enjoy a wickedly delectable afternoon tea at The Claremont in Victoria in celebration of Wicked the musical (whether the stage show or the film adaptation!). Treats on the menu include: a chocolate & pistachio bombe, lemon meringue pie and lime cheesecake, traditional homemade scones with jam & clotted cream and savoury finger sandwiches.