Following the success of the Netflix series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, London’s The Lanesborough is offering a limited-edition Bridgerton-themed afternoon tea that invites guests to experience Regency-era elegance with a contemporary twist. Set beneath the hotel’s domed glass roof in its light-filled dining room, the service blends period glamour with modern hospitality.
The experience features a selection of signature teas, including a specially created Queen Charlotte blend that balances floral notes with black tea, producing a sweet infusion with hints of fruit and rose petal. Guests can also choose The Lanesborough’s classic Breakfast Tea alongside traditional black, green and herbal varieties.
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Head pastry chef Salvatore Mungiovino has composed a menu that nods to key characters from the series. Savoury finger sandwiches include tea-cured salmon with lemon and caper cream; Coronation chicken with golden raisin and fresh coriander; deviled egg mayonnaise with mustard cress; organic cucumber with cream cheese, basil and chive; and a Montgomery cheddar scone served with cheese curd.
The pastry selection offers imaginative, refined creations. “Your Majesty” is a strawberry-scented cream bavarois finished in gold and red tones, with infused orange gel, a crunchy almond base and red chocolate edged with royal icing. “King George Dreams of Venus” presents a planet-shaped chocolate mousse with jasmine-infused dark chocolate ganache, cocoa sable and glazed blue-and-white stars.
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Other highlights include “The Lady Violet,” a chocolate bavarois with mango compote and lime Chantilly on shortbread, decorated with tempered chocolate and sugar flowers; and “Danbury Delight,” a Berriolette pistachio gateau with whipped vanilla ganache on a vanilla sable base, finished with tempered chocolate.
Theatre and taste are complemented by a signature cocktail: the Queen Charlotte. It blends Fords Gin, Chambord, cranberry, exotic lychee, homemade vanilla syrup and lime, and is finished with Champagne for a bright, celebratory touch.
This Bridgerton-inspired afternoon tea is a seasonal offering, perfect for fans of the show and anyone seeking an opulent, characterful dining experience in the heart of London.