A new afternoon tea is treating guests to a taste of quintessentially British luxury aboard one of the city’s most iconic attractions. Visitors to the lastminute.com London Eye will soon be able to enjoy afternoon tea as part of their visit, as they journey 135 metres into the sky above the city. A London Eye afternoon tea – does it get any more London-y than that?
The new afternoon tea will kick off on Friday, May 16, with bookings available for 1 & 3pm. The special experience is available from Friday to Sunday, as well as throughout the week during the May half-term holidays.
As you take to the sky during the London Eye afternoon tea, you’ll be able to see the gamut of views from your London Eye pod. Thanks to the 360° views of the city, it’s probably the most picturesque afternoon tea you’ll find in the capital.
Robin Goodchild, Senior General Manager at the lastminute.com London Eye, said:
“The perfect addition to a packed London itinerary, we’re thrilled to now be hosting a traditional afternoon tea on our pods – is there anything more quintessentially British than that? Have a toast and clink your teacups – all to be enjoyed with a backdrop of London’s spectacular sights.”
The London Eye afternoon tea
Don’t get too distracted by the sights, though, because you’ll have a delicious array of “sandwiches, sweet and savoury bites, plus an array of tea and coffee options” to tuck into. The menu features the likes of seasonal quiches and charming finger sandwiches as well as lemon meringue tart, mini carrot cupcake, and the requisite scones with clotted cream and jam.
Fancy making it an extra-indulgent affair? You can also add a glass of champagne to your experience. And to ensure you’re not rushed as you enjoy the experience, you’ll be taken on two rotations of the aerial tour. That’s more than enough time to sip and savour the sights.
Are you ready to take a seat, sip on some tea, munch on a scone, and take in the sights of London’s skyline? It doesn’t get better than that!
The London Eye afternoon tea costs £75 per person. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
The lastminute.com London Eye afternoon tea will be available from Friday, May 16. Find out more and book here.