The Grill Room
Opulent and Timeless – Afternoon Tea at Café Royal in the heart of Regent Street, is an experience that is as decadent as the gilded golden salon that was once Oscar Wilde’s favoured retreat.
Crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Loic Carbonnet, Afternoon Tea at Café Royal is a wonderfully decadent affair. Served in the golden salon known as the Grill Room, you are enveloped in gold leaf, artistic ceilings, and sumptuous sweets. Overflowing Champagne and tea, served to the melodic sounds of the live pianist, make this one of London’s best afternoon tea experiences.
Afternoon tea is £75 per person or £85 per person with a glass of N.V. Veuve Clicquot Brut.
British tradition meets Hong Kong's modernity.
Afternoon Tea at The Upper House, Hong Kong
Discover Hotel Café Royal's classic British Afternoon Tea experience now available at the prestigious Upper House in Hong Kong from now until the end of June. Indulge in curated delicacies by Executive Pastry Chef Loic Carbonnet at Salisterra. From tea sandwiches to fluffy scones and irresistible desserts, including pear, yuzu, vanilla, and raspberry flavours, savour every moment against the stunning Hong Kong skyline. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey.
Afternoon Tea Menu
Menu Created by Executive Pastry Chef Loic Carbonnet
Price per person
- Traditional Afternoon Tea
- £75
- with a glass of N.V Veuve Clicquot, Brut
- £85
- with a glass of So Jennie, Blanc Dry, Non-Alcoholic
- £85
- with a glass of So Jennie, Rosé, Non-Alcoholic
- £85
- with a glass of N.V Veuve Clicquot, Rosé
- £90
- with a glass of N.V Ruinart Blanc de Blanc
- £95
Amuse-Bouche
- Parmigiano Reggiano Palmier - Truffle, mascarpone cream / 240 kcal
A Selection Of Tea Sandwiches*
- Smoked Salmon - Scottish smoked salmon, dill infused cream cheese, marinated cucumber, white bread / 132Kcal
- Egg and Truffle - Clarence Court Brown egg, Lincolnshire Poacher, truffle, brioche bread / 206Kcal
- Roast Beef - Roast beef, horseradish, tomato bread / 65Kcal
- Curried Chicken - Corn-fed chicken, curry sauce, raisins, cocoa bread / 72Kcal
Traditional Scones
- Plain and Sultana Scones - Strawberry preserve, Earl Grey tea jelly, Cornish clotted cream / 282Kcal
Sweet Delicacies
- Royal Cocoa - Chocolate financier, whipped ganache, salted caramel / 130Kcal
- Strawberry and Coconut - Choux, poppy Chantilly, strawberry compôte / 125Kcal
- Lime and Basil - Tartlet, basil and lime gel, lime curd, meringue / 108Kcal
- Wild Balinese Vanilla - Almond sponge, crème brûlée, vanilla mousse / 114Kcal
- Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake - Milk chocolate, coffee and praline ganache / 206Kcal
Menu Created by Executive Pastry Chef Loic Carbonnet
Price Per Person
- Vegetarian and Vegan Afternoon Tea
- £75
- with a glass of N.V Veuve Clicquot, Brut
- £85
- with a glass of So Jennie, Blanc Dry, Non-Alcoholic
- £85
- with a glass of So Jennie, Rosé, Non-Alcoholic
- £85
- with a glass of N.V Veuve Clicquot, Rosé
- £90
- with a glass of N.V Ruinart Blanc de Blanc
- £95
Amuse-Bouche
- Truffle and Mushroom Panna Cotta - Porcini cracker / 135 kcal
A Selection Of Tea Sandwiches*
- Cucumber and Mint - Lightly pickled cucumber, whipped mint, spinach bread / 142Kcal
- Courgette - Grilled courgette, aubergine caviar, sumac, white bread / 98Kcal
- Pumpkin - Roasted pumpkin, chickpea hummus, tomato bread / 270Kcal
- Curried Tofu - Tofu, curry sauce, raisins, cocoa bread / 91Kcal
Traditional Scones
- Plain and Sultana Scones - Strawberry preserve, Earl Grey tea jelly, vegan cream / 272Kcal
Sweet Delicacies
- Royal Cocoa - Chocolate mousse, salted caramel, cocoa shortbread / 112Kcal
- Strawberry and Poppy - Strawberry mousse, poppy Chantilly, vegan meringue / 103Kcal
- Lime and Basil - Crème brûlée, raspberries, opaline tuile / 98Kcal
- Vanilla Mousse - Vegan vanilla mousse, apricot compôte / 101Kcal
- Chocolate and Coffee Cake - Vanilla cream / 132Kcal
White Tea
Yin Zhen Yunnan “Silver Needle”
- This delicately hand-picked type of tea is unique to the Jinggu area of Simao, in Yunnan. Its processing, where only the tender shoots are picked, lightly wilted, pan-fried briefly at low temperature and then allowed to dry naturally, lends this tea a fruity and sweet taste and aroma, viscous and smooth on the palate. / 1Kcal
Xue Ya Fujian “Snow Bud”
- This high altitude grown white tea from the Fujian mountains is made almost entirely of silver haired tea buds which create an elegant, sweet flavour profile with delicate vegetal notes. Airy and light taste with a delicate body. Well balanced with subtle spice and fruity notes, a mild sweet bouquet with a hint of spice. / 2Kcal
Bai Mu Dan Jaingxi “White Peony”
- This delicate and refined tea from Jaingxi, province of China, is famous for its airdried premium tea sprouts. Its multicoloured leaves, ranging from faint green to pale brown, create pleasantly sweet aroma and a smooth, mellow flavour, with a hint of spiciness and even a touch of nuttiness. / 2Kcal
Green Tea
Japanese Sencha “Steamed Tea”
- Sencha, which means ‘steamed tea’, is by far the most popular tea in Japan. The tea has a tender, vegetal taste with distinct grassy tones and underlying sweet notes, with a hint of pine nuts to finish. / 1Kcal
Lung Ching Shi Feng ‘Dragon’s Well’
- True Lung Ching tea, with its unique flat and crisp buds, hand-roasted on woks, is grown only in the Hangzhou area in Zhejiang province. This light tea smoothly combines the classic green tea character with a sweet and slightly fruity aroma. / 1Kcal
Hojicha “Roasted Tea”
- This tea is a Bancha whose leaves have been roasted until they turn completely brown.This leaves mixed with pieces of stems, release a calming roasted and woody aroma with a delicately sweet mouthfeel and subtle notes of nuts and vanilla as well as a fine vegetal presence. Its airy finish is gently honeyed. / 1Kcal
Oolong Tea
Anxi Tie Guan Yin “Iron Goddess of Mercy”
- This oolong tea, from Anxi in Fujian province, is named after the Chinese Iron Goddess of Mercy. It is typically similar to a green tea, slightly oxidized and only lightly roasted. It has a very flowery and fresh aroma and golden liquor. / 1Kcal
Jin Shuan “Milky Oolong”
- This Great Taste Award winner originates from Taiwan’s Nantou region. It is characterized by a deliciously light buttery flavour and delicate sweetness with a creamy texture.It has a milky and buttery aroma with gentle vanilla notes and a vibrant yellowy green colour. / 1Kcal
Formosa Oolong
- This is a darker style of oolong tea from Taiwan, formerly known as Formosa. In 1867, a British entrepreneur called John Dodd started a tea company in Taipei selling Taiwanese Oolong tea to the world under the name “Formosa Oolong”. This tea is roasted over charcoal and has a deep raisins and ripe fruit aroma with autumn ‘leafy’ notes as well as a lingering sweet flavour and smooth, refreshingly fruity astringency. / 1Kcal
Black Tea
1st Flush Darjeeling 2023, Teesta Valley, F.T.G.F.O.P.1
- Teesta Valley Tea Estate derives its name from the mighty river Teesta. Established in the year 1841, it is one of the oldest tea gardens in Darjeeling and one of the gold medal winners for the production of the world’s finest tea. It has pronounced muscatel notes and slight astringency.It is crips, light with smooth mouthfeel, despite its herbaceous character, and has delightful hints of peach and ripe melon. / 1Kcal
2nd Flush Darjeeling 2022, Goomtee Estate, T.G.F.O.P.
- From the foothills of the Himalayas, Goomtee Estate is ranked among the top gardens in Darjeeling. This summer harvest, composed of whole leaves with hues ranging from oaky brown to light green, produces a soft liquor with distinctive muscatel grapes fragrance. The harmony of its gentle fruity and nutty aromatic notes reveals a remarkable complexity underlined by a smooth texture and a delightful long finish. / 2Kcal
Café Royal 1865 Breakfast Blend
- This is a blend of the finest high altitude grown broken orange pekoe teas from Sri Lanka, Darjeeling, Assam and Kenya. A full-bodied breakfast tea with delicate flowery and spicy undertones, a robust body with elegant tannins, hints of golden syrup wrapped around subtle flowery undertones and delightfully aromatic with a scattering of pepper and flowery notes. Best enjoyed with a splash of milk. / 2Kcal
Assam Bargang G.F.B.O.P.
- Originating from a tea garden on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, this wonderfully robust tea presents a creamy texture and malty undertones. A full aroma interspersed with sweet, raisin like and tangy notes, all in a dark golden-brown infusion. Best enjoyed with a splash of milk. / 2Kcal
Scented and Blends
White Apricot
- This enchanting signature blend combines the refined character of a white tea with the honey like sweetness of apricot pieces. The distinct flowery undertones of marigold petals and yellow rosebuds round off the flavour, making it delicious and refreshing. / 2Kcal
Genmaicha “Brown Rice Tea”
- Genmaicha, or ‘rice tea’, is a delicious tea combining Japanese Sencha tea, roasted rice grains and popped rice. It produces a bright golden infusion, a complex marriage of nutty and herbaceous aromas very soft on the palate. / 2Kcal
Jasmine Pearls
- The finest green tea leaves from the Fujian province are hand-rolled and scented overnight with jasmine flowers, left to absorb their essential oils.This process is repeated 6 times. As the pearls unfold, a wonderfully sweet jasmine fragrance is released. Well balanced astringency and a delicate sweet note. / 2Kcal
Yuzu Oolong
- This bespoke signature blend has interesting base notes of Formosa Oolong and Ceylon, all balanced beautifully with fruity and tangy yuzu notes, offering a harmonious taste experience. / 2Kcal
Smoky Lapsang Souchong
- Winston Churchill’s favourite, this is a unique black tea from the Fujian province in China, made of mountain-grown tea leaves, roasted over pinewood fire, and cold smoked over pine needles. / 2Kcal
Earl Grey
- Our Earl Grey is made in small batches using the highest grade Keemun tea leaves and natural oil of bergamot. A lovely balance between a refreshing and bright keemun tea,citrus notes and oil of bergamot with an elegant and well-balanced aroma. / 2Kcal
Tisanes
English Country Garden
- It is a refreshing and light herbal infusion, with gentle but complex floral notes, and a pleasantly long, fragrant finish. A simple rose bud floats in the cup marrying together the delicate floral notes of chamomile, rose buds, rose petals, elderflower and lavender, with aromatic lemongrass. / 2Kcal
Passionfruit and Orange
- Bursting with refreshing tropical fruity notes, this is a thirstquenching tea. A luscious combination of pineapple, papaya, apple, peach, tangerine and lemon peel, with sunflower blossoms and blackberry leaves. / 2Kcal
Rooibos Cocoa And Orange
- Commonly grown in a small mountainous area in the Western Cape province of South Africa, the Rooibos leaves are oxidised to produce the eye-catching reddish-brown colour. We blend those with raw cru de cacao, diced candied orange, liquorice and ginger for a sensational dessert in a cup. / 4Kcal
Rooibos Winter Blend
- Strengthening and tangy, this handmade Rooibos blend is a healthy, caffeine free alternative to tea, that is packed with vitamins and antioxidants. The addition of rose hips, hibiscus flowers and ginger further supports boosting the immune system, as well as giving the tea a tangy and spicy profile with woody sweet undertones, which is both invigorating and warming. / 2Kcal
Lemon And Ginger
- A delicate and refreshing herbal tea which is believed to benefit the digestive system and have a general soothing and calming effect on the body. It contains lemongrass, lemon peel and ginger, which is marked by a tangy aroma and an invigorating lemon flavour, with a spicy finish. / 2Kcal
Champagne
N.V Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Brut
- 125ml
- £20
- Bottle
- £115
N.V Veuve Clicquot, Brut Rosé
- 125ml
- £25
- Bottle
- £150
N.V R de Ruinart, Brut
- Bottle
- £170
N.V Ruinart, Brut Rosé
- Bottle
- £190
N.V Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs
- 125ml
- £45
- Bottle
- £250
2012 Dom Pérignon, Brut
- Bottle
- £625
Non-Alcoholic Bubbles
So Jennie, Le Manoir des Sacres
- 125ml /38Kcal
- £14
- Bottle /228Kcal
- £80
Wild Idol, Brut
- 125ml /30Kcal
- £15
- Bottle /180Kcal
- £85
Cocktails
Wilde Scent
- Roku gin, jasmine, yuzu and Veuve Clicquot
- £20
The Nobleman
- Glenmorangie 12yo, infused vanilla and coffee, Fair Coffee liqueur and agave nectar
- £18
Water
Kingsdown
- Still or sparkling, 750ml
- £6.50
Our Past Patrons
Since its inception, the Café Royal has long been the place to be seen, and if the walls of this Grade II listed building could talk, the stories would be inspirational, magical, and most importantly, endless. Countless figureheads of society have walked through the doors of the Café Royal, from politicians and writers to musicians and royalty, each with their own stamp on history.
Hours
Wednesday - Sunday
12:00pm to 5:30pm
We are able to cater to your dietary requirements, please notify us up to 48 hours prior to your booking.
The dress code for the Grill Room is smart casual.
Please note the price and menu of our afternoon tea may be subject to change without prior notice.