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 Maxence Blondelle, 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 £79 per person or £90 per person with a glass of N.V. Veuve Clicquot Brut.
Afternoon Tea Menu
Menu Created by Executive Pastry Chef Loic Carbonnet
Price per person
- Traditional Afternoon Tea
- £79
- with a glass of N.V Veuve Clicquot, Brut
- £90
- with a glass of So Jennie, Blanc Dry, Non-Alcoholic
- £90
- with a glass of So Jennie, Rosé, Non-Alcoholic
- £90
- with a glass of N.V Veuve Clicquot, Rosé
- £95
- with a glass of N.V Ruinart Blanc de Blanc
- £100
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/ 132Kcal
- Egg and Truffle - Clarence Court Brown egg, Lincolnshire Poacher, truffle/ 206Kcal
- Roast Beef - Roast beef, horseradish/ 65Kcal
- Curried Chicken - Corn-fed chicken, curry sauce, raisins/ 72Kcal
Traditional Scones
- Plain and Sultana Scones - Strawberry preserve, Earl Grey tea jelly, Cornish clotted cream / 282Kcal
Sweet Delicacies
- Strawberry - Charlotte, elderflower gel, strawberry cream / 137Kcal
- Tropézienne - Orange blossom brioche, vanilla crème légère / 118Kcal
- Apricot - Pavlova, mascarpone and honey cream / 108Kcal
- Chocolate and Hazelnut - Éclair, hazelnut caramel, cocoa nibs, Chantilly / 175Kcal
- Lemon Drizzle Cake - Lemon and blueberry drizzle, Earl Grey tea ganache / 165Kcal
Menu Created by Executive Pastry Chef Loic Carbonnet
Price Per Person
- Vegetarian and Vegan Afternoon Tea
- £79
- with a glass of N.V Veuve Clicquot, Brut
- £90
- with a glass of So Jennie, Blanc Dry, Non-Alcoholic
- £90
- with a glass of So Jennie, Rosé, Non-Alcoholic
- £90
- with a glass of N.V Veuve Clicquot, Rosé
- £95
- with a glass of N.V Ruinart Blanc de Blanc
- £100
Amuse-Bouche
- Parmigiano Reggiano Palmier- Truffle, mascarpone cream / 240 kcal
A Selection Of Tea Sandwiches*
- Cucumber and Mint - Lightly pickled cucumber, whipped mint / 142Kcal
- Courgette - Grilled courgette, aubergine caviar, sumac / 98Kcal
- Pumpkin - Roasted pumpkin, chickpea hummus / 270Kcal
- Curried Tofu - Tofu, curry sauce, raisins / 91Kcal
Traditional Scones
- Plain and Sultana Scones - Strawberry preserve, Earl Grey tea jelly, vegan cream / 272Kcal
Sweet Delicacies
- Strawberry - Strawberry mousse, elderflower gel / 95Kcal
- Vanilla and Raspberry - Macaron, vanilla ganache, raspberry confit / 105Kcal
- Apricot - Pavlova, vanilla Chantilly / 95Kcal
- Royal Cocoa - Chocolate mousse, caramel, brownie sponge / 116Kcal
- Lemon Drizzle Cake - Lemon and blueberry drizzle, Earl Grey tea ganache / 115Kcal
White Tea
Yin Zhen Yunnan “Silver Needle”
- This delicately hand-picked tea is unique to the Jinggu area of Simao in Yunnan. Only the tender shoots are selected, lightly wilted, briefly pan-fried at a low temperature, and then allowed to dry naturally. This careful processing gives the tea a fruity, sweet taste and aroma, with a viscous and smooth palate. / 1Kcal
Xue Ya Fujian “Snow Bud”
- This high-altitude white tea from the Fujian mountains is made almost entirely of silver-haired tea buds, creating an elegant, sweet flavour profile with delicate vegetal notes. It has an airy and light taste with a delicate body, well balanced with subtle spice and fruity undertones. The bouquet is mildly sweet with a hint of spice. / 2Kcal
Bai Mu Dan Jaingxi “White Peony”
- This delicate and refined tea from Jiangxi Province, China, is famous for its air-dried premium tea sprouts. Its multicoloured leaves, ranging from faint green to pale brown, create a pleasantly sweet aroma and a smooth, mellow flavour with a hint of spiciness and 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. It has a tender, vegetal taste with distinct grassy tones and underlying sweet notes, finishing with a hint of pine nuts. / 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, with leaves roasted until they turn completely brown. These leaves, mixed with pieces of stems, release a calming roasted and woody aroma with a delicately sweet taste. Subtle notes of nuts and vanilla, along with a fine vegetal presence, contribute to its complex flavour. The airy finish is gently honeyed. / 1Kcal
Oolong Tea
Anxi Tie Guan Yin “Iron Goddess of Mercy”
- This oolong tea, hailing from Anxi in Fujian Province, is named after the Chinese Iron Goddess of Mercy. It resembles green tea in its slight oxidation and light roasting. The tea boasts a flowery and fresh aroma, highlighted by a 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, complemented by a creamy texture. The tea exudes a milky and buttery aroma with gentle vanilla notes and displays 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 named John Dodd began a tea company in Taipei, selling Taiwanese Oolong tea globally under the name “Formosa Oolong”. This tea is roasted over charcoal and possesses a deep aroma of raisins and ripe fruit, with autumnal ‘leafy’ notes. It also features a lingering sweet flavour, smooth texture, and refreshingly fruity astringency. / 1Kcal
Black Tea
1st Flush Darjeeling 2023, Teesta Valley, F.T.G.F.O.P.1
- The Teesta Valley Tea Estate takes its name from the mighty river Teesta. Established in 1841, it is one of the oldest tea gardens in Darjeeling and a gold medal winner for producing some of the world’s finest tea. This tea has pronounced muscatel notes and slight astringency. It is crisp and light with a smooth texture, despite its herbaceous character, and offers 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 ranging in hue from oaky brown to light green, produces a soft liquor with a distinctive fragrance of muscatel grapes. The harmony of its gentle fruity and nutty aromatic notes reveals 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, it boasts delicate flowery and spicy undertones, a robust body with elegant tannins, and hints of golden syrup wrapped around subtle floral notes. Delightfully aromatic, it is scattered with pepper and additional flowery hints. 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 robust tea offers a creamy texture and malty undertones. Its full aroma is interspersed with sweet, raisin-like, and tangy notes, all within 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 Japanese blend that combines Sencha tea with roasted rice grains and popped rice. It produces a bright golden infusion, offering a complex marriage of nutty and herbaceous aromas that are very gentle 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 six 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 features intriguing base notes of Formosa Oolong and Ceylon, beautifully balanced 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
- This Earl Grey is made in small batches using the highest grade Keemun tea leaves and natural oil of bergamot. It offers a lovely balance between the refreshing brightness of Keemun tea and citrus notes, enhanced by an elegantly balanced aroma. / 2Kcal
Tisanes
English Country Garden
- A refreshing and light herbal infusion with gentle yet complex floral notes and a pleasantly long, fragrant finish. A simple rose bud floats in the cup, marrying 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 thirst-quenching tea is a luscious combination of pineapple, papaya, apple, peach, tangerine, and lemon peel, complemented by sunflower blossoms and blackberry leaves. / 2Kcal
Verry Berry
- Juicy and full of berries, this vibrant blend combines red summer fruits and berries atop delicate tangy hibiscus notes. Best enjoyed iced or paired with fruity desserts. / 2Kcal
Peppermint and Chocolate
- This blend of the finest peppermint leaves and raw cocoa nibs elevates both ingredients, creating a sweeter and smoother infusion. / 3Kcal
Lemon And Ginger
- A delicate and refreshing herbal tea believed to benefit the digestive system and have a soothing, calming effect on the body. It includes lemongrass, lemon peel, and ginger, offering a tangy aroma and invigorating lemon flavour with a spicy finish. / 2Kcal
Champagne
N.V Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Brut
- 125ml
- £24
- Bottle
- £130
N.V Veuve Clicquot, Brut Rosé
- 125ml
- £31
- Bottle
- £170
N.V R de Ruinart, Brut
- Bottle
- £180
N.V Ruinart, Brut Rosé
- Bottle
- £300
N.V Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs
- 125ml
- £50
- Bottle
- £270
2015 Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Brut
- Bottle
- £550
2013 Dom Pérignon, Brut
- Bottle
- £695
2012 Dom Pérignon, Brut
- Bottle
- £795
2012 Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame, Brut
- Bottle
- £800
Non-Alcoholic Bubbles
So Jennie, Rosé, Le Manoir des Sacres
- 125ml /38Kcal
- £17
- Bottle /228Kcal
- £90
So Jennie, Blanc Dry, Le Manoir des Sacres
- 125ml /30Kcal
- £18
- Bottle /180Kcal
- £95
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
- £8
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
Monday - 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.