The English tradition of taking a midday pause to refuel with crustless sandwiches, warm scones, and freshly brewed tea is alive and well in Los Angeles. From posh establishments that follow formalities to local spots that hit all the cozy notes, here are 18 lovely places for afternoon tea in Los Angeles. Pinkies up.
Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows Starting at $95 per person, afternoon high tea service takes place in the hotel’s Fountain Room every Saturday at noon. Chef Damon Gordon’s menu balances old and new traditions, with egg salad, cucumber, and smoked salmon sandwiches; raspberry tarts; and traditional scones with clotted cream, passion fruit curd, and house-made preserves. Reservations are required via Fairmont Miramar’s website or Resy .
Also featured in: Where to Eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Los Angeles Ye Olde King's Head This beachside British pub hosts tea Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.
m. The $37 menu covers all the basics from sandwiches to scones and tea. For those who don’t want to commit to the whole shebang, the pub also offers a la carte options.
Also featured in: 12 Places to Find a Proper English Breakfast in Los Angeles Sirena at the Georgian Hotel Italian destination Sirena at the Georgian Hotel serves afternoon tea every other Saturday at 3 p.m. for $85 per person; an additional $20 unlocks unlimited sparkling wine.
Dreamed up by chefs David Almany and Thessa Diadem, high tea offerings include an array of fin.
