7 Of The Best Afternoon Teas (To Make You Feel Fancy)

The Mayfair Garden Afternoon Tea at Quaglino's

Who doesn't like being taken out for afternoon tea? Come on, it's  the perfect excuse to don a ditsy tea dress and whisk your mum off for some fancy mini sangers, fizz and LOTS of yummy cakes, often in a swisher than swish location.

And as well as treating mum, an afternoon tea is also a rather grand way of kicking off a classy hen do, or celebrating the BFF's birthday sans traditional pub crawl.

In fact, any excuse for a arvo tea is good for us. So, because we're awfully nice, we've found 7 of the very best afternoon teas out there. From punk style to country grandeur, we've got a tea to suit every style and taste...

1. For the fashionista

If you are looking for something iconic yet undeniably gorgeous, you must try Quaglino's - London's beloved arvo tea establishment. And at the moment, budding ladies who lunch can enjoy Quaglino's new spring The Mayfair Garden Afternoon Tea — part of the D&D Group City Campaign — for fans of bright florals and tempting treats. Guests can enjoy garden-inspired sweets such as carrot cake pots (too cute), and wash everything down with a glass of Moët & Chandon Rosé. Divine. From £39.50.

2. For the alt girl

For the lady (or rock mum) that fancies something a little more flamboyant, the W Hotel in Leicester Square are offering a rather interesting take on the classic afternoon tea. The Anarch-Tea, presented as part of the citywide Punk London event series, features vinyl records tea stands and goodies influenced by iconic punk songs and bands. Our fave? The Sex Pistols Battenburg cake. Yum. From £35.

3. For the cheese hounds

Come on, an afternoon tea comprised of cheese? What's not to like here? The Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel in Chester has launched an extra special Cheshire cheese-themed afternoon tea celebrating the area's local artisan cheeses - perfect for those of you that fancy a bit of savoury rather than sweet. Cheesy delights include freshly baked Black Bob Extra Mature Cheese Scones and Hartington Stilton Panna Cotta. SO dreamy. Prices start from £19.95.

4. For the purists

A classic afternoon tea in beautiful surroundings can't be beaten, and it's no wonder that the one offered by The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh is a real crowd-pleaser. Offering a traditional selection of sandwiches, scones and pastries, the Balmoral Afternoon Tea is one for true fans. Prices start at £35.

5. For seafood lovers

If little cakes aren't really your thing but you love the whole afternoon tea vibe, why not treat yourself to the Seafood Afternoon Tea at The Grand Brighton Hotel. Not only will you be getting your seaside on, but you'll be feasting on all manner of fishy delicacies including fresh crab, treacle-cured salmon and Poole Bay oysters. Prices from £22.95.

6. For the explorer

The perfect treat for someone heading off on a Gap-year adventure, the Mandeville Hotel in Marylebone have launched a dramatic and unforgettable afternoon tea experience based around the travels of Phileas Fogg. The menu items will reflect the 8 legs of his around-the-world trip - Chicken Dukka skewers and NY-inspired mini doughnuts are just some of the yummy things on offer. Coming soon.

7. For the chaps

Because an afternoon tea doesn't necessarily mean ladies only, the Oakley Court Hotel is offering a super Gentlemen's Afternoon Tea to satisfy the dapper chap in your life. Located beside the River Thames, the lunch offers smashed avocado on toast with soft boiled eggs, sausage rolls and a local bottle of Windsor beer. Prices start from £32.50.

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7 Of The Best Afternoon Teas (To Make You Feel Fancy)