If you do make it up there you ll find you ve been transported to a (somewhat tongue and cheek) 1940

With another spate of icy weather on the way, Londoners and visitors alike will be planning their retreats from the cold. And what better way to pass the time than sipping hotels in south beach on a steaming cup of tea and tucking into a delicious sugary treat? It certainly takes the edge off the chill.
Go easy on your wallet and avoid the astronomically pricey "high teas" on offer at many of London s most expensive hotels by making like a local and bagging a table at one of these fabulously affordable options:
Located at the end of Highbury hotels in south beach Fields, Highness Cafe is without a doubt one of my favorite spots in London to spend a lazy afternoon. After being lured in by the fantastic array of cakes on show in the window, you ll find friendly service and an excellent selection of food and drink.
The type of cake on offer changes regularly, but you re sure to find something that takes your fancy, from classic carrot cake, to Oreo cheesecake and tempting hotels in south beach cupcakes. Opt for one of the downstairs tables if you want to enjoy the buzz of the cafe or head up the spiral staircase to the mezzanine level for quieter experience.
This secret haven for tea drinkers is not the easiest to find, but those who do will be rewarded with a truly unique experience. Once you ve located the Coach Horses Pub on Greek Street, you ll need to tell the person at the bar that you wish to go to the tea room. If it s busy, they may say you need a reservation, however at quieter times they should let you in – behind the bar and up the stairs, that is.
If you do make it up there you ll find you ve been transported to a (somewhat tongue and cheek) 1940 s tea room, and you ll probably feel like you should be wearing a floral 40 s dress, red lipstick and high heels. As music crackles from a gramophone choose from an impressively long list of teas accompanied by scones, cupcakes or slices of cake. Alternatively opt for a full afternoon tea, which starts from £14.50 per person.
hotels in south beach Located on picturesque Stoke Newington Church Street, this cozy, old fashioned tea room almost transports you from the bustling streets of London into a quaint countryside village. An array of sweet and savory treats line the bar and the long list of teas make it difficult to choose what to order. All the food is made lovingly by expert pastry chefs with experience hotels in south beach catering at Claridge s Hotel and even private Royal households, so you can be sure your taste buds are in good hands!
Prices start from £2.95 for a generously hotels in south beach sized slice of cake, and £2.30 for a cup of tea. A pricier option is a full-blown indulgent afternoon tea, complete with sandwiches, scones, cakes and Prosecco for £23 per person.
One of the most Cheapo-friendly afternoon teas in London, if you re planning on exploring Greenwich, then be sure to incorporate this unlikely attraction into your itinerary. The Fan Museum itself houses a beautifully quirky collection of over 3500 fans and fan leaves from all over the world.
Afternoon tea is served in the pretty Orangery on Tuesdays and Sundays only at 2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. and costs just £6 a person, including a delicious selection of tea, sandwiches, scones and cakes. Add to that the museum entrance fee (£4 for adults) and you re still enjoying one of the best value afternoon teas in London.
Also in our guide: For much more information on ways to save in London, hotels in south beach stop by our London guide . Our editors point out their favorite budget hotels, plus provide hotels in south beach many tips for saving on transportation, sightseeing, and dining.
About the author : Nina is a freelance writer and travel-nut who will leave no stone unturned in her quest to discover the very best on offer in a destination. She recently relocated to London after spending hotels in south beach over four years in Madrid and is currently enjoying rediscovering her home town.
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