Afternoon Tea
The Traditional Afternoon Tea will be available from 5th January, 2024. The Library is only serving the Louis Pommery England Afternoon Tea during the Festive period.
Selection of Finger Sandwiches
Clarence Court ‘Burford Brown’ Devilled Egg Mayonnaise, Wholegrain Bread
60 kcal
The Library Tea Cured Salmon by H Forman & Sons, Pickled Cucumber, Beetroot Bread
87.25 kcal
BLT, Sun Dried Tomato Bread
167 kcal
Mature Cheddar Ploughman’s, Pickled Onion, Spinach Bread
112.4 kcal
Coronation Prawns, Butter Brioche Bun
78.9 kcal
Selection of Homemade Scones
Freshly Baked Golden Raisin Scones (275 kcal)
with Dorset Clotted Cream (196 kcal) & The Library Strawberry Jam (294 kcal)
Yeast and Cheddar Scones (280 kcal)
with Truffle Cream Cheese (344.84 kcal)
Pastries
Queen Elizabeth Tower – Hazelnut Caramel Chocolate
276 kcal
The Clockface – Strawberry and Basil Cheesecake
183 kcal
Big Ben – Rhubarb and Rose Panna Cotta
197 kcal
Vegan Afternoon Tea
Selection of Finger Sandwiches
Soused Cucumber, Beetroot Bread
50.75 kcal
Beetroot and Avocado Hummus, Sun Dried Tomato Bread
83 kcal
Roasted Bell Pepper Tikka Masala, Wholegrain Bread
66.3 kcal
Vegan Cheese Ploughman’s, Pickled Onion, Spinach Bread
95 kcal
Pickled Forest Mushroom and Tarragon Tart
77.9 kcal
Selection of Homemade Scones
Vegan Golden Raisin Scones (104 kcal)
with The Library Strawberry Jam (294 kcal) & Vegan Whipped Vanilla Cream (68 kcal)
Vegan Yeast and Cheddar Scones (109 kcal)
with Truffle Vegan Cream Cheese (276.44 kcal)
Pastries
Queen Elizabeth Tower – Hazelnut Caramel Chocolate
276 kcal
The Clockface – Strawberry and Basil Cheesecake
183 kcal
Big Ben – Rhubarb and Rose Panna Cotta
197 kcal
Specials
Rare & Limited Collection Afternoon Tea
Elevate your traditional afternoon tea experience with our Rare and Limited selection of teas.
Developed by Tea Maker of London it offers single-origin and single harvest (micro-batch) from an independent artisan farmer using traditional methods resulting in a sublime tea experience.
Includes our stunning selection of cakes, sandwiches and scones and the remarkable views of The Library of course.
Rare & Limited Collection Afternoon Tea from £70 per person
RESERVE
Developed by Tea Maker of London it offers single-origin and single harvest (micro-batch) from an independent artisan farmer using traditional methods resulting in a sublime tea experience.
Includes our stunning selection of cakes, sandwiches and scones and the remarkable views of The Library of course.
Rare & Limited Collection Afternoon Tea from £70 per person
RESERVE
Champagne Afternoon Tea
Champagne lovers, this is for you. Treat yourself royally with our Champagne Afternoon Tea at The Library.
Afternoon tea with one glass of champagne per person from £75
RESERVE
Afternoon tea with one glass of champagne per person from £75
RESERVE
Free-Flowing Afternoon Tea with British Sparkling
Treat yourself to a Free-Flowing Sparkling Wine Afternoon Tea at The Library.
For £80 per person you can tuck in to a delicious spread of finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, cakes and sweet treats and enjoy 1.5 hours of sparkling wine.
Price subject to change.
RESERVE
For £80 per person you can tuck in to a delicious spread of finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, cakes and sweet treats and enjoy 1.5 hours of sparkling wine.
Price subject to change.
RESERVE
Louis Pommery England Festive Afternoon Tea
Throughout December we are excited to be hosting a festive inspired Afternoon Tea in partnership with Louis Pommery England in our historical Library boasting views over the Houses of Parliament and River Thames. Sit back and relax in this unique setting amongst the 4,000 plus original books from the former library of the Greater London Council. Indulge in our home-made Christmas scones, traditional mince pies and gingerbreads.
Finger Sandwiches and Bun
Crayfish & Spiced Avocado
Sun Blushed Tomato Bread
Dill Gravadlax Salmon by H Forman & Sons, Lemon Crème Fraîche
Beetroot Bread
Roasted Norfolk Turkey Breast, Walnut and Sage Butter
Onion Bread
Whipped ‘Barkham’ Blue, Red Currant Jelly
Granary Bread
Devilled Clarence Court ‘Burford Brown’ Egg, Mayonnaise, Chive
Butter Brioche Bun
Buttermilk Scones
Cranberry & Cinnamon
Dorset Clotted Cream ‘Tiptree’ The Library Christmas Conserve
Christmas Pudding
Brandy Butter
Festive Inspired Cakes
Elizabeth Tower
After Eight Mint Dark Chocolate
Eggnog Tart, Clementine
Mince Pie Mille Feuille
Louis Pommery England Vegan Festive Afternoon Tea
Throughout December we are excited to be hosting a festive inspired Afternoon Tea in partnership with Louis Pommery England in our historical Library boasting views over the Houses of Parliament and River Thames. Sit back and relax in this unique setting amongst the 4,000 plus original books from the former library of the Greater London Council. Indulge in our home-made Christmas scones, traditional mince pies and gingerbreads.
Finger Sandwiches and Tart
Spiced Avocado
Sun Blushed Tomato Bread
Smoked Applewood Cheese, Pickled Cornichon Butter
Granary Bread
Dill Cream Cheese, Pickled Cucumber
Beetroot Bread
Beetroot Carpaccio, Spiced Quince Jelly
Onion Bread
Forest Mushroom and Truffle Tart
Scones
Cranberry & Cinnamon
Vegan Whipped Cream, ‘Tiptree’ The Library Christmas Conserve
Christmas Pudding
Vegan Brandy Butter
Festive Inspired Cakes
Elizabeth Tower
After Eight Mint Dark Chocolate
Eggnog Tart, Clementine
Mince Pie Mille Feuille