Traditional Afternoon Tea
Indulge the quintessentially British tradition of Traditional Afternoon Tea.
Discover signature cakes, inspired by the views of the iconic Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben, alongside a delicious selection of sandwiches and freshly baked scones.
£70 per person
Finger Sandwiches & Tart
Pickled Cucumber, Whipped Cream Cheese and Dill
Wholegrain Bread (D,Su,G,Ye.)
May Contain (P,Se,S,N.)
The Library Tea Cured Salmon by H Forman & Sons, Caper Butter
Beetroot Bread (F,Su,G,Ye.)
May Contain (P,Se,S,N.)
Coronation Chicken, Mango Chutney
Caraway Bread E,D,Mu,G,Ye.)
May Contain (P,Se,S,N.)
Clarence Court ‘Burford Brown’ Truffled Egg Mayonnaise, Chives
Butter Brioche Bun (E,D,Mu,G,Ye.)
May Contain (P,Se,S,N.)
Caramelised Onion & ‘Rosary’ Goats Cheese Tartlet
(E,D,G.)
May Contain (P,Se,S,N.)
Buttermilk Scones
Golden Raisin
Dorset Clotted Cream, ‘Tiptree’ The Library Strawberry Jam
(E,D,Su,G.)
Sweet Basil
Tiptree Lemon Curd
(E,D,G.)
Pastries
All pastries may contain (E,D,P,SE,S,N,G.,L)
Elizabeth Tower (S)
Orange & Lime
Carrot Cake
Black Forest Gateaux (S)
Banana & Salted Caramel Slice (S)
Apple & Cinnamon Crumble Tart
Vegan Afternoon Tea
Finger Sandwiches & Tart
Pickled Cucumber, Whipped Coconut Cream Cheese & Dill
Wholegrain Bread (Su,G,Ye.)
May Contain (P,Se,S,N.)
The Library Tea Cured Zalmon, Caper Butter
Beetroot Bread (G,Ye.)
Contain (P,Se,S,N.)
Coronation Plant Based Chicken, Mango Chutney
Caraway Bread (Mu,S,G.)
May Contain (P,Se,N.)
Truffled Zero Egg Mayonnaise
Brown Bread (Mu,S,G.)
May Contain (P,Se,N.)
Pickled Forest Mushroom & Tarragon Tart
(Se,Su,S.)
Scones
Golden Raisin
Vegan Whipped Vanilla Cream, ‘Tiptree’ The Library Strawberry Jam
(Su,S.)
Sweet Basil
Soy Lemon Curd
(S)
Pastries
All pastries may contain (E,D,P,SE,S,N,G.)
Elizabeth Tower (S)
Orange & Lime
Carrot Cake
Black Forest Gateaux (S)
Banana & Salted Caramel Slice (S)
Apple & Cinnamon Crumble Tart
Champagne Afternoon Tea
Embrace the quintessentially British tradition at The Library with our Pommery Champagne Afternoon Tea.
Enjoy a glass of Pommery Champagne alongside a selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones and signature cakes.
£90 per person
Finger Sandwiches & Tart
Pickled Cucumber, Whipped Cream Cheese and Dill
Wholegrain Bread
The Library Tea Cured Salmon by H Forman & Sons, Caper Butter
Beetroot Bread
Coronation Chicken, Mango Chutney
Caraway Bread
Clarence Court ‘Burford Brown’ Truffled Egg Mayonnaise, Chives
Butter Brioche Bun
Caramelised Onion & ‘Rosary’ Goats Cheese Tartlet
Scones
Golden Raisin
Dorset Clotted Cream, ‘Tiptree’ The Library Strawberry Jam
Sweet Basil
Tiptree Lemon Curd
Pastries
Elizabeth Tower
White chocolate, Passion Fruit & Raspberry
Strawberry & Basil Roly Poly
Summer Berry Fruit Tart
Citrus Curd & Blueberry Crumble
Rhubarb Delice (S)
Festive Afternoon Tea
Celebrate the season with an indulgent Festive Afternoon Tea at The Library. Featuring a curated selection of seasonal sandwiches, freshly baked scones and festive pastries, in a timeless, historic setting overlooking the River Thames.
Festive Afternoon Tea £75
Champagne Afternoon tea £95
Cocktail Afternoon Tea £95
Free-Flow Afternoon Tea £120
Includes unlimited English sparkling wine for one and a half hours.
Festive Days Afternoon Tea £120
Includes one glass of English sparkling wine or non-alcoholic alternative. Applicable on 24th, 25th,26th December and 1st January.
SELECTION OF SAVOURIES
Truffled ‘Burford Brown’ egg mayonnaise, Wholemeal bread
Whisky Cured Salmon by H Forman & Sons, Citrus crème fraiche, Beetroot bread
Roasted Norfolk Turkey Breast, Redcurrant butter, Classic white bread
Butternut Squash and ‘Rosary’ Goats cheese tartlet (V)
Pig in Blanket, Sage Crème fraiche, Butter Brioche bun
FRESHLY BAKED SCONES
Cranberry, Cinnamon and Buttermilk Christmas Pudding
‘The Library’ Plum Christmas conserve, Dorset Clotted cream, Brandy butter
PASTRIES
Queen Elizabeth Tower Mince Pie
Christmas Pudding cheesecake
Lime & Orange butter shortbread
Nutmeg and Mandarin tart
Chestnut & Pecan yule log
New Years Eve Menu
Celebrate the New Year on the banks of the River Thames, at the Library restaurant, with live entertainment for all the family.
Indulge in a 5-course tasting menu, with wine pairings, followed by the iconic London Fireworks display, and make it a night to remember.
From £525 per person plus 12.5% service charge
Canapes
Glazed goat cheese, Beetroot relish, Croustade (V)
Ras el Hanout Spiced lamb croquettes, Curried crème fraiche, Crispy mint
Malden Oysters, Citrus marinated Samphire
Starter
Confit Duck, Chicken and Pistachio terrine, Spiced date puree, Rye bread croutons, Herb salad
Middle
Seared Wild Sea Bass, Shrimp toast, Broad beans, Samphire, Tomato, Dashi
Main
Fillet of 42-day aged Beef, Braised shin pithivier, Caramelized shallot, Celeriac fondant, Forest mushrooms, Truffle jus
Dessert
Queen Elizabeth Tower
Champagne & Raspberry Pannacotta
Pistachio & White chocolate Tart, Orange crisp
Coffee, Dark chocolate Truffles, Butter fudge