We think we’ve found London’s cutest afternoon tea — and it’s straight out of a storybook
We think we’ve discovered London’s cutest and most whimsical afternoon tea.
London families with a soft spot for nostalgia are in for a treat this spring as Park Lane welcomes an afternoon tea experience straight out of a childhood classic.
Lanes of London has unveiled a brand-new themed tea inspired by Guess How Much I Love You — the beloved story that has melted hearts for three decades and it’s every bit as dreamy as you’d hope.
Designed to bring the gentle world of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare to life, the charming experience blends storybook whimsy with elegant Park Lane indulgence.
Whether you’re planning a Mother’s Day surprise, an Easter outing, or simply an excuse for something delightfully different, this is a picture-perfect pick.
First published in 1994, the treasured Walker Books title by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram has sold more than 61.5 million copies worldwide and its most iconic line, “I love you right up to the moon and back,” quietly sets the tone for the entire menu.
The sweet selection is where the magic truly unfolds. Guests can expect adorable hare-themed creations including a whisker-tip biscuit almost too cute to eat, a miniature wildflower meadow crafted from rhubarb confit, wild honey panna cotta and cocoa soil, plus a chocolate orange tree stump and a lychee-rose cloud complete with moon motif.
On the savoury side, the spread keeps things classic and comforting. Expect duck terrine on brioche toast, a prawn cocktail pastry puff, delicate finger sandwiches filled with chicken, asparagus and mayonnaise, alongside an heirloom beetroot and goat’s cheese basket. Freshly baked scones arrive warm with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam — as tradition demands.
Adults can pair their tiers of treats with JING teas or prosecco, while younger guests are catered for with hot chocolate, fruit juice and their own selection of dainty sandwiches.
And because London loves an experience with a takeaway twist, little ones leave with a Nutbrown Hare soft toy and a copy of the book — a keepsake designed to extend the storybook magic beyond the final crumb.
The themed afternoon tea runs from Friday to Sunday between 12pm and 4pm, from 13 March to 19 April. Prices start at £65 for adults including bubbles, and £45 for children with drink and gift bag included.
For families hunting for a springtime treat that feels both charming and quietly luxurious, this one might just be London’s sweetest table booking.