The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason

Feast on fluffy scones, delicious sandwiches and teacakes in the lavish surroundings of Fortnum & Mason’s Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon.

Formerly St James’ Restaurant, the Georgian-style tea salon was opened by Queen Elizabeth II, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge in 2012.

Where is the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon?

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon can be found on the fourth floor of luxurious department store Fortnum & Mason on Piccadilly in the heart of Mayfair, just moments from Piccadilly Circus Tube station on the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines.

What are the opening times of Fortnum & Mason’s Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon?

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon is open from 11.30am to 7pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12am to 6pm on Sundays.

What’s on the menu at the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon?

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon’s afternoon tea features a choice of finger sandwiches with fillings including coronation chicken and smoked salmon with tartare sauce; warm scones with clotted cream, strawberry preserve and lemon curd; and a selection of freshly baked cakes, including a slice of Battenberg, which Fortnum’s have been serving since 1926.

Wash it all down with a pot of Fortnum’s famous tea, or pay extra for a glass of bubbly. Other refreshing drinks on offer include jugs of homemade lemonade and iced tea.

Also on the menu is a sweet-free savoury afternoon tea and a nourishing High Tea, featuring a choice of hot dishes instead of sandwiches, such as scotch eggs, beef wellington, eggs benedict, and lobster omelette. There’s also a children’s menu if you have little ones in tow.

Does the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon have a vegetarian and vegan option?

The tea salon offers vegetarian and vegan afternoon teas, as well as gluten-free and dairy-free options.