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At first glance, you might think this a rather unusual place to visit for afternoon tea, as it is neither a hotel, nor a restaurant, nor a grand café, but it’s worth booking in advance to experience Biscuiteers’ London Afternoon Tea. Right in the heart of trendy Notting Hill, made famous by the eponymous film, it is, essentially, a biscuit boutique and icing café, but it is also a charming place to book for a delicious, fun afternoon tea. Think about Biscuiteers if you are planning a visit to Portobello Road, whose world-famous street market has stalls offering everything from fruit and bread to posters, vintage clothes, ceramics, and music.

Everything is served on jolly red-and-white-striped pottery, is freshly prepared on the premises, and is quintessentially British. Fresh-as-a-daisy finger sandwiches and good fruit scones with jam and clotted cream are accompanied by an array of cakes and patisserie. Biscuiteers’ loyal customers were asked to vote for their favourite pastries to be served with the afternoon tea, and your cake stand has an array of miniature versions of these, including, amongst many others, a tiny Bakewell tart, a salted caramel brownie (to die for), and an individual traditional Victoria sponge. You’ll also have hand-piped macarons and, of course, a selection of Biscuiteers iconic iced biscuits, resplendent with a London theme. Enjoy a good strong cuppa to go with the food, and take home anything you can’t eat packed in one of the shop’s charming boxes. It will be surprising if you manage to leave without buying any of the myriad of iced biscuits for which the shop is famous. And if you want to add a bit of fun to your afternoon tea, why not get creative and book an additional DIY biscuit icing session? Then you’ll have even more to take home and enjoy later on.

ADDRESS: 194 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ES

TEL: +44 (0)20 7727 8096

EMAIL: nottinghill@biscuiteers.com

WEB: www.biscuiteers.com

AFTERNOON TEA SERVED: Monday to Saturday 10.30am–4.00pm, Sunday 11.30am–4.00pm. Pre-booking advised, one week in advance, although some last-minute requests are possible.

SET TEAS: London Afternoon Tea, to which you can add a fun biscuit icing session. Vegetarian and gluten free menus available to order.

NEAREST UNDERGROUND STATIONS: Ladbroke Grove, Westbourne Park

PLACES OF INTEREST NEARBY: Portobello Road, Notting Hill