Welcome to Science Afternoon Tea At The Ampersand Hotel

“ The Science Afternoon Tea was an extraordinary and unique adventure! The food exceeded our expectations, which was a delightful surprise. Initially, we anticipated a great science-themed experience, and it certainly delivered on that front. Our kids, aged 8 - 10, thoroughly enjoyed it. The experience began with a fun "lab exercise" where they made their own lemonade, setting a fantastic tone for the afternoon. The warm chocolate with toppings was a hit, especially with the extra sugar kick. Next, we were presented with a "food tower" featuring a variety of savory bites, followed by four delicious scones, and topped off with beautifully designed desserts. Of course, there was also a selection of teas to enjoy. Overall, I highly recommend the Science Afternoon Tea for a memorable family experience. ”

“ Absolutely fantastic. The attention to detail was amazing. A fun interactive tea for little ones mine is 8 years old and fantastic tea for adults alike. I really like the moon cake. The staff were fantastic couldn't be more helpful. ”

“ We celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary at The Ampersand Hotel and chose their Science afternoon tea, entirely vegan. It was a wonderful experience: fun, creative, and beautifully presented! The staff (super polite and friendly, great service!) made it extra special by surprising us with a plate of vegan chocolates with “Happy Anniversary” written on it, followed by lollipops at the end, we loved it The food was delicious, imaginative, and plentiful, and we really appreciated how thoughtful they were in accommodating a fully vegan menu. The whole experience felt engaging and joyful, and it was the perfect way to spend our day in London. Highly recommended, especially for families with kids: they would love the space theme! ”

“ The service was excellent. More casual than most afternoon teas, for better or worse. The theme is fun, if you’re in the mood for it (which we were) and the food was better than many afternoon teas I have been to. Not complex flavours or re-inventing the wheel mind you, just tasty dainties and savouries with proper scones. We had a good time. I’d like to award 3.5 stars if I could. Gotta say: they are not upfront about pricing. The price on the website was not what we paid. Dinged for still water (?!) and gratuity tacked on at the end added like 40£. Not cool. ”

“ Treated us to the science afternoon tea or my 50th birthday. The settings were beautiful, modern and relaxed, the staff were attentive but not intrusive and the food itself was gorgeous with special little touches to make it more memorable. I even had a little extra birthday surprise delivered by the staff, that was very much appreciated. Highly recommend. ”

“ There may be other better known afternoon tea venues in London, and I've visited most of them, but none are as much fun, relaxed and enjoyable (as well as excellent value) as the Science Afternoon Tea at the Ampersand Hotel. A truly superb experience that I thoroughly recommend to all, young and old. F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C-! ”

“ An absolute highlight of our trip for both my 6.5 year old girls and myself! Such a fun way to do tea with kids in London. It was so interactive engaging and fun plus the food for adults was quite good! The scones were delicious. Atmosphere was lovely and the service was delightful (even when my daughter dropped her entire hot chocolate on the floor) Would highly recommend (just be prepared for a A LOT of sugar ) ”

“ A Delightfully Unique Christmas Experience I booked Science Tea at The Drawing Rooms in The Ampersand Hotel as a Christmas Day surprise for my husband, and it absolutely exceeded our expectations! The staff was incredible—warm, welcoming, and enthusiastic throughout our visit. The interactive "experiments" woven into the traditional afternoon tea experience were genuinely fun and engaging. While we were a table of adults (and there were several other adult-only tables), the room had a lovely mix of families as well, which added to the festive atmosphere without feeling overly kid-focused. The combination of quality tea service with creative, science-themed presentations made for a memorable and unique experience. It's not your typical stuffy afternoon tea—there's a playful energy that makes it special whether you're treating yourself, celebrating with family, or surprising someone special. If you're looking for something a bit different from the standard London afternoon tea, Science Tea is an absolute treat. Perfect for curious minds of all ages! ”