The Londoner is a new 5-star hotel, situated on the south west corner of Leicester Square, in the heart of London’s West End. Available 12-4pm every Saturday and Sunday – and the perfect post-shopping, pre-theatreland pitstop – Afternoon Tea at The Stage comprises all the best of British High Tea favourites, including a selection of sandwiches, freshly baked artisanal cakes, and fluffy scones. Square-cut sandwiches include smoked salmon and Devon crab with yuzu kosho crème fraîche on granary bread and lemon-roasted Norfolk chicken with truffle mayonnaise on basil-and-spinach-infused bread.

Both plain and sultana scones, baked in The Stage’s kitchen that morning, are served with indulgent Cornish clotted cream, homemade strawberry preserve and light bergamot curd. Beautifully crafted patisseries created by Executive Pastry Chef Dale De Simone complete the menu, including the ornate English Rose, a patisserie of blackcurrant and pear with shortbread and almond detailing, paying a whimsical tribute to the national flower of England.

Served alongside The Stage’s Champagne Afternoon Tea will be a considered selection of Champagnes, as well as fresh loose leaf teas from The East India Company, who have expertly curated a special tea list collaboratively with The Londoner. A choice of Champagne can be made from a selection including R de Ruinart Brut NV, pommery Apanage Rose Brut N and finally, Dom Perignon Brut Vintage. To set the scene, accompanying The Londoner’s Afternoon Tea will be weekly pianists and vocalists playing on The Stage’s grand piano throughout every afternoon.