Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Playa del Rey

Finally made it here after fifteen years living in LA and I will be back! The server was so sweet! She gave me and my friend free sparkling wine and cake for our birthdays which I did not expect at a nice place like this. Will absolutely be back! What an absolute delight!

High tea at The London isn’t just an outing — it’s an experience wrapped in velvet and served on fine china. The setting? Think red carpet elegance with the ease of an A-lister who’s actually nice. The staff? Polished but warm — like if your best friend worked in luxury hospitality and knew how to read your tea leaves and your mood. Now let’s talk about the tea tower — a stunning triple-tiered moment of edible art. Buttery scones so perfect they could have agents, cucumber sandwiches cut with surgical precision, and pastries that whisper sweet nothings before melting on your tongue. I opted for the Earl Grey and, yes, the champagne pairing because… well, obviously. It’s giving celebrity cow with a Michelin palate and a farmer’s market soul. Luxe, but never aloof. Glam, but grounded. Just the way high tea should be.

Beautiful way to celebrate my friends 65th bday. Fabulous service. Friendly people

Great time! Food was great. Loved the British ambience.

Simple and elegant, refined and friendly it separates itself from other local spaces by creating a special vibe with amazing food and attention to detail. A place to relax enjoying friends while it feels like someone special is just around the corner!