The Den at St Martins Lane London

Name: The Den at St Martins Lane London
Address: 45 St. Martin's Lane, London, United Kingdom, WC2N 4HX
Telephone: 020 7300 5500
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 3.8

3.8 (193)

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

45 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

8:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Vegan-friendly

A modern gathering place and decompression zone for you to sit back, relax and unwind after navigating the busy streets of London.

The décor is warm and sophisticated with a tongue-in-cheek British flair – even the art on the walls is irreverent, animating the space with larger-than-life portraits and visual puns. Come and make yourself comfortable on our plush leather sofas, complete with warm, cosy lighting creating an enticing ambience

TEA & TALES
A story with every bite, crafted to tell the unique story of St Martins Lane London.

Make your way through a playful yet delicious array of sandwiches and pastries. From a Croque Monsieur to resemble the infamous revolving doors to an elderflower and gold dust tea, symbolising the entrance to our hidden speakeasy. Expect the unexpected here in the centre of it all, The Den.

Daily | 12 pm – 4 pm

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
020 7300 5500
Website
https://www.sbe.com/hotels/originals/st-martins-lane/dining/den
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
45 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Parking details
Q-Park Covent Garden is located underneath the hotel
Public transit
Leicester Square, Covent garden, Charing cross
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane
£55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane -a bespoke and unique twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea. Set in our cozy and intimate Den, surrounded by whimsical and magical art work.....even play Chess or Backgammon if the mood takes you. Starting from £55 per person.
Champagne Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane
£70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Champagne Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane - St Martins Lane own unique twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea. Set in our cozy and intimate Den, surrounded by whimsical and magical art work.....even play Chess or Backgammon if the mood takes you. Priced at £70 per person, with a glass of Champagne.
Tea & Tales with a glass of Cremant
£65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane - St Martins Lane own unique twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea. Set in our cozy and intimate Den, surrounded by whimsical and magical art work.....even play Chess or Backgammon if the mood takes you! With a glass of Cremant. Priced at £65 per person.

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What 193 people are saying

The Den at St Martins Lane London reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.3Service
3.6Ambience
3.6Value

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193 Reviews

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Heather
London1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointing as for the price for high tea (124 pounds for 2), I would have thought the venue would have been better. We had a young woman asleep on a couch next to us, Ty hen eating noodles in a takeaway container when she awoke, and people sitting at several tables having a business meeting and talking to each other across the tables. Got the price we paid, I would have thought the room wouldn’t be open to the public, but it obviously was.
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Ivelisse VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We were looking forward to a great tea experience at the Den. We checked in with the hostess and were shocked that our tea experience was a waiting room to hotel guests. Yes the den was not just for afternoon tea guests. The ambiance was terrible. We had a family with luggage next to us. A man working on the computer and talking business on his phone. And other tables with people working on their computer. Not what we were expecting of a 70 pounds tea experience. Now the service was great and food was delicious and so creative. If they can keep the den to just for tea guests the experience would be so lovely.
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Carrie
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cannot miss this whimsical tea service! Especially if you are staying at St. Martins Lane Hotel. Food is delicious and all tied into the hotel, Den, and adjacent restaurant.
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on June 5, 2025
Dear Carrie, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the whimsical tea service and the delicious food tied into the hotel and surrounding venues. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience! Best regards, The Restaurant team
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Sheila
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Afternoon tea was great in every way from ambience, food and service.
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on April 11, 2025
Dear Sheila, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your afternoon tea — from the ambience to the food and service. It means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Restaurant team
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sharon
Hertfordshire5 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent vegan version of the afternoon tea. Great savoury course, fantastic mini scones and cream, and five different very inventive cakes. Very impressive. The only downside was the tea - inventive blends menu but the plain breakfast tea was just a plain old tea bag, a loose leaf option would have been more appropriate and welcome. Great service from Aarti.
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on January 14, 2025
Dear Sharon, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our vegan afternoon tea, especially the savory course, mini scones, and our selection of inventive cakes. It’s always a pleasure to know our guests appreciate the creativity and care that go into crafting our menu. We’re grateful for your feedback about the tea. Providing an exceptional experience in every aspect is our goal, and we’ll certainly consider your suggestion of a loose-leaf option for our plain breakfast tea. Enhancing even the smallest details helps us deliver a truly memorable experience. Aarati will be thrilled to know she contributed to making your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful afternoon! Warm regards, The Restaurant team
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Stephanie VIP
Philadelphia County10 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful festive tea at St Martins Lane. Beautiful and cozy atmosphere with absolutely delicious tea and accompaniments. Intimate setting and we never felt rushed. A complete pleasure and we will be back!
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on April 11, 2025
Dear Stephanie, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your festive tea with us. It’s wonderful to know that the cozy atmosphere, delicious offerings, and relaxed setting made your experience so enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another special visit very soon! Warmest regards, The Restaurant team
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Catherine
London13 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious festive afternoon tea in calm, quiet, comfortable surroundings, with interesting artwork. Service was great, unobtrusive but helpful. Price ended up being more than quoted on OpenTable due to it being festive menu, which wasn't what we booked but was only option available. Enjoyable couple of hours, couldn't eat it all, took rest home.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I had an amazing afternoon tea at The Den. The cozy space is comfy and warm with unique art work that the chef has tied the food servings to through creative expression. Service was very attentive.
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on November 17, 2024
Dear Diner, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you and your partner had an amazing afternoon tea experience at The Den. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the cozy, art-filled atmosphere and how the chef’s creativity connected the food with the artwork. We're also pleased that our attentive service contributed to your enjoyable visit. We look forward to welcoming you both back for another special experience! Warm regards, The Restaurant team
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Den has a very creative, modern, and refreshing approach to afternoon tea that is impeccable in flavor and presentation
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on November 17, 2024
Dear Diner, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Den and appreciated our creative, modern take on afternoon tea. It’s wonderful to know that the flavor and presentation met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful visit! Warm regards, The Restaurant team
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Gabrielle
London25 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fun venue with an afternoon tea to match as everything was inspired by the environment you’re in which was such a brilliant and creative touch. Loads of attention to detail in the exquisite sweet treats and the service we received from Frayer was outstanding, nothing was too much and he was friendly and engaging. Would definitely recommend this venue for afternoon tea and it’s all at a very reasonable price!
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on October 13, 2024
Dear Gabrielle, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique and creative touches in our afternoon tea, and that the environment enhanced your experience. It's wonderful to know that the attention to detail in the sweet treats stood out to you. A special thanks for mentioning Frayer—he’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words! We're proud of our team's commitment to making every guest feel welcome, and it’s great to hear that Frayer provided outstanding service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful afternoon tea soon! Best regards, The Restaurant team
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The Den at St Martins Lane London is rated 3.8 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

8:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Den at St Martins Lane London

45 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Q-Park Covent Garden is located underneath the hotel
Public transit
Leicester Square, Covent garden, Charing cross
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.sbe.com/hotels/originals/st-martins-lane/dining/den
Phone number
020 7300 5500

The Den at St Martins Lane London

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane

Champagne Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane

Tea & Tales with a glass of Cremant

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What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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