Tea in Shoreditch
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April 6, 2017
When I was researching where to stay in London, one of the neighborhoods I kept coming across was Shoreditch. Friends recommended it, bloggers suggested it, and after reading about all the different neighborhoods in London, it was definitely at the top of my (kind of long) list. Shoreditch is one of the business areas of London. When we got there, one of the first things I noticed was every man was wearing a suit. It seemed to me to be kind of an up-and-coming neighborhood. It’s also known as the creative hub of London’s trendy East End, which is what originally drew me in. Apparently there are lots of great vintage shops there too, but unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to check any of them out.
What I did get to try though was lots of coffee and tea. After landing in the morning, we were exhausted, so coffee was a must. It was the first thing we did in London and definitely set the tone for the trip. The coffee shop we went to, Ozone, was incredibly adorable. And not only was the coffee also delicious, but the staff was amazing. So friendly and helpful! But when in London, you have afternoon tea, right? And that’s exactly what we did on day three.
We were on a time crunch, so we picked an afternoon tea place close to our Airbnb (use my link for $40 off!) in Shoreditch. I guess it was a chain restaurant, Patisserie Valerie, but it was actually really delicious. And definitely affordable (afternoon tea for two was just 25 pounds). Up until recently, I was never much of a tea drinker, but I do actually enjoy it now! Especially when it’s served with cute little sandwiches and treats. I honestly really want to get one of those tiered trays. So perfect for hosting!
Have you ever had proper afternoon tea?
Photos by Lix Hewett.
Natali
April 3, 2017 @ 9:39 am
Looks like a lovely afternoon tea time! Great photos!
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Megan
April 3, 2017 @ 4:08 pm
It was so fun!! One of my many favorite things about London 🙂
Lauren Price
April 3, 2017 @ 9:46 am
I want tea time in Paris!!
xx,
Lauren
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Megan
April 3, 2017 @ 4:08 pm
Yesss! Let’s do it!
C's Collection
April 3, 2017 @ 2:56 pm
Oh man this is so cute & you read my mind- I was searching earlier for Afternoon Tea in East London!
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Megan
April 3, 2017 @ 4:11 pm
Omg perfect! You should definitely make it over there!
Miracle Max
April 4, 2017 @ 2:53 pm
I love Patisserie Valerie, we have one just round the corner from us, their cakes are unreal. Jo x
Megan
April 4, 2017 @ 3:50 pm
I’m so jealous! It was delish <3
Leigh at Fashion Du Jour LDN
April 4, 2017 @ 3:13 pm
Afternoon Tea is such an English tradition and I LOVE it! This one looks like a good one and Shoreditch is a fab area to explore. Hope you enjoyed your trip!
Thanks for sharing!
Leigh at Fashion Du Jour LDN x
Megan
April 4, 2017 @ 3:51 pm
Yes it was such a fun area! I totally fell in love with this tradition 🙂
Jenny
April 4, 2017 @ 3:36 pm
I love afternoon tea and Patisserie Valerie have some great pastries and sweet treats.
Megan
April 4, 2017 @ 3:50 pm
They really did! It was so fun 🙂
Ickle Pickle
April 4, 2017 @ 3:59 pm
Oh what a real treat this is! I have never had proper afternoon tea before. I would love to take my daughter. Kaz x
Megan
April 4, 2017 @ 9:22 pm
Oh my gosh, no way!! You totally should. She would love it! 🙂
Julie Syl Kalungi
April 4, 2017 @ 4:16 pm
I love High teas and and afternooon teas, it makes me feel so decandently amazing. Tea inSHreditch sounds like it would be fun too!
Ana De- Jesus
April 4, 2017 @ 5:50 pm
I love Shoreditch it is like my second home and so glad you had a good time. I would love to go for afternoon tea x
Megan
April 4, 2017 @ 9:23 pm
So cool!! I really did. It was such a fun time!
Anosa
April 5, 2017 @ 1:45 am
My sister is a sucker for afternoon teas so we often go to Oxford and have some but not tried this one in London.
Megan
April 5, 2017 @ 6:39 am
You should definitely check it out one of these days! I can’t wait to go back and try different places for tea 🙂
Natalia
April 5, 2017 @ 3:11 pm
I love the pictures you took and your outfit 🙂 it looks like a really nice place to go too 😀 x
Megan
April 5, 2017 @ 10:12 pm
Thank you so much! It really was 🙂
Whatlauraloves
April 5, 2017 @ 11:20 pm
Aw you look so pretty in this post, I’m loving your outfit. The afternoon tea sounds delicious! xxx
Megan
April 6, 2017 @ 8:11 am
Thank you! It was 🙂
Helen Costello
April 6, 2017 @ 4:48 am
That’s a really good price for afternoon tea in London. Those scones look so tempting!
Megan
April 6, 2017 @ 8:11 am
Right?! I thought it was a great deal! And omg, they really were.
Stephanie Merry
April 6, 2017 @ 5:24 am
I love going for afternoon tea, I tend to go for one every few months x
Megan
April 6, 2017 @ 8:11 am
I’m jealous!! It was so fun.
Melanie
April 6, 2017 @ 11:44 am
The afternoon tea looks great and you look fab too 🙂 This is my kind of place!!! Great piccys btw 🙂 x
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 3:52 pm
Thank you! The tea was great!
Sarah Bailey
April 6, 2017 @ 12:35 pm
Afternoon tea is really something you must experience when visiting and it sounds like you really enjoyed yourself. I hope your stay in Shoreditch was just as enjoyable x
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 3:52 pm
It was! I totally enjoyed myself. Thank you!
Candice Nikeia
April 6, 2017 @ 12:58 pm
What a beautiful afternoon. I love all the pastries. They look so yummy – and your outfit is fab!
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 3:53 pm
They were delish! Thanks, lady!
Natasha Mairs
April 6, 2017 @ 3:22 pm
I love afternoon teas! I could actually have one everyday of the week
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 3:53 pm
Lol, me too!
Ashleigh
April 7, 2017 @ 7:19 am
Gorgeous photos, Megan! Can’t beat Afternoon Tea in the sunshine. x
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 4:03 pm
Thank you! You really can’t 🙂
Jemma
April 7, 2017 @ 10:09 am
I love afternoon tea, who doesn’t right?! Your photographs look great
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 4:03 pm
I love it too! Thanks <3
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
April 7, 2017 @ 11:15 am
Great photos. Afternoon tea is great in London and there are so many to choose from. I’ve done a few myself and they are lovely.
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 4:13 pm
Thank you! It was such a fun experience!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
April 7, 2017 @ 11:20 am
Afternoon tea is great in London and there are so many to choose from. I’ve done a few myself and they are lovely.
chloe griffiths
April 7, 2017 @ 3:51 pm
looks like you had a lovely time, the food looks amazing too xo
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 4:14 pm
It was!
Olivia Thristan
April 7, 2017 @ 4:22 pm
Your fashion sense is to die for, I love those sunglasses! I would love to drink some tea in Shoreditch, sounds so cool! xx
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 4:15 pm
Omg, thank you! That’s so sweet of you!
Mel
April 7, 2017 @ 6:04 pm
I love Shoredich and afternoon tea is one of my favourite things in the whole wide world!
Shoshana Sue
April 8, 2017 @ 4:01 am
Did you say every man was wearing a suit?? I am going to visit this place when I am in London. I am melted by men in suits really! Shoreditch, you are on my bucket list thanks to Megan 🙂
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 3:44 pm
Lol, get it girl! 😉
Baby Isabella
April 8, 2017 @ 9:20 am
We have a Patisserie Valerie near us in Reading and you’re right they are a chain. Next time your in London try The Ritz or The Savoy for a real afternoon tea xx
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 3:44 pm
Oooh, thanks for the recommendation!
Stephen
April 8, 2017 @ 1:56 pm
I have never had Afternoon Tea but I know Rachel is a real fan of it.
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 3:44 pm
It was such a fun thing to do! I wish it was a bigger ritual in America.
Anosa
April 10, 2017 @ 4:01 am
Afternoon tea will always be a great way to catch-up with friends or just by simply seating, sipping and reading your favorite book.
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 3:41 pm
I loved it! Such an awesome tradition.
Kira
April 10, 2017 @ 5:49 pm
This post has really made me fancy a scone! I don’t think I have ever actually been out and had a proper afternoon tea, I should put it on my summer bucket list!
Megan
April 11, 2017 @ 3:38 pm
Ahhh, you need to! It was wonderful!
Jessica spencer
April 24, 2017 @ 8:13 am
This looks lovely your pictures are awesome
Megan
April 24, 2017 @ 9:59 am
Thank you! 🙂