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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych, London, Greater London

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych

4.4
4.4
1305 Reviews
£41 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
23:30
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Indulge your inner child and adventure into the magical, mouth-watering world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with our enchanting afternoon tea, that has had a dazzling makeover.

Fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall –all tantalisingly tremendous items inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story. 

In the heart of London’s theatreland, you can find a wonderful taste of Willy Wonka’s factory. Feast on scrumptious savouries such as our not-quite-as-it-seems macaron and classic Coronation chicken. Journey on for fabulously fluffy floss and a box stacked high with wondrous cakes, sweets, mallows and creams. If you find this thirsty work, wash it down with chocolate or lemon sherbet tea, Juicing Room mix, water pistol punch cocktails, or fizzy lifting Champagne - spot on for spectacular special occasions or simply an indulgent afternoon immersed in one of the tastiest tales ever told.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–16:30
  • Phone number
    020 7300 0300
  • Website
    https://www.onealdwych.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    1 Aldwych, London, Greater London WC2B 4BZ
  • Area
    Aldwych
  • Cross Street
    1 Aldwych
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Find us in Covent Garden at the point where The Aldwych meets The Strand, just opposite Waterloo Bridge.5-minute walk from Covent Garden tube station5-minute walk from Charing Cross Station – tube & mainline10-minute walk from Holborn tube station15-minute walk from Waterloo Station – tube & main
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Afternoon Tea 2024

    £65.00 - £95.00 per person

    13 Nov 2024 - 4 Jan 2025
    Festive fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall. Indulge your inner child and adventure into the magical, mouth-watering world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with our enchanting festive afternoon tea – inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story. This Christmas season, in the heart of London’s theatreland, feast on scrumptious savouries such as our not-quite-as-it-seems salmon and beetroot macaron and juicy roast turkey and cranberry sandwich, then journey on to fabulously fluffy, mince pie-flavoured floss and a box stacked high with wondrous cakes, sweets, mallows and creams – all washed down with chocolate or lemon sherbet tea, mulled snozzberry cocktails or mocktails, or Champagne.
    Festive Afternoon Tea 2024 photo

  • Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea

    £50.00 - £70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall – indulge your inner child and adventure into the magical, mouth-watering world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with our enchanting afternoon tea inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story.
    Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea photo

Menu

Afternoon Tea £70 per person. Cocktail Afternoon Tea £85. Gremillet Champagne Afternoon Tea £85

Splendid Savouries

  • Coronation Chicken Sarnie

    • Salmon and Dill Quiche

      with saffron mayo

      • Egg Mayonnaise and Watercress Sarnie

        • Spinach Roly-Poly

          • Not Quite as It Seems Beetroot Macaron

            Scrumptious Sweets

            • Raisin with Fudge and Plain Scones

              with 'snozzberry' jam and 'all the creams'

              • Scrumptious Strawberry and Pink Champagne Sweet

                • 'All The Beans' Ganache

                  tonka, coffee and jelly

                  • Fizzy Lifting Lemonade Posset

                    • 'Hair Toffee' Mousse

                      • Caramel Chocolate Milkshake

                        mixed by waterfall

                        • Fabulous Fluffy Floss

                          Strictly not for dentists!

                          All the Teas

                          • Chocolate Noir

                            A velvety smooth tea with decadent, dark chocolate notes

                            • Caramel Noir

                              A delectable blend of a deep rich black tea scented with soft, sweet caramel

                              • Lemon Verbena

                                Elegant, pale green leaves, bursting with playful notes of lemon sherbet

                                • Berries & Hibiscus

                                  An entirely natural, caffeine-free infusion of juicy hedgerow berries and 'snozzberries', hibiscus and liquorice

                                  • Lychee & Rose

                                    A scarlet explosion of intense forest fruits

                                    Fizzy Lifting Drinks

                                      An Additional Glass of Champagne

                                      • Gremillet Sélection Brut Champagne, Côte des Bar, NV£18.00

                                        • Gremillet Brut Rosé Champagne, Côte des Bar, NV£21.00

                                          • Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, NV£24.00

                                            An Additional Cocktail

                                            • Strawberry Juice Water Pistol Punch£18.00

                                              Vodka, strawberry purée, sweet vermouth, Aperol, Electric Bitters and lemonade

                                              • The Juicing Room Mix£18.00

                                                Gin, pink grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur, passion fruit, apricot liqueur and soda

                                                • The Chocolatier£18.00

                                                  Whisky, cherry liqueur, grapefruit juice, cherry purée, chocolate bitters topped with Champagne

                                                  Last updated: 1 February 2024

                                                  What 1,305 people are saying

                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                  4.4
                                                  4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 4.3Food
                                                  • 4.6Service
                                                  • 4.2Ambience
                                                  • 3.8Value

                                                  Noise • Energetic

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • London

                                                    Child-friendly

                                                  • London

                                                    Afternoon Tea

                                                  • West End London

                                                    Child-friendly

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych promises an enchanting experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Perfect for families, the whimsical decor and friendly staff create a memorable outing. While some find it a bit pricey, the imaginative menu and attentive service make it a highly recommended treat.

                                                  1,305 Reviews

                                                  1. Laura

                                                    Las Vegas

                                                    9 reviews

                                                    vip
                                                    5.0

                                                    9 reviews

                                                    Dined today

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Yusuf was a FANTASTIC server and made our experience perfect. What a fun and wonderful idea that is beautifully executed. My adult children and my littles all had a blast and the food was SO good, even for picky eaters, we all found things we loved. Would highly recommend. This was the only reservation I made for our whole 10 day vacation in London.

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                                                  2. Ray

                                                    London

                                                    1 review

                                                    4.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    The food was lovely and the service was very attention however the overall cost was way too excessive for an afternoon tea. The cost of the two hours for four of us was more that it cost us to go to Hawksmoor which included steaks and wine. As it was for our daughters though we felt we wanted to give them the experience but we did feel it was very pricey overall.

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                                                  3. Mark

                                                    London

                                                    12 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    12 reviews

                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Had a great time at this festive pop up the staff were faultless couldn’t have asked for more Food and drinks were great My daughter absolutely loved it as did I One criticism would be the price point feels a bit on the expensive side especially with the addition of a service charge of almost £30 for two diners one a child That said a very enjoyable experience just felt a little overpriced

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                                                  4. Denise

                                                    Los Angeles

                                                    17 reviews

                                                    vip
                                                    5.0

                                                    17 reviews

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Our kids love the experience! The staff was very attentive. The food was good. The kids loved the takeaway at the end. We highly recommend!

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                                                  5. Hayley

                                                    London

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Can I just say I never write reviews but honestly this experience HAS TO BE SPOKEN ABOUT! Firstly I’d like to thank Pio & Muhammad for their OUTSTANDING service, both the guys made us feel so incredibly special, were super attentive and HAPPY! It was so nice to see. Both of them need a raise because they genuinely made this experience ten times better. We went mid week and it was a lot quieter which we loved and were offered a booth by the wonderful lady at the beginning and even at the end she offered us both a lollipop as we declined the mulled wine / hot chocolate because we were so full of tea 😂 The sandwiches were incredible, I was really surprised at the vegan options being so delicious - that mushroom sarni was INSANE. The atmosphere was great. We were very happy that it wasn’t too busy and loud. It was mums birthday and she got a special cake and Pio sang happy birthday with me so I wasn’t alone which was adorable! He was a very gentle soul. We had the best time and thoroughly recommend anyone to go! It is quite expensive but honestly the service made up for that entirely - you pay for what you get. I will be coming back!

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                                                  6. OpenTable Diner

                                                    Essex

                                                    1 review

                                                    3.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 3
                                                    3. Service 3
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    This was not value for money! A very disappointing experience, it lacked the wow factor and there was very little of the Charlie and the Chocolate factory theme. The drink choices were also disappointing with only tea as an option and no one explained if you could have coffee or cold drinks as an alternative. I booked this 2 months ago and the advertised price was £70pp, when we received the bill it has gone up to £95pp but I received no notification of the price increase before I attended and then they add 15% service charge, which ok is discretionary but it was still a shock when I received the bill. Not sure why it costs so much??? I’ve had better afternoon tea for a fraction of the price.

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                                                  7. Amanda

                                                    New York City

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    From the moment you arrive you are made to feel so special, the service was exceptional and the food was incredible. The detail of the Charlie & the chocolate factory theme was excellent. Rajan was our server and he ensured we had the best experience but everyone was there to make sure we enjoyed our time there.

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                                                  8. dolly

                                                    London

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Just a really beautiful experience, spectacular ❤️

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                                                  9. ilariap

                                                    London

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    esperienza eccellente servizio al top cortesi e attenti i ragazzi del servizio grazie per la magnifica esperienza cibo di qualità!!!

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                                                  10. Victoria

                                                    London

                                                    9 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    9 reviews

                                                    Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Second time visiting One Aldwych for the Afternoon Tea - and wasn’t disappointed. The food was fantastic as was the service. Pricey but worth it for a very special occasion.

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                                                  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych is rated 4.4 stars by 1305 OpenTable diners.

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                                                  Make a booking

                                                  2 people
                                                  23:30
                                                  Booked 8 times today
                                                  Experiences are available.
                                                  Google Map for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych

                                                  1 Aldwych, London, Greater London WC2B 4BZ

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Cross Street
                                                    1 Aldwych
                                                  • Area
                                                    Aldwych
                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                    Wed–Fri 12:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–16:30
                                                  • Price
                                                    £41 and over
                                                  • Cuisines
                                                    Afternoon Tea
                                                  • Dining style
                                                    Casual Dining
                                                  • Dress code
                                                    Smart Casual
                                                  • Parking details
                                                    None
                                                  • Public transit
                                                    Find us in Covent Garden at the point where The Aldwych meets The Strand, just opposite Waterloo Bridge.5-minute walk from Covent Garden tube station5-minute walk from Charing Cross Station – tube & mainline10-minute walk from Holborn tube station15-minute walk from Waterloo Station – tube & main
                                                  • Payment Options
                                                    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
                                                  • Additional
                                                    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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