Afternoon Tea at Park Lounge (Restaurant, Hotel)

Top 10 things you need to know about afternoon tea at The Milestone:

1) Welcome to the high life; your opportunity to see how the other half lives with a quintessential traditional afternoon tea in a 5-star Grade II listed hotel overlooking the royal residence of Kensington Palace.

2) For the ladies of leisure reclining comfortably on the chaise lounges; the mum-and-daughter Mother’s Day gift taking place next to the open fire; the girls’ day out in London group chatting below the Noël Coward portrait; or the elegant hen party seeking respite in Devonshire clotted cream and fresh scones: a chilled glass of Lanson champagne refinement should be your default starting point.

3) And for all the jolly good chaps out there who wouldn’t think twice about wearing tweed, there’s the Gentlemanly Afternoon Tea (starting in the summer 2016) which includes a tiered arrangement oozing with testosterone: beef Wellington, Cornish pasty, toad in the hole, Scotch egg, and a whisky chaser (of which there are 70 to choose from) in the Stables bar.

4) But what about the kids? Book the Little Prince and Princess Tea and your rugrats can have fun decorating cupcakes, and even receive a certificate. Throw in a visit to the nearby Diana Memorial Playground and that Parent of the Year Award is all yours.

5) No matter your demographic, it’s advisable to arrive wearing loose-fitting clothing and to clear your diary for the remainder of the day. This is a marathon, not a sprint. In the likely event of not finishing everything, a neat goodie box will be provided so you can take the high life home with you.

6) There are more than 20 enticing teas to choose from, such as the Elderflower and Blossom Darjeeling ancient recipe, and the buttery Milk-Oolong cuppa from Taiwan.

7) Classic finger sandwiches - such as roast ham and English mustard, or smoked Scottish salmon and cream cheese - sit deliciously alongside chicken mayonnaise sprinkled with chopped almonds.

8) Nearly all ingredients are sourced from within the UK so when they say it’s a British afternoon tea, they really mean it.

9) When the tower of delicate pastries arrives, you’ll feel the sensation of smugness appear across your face as your eyes dart gleefully from éclair to tartlet to cupcake to macaroon. Salvation is oh so very sweet!

10) The high levels of jovial service and quality you’ll experience are surprisingly affordable. Everyone gets to enjoy the good life....read more