Quintessential afternoon tea is a must this spring! Whether you are looking to experience a traditional tea service or one with a modern twist, Chicago and The Mag Mile have some of the best spots to indulge in petite bites and aromatic refreshments. After you spend your morning shopping and experiencing our downtown district, take a break with your girlfriends, mom, aunts, or grandma for a relaxing afternoon.
Dating back to 1865, traditional afternoon tea originated at The Langham Hotel in London. Today, The Langham Chicago brings guests the timeless tradition in their elegant Pavilion with sweeping city views. The tea service features delicate pastries, savory petite sandwiches, and tea flavors unique to The Langham Chicago.
Saturday & Sunday: 12 - 4 p.m.
The Langham Chicago
330 N. Wabash Ave | (312) 923-9988
Looking for a tea experience fit for a queen? The Drake Hotel has offered afternoon tea for nearly a century, even visited by the Queen and Princess Diana. The traditional tea service includes a variety of tea blends and a three-tiered tray filled with petite finger sandwiches and fragrant pastries. The spring affair is accompanied by a live harpist!
Friday - Sunday: 12 - 4:30 p.m.
The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Pl. | (312) 932-4619
Blooming in the Social Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, enjoy a modern twist on a classic tradition! This botanical-inspired tea service features savory bites by Executive Chef Tristan Baker and sweets by Executive Pastry Chef Juan Gutierrez.
Friday - Sunday: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
*Available through May 7
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 East Delaware Place | (312) 280-8800
Start new traditions this Spring with The Peninsula Chicago's Afternoon Tea. Indulge in springtime pastries, petite bites, an assortment of tea, and champagne in The Lobby, the heart of the hotel. A string duo sets the scene for an enjoyable afternoon spent with family and friends.
Friday - Sunday: 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The Peninsula Chicago
108 E. Superior St. | (312) 573-6769
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 E. Pearson St. | (312) 266-1000
Esteemed Magnificent Mile hotel LondonHouse Chicago launched a new spring menu for the beloved River Vista Tea Service. Served daily in the Bridges Lobby Bar located on the hotel’s second floor, the elegant tea service provides a unique experience for the whole family with stunning views of the Chicago River and its iconic bridges.
Daily through June 5: 12 - 3 p.m.
LondonHouse Chicago
85 E. Wacker Dr. | (312) 357-1200
