London Afternoon Tea at Fortnum and Mason

There is no better place in London to enjoy the English tradition of afternoon tea than at the New Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon located in the world-renowned department store and grocer Fortnum & Mason -- frequented by British royalty -- this famous restaurant has an elegant and relaxed atmosphere perfect for enjoying this delightful tradition. The store was founded in 1707 by William Fortnum, one of Queen Anne's footmen. During the 1700s, Fortnum & Mason made a name for itself by selling rare teas and spices not available anywhere else, a custom that still stands today.