The marriage between two classics can either be a horrible disaster or amazingly genius. Luckily for us, One Aldwych London has created a perfect union with their Charlie and The Chocolate Factory inspired Afternoon Tea. Head over to this luxury 5 star boutique hotel in the Covent Garden neighborhood of London. Make this service even more interesting by starting off with their special “Cocktail Charlie,” which is a whiskey and cherry liqueur based drink that’s spiced up with chocolate bitters and grapefruit juice then topped off with champagne and dry ice. Next up, choose your tea! We suggest the “Chocolate Tea” to fully embrace this scrumdiddlyumptious experience.
Enjoy the first course with a variety of savory snacks, from smoked salmon sandwiches to Vegetable Wellingtons. But don’t forget the main event: dessert! Warm scones accompanied by berry jam, apple compote, and Devonshire clotted cream are just the beginning. Feast your eyes on the visually stunning presentation of Wonka-inspired sweets: homemade candyfloss (cotton candy) and golden chocolate eggs filled with vanilla cheesecake and mango steal the show! Prepare your taste buds because it’s up to you to guess the secret candyfloss flavor. Be sure to explore Covent Garden before or after your service to make an afternoon of it. We suggest starting at Covent Garden Piazza, where you can find street performers as well as food and craft vendors inside the Market Building.
