The Den at St Martins Lane London

4.1

193 Reviews

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Innovative

A modern gathering place and decompression zone for you to sit back, relax and unwind after navigating the busy streets of London.

The décor is warm and sophisticated with a tongue-in-cheek British flair – even the art on the walls is irreverent, animating the space with larger-than-life portraits and visual puns. Come and make yourself comfortable on our plush leather sofas, complete with warm, cosy lighting creating an enticing ambience

TEA & TALES
A story with every bite, crafted to tell the unique story of St Martins Lane London.

Make your way through a playful yet delicious array of sandwiches and pastries. From a Croque Monsieur to resemble the infamous revolving doors to an elderflower and gold dust tea, symbolising the entrance to our hidden speakeasy. Expect the unexpected here in the centre of it all, The Den.

Daily | 12 pm – 4 pm

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
020 7300 5500
Website
https://www.sbe.com/hotels/originals/st-martins-lane/dining/den
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
45 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Parking details
Q-Park Covent Garden is located underneath the hotel
Public transit
Leicester Square, Covent garden, Charing cross
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane
£55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane -a bespoke and unique twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea. Set in our cozy and intimate Den, surrounded by whimsical and magical art work.....even play Chess or Backgammon if the mood takes you. Starting from £55 per person.
Champagne Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane
£70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Champagne Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane - St Martins Lane own unique twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea. Set in our cozy and intimate Den, surrounded by whimsical and magical art work.....even play Chess or Backgammon if the mood takes you. Priced at £70 per person, with a glass of Champagne.
Tea & Tales with a glass of Cremant
£65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane - St Martins Lane own unique twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea. Set in our cozy and intimate Den, surrounded by whimsical and magical art work.....even play Chess or Backgammon if the mood takes you! With a glass of Cremant. Priced at £65 per person.

What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

193 Reviews

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Stephanie
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful festive tea at St Martins Lane. Beautiful and cozy atmosphere with absolutely delicious tea and accompaniments. Intimate setting and we never felt rushed. A complete pleasure and we will be back!
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Catherine
London
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious festive afternoon tea in calm, quiet, comfortable surroundings, with interesting artwork. Service was great, unobtrusive but helpful. Price ended up being more than quoted on OpenTable due to it being festive menu, which wasn't what we booked but was only option available. Enjoyable couple of hours, couldn't eat it all, took rest home.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I had an amazing afternoon tea at The Den. The cozy space is comfy and warm with unique art work that the chef has tied the food servings to through creative expression. Service was very attentive.
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on November 17, 2024
Dear Diner, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you and your partner had an amazing afternoon tea experience at The Den. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the cozy, art-filled atmosphere and how the chef’s creativity connected the food with the artwork. We're also pleased that our attentive service contributed to your enjoyable visit. We look forward to welcoming you both back for another special experience! Warm regards, The Restaurant team
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Den has a very creative, modern, and refreshing approach to afternoon tea that is impeccable in flavor and presentation
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on November 17, 2024
Dear Diner, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Den and appreciated our creative, modern take on afternoon tea. It’s wonderful to know that the flavor and presentation met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful visit! Warm regards, The Restaurant team
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Gabrielle
London
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fun venue with an afternoon tea to match as everything was inspired by the environment you’re in which was such a brilliant and creative touch. Loads of attention to detail in the exquisite sweet treats and the service we received from Frayer was outstanding, nothing was too much and he was friendly and engaging. Would definitely recommend this venue for afternoon tea and it’s all at a very reasonable price!
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on October 13, 2024
Dear Gabrielle, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique and creative touches in our afternoon tea, and that the environment enhanced your experience. It's wonderful to know that the attention to detail in the sweet treats stood out to you. A special thanks for mentioning Frayer—he’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words! We're proud of our team's commitment to making every guest feel welcome, and it’s great to hear that Frayer provided outstanding service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful afternoon tea soon! Best regards, The Restaurant team
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Ben
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The afternoon tea was a disappointing experience - the food was ok but at a price of £55 per person. I'd expect them to be able to understand how to brew a pot of proper loose leaf tea. They didn't understand half of the concept - not up to London level at all.
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on October 13, 2024
Dear Ben, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your afternoon tea experience didn’t meet your expectations, especially in regard to the quality of the tea service. At £55 per person, we understand that our guests expect a high standard, and it’s disappointing to learn that we fell short in delivering that. We take pride in offering a premium experience, so I will be addressing your concerns with our team to ensure that we improve our tea brewing techniques and overall service. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us refine our offerings to meet the standards expected, especially in a city like London. We appreciate your comments, and I hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Best regards, The Restaurant team
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Julie
VIP
Philadelphia
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a cute and quirky afternoon tea. Everything was beautiful and delicious. Way too much food for two people and you really need a sweet tooth to fully enjoy it. Would definitely recommend it!
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on October 13, 2024
Dear Julie, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our cute and quirky afternoon tea and found everything beautiful and delicious. We agree—it’s quite the indulgent experience, especially for those with a sweet tooth! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another delightful visit soon! Best regards, The Restaurant team
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Francezka
Liverpool
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Disappointing vegan afternoon tea experience. The menu stated they served vegan clotted cream with the scones. They didn't, it was Violife cream cheese which is savoury. The kitchen didn't have any cream alternative so we had to go without. We wouldn't have booked it if we had known. There are other good vegan afternoon teas for a much more reasonable price. Also, the Den was closed so we had to go to the main dining area which was empty with no atmosphere.
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on October 13, 2024
Dear Francezka, Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations, especially regarding the vegan clotted cream. We understand how disappointing it must have been to not receive what was advertised, and we sincerely apologize for this oversight. Your comments have been shared with the kitchen team to ensure this doesn't happen again. We're also sorry that the change in venue affected your experience. While we try our best to provide a consistent atmosphere, we regret that it wasn’t as enjoyable as you had hoped. We appreciate your feedback and would love the opportunity to welcome you back for a much better experience in the future. Warm regards, The Restaurant team
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I met friends for the tea service in the Den and had a wonderful experience. The staff, Monica, was lovely. She was attentive and answered our questions. Great assortment of teas and goodies to eat. We had two vegans in the group and the vegan tea services was yummy. The art and atmosphere was delightful.
The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on October 13, 2024
Dear diner, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had such a lovely time at the Den for our tea service. Monica will be delighted to hear your kind words about her attentive service. We're glad the vegan options were a hit, and that you enjoyed the assortment of teas and treats. It's also great to know you appreciated the art and atmosphere—we love creating a space that feels special for everyone. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Restaurant team
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DeposhMode
VIP
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous afternoon tea experience. The attention to detail on preparing the menu and showcasing all the properties’ details was outstanding!!
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The Den at St Martins Lane London is rated 4.1 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Den at St Martins Lane London

45 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Q-Park Covent Garden is located underneath the hotel
Public transit
Leicester Square, Covent garden, Charing cross
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.sbe.com/hotels/originals/st-martins-lane/dining/den
Phone number
020 7300 5500

The Den at St Martins Lane London

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane

Champagne Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane

Tea & Tales with a glass of Cremant

Menu

What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is The Den at St Martins Lane London restaurant rated?

Is The Den at St Martins Lane London currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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