Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych

Name: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych
Address: 1 Aldwych, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, WC2B 4BZ
Telephone: 020 7300 0300
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1318 Reviews

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

Dec 17, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Child-friendly
Good for special occasions
Charming

Indulge your inner child and adventure into the magical, mouth-watering world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with our enchanting afternoon tea, that has had a dazzling makeover.

Fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall –all tantalisingly tremendous items inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story.

In the heart of London’s theatreland, you can find a wonderful taste of Willy Wonka’s factory. Feast on scrumptious savouries such as our not-quite-as-it-seems macaron and classic Coronation chicken. Journey on for fabulously fluffy floss and a box stacked high with wondrous cakes, sweets, mallows and creams. If you find this thirsty work, wash it down with chocolate or lemon sherbet tea, Juicing Room mix, water pistol punch cocktails, or fizzy lifting Champagne - spot on for spectacular special occasions or simply an indulgent afternoon immersed in one of the tastiest tales ever told.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
Phone number
020 7300 0300
Website
https://www.onealdwych.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1 Aldwych, London, Greater London WC2B 4BZ
Neighbourhood
Aldwych
Cross Street
1 Aldwych
Parking details
None
Public transit
Find us in Covent Garden at the point where The Aldwych meets The Strand, just opposite Waterloo Bridge.5-minute walk from Covent Garden tube station5-minute walk from Charing Cross Station – tube & mainline10-minute walk from Holborn tube station15-minute walk from Waterloo Station – tube & main
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Festive Afternoon Tea 2024
£65.00 - £95.00 per person
Nov 13, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
Festive fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall. Indulge your inner child and adventure into the magical, mouth-watering world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with our enchanting festive afternoon tea – inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story. This Christmas season, in the heart of London’s theatreland, feast on scrumptious savouries such as our not-quite-as-it-seems salmon and beetroot macaron and juicy roast turkey and cranberry sandwich, then journey on to fabulously fluffy, mince pie-flavoured floss and a box stacked high with wondrous cakes, sweets, mallows and creams – all washed down with chocolate or lemon sherbet tea, mulled snozzberry cocktails or mocktails, or Champagne.
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea
£50.00 - £70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall – indulge your inner child and adventure into the magical, mouth-watering world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with our enchanting afternoon tea inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story.

Popular dishes

Raisin with Fudge and Plain Scones
with 'snozzberry' jam and 'all the creams'
Scrumptious Strawberry and Pink Champagne Sweet
'All The Beans' Ganache
tonka, coffee and jelly
Fizzy Lifting Lemonade Posset
'Hair Toffee' Mousse
Caramel Chocolate Milkshake
mixed by waterfall
Fabulous Fluffy Floss
Strictly not for dentists!

All the Teas

Chocolate Noir
A velvety smooth tea with decadent, dark chocolate notes
Caramel Noir
A delectable blend of a deep rich black tea scented with soft, sweet caramel
Lemon Verbena
Elegant, pale green leaves, bursting with playful notes of lemon sherbet
Berries & Hibiscus
An entirely natural, caffeine-free infusion of juicy hedgerow berries and 'snozzberries', hibiscus and liquorice
Lychee & Rose
A scarlet explosion of intense forest fruits

Fizzy Lifting Drinks

An Additional Glass of Champagne

Gremillet Sélection Brut Champagne, Côte des Bar, NV£18.00
Gremillet Brut Rosé Champagne, Côte des Bar, NV£21.00
Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, NV£24.00

An Additional Cocktail

Strawberry Juice Water Pistol Punch£18.00
Vodka, strawberry purée, sweet vermouth, Aperol, Electric Bitters and lemonade
The Juicing Room Mix£18.00
Gin, pink grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur, passion fruit, apricot liqueur and soda
The Chocolatier£18.00
Whisky, cherry liqueur, grapefruit juice, cherry purée, chocolate bitters topped with Champagne

What 1,318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
Child-friendly
London
Afternoon Tea
West End (London)
Child-friendly

Review summary

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The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych offers a whimsical experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Ideal for families, the themed decor captivates children while attentive staff cater to dietary needs. Though the ambiance may not fully capture the storybook magic, the overall experience is memorable and enjoyable.

1,318 Reviews

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Sophie
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience today at the Charlie & The Chocolate Factory afternoon tea. From the start, the staff were attentive and meticulous in everything they did. Food was out of this world too! Definitely recommend.
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Gemma
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. The service was impeccable and the quality of food was exceptional. My friend and I had a great time for our birthday treat to each other! The candy floss was a nice touch to remind us of our youth :)
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Becky
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous treat, had a lovely time, great atmosphere and staff were amazing.
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Cliff
Perth
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here today for the Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea. It was beautiful! Staff were so welcoming and our waiter, Pio, was attentive, helpful and friendly. Such a terrific way to take an adult experience like high tea and make it suitable for the whole family. Our two girls loved it and had their fill of hot chocolate and fairy floss. They even came away with a copy of the book and a lollipop. A fabulous experience. Highly recommend it!
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Sara
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One Aldwych has always been one of my favourite places for afternoon tea. Although I still love it I’m not sure it’s worth the money. Staff were wonderful but service was quite slow and brought me the wrong tea For a special treat I wouldn’t say it was worth £90 each plus service charge
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KimP
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service is excellent. They catered for one of us for gluten free and the food is excellent. Gluten free will not be left out, you get very similar on the main sandwiches and deserts get two slightly different to "normal" selection. You will not be disappointed if gluten free important for you. The quality is amazing and the staff is very happy to help with any requirements and need. Love the fact they keep it simple and fuss free. Equally great for couples to groups and a bit of fun!
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Tessa
London
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I had high expectations for this experience, and yet it fell way too short for the price and considering the time of year. We had expected the venue to magical. It's Christmas, it was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but it felt like a tired hotel, and the dining area had one tree, and a few subtle Charlie ornaments. Nope, that wasn't special. If you don't have a booth, then the table feels like a Nando's. Again, needs attention and a bit of class and pizazz (none of which was there). The server was kind an attentive but the noise of music and a cavernous space reverberates which doesn't lend itself to being a relaxing experience. The food....well Afternoon tea again if not presented on a traditional stack is simply a rectangle plate of sandwiches. We did enjoy them, but felt something was missing. Was it worth the money? Absolutely not. The place should be magical for kids and adults alike, but it wasn't. Fanfare it was missing, special touches should be there. Someone needs to look at investing in the space.
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Linda
Berlin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We found it to be extremely expensive compared to the level of food and drinks. It is, in our opinion, not worth the high price!
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Audrey
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great, unique experience! We loved it and the kids loved it even more. Rajal took great care of us. I highly recommend!
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Lauren
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service was top notch at the Aldwych and the servers were brilliant with the kids. My only slight criticism is that it’s quite pricey but it’s meant to be a treat I suppose!
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych is rated 4.4 stars by 1318 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 17, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych

1 Aldwych, London, Greater London WC2B 4BZ

Additional information

Cross Street
1 Aldwych
Neighbourhood
Aldwych
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Find us in Covent Garden at the point where The Aldwych meets The Strand, just opposite Waterloo Bridge.5-minute walk from Covent Garden tube station5-minute walk from Charing Cross Station – tube & mainline10-minute walk from Holborn tube station15-minute walk from Waterloo Station – tube & main
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.onealdwych.com/
Phone number
020 7300 0300

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych

Make a reservation

Additional information

Festive Afternoon Tea 2024

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea

Scones

Chocolate Noir

Spinach Roly-Poly

Splendid Savouries

Coronation Chicken Sarnie

Salmon and Dill Quiche

Egg Mayonnaise and Watercress Sarnie

Spinach Roly-Poly

Not Quite as It Seems Beetroot Macaron

Scrumptious Sweets

Raisin with Fudge and Plain Scones

Scrumptious Strawberry and Pink Champagne Sweet

'All The Beans' Ganache

Fizzy Lifting Lemonade Posset

'Hair Toffee' Mousse

Caramel Chocolate Milkshake

Fabulous Fluffy Floss

All the Teas

Chocolate Noir

Caramel Noir

Lemon Verbena

Berries & Hibiscus

Lychee & Rose

Fizzy Lifting Drinks

An Additional Glass of Champagne

Gremillet Sélection Brut Champagne, Côte des Bar, NV£18.00

Gremillet Brut Rosé Champagne, Côte des Bar, NV£21.00

Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, NV£24.00

An Additional Cocktail

Strawberry Juice Water Pistol Punch£18.00

The Juicing Room Mix£18.00

The Chocolatier£18.00

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