Afternoon tea at Browns Brasserie Covent Garden: Review

Located a short walk from Covent Garden Market you’ll find Browns Brasserie, set within a Grade II listed building that was formerly Westminster County Court.

First built in 1908, the restaurant spans across 2 floors, with the upstairs Judge’s Court where you can have afternoon tea within a sophisticated London landmark for just £30.

With Afternoon Tea Week set to take place between August 12 and August 18, I went to try Browns' Classic Afternoon Tea to see how it stood up.

You can have afternoon tea in the upstairs Judge's Court within a sophisticated London landmark. (Image: Emily Davison)

The Classic Afternoon Tea at Browns is priced at £30 a person, or £40 with a glass of champagne, or £45 with a glass of rosé champagne.

Alongside their regular afternoon tea they also offer gluten-free and vegetarian options, along with themed afternoon teas at Halloween and Christmas.

Currently their summer menu has been curated in collaboration with Moët & Chandon to showcase seasonal ingredients, which you can choose to have with a glass of champagne if you want to add to the experience.

The setting itself is very elegant with potted plants, panelled walls and a bar where you can order from the extensive cocktail list.

The setting itself is very elegant with potted plants, panelled walls and a bar where you can order from the extensive cocktail list. (Image: Emily Davison)

We first began with the savouries, which included classics like a Ploughman’s with cheddar, brioche lobster roll, beef and horseradish sandwich, and a smoked salmon rillette.

They also offer unlimited teas ranging from English Breakfast to Earl Grey and other herbal teas.

The savouries were among some of my favourites that I’ve tried for afternoon tea, with classic delicacies really playing on quintessentially British combinations and flavours.

This was followed by freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and a selection of jams before moving onto desserts.

Their summer menu has been curated in collaboration with Moët & Chandon to showcase seasonal ingredients. (Image: Emily Davison)

The desserts again really played on classic British favourites, including a Victoria sponge with a twist served with blackcurrant jam.

There was also a delicious mini Black Forest chocolate pot, as well as a mini carrot and orange cake and finally a lemon meringue tarte.

If traditional afternoon teas are more your thing, Browns Brasserie is definitely a worthy visit this Afternoon Tea Week without breaking the bank.