This Mother’s Day, treat the most important woman in your life to an unforgettable afternoon tea experience at The Dilly, Piccadilly’s iconic hotel.
Set in the heart of London, The Dilly’s exquisite London-themed afternoon tea – available from £49pp – promises a delightful blend of British flavours, artistic patisserie, and a touch of luxury, making it the perfect way to celebrate this special occasion.
The experience begins with a selection of homemade sandwiches, featuring classic British flavours. Guests can enjoy a rich and savoury pastrami and horseradish mayonnaise sandwich alongside a smoked salmon creation with cucumber and coconut cream cheese, both served on soft white bread.
A traditional devilled egg with cress is delicately layered on malt country bread, while the beetroot carpaccio and feta sandwich, served on onion bread, offers a fresh and tangy alternative.
The sweet selection is where The Dilly truly shines, with intricately crafted desserts inspired by some of London’s most iconic landmarks. The Big Ben pastry is a delightful combination of hazelnut praline and milk chocolate, while the London Eye is reimagined as a decadent mud cake. A Black Forest cake takes inspiration from the Crown Jewels and The Dilly itself is represented through a walnut and honey cake.
Guests can also indulge in a strawberry and ginger bus and a velvety milk chocolate crémeux, each offering a unique twist on beloved flavours. To complete the experience, warm, freshly baked scones—both plain and raisin—are served with rich strawberry jam and decadent clotted cream.
To make this Mother’s Day even more special, The Dilly offers a selection of exclusive cocktails, available for just £11 each. The Buckingham Bliss is a sparkling mix of gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and sparkling wine, offering a refreshing start to the occasion.
Those who prefer a fruity, summery touch will love the Secret Garden, which combines Pimm’s, elderflower liqueur, lemonade, and tonic water. Meanwhile, Mayfair’s Mist is a sophisticated blend of gin, lavender syrup, lemon juice, and egg white (or a vegan alternative), adding a floral and aromatic twist to the celebration.
The Dilly ensures that everyone can enjoy this experience by offering gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian versions of its iconic afternoon tea. A specially crafted kid’s menu is also available for £39, making it a perfect treat for families celebrating together.
To book in for London afternoon tea at The Dilly, visit www.thedillylondon.com/
About The Dilly
Opened in 1908, The Dilly, which is based right in the heart of Piccadilly, is defined by its rich history and prime London location. Just a short distance from some of London’s most popular shopping streets and theatres, The Dilly boasts 283 spacious bedrooms, including 28 suites, an indoor swimming pool, fitness and treatment rooms, Golfzon Simulator, squash courts, along with seven meeting rooms and event spaces.
The Dilly, a Leonardo Limited Edition Hotel offering an individual distinctive hospitality experience, was acquired by Fattal Hotels, an entrepreneurial and expanding international hotel group, at the end of 2022. Fattal Hotels, which also owns leading hotel group, Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland, owns and operates over 200 hotels in over 100 destinations, with plans to rapidly expand its global presence. In Europe, it has over 150 hotels across 86 cities and 14 countries.
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