Shangri-La The Shard: afternoon tea at TĪNG

Shangri-La Shard afternoon tea is served at TĪNG, with London spread out from Tower Bridge to the London Eye. For the view over a single drink, GŎNG is the alternative in the same hotel.

Updated 28 October 20264 min readHow we write the guide

The St-Germain afternoon tea stand at a TĪNG window, among white flowers, a bottle of St-Germain, scones and sandwiches.

The choice, in short

Why choose Shangri-La The Shard

Piero Sottile’s pastries take their cue from St-Germain elderflower liqueur, the theme running through this tea.

The vegan tea

When to look elsewhere

The St-Germain tea ends on 10 November 2026, so its menu does not cover a later trip.

The teas

From the stand

There are 4 finger sandwiches: coronation chicken with raisins, Madras curry and caramelised onion; smoked salmon with dill crème fraîche and lime zest; roast dry-aged beef with horseradish and watercress; truffle egg and cress.²

Then a beetroot muffin with whipped cream cheese, a smoked beef and goat’s cheese quiche, and plain and raisin scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream.²

Among the infusions, Zest combines lemon, ginger and lemongrass; Very Berry has berries, papaya and hibiscus. White Apricot blends apricot with marigold and rose.²

If you stay for dinner

From 6pm

TĪNG’s Chef’s Table

For 6 to 8 guests beside the pass, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays: book at least 48 hours ahead, with the last seating at 8pm, and some courses are finished at the table.⁵

Shangri-La The Shard

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The vegan version

On the stand

Sandwiches of aubergine and hummus, coronation chickpeas, portobello mushroom and truffle tofu ‘egg’
Beetroot muffins with whipped vegan cream cheese and an avocado and semi-dried tomato roll
Vegan raisin scones, strawberry jam and vegan cream

Where it is

Address	TĪNG, Level 35, Shangri-La The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9QU.¹

Rooms above TĪNG

The corner Iconic City View Room, glass on 2 sides

Rooms and stays

18 teas, 6 families

Family	How many	On the menu
Black teas	6	Masala Chai, Shangri-La Blend, Himalayan, Mango, Darjeeling, Assam
White teas	2	Snow Buds, White Apricot
Green teas	4	Jasmine Pearls, Japan Sencha, Dragon Well, Cherry Blossom
Oolong teas	2	China Milky, Tie Guan Yin
Rooibos tea	1	Orange & Cactus Fig, caffeine-free
Infusions	3	Zest, Rose Buds, Very Berry

Before you book

How much is afternoon tea for 2 with Champagne?

For 2 it is £176 with a flute of Veuve Clicquot Rosé each, or £218 with Louis Roederer Collection 246.²

Can you take leftovers home?

TĪNG takes no responsibility for food once it has left the premises: whatever you take away should be eaten soon or stored with care.²

Is it the same tea as Aqua Shard’s?

Aqua Shard is a separate restaurant in the tower, on level 31, with a Peter Pan-themed tea.⁹

What do you eat first at afternoon tea?

Start with the sandwiches and savoury bites, then move on to scones and finish with the pastries.¹

Is afternoon tea at The Shard worth it?

If the view is your main reason for coming, OpenTable offers a guaranteed window table for 1 or 2 guests, at a £25 supplement per person added to the bill on the day.⁷

The tea’s page

Afternoon Tea at TĪNG

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