This festive season, Westminster Abbey’s Cellarium Café & Terrace invites guests to celebrate in magical historic surroundings with two beautifully crafted festive offerings: a luxurious Christmas Afternoon Tea and a seasonal Christmas Menu. Set within the Abbey’s restored medieval Cellarium, these limited-time menus bring warmth, indulgence and a touch of tradition to one of London’s most atmospheric dining spaces.

A Festive Afternoon Tea Beneath the Abbey’s Vaulted Glass Ceiling

The centrepiece of this year’s celebrations is the Christmas Afternoon Tea, a joyful showcase of seasonal flavours presented in the Cellarium’s upstairs dining room, where a soaring glass roof reveals striking views of the Abbey’s ancient stonework.

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Guests can enjoy an elegant selection of festive savouries, including:
Chestnut, leek & feta mini quiche (v)
Turkey & cranberry mayonnaise finger sandwich
Hot-smoked trout vol-au-vent with creamed horseradish, baby watercress & salmon roe
Truffle egg mayonnaise brioche rolls (v)

The sweet tier celebrates classic Christmas comforts with:
Mini mince pies, carrot cake & macaroons
Blackberry cheesecake with blackberry compôte & fresh berries
Homemade scones, served with Cornish clotted cream & Tiptree strawberry jam

Unlimited tea and coffee are included, with the option to toast the season with a glass of Chapel Down Classic Brut (£11), offering notes of ripe red apples, peach and subtle brioche.

Priced at £38 per person, this festive afternoon tea is available daily throughout the Christmas season.

Seasonal Dining with the Christmas Menu

For those seeking a more substantial celebration, the Cellarium Café & Terrace also offers a two- or three-course Christmas Menu (£28/£32), featuring comforting festive dishes such as pumpkin & coconut soup, a sweet potato, chestnut & cranberry loaf (vg), traditional turkey with all the trimmings, and pan-fried sea bass. Sweet endings include Vegan Eton Mess, date cake, and classic Christmas pudding with brandy custard.

A Festive Escape in the Heart of Westminster

Whether indulging in a leisurely afternoon tea or enjoying a seasonal lunch, guests can savour Christmas in the Abbey’s serene medieval cloisters—an atmospheric retreat from the bustle of central London. Both festive menus are available for a limited time only throughout the Christmas period.

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Cellarium Café & Terrace, Westminster Abbey, London