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Sunborn Afternoon Tea, London,

Sunborn Afternoon Tea

4.3
4.3
344 Reviews
£26 to £40
Afternoon Tea
Sunborn Hotel, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1AA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Enjoy a delightful selection of sandwiches and cakes in a unique atmosphere with stunning views of Canary Wharf and the surrounding Docklands and short cable car ride to the 02 Arena.
A lavish and unique experience aboard a Super Yacht.

A selection of home-made savouries, scones and sweet bites featuring delicious finger sandwiches and freshly baked raisin scones with Cornish clotted cream and seasonal preserves.
Served with a wide selection of teas to compliment your quintessentially British experience.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Docklands
  • Cross street
    Royal Victoria Docks
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Royal Victoria DocksCustom House for EXCEL
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 344 people are saying

Sunborn Afternoon Tea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sunborn Afternoon Tea offers a "stunning place" with "beautiful yacht" ambiance and "friendly staff." Guests enjoy "delicious" food, including "excellent sandwiches, scones, and cakes." While some noted service issues, most appreciated the "amazing" views and "good value for money." Ideal for group gatherings, the setting is "very nice."
344 Reviews
  1. Louise

    West Sussex3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing - fantastic food and service 5* - highly recommend.

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  2. Lynne

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely location, great atmosphere and scrumptious food. Attentive and friendly service too.

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  3. Swaburah

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning place, friendly staff and overall aesthetic is really nice. No halal options but vegetarian options were nice enough. It falls a little short on the food as the sandwiches were very dry and the non alcoholic cocktails were terrible. However, the scones and sweet treats were nice and overall quite filling.. I like that they give you a teapot to refill your own tea throughout.

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  4. Linda

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Myself and two friends enjoyed our afternoon tea on the Sunborn Yacht Hotel. The service was very good and the staff were all very attentive. The food served was really good and plentiful. We loved the surroundings and views across the Royal Dock was amazing. Very good value for money. Great location and easy to get to.

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  5. Lucy

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful hotel, staff were very friendly. Was not too busy and the food was delicious! Def recommend

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunborn Yacht is the most beautiful place ever! The staff were very kind and attentive. The food and drinks were delicious. I will be coming back in the future!

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  7. Richard

    Brighton1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    After reading reviews I was a bit worried but we had a wonderful experience. Waiters were attentive , food was lovely , couldn’t eat it all so they gave us boxes to take cakes home . Very nice setting , throughly recommended 😊

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  8. Peter

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation was made at the hotel on the 16th December 2024, nearly 3 months prior to the visit. At the time the Duty Manager of the restaurant took details of some special items we requested to celebrate an Eightieth Birthday and a separate Wedding Anniversary; the booking was for 4 people at 3.00pm on the 6th March 2025. When we arrived on the day we checked to see that they had details of the special items which we had previously requested, and the Duty Manager confirmed all was in place. However, despite our best efforts all was in vain, nothing was organised or forthcoming. Very disappointing! Afternoon Tea was OK but nothing special or memorable for a special occasion. General waiter service was way below par and again very disappointing, how many times do you need to request water? My wife asked three times and nothing ever appeared. Love the location and the general ambience but the overall experience did not support the costs. We have previously stayed on the sister ship in Gibraltar with far better results, in fact it was our Gibraltar experience that led us to the London location. Only goes to prove that replicating things is not as easy as it may seem. We had made a special journey of some distance and would advice that unless you live locally or have to be in that area don’t waste your money.

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  9. Giorgia

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The venue was very nice. The service left a lot to be desired. The food and drinks were definitely not worth £40 per person.

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  10. Anita

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous location and beautiful yacht. All staff incredibly polite and attentive. Food excellent sandwiches, scones and cakes. Bottomless coffee and tea. Our Gluten free request was fulfilled and a good selection of food. Plenty of time to spend with family and friends, never felt like we were being rushed to leave. We were able to have a drink in the bar before and after our tea. The outside deck was unavailable to sit due to the weather which was understandable. Would definitely recommend and would return.

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Sunborn Afternoon Tea is rated 4.3 stars by 344 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. Docklands & Canary Wharf
  5. Docklands

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Sunborn Afternoon Tea

Sunborn Hotel, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1AA

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Royal Victoria Docks
  • Neighborhood
    Docklands
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 12:30 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Royal Victoria DocksCustom House for EXCEL
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Ribbands
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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