Soho Hotel's Tudor Afternoon Tea for Six the Musical

A New Twist on Afternoon Tea in London

London is known for its innovative and creative approach to afternoon tea, especially when it comes to themed experiences. From a sky-high, coastal-inspired spread at TĪNG in The Shard serving cocktails in shells using Margot Robbie’s artisan gin brand Salt, to the Mad Hatter Afternoon Tea found in Fitzrovia wonderland at the Sanderson London, the city never fails to surprise.

Afternoon teas in London are often theatrical, offering dreamlike experiences at places like Sketch with whimsical treats or the immaculate spreads at The Ritz, served on white tablecloths with the finest vintage china. This festive season, there's a new tea in town that will appeal to both theatre lovers and history buffs: a theme inspired by the West End's hit show, SIX.

The Story Behind the Musical

If you're not familiar with the musical, SIX tells the story of Henry VIII's wives through a Spice Girls lens, reimagining them as pop icons competing to see who had the most awful time with their infamous ex-husband. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the show has garnered worldwide acclaim and made its way to Broadway, earning a Tony Award for Best Original Score.

And what could be a more fitting start to an evening enjoying this West End hit than tucking into Tudor-themed sandwiches and sweet treats inspired by the stars of SIX? The Soho Hotel collaborated with the West End production to develop a menu that offers a historical twist on traditional afternoon tea, theming different pastries and cakes around the six wives of Henry VIII.

The Soho Hotel Experience

Located in the heart of vibrant Soho, the Soho Hotel is situated between Dean Street and Wardour Street, and within easy reach of the West End. Owned by Firmdale Hotels, the hotel showcases Kit Kemp's signature style throughout the property, and the artistic spirit of Soho infuses every area of the hotel.

The SIX afternoon tea is served in the hotel's bar-restaurant, offering a cosy retreat from London's hectic streets, surrounded by colorful mural artwork. The experience is available daily from 12 pm to 4:45 pm, and it's recommended to book in advance.

What's Included in the Afternoon Tea?

The afternoon tea follows a classic format of sandwiches, scones, and cakes, with a few historical twists. First up are some Tudor-themed finger sandwiches and savory bites, including a crayfish manchet roll and handmade pork pie with sage and fennel.

But the real stars of the show are the six different pastries, inspired by each of the queens and their role in SIX, the musical. Here's the list in full:

• Aragon’s Crown of Honour
• Boleyn’s Strawberry Biscuit
• Seymour’s ‘Heart of Stone’ Blueberry Choux
• Black Forest Cake of Cleves
• Howard’s All You Want is Rice Pudding
• Parr’s Tudor Rose and Lemon Curd Macaron

Despite this generous helping of sweet treats, guests can also enjoy freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves to complete the experience. Nobody ever gets home from an afternoon tea hungry.

Drinks Menu Options

To further elevate their SIX afternoon tea experience, guests can opt for a cocktail alongside their pot of herbal or English breakfast tea. The 'Ex-Wives' is a new signature cocktail dreamed up for the collaboration with SIX, made with white wine, fresh peach, grapefruit, and rosemary. There's also a non-alcoholic version, the 'Lady In Waiting', crafted with a refreshing blend of elderflower, peach, and jasmine.

The SIX afternoon tea is priced at £45 per person, £57 per person with The Ex-Wives cocktail, and £52 per person with The Lady in Waiting mocktail. This limited-edition afternoon tea is live now and will run until the end of the year. The perfect festive afternoon in the Capital!

Find out more at firmdalehotels.com/hotels/the-soho-hotel

Address: Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London W1D 3DH