Located in Knightsbridge, an environment teeming with cafes, theaters, museums and shopping opportunities, the Basil Street Hotel might be the perfect place to indulge in the British custom of afternoon tea. The quality of tea here is average, especially considering the prices, but atmosphere is also an intricate part of this once elitist enterprise and the Basil Street Hotel may prove charming to the novice tea-taker. Nevertheless, forget coffee altogether; when in London—drink tea! Open daily from 3:30pm to 5:45pm.

Riding the Tube? Your nearest stop is Knightsbridge.