My wife and I will be in London for two weeks and of course we would like afternoon tea. BUT, we think it would be in our liking to spend under 35 quid for the both of us. We would like it more traditional. Where could we go for inexpensive nice tea?

Richoux's traditional afternoon tea is £29.95 for 2. I thought it was good, but I have nothing to compare it to.
http://www.richoux.co.uk/

As I recall, the tea at the Orangerie (behind Kensington Palace) was quite good and inexpensive compared to the other places.

I see I misspelled it - it is the Orangery and tea prices are advertised at ranging from about 7 to 16 GPB per person. (I think the 16 Pound version includes a glass of sparkling wine or champagne). The location is superb and it is not stuffy - come as you are kind of place.

Great suggestions, thanx...BTW, which Richoux location? Knightsbridge or St. Johns?

The only one I have been to is St John's Woods. But probably not a lot of reason to go up that way unless you are visiting the Lord's Cricket Grounds.

Think I will go to Crusting Pipe and Richoux's. Thanks

I like Richoux a lot better than the Orangery--much better atmosphere. There is one on South Audley Street near the Marble Arch end of Oxford Street, too, as well as one on Piccadilly near Fortnum & Mason's.

I also recommend The Orangery.

Here is something a bit different (and very popular) although I have not yet been and don't know the cost: http://www.sohossecrettearoom.co.uk

This link may also be of some help:
http://www.afternoon-tea-london.co.u...rch/london.asp

How about a trip to Kew Gardens in Richmond:
http://www.kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/index.htm
combined with tea at The Original Maids of Honour Tearoom on Kew Road.

Many choices on your budget:
http://www.theoriginalmaidsofhonour....enus/set-teas/

"The Original Maids of Honour Tearoom"

Just about the closest place in London to what people who have tea (the pseudo-meal) at home actually consume. WI-grade cakes (than which there is no higher accolation): proper tea: no poncey champagne. Does anyone except a hard-core alcoholic (or a tourist easily conned by an overpriced central London hotel) drink booze at tea?

I've never understood the sparkling-wine-at-afternoon-tea thing; seems very out of place.

A number of museums, including the V&A, do a fairly good tea at a reasonable price.

I agree, tea for tea please. And the boozy one was beyond the budget so not the part of the menu suggested in any case.