Festive afternoon tea menu now available at the Capital Hotel

Winner of the UK Tea Guild’s Award of Excellence for Top London Afternoon Tea 2011, The Capital Hotel, located in London’s exclusive Knightsbridge, will be launching its Christmas Afternoon Tea menu on 1st Dec. The menu, which will be available until 6th Jan, has been created by acclaimed chef Nathan Outlaw and his team and is available from 2.30pm – 5.30pm daily, priced at £29.50 per person.

Guests can also enjoy the menu, which includes a selection of festive classic British sandwiches, delicate cakes and freshly baked scones, with a glass of Ruinart Blanc de Blanc for just £40 per person.

As with The Capital’s new restaurant, Outlaw’s Seafood and Grill, Nathan and his head chef, Pete Biggs, have created a selection of sandwiches using sustainably sourced fish and meat. Sandwich fillings include smoked salmon; honey roast ham and mustard; and turkey roll and red onion chutney. Freshly baked sweet treats include homemade mince pies; orange and date sponge cake; cranberry, walnut and fig cake; chocolate and sherry trifle; and fruit and plain scones accompanied by strawberry jam with clotted cream.

Afternoon Tea is served in the stylish sitting room, overlooking Basil Street and is decorated in warm, rich plum tones. For those who would like to enjoy a drink following Afternoon Tea, The Capital Bar, which exudes warmth and exclusivity, offers a selection of Champagnes, cocktails and spirits to toast the festive period.

Opened 40 years ago by David Levin as London’s first boutique hotel, The Capital sits enviably in the heart of Knightsbridge, just minutes from both Harrods and Harvey Nichols. As well as the restaurant and bar, it offers 50 individually decorated bedrooms with an emphasis on English design. Still run by David’s daughter, Kate, it is one of few hotels to hold 5 red star status.

For more information, visit capitalhotel.co.uk.

The Capital Hotel, 22 Basil Street, London, SW3 1AT