A Midsummer Night’s Dream Afternoon Tea at Kona, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences
Indulge in a very special experience, a Shakespeare-themed Afternoon Tea in the heart of London, a few steps away from Buckingham Palace.
Let us introduce you to A Midsummer Night’s Dream Afternoon Tea: "In this enchanted woodland feast, love is a trickster, flavours are a fantasy, and every bite is…a midsummer’s dream…”
Additional Information
• Afternoon Tea is in the Kona restaurant, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences, 51 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AF
• Dietary Requirements: Please email us on [email protected] at least 72 hours prior with any special dietary requirements. This includes requests for vegetarian or vegan afternoon teas (unless specified at time of booking)
• Afternoon Tea seating is 1.5 hours
• Dress code: smart casual
• Menu is subject to variation
• If choosing the option including the Moonlit Alchemy cocktail, please note this is for adults 18+ only
What's included
- Afternoon Tea
- Moonlit Alchemy cocktail (unless selecting the with cocktail option)
- Gratuity
Overview
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Afternoon Tea
Surrounding the beautiful courtyard of Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences is a one of the world's longest Shakespearean sylvan friezes. The unique hand-carved terracotta frieze depicts scenes of some of the most famous Shakespeare plays in intricate detail including; Love’s Labours Lost, As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing and of course, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Courtyard on its own is a midsummer dream with its whimsical fountain and seasonal flowers the perfect amuse bouche for the main act, the brand-new afternoon tea…
Venture beyond the ordinary, where the whisper of trees holds secrets and enchantments swirl like twilight mist. Inspired by the world of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this afternoon tea invites you into a realm where dreams come alive, and magic is never far behind.
In the play, the forest becomes a place of confusion and transformation as four young lovers find themselves caught in the tangled web of magic spun by the fairies. Kona will bring the forest alive for this magical afternoon tea. At the heart of it all are Oberon, the king of the fairies, and Titania, his queen, whose own rivalry and mischief fuel the enchantments that alter the lives of those around them. Love, illusion, and magic twist together in a night where anything is possible.
The element of surprise will be a delight for all to savour, so enjoy but a furtive glance of what is in store…
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM AFTERNOON TEA MENU
Act I: The Spell is Cast
Viola Moelleaux — Violet-infused moelleux cake
“Before milk-white, now purple with love’s wound.”
Act II: Love’s Mischief
A harmonious balance of refined elegance and untamed spirit
• Spiced Butternut Squash Hummus & Caramelised Onion Puff
• Orange-zested Ricotta & Louisa Cucumber on Beetroot Bread
• Dill Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon on Spinach Bread
• Thyme Roasted Chicken & Apricot Mayo in Caraway Bread
• Roasted Beef & Horseradish Cream in Brioche
“The course of true love never did run smooth.”
Act III: A Banquet for Fairies
A fairy-tale medley of sweet enchantments, each capturing love’s whims.
• The Heart of Love & Confusion — A dark chocolate heart with tropical notes, mirroring love’s twists.
• The Enchanted Forest — Tarragon and cherry capture the fairy realm’s untamed beauty.
• The Mystical Grove — A pistachio-lemon delight, as bewitching as Titania’s spellbound heart.
• The Blood of Pyramus & Thisbe — A deep tart of berries, evoking love’s eternal sorrow.
“Thus die I, thus, thus, thus. Now am I dead...”
Act IV: The Dream’s Delight
A medley of scones, where flavours shift like lovers in the night
“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”
Act V: Puck’s Magic
A final, sweet memento, ensuring the dream never fades.
“If we shadows have offended, think but this, and all is mended.”
Epilogue
As dawn’s light breaks, the dream fades to memory—yet its magic lingers,
as sweet as a whisper upon the summer breeze.
Optional Extra:
Add a Moonlit Alchemy cocktail to your afternoon tea (Adults 18+)
AVAILABILITY
12:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on the following dates
- October 2025 - Thursday to Sundays (plus Monday 20th October - Diwali)
- November 2025 - Thursday to Sundays
- December 2025 - Thursday to Sundays
- December 2025 - Festive Days (open from 18th December 2025 to 4th January 2026 - throughout)
