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What's Included
- Experience the ultimate gin lovers afternoon tea on a vintage 1960s Routemaster bus tour around London
- Sip on classic and creative 'G&T's whilst enjoying views of the vibrant London culture, iconic landmarks and learn about the history of London
- View landmarks such as Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St James's Park, Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall, Marble Arch, Nelson's Column, Downing Street and more
- Enjoy three gin and tonics: Sapphire & Tonic, Bramble & Ginger and Citron and Pressé & Tonic
- Your afternoon tea onboard will include finger sandwiches, Bombay Sapphire-infused cakes and tarts and scones with clotted cream and jam
- Unlimited hot drinks such as tea, coffee and hot chocolate will accompany your afternoon tea
- Recorded guided commentary is on board along with friendly waiters to answer any questions
- Tours last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic
What Can I Expect
All aboard for the Gin Afternoon Tea Bus Tour! A little gin-soaked adventure around central London onboard a vintage double decker bus with afternoon tea and G&Ts served at your table. What's not to love?!
You can hop on the Gin Bus at London's Victoria Station or Trafalgar Square. Every passenger is allocated a seat at a table on either the top or bottom deck of this traditional Routemaster London bus. And this is where the fun begins.
Leading Gin brand Bombay Sapphire has teamed up with the renowned Brigit's Bakery for these fun and fabulous gin-themed afternoon tea bus tours. That means you will be tucking into really delicious, delicate and tasty cakes, tarts and treats, all served with thirst-quenching G&Ts.
Of course, this isn't rush hour and it's not your daily commute. So your bus will be taking it at a tourist pace (you wouldn't want to spill your G&T would you!) as you journey through the capital, spotting lots of sights as you go. There's onboard commentary as well, so you won't miss any of those landmarks whilst you're enjoying your afternoon tea and gin.
Lasting around one and a half hours, these gin afternoon tea bus tours may not be the fastest way to get from A to B and back again in London, but they're definitely the most tasty and fun!
When Is It Available
- Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year, subject to availability
- Trafalgar Square Departure Point: Friday at 18:30
- Victoria Coach Station Departure Point: Saturday at 17:30
Location
- Bus tours depart from Victoria Coach Station or Trafalgar Square in London
Suitable For
- Minimum age 18
- Due to the design of the Routemaster Bus it has not been possible to make the entrance wheelchair accessible however a folded wheelchair can be stored on the bus
- If you require any special assistance with access or wish to bring a guide dog please make this known at the time of booking your experience
Spectators
- Not suitable for spectators
Anything Else
- The experience provider is unable to cater for: nut-free, peanut-free, combination of dairy & gluten-free, combination of vegan & gluten-free and Coeliacs. Gluten-free menu may contain traces
- Gluten-free & vegan menus along with any allergies must be confirmed at the time of making your booking
- Vegan and gluten free teas are subject to a £3 supplement payable direct
- Please specify requirements upon reservation. All allergies must be emailed and confirmed by management
- Vouchers are not valid for VIP tables but these can be booked when paying a supplement direct at at the time of making your booking
Menu
Bombay Sapphire Gin Afternoon Tea Menu
Freshly Prepared Savouries
Mini mushroom quiche
Cucumber, cream cheese & mint finger on basil bread
Turkey ham & cheese, mayo mustard finger on tomato bread
Feta, tomato & red pepper savoury muffin
Salmon & cucumber pretzel with cream cheese
Assortment of mini Homemade Cakes & Tarts
Bombay Sapphire Lemon Cupcake topped with gin-infused cream
Bombay Bramble Mixed Berry Tart with gin-infused cream
Bombay Sapphire & White Chocolate Whipped Ganache Verrine with a gin-infused lime jelly
Blueberry & Lemon Budnt Cake filled with gin-infused lemon curd & cream
Lemon Slice Shortbread Cookie
Freshly-baked, warm Blueberry Scone with Clotted Cream & Jam
Drink Options
Water & Bombay Sapphire G&Ts
Coffee & Hot Chocolate
Americano, Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato & Hot Chocolate
Tea Selection
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Earl Grey Decaf, Rooibush Jardin Rouge, Peppermint, Lemon & Ginger, Berry & Elderflower,
Darjeeling, Jasmine Tea and Green Tea
Vegan and free teas are available for a supplement of £3 payable on the day
(Please note the Gin Afternoon Tea Menu is seasonal and is subject to change)
Gin & Tonic Menu
Sapphire & Tonic
Bombay Sapphire & Tonic is our signature G&T served with a lime wedge. Dry, crisp, thirst quenching & fruity
Bramble & Ginger
The botanical notes of Bombay Bramble pair perfectly with the tang of ginger to create a refreshing, slightly sweeter taste
Citron Pressé & Tonic
Bombay Citron Pressé is a light & refreshing G&T with a lemon twist, served in a highball glass over cubed ice