London: Tea Time in Wonderland

5 o’clock tea fans will go mad here. This shop is filled with treasures and I cannot help but stopping there each time I visit the Columbia Flower Market. Plates, cups, sugar bowls, teapots, all vintage, arranged by colour or by theme… Although most are mid-century, some have such an elegant and modern touch. Some 70ies patterns too,  square plates, trios, teapots -  Oh, if only you could take it all home with you!

You’ll find the Cakehole at the back -  ideal to have a closer look at those little gems you found. And only here can a whole wall covered with tapestries look normal.

Tea,  Monmouth coffee, cupcakes from the  Primrose Bakery, cakes from Ann Martin on the counter – the apple and blackberry was gorgeous and very tender.  Served on mismatched cups and teapots which still succeed to look good together.

Psssst! If you’re a knitting fan… come every first and third Tuesday of each month – entrance is free and tea-cakes will only be £1-1.50.
Note to parents: obviously not the best address for small kids with so much fragile china around… The buggy will be too big anyway for the small place in the shop.

Vintage Heaven
82 Columbia Road
Bethnal Green
London E2 7QB

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