With a huge portrait overlooking the hotel’s Cigar Lounge, and a suite in The Penthouse named after him, Winston Churchill has a strong presence in The Wellesley. The Churchill Afternoon Tea further illustrates the hotel’s adoration for the British icon whose face now features on the newly-released £5 bank notes.

Alongside a selection of finger sandwiches, the menu showcases filo pastry cannoli cigars with dark chocolate mousse; an indulgent cheesecake tartelette and mandarin dome; bowler-hat shaped tiramisu cups; and rum and coffee flavoured lollipops. The bespoke Churchill Blend tea, enriched with almonds and pieces of Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar, completes the experience.

The Wellesley’s Churchill Afternoon tea is available from 1 November 2016 at £35 per person, and the Champagne Churchill Afternoon Tea is available at £50 with a glass of Brut Champagne, or £55 with a glass of Rose Champagne. Book Champagne Afternoon Tea between 1 to 30 November to be in with a chance of winning dinner for two in the Jazz Lounge.