Last updated: 23 June 2023
UPDATE: Unfortunately, Thomas’s Cafe at Burberry Regent St London has now permanently closed. We’ve left this post available for historical reference and for those readers who wish to know what dining at Thomas’s Cafe at Burberry in Regent St London was like.
When it comes to all things quintessentially British, recreational pastimes like afternoon tea and fashion powerhouse Burberry quickly spring to mind. So it’s hardly surprising that nestled within Burberry’s flagship store on Regent Street, is Thomas’s, a cafe, a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle along one of the city’s busiest shopping streets.
The Venue
Located within Burberry’s flagship store on Regent Street, Thomas’s, is a split level in-store café is named after Thomas Burberry, the founder of this British luxury fashion house.
As you would expect with anything from Burberry, Thomas’s is beautifully designed and exudes elegance. Flooded with natural light, sophistication reigns with white grey marble floors, suspended Edison lights and elegant dark wood with subtle celadon accents.
Opened in 2015, Thomas’s is a welcome addition to the W1 neighbourhood. Relatively unknown to many of London’s locals and visitors alike, it’s a sanctuary whose rivals are iconic department stores like Liberty and Harrods, and upmarket hotels like Claridges, The Savoy or the nearby Hotel Café Royal who offer similar respite.
Access to Thomas’s is via the in-store elevator or its separate entrance on Vigo Street, this all-day café provides an oasis of calm respite from the crowds and chaos of Regent Street.
Thomas’s promises a relaxed atmosphere where nothing is rushed nor overly loud, with swift and polished service.
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The Food
We stopped by Thomas’s for afternoon tea. Sparkling rose on arrival, we were presented with a comprehensive tea menu which was consistently refilled throughout. An hourglass accompanies the glass teapot, indicating the perfect steeping time for your chosen blend.
Afternoon tea is presented on a rectangle bronze and glass tiered tea tray. A selection of crustless finger sandwiches, a tray of petite sweet cakes, and a choice from the aga; teacake, crumpets, or scones. We opted for warmed scones served with handmade bespoke Burberry preserves and deliciously decadent clotted cream.
An array choices for sandwich fillings include ham, egg and cress, roast beef and horseradish and the simple yet quintessentially English, cucumber.
Thomas’s is open for breakfast which has a tempting menu buttermilk pancakes, porridge and fruit. Hot options that tempt me more, a traditional fry up, salmon and scrambled eggs, but it’s the lobster benedict and the poached eggs on crushed avocado which has me desperate to return to Thomas’s.
The Verdict
In a city like London that’s always so busy and chaotic, Thomas’s offers a break a peaceful serene oasis. A civilised place to rest your weary feet from sightseeing and shopping. Relatively unknown, this little piece of paradise is hiding right in front of you.
The Essentials
Thomas’s at Burberry
- Where: 5 Vigo St, Mayfair, London W1S 3HA
- Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
- Price: From £32 per person
[…] I’ve lived in many countries, but my earliest memories come from living in England. We lived in the small town of Ipswich, which was near the air base where both my father and mother worked. I went to a private primary school that’s not there any more, but I can tell you that in the fresh, misty mornings of winter I can remember getting out of the car and smelling the tummy pleasing smell of sausages, or bangers, being grilled. I didn’t then, and still don’t really love sausages, but I do love the smell. Bangers and mash are still on the menu in most places as are Shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and Toad in the Hole, and then there’s always afternoon tea. […]
Looks delish! I had no idea that this place existed and love that you can take a shopping break and pop in for a good tea.