Hotel Bakeries Are The New Bars – Here Are London’s Best

Back in the day, bars were the heart of fancy hotels. But in 2026 there’s much more hype around hotel bakeries, particularly in London where many of the five-stars are luring in guests with celebrity pastry chefs and ultra-luxe patisserie. 

‘Little treat’ culture has been on the rise for a few years now, with pastries dominating the trend. Social media feeds are awash with picture-perfect snaps of laminated croissants, which people are travelling far and wide to try – often queueing for hours to get their fix. Many have argued this is a knock-on effect of the cost-of-living crisis: shelling out hundreds on a lavish dinner may be out of bounds, but a £5 pastry is doable. 

Saying that, in the case of these lavish venues a little treat might set you back a little more than a fiver. High-end hotels have long been serving exquisite cakes as part of their afternoon tea offerings, but a spate of new bakeries offer a more accessible way to enjoy their high-end sweet treats on-the-go. And with A-list bakers at the helm, it’s no surprise these hotspots are becoming destinations in their own right. From scones at The Savoy to showstopping cakes at The Dorchester, these are the London hotel bakeries worth travelling for. 

Top Hotel Bakeries In London For 2026

Scoff at The Savoy

The Savoy has been serving its legendary scones for over a century, but in 2024 the historic hotel put its signature treat into the limelight by opening scone shop Scoff. Opened as part of a wider revamp of the hotel’s culinary offering, the lacquer-red bakery is led by executive pastry chef Nicolas Houchet – billed as The Savoy’s ‘scon-nossieur’. Houchet draws on the traditional technique of Auguste Escoffier (who transformed the hotel’s kitchens in 1890) to create the buttery, fluffy treats. The scones are then filled and topped with unique flavours, like strawberries and cream, pina colada, tiramisu and exotic fruit punch. Enjoy one at the hotel for a teatime treat or take a selection away to scoff later. 

Strand, London WC2R 0EZ, thesavoylondon.com

Claridge’s Bakery at Claridge’s

The hotly anticipated Claridge’s Bakery opened at the start of 2026, with world-leading baker Richard Hart at the helm alongside head baker Frederic Doncel-Latorre. Focusing on nostalgic British baked goods, the beloved sweet range includes jammie dodger tarts, French fancies, Belgian buns and iced fingers. But the savoury side shouldn’t be ignored: there are also marmite cheese straws, Scotch eggs and sausage rolls, plus Hart’s famous sourdough bread  – all delivered with Claridge’s stylish flair and impeccable quality. If you can peel your eyes away from the foodie goods, take a moment to appreciate the interiors (the epitome of minimalist-chic featuring trendy butter yellow tiles).

Brook’s Mews, London W1K 4HR, maybourne.com

Nicolas Rouzaud at The Connaught

No need to hop on the Eurostar for a top-tier French pastry: one of the best pâtissiers in Europe is serving up the goods here in London. Nicolas Rouzaud (who spent seven years at the esteemed Le Bristol Paris) has a bakery at The Connaught in Mayfair, where he is also chef partner. With its rose-hued interiors and marble floors, it’s undoubtedly one of the prettiest bakeries in the city – and the pastries are just as pleasing on the eye (and, crucially, the tastebuds).

Expect impeccable baked goods inspired by the changing seasons and Rouzaud’s childhood growing up in Toulouse. ‘My family had a field filled with fruit trees, and one of my favourite memories is hand-picking fruit and eating it straight from the tree,’ he told us. ‘This experience taught me the importance of choosing the right fruit at its peak ripeness, a principle I’ve carried with me throughout my career as a pastry chef.’ The offering includes French classics like pistachio Paris-Brest, raspberry tartelette and Flan Parisien – but be prepared to splash out, as it will cost you £17 to enjoy one of these in the cafe (or £14 to takeaway). Also well worth a try is the trio au chocolat, a twist on the pain au chocolat which is meticulously crafted to a secret recipe using three types of Villars chocolate. 

Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL, maybourne.com

Cake & Flowers at The Dorchester

With its own entrance on the hotel’s Deanery Street corner, The Dorchester’s cake shop doubles as a florist. The small but perfectly formed space features a dazzling look created by Paris-based designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, featuring mosaic floors, mirrors and glass cases housing rows of pretty cakes – plus fresh bouquets dotted all over. Highlights include the Dorchester Rose, which sees rose and jasmine mousse finished with rose petal cream; the Dorchester Signature Chocolate Cake, a decadent number made with 68 percent dark chocolate and sweet caramel; and the Blueberry & Blackcurrant Pavlova, a light pavlova shell filled with Cassis compote and fresh blueberries. Got a special occasion coming up? The bakery also does bespoke creations. 

53 Park Ln, London W1K 1QA, dorchestercollection.com

Cedric Grolet at The Berkeley

Cedric Grolet at The Berkeley

Since opening his first bakery inside Parisian grand dame Le Meurice, Cedric Grolet has garnered a cult following all over the world. On Instagram, an audience of over 14 million watch as he kneads dough, chops fruit and pipes icing to create edible works of art. But looking is only half the fun: you can try Grolet’s patisserie for yourself by queuing in line at his London bakery, housed inside Knightsbridge hotel The Berkeley. Grolet is famous for his ‘trompe l’œil’ creations, which are desserts that look like whole fruits but are actually complex pastries. There are also outstanding croissants (both sweet and savoury – one made with wagyu beef), cookies and seasonal numbers like cinnamon rolls and hazelnut flan. 

Wilton Pl, London SW1X 7RL, maybourne.com

Cakes & Bubbles at Hotel Café Royal

Hotel Café Royal also has the star factor, with award-winning pastry chef Albert Adrià leading its cafe Cakes & Bubbles. An exceptional array of desserts are on offer including chocolate and cherry tart, yuzu and chocolate waffle, and the signature ‘cheese cake’ made with Baron Bigod cheese, hazelnut and white chocolate. To drink? Champagne of course: there’s a wide selection of fizz on offer. If you simply can’t choose, go for the Sweet Bubbles Menu, where you’ll be treated to a parade of sweet treats alongside a glass of N.V. Veuve Clicquot Brut.

70 Regent St., London W1B 4DY, cakesandbubbles.co.uk