The rise of ‘sweet treat’ culture has turned bakery visits into a form of self-care, but luxury hotels have now entered the scene, offering pastries and baked goods that rival independent shops. From Mayfair to the City, these hotel bakeries are open to the public, no overnight stay required.
At Claridge’s, a new bakery opened in late January 2026, created in collaboration with Copenhagen’s Richard Hart of Hart Bageri and the hotel’s head baker, Frederic Doncel-Latorre. Rather than exotic confections, the menu reinvents British childhood favourites, including malted milk-inspired tarts, jammy dodgers, Marmite cheese straws, walnut whips and lardy cake. Treats range from £3.50 to £6, with bread, sandwiches and quiches also available.
The Savoy’s bakery, Scoff, offers a daily ritual at 12.04pm when the first batch of scones emerges from the oven, filling the air with butter. Pastry chef Nicolas Houchet, described as the hotel’s ‘scon-nossieur’, gives these Scottish classics an elegant twist with flavours such as piña colada, salted caramel with banana, and raspberry with cream cheese. Each scone costs £8.50 and can be enjoyed with afternoon tea or taken away in the bakery’s signature red boxes.
At The Connaught, master pâtissier Nicolas Rouzaud has created a selection of haute patisserie, including his signature St. Honoré, raspberry tartlettes and the three-toned ‘Trio au Chocolat’, a reimagined pain au chocolat. An exclusive chocolate hazelnut ‘Connaughty Hound’, modelled on the hotel’s greyhound emblem, is also on offer. Pastries start at £5, with single patisseries priced at £14.
Pan Pacific in the City of London also boasts a patisserie with a rotating selection of signature cakes and freshly baked pastries, tucked away in its striking 43-storey tower. Whether you’re a guest or simply passing through, these hotel bakeries offer a taste of luxury for any occasion.
