Episode 2 of 2

Opening of First Tea Room

When: 1706
Where: 216 Strand, London
Part of: Opening of the First Twinings Tea Room

Twining opened Britain's first known tea room at the Strand location.

Twining established the first known tea room in Britain at No. 216 Strand. The business began operations in 1706, occupying the premises that it has held continuously since that year.

Sources

Twinings Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25

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