It’s official: the world’s best new bakery is in London

The Time Out London article announces that London has been recognized with top honors at the annual Pastry Awards, hosted by the global restaurant and hotel guide La Liste. While the article's title proclaims London is home to "the world’s best new bakery," the provided text specifically highlights Jacqueline at the Chancery Rosewood for winning the prestigious "World’s Best Afternoon Tea" award. The awards celebrate excellence across pâtisseries, bakery-cafés, dessert restaurants, and tearooms globally, acknowledging those that go "above and beyond" in crafting flaky and doughy baked goods. The text also mentions chef Richard Hart, formerly of Claridge's, though his specific award or current venture is not fully detailed due to the snippet's abrupt end.