What an amazing experience! A group of us gals went and we had an amazing time! The locale is named after American actress, Betty Blythe from the 1920s and is in homage to her. This isn't your fussy high tea experience, it is all about being silly, having fun, playing dress up and enjoying great tea and cakes/sandwiches. It's a 15 min walk from the Hammersmith station, and is beautifully decorated in art deco style (even the wallpaper in the toilet). We sat downstairs and there was a plethora of props to try on: hats, gloves, feather, pearls, headpieces, stoles, etc! Oh my! You get dressed up and you are served something like 6-7 courses of light snacks, so don't eat ahead of time! I was so full by the end of it, I had to refuse the final course. Food was all very good too. The service is impeccable, they checked on us regularly and were great about clearing our plates. The decor really pulls everything together by creating a sense of whimsy and vintage, feminine style and the staff is superb about making the experience a positive one. Gluten free service for a £6 surcharge pp. Bring your own party drink for £3 corkage pp. Highly recommend! read more

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A group of girls went to Betty Blythe's for a friends 40th birthday and had the most lovely afternoon. We all dressed up for the occasion, knowing that it was a special day. We had the whole tea room booked for two hours for our group, which made it very personal. Downstairs is a dressing room filled with 1920's outfits and accessories. We all dressed up with head dresses, pearls, gloves, feathers and other fancy things. It was so much fun to rummage through and dress up all together. We then went up to have our afternoon tea. We had lovely little sandwiches, cakes and petit fours and scones. It was all very elegant and tasty food. My friend asked for a dairy free menu and they were very accommodating. We also brought our own champagne which was just a £2 corkage fee per person which wasn't bad. The room was beautiful and my friend added her own touches to the table by bringing personal extras for all of us. The hosts were very happy for her to do that, and even let her bring the bottles of drink the night before and stored it for her. They had asked in advance that the girls serving were tipped which I thought was a little bit odd, but the whole experience was so lovely I didn't mind. The afternoon tea was £15 each I think, and then we had the corkage fee for champagne and the tip added on, so about £20 per person. It's a lovely venue for a nice girlie treat. Perfect for a hen do, or birthday party. It's a bit of a trek to get to, but well worth the effort and there's a nice pub opposite which we met at before, or you could go to afterwards. read more

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This adorable little place is a great when you need a friendly environment to have a warm cuppa and a slice of cake! The owner Lulu is delightful and always willing to go the extra mile when it comes to serving her customers. Go to this cute place its completely worth the short walk from Shepherd's Bush, Baron's Ct and Hammersmith! read more

Honey, I'm home I'm sure the lovely BB ladies won't mind me moving in. It is special here. They describe themselves as a fine food pantry, but clearly it is a lot more than that. The food is fine, no doubt. Individual and very good quality, while staying away from the stuff you find in the 'independent' delis across London (you know, those ones that are oh-so-unique but have a tendency to stock the same stuff). There's none of that here. Milk from 200 jersey cows, special English country tea, incredible pink lemonade. A smattering of Italian stuff - some smashing pasta, Betty Blythe olive oil, and plenty of fresh rosemary for 50p a (big) bunch. In reality though, it's all about the cakes. The cakes, the cakes. The biscuits. The darling gingerbread men. The most moreish carrot cake in the world the pistachio and coconut fairy cakes the shortbread cookies (which I'm pretty sure were even-more-than-all-butter)... just, oh. And they're all served on pretty crockery, of course matching the teacups. I get a bit nervous around that stuff, but it is delightful as hell as long as I have a firm surface to rely on and no alcohol piping through my bloodstream. Just watch your pinky stick out when you pick it up! Magic! Go on, pop down. While you're there, find out about the events they hold. Sushi tea parties for kids and grownups cake decorating vintage dressup. enough to keep me entertained for the next few years I think! read more

Walking in to Betty Blythe is like walking back a few decades. From the wonderful bunting to the gorgeous award-winning clotted cream fudge (oh YUM), this place is a tuny but well-formed space. I was part of the Qype event and we had a talk in the basement, next to a large jar of gold coins and one room away from a water fountain which may have been a secret garden fountain. There were dressers decorated with a treasure trove of treasures and the lower level was just fantastic. The main tea room was just lovely. The shortbread was nothing short of a revelation and the cupcakes were lovely. It was so much fun to decorate them. Young or old, I recommend it! It's far away from everything - that's why it lost a star. Not it's fault really so it gets a full FIVE STARS for being lovely with reasonably priced goodies, excellent homne-baked goods and a fantastic theme. It isn't near any station or bus route though. Well worth the drive/walk so don't be put off! read more

Betty Blythe is a very cute café-cum-delicatessen, nestled somewhere between Brook Green and Olympia. They sell a range of cakes, individual pieces of fruit, and a very fine cup of coffee. There are a few tables outside or you can sit downstairs in the small basement area. The shop sells speciality teas and a small range of delicatessen goods, as well as a few bits of gift kitchenware such as aprons and brooms. Its major flaw is not being open on a Sundaywhich is just when one would like a nice cup of coffee and a croissant, of course. Still, it is worth popping in for a tasty mocha and a piece of cake. read more

The most adorable place to have tea. You will be seated in a private room downstairs where there is a variety of hats, and other accessories to play dress up with. The staff is very friendly. The tea and cakes were delicious. read more

I was lucky enough to be invited to the first Betty Blythe Society evening by the lovely ladies at Qype and Domestic Sluttery! Betty Blythes itself is a fabulous tea and cake filled retreat from the modern world! Great tea - and this from a coffee drinker! - served in vintage teacups which add to the overall feel of this pretty venue, I only sampled the cupcakes which were delicious! The evening itself though is a special event which I believe will be hosted once a month and I can highly recommend it. As the ladies arrived, we drank tea and decorated our own biscuits and cupcakes, whilst getting to know our fellow guests! Then followed a great vintage clothes talk by the very beautiful Fleur de Guerre, pin up model, blogger, vintage lady extraordinaire http://www.diaryofavintagegirl.com . If you're new to the idea of vintage clothes then this is for you, full of great advise and debunking the myth of who should and shouldn't wear vintage. If you're not new to vintage clothes it's still a really informative interesting talk, I learned things I never knew before! So although many of the reviews here are just of Betty Blythes itself I thought I'd cover the event itself. They are holding other events, check out their website, it's a great venue and many of the events appeal to me, but I particularly enjoyed this event and will be attending again! In the meantime I'll be taking my husband there as I don't think the Betty Blythe Society evenings are really for him, and I know he would like this place too! see you there! read more

Cutest cafe cum deli in West London, Betty Blythe is adorable and sells the best range of cakes and homebaked goods. A must is the hot chocolate. Uber gorgeous 1920's style serving staff made me feel like I needed glamming up somewhat but they were lovely! read more

I love this venue, the staff are always so polite and welcoming and the cakes are delicious. It's a great place for a hen do - I had mine there last year - or a baby shower. It's a really girlie spot for a get together and you can bring your own booze which helps with the cost. I'd go much more often if I was in the area... read more

What is there not to like about this uber cute tea shop & deli in West Londonoh yeah, the fact that it is a zillion miles away from me! But that could be a good thing because I would outstay my welcome pretty soon, should it be any more conveniently located. Betty Blythe is a gem of a place that you can imagine dragging your BBF, your Daughter and Mother along to and they would all be more than happy with your choice. The cupcakes are glorious and so moreish - be warned and yes, I can also attest that the shortbread biscuits do really melt in the mouth and might I mention the man sizes on offer - hurrah, I hear you shout! I did manage to taste a couple of their savoury offerings as well, in the form of scrumptious sandwiches and the fruit pickle (which I believe you can find in stock) & brie is just divine and I couldn't not resist a second helping. Could not, I tell you! The staff are so sweet and very warm plus as an added bonus tres stylish! Their is a sense of fun about the place and the design & dressing of the shop is very vintage-esque. All this just makes for an even more relaxing, classy and fashionable cake eating experience. I was most excited about the kid friendly events they have on. Not only can you take the kids over for midnight feast open parties or halloween celebration (the secret garden in the basement was made for such a night methinks) but they can also put on a magical birthday party for your little madam and what young lady does not like a tea party. They also have a cute well stocked dressing up area for the birthday party which I imagine is always a huge hit. Have a look at their great website and then get yourself down there pronto. Getting off at Kensington Olympia is the quickest way to get there as it is just a couple of roads away. Enjoy and yes, you can thank me later :) read more

This place is so adorable and I'm really glad I came across it. It's not really a place for a full meal but if you want a coffee and sweet, or light sandwich, it's great. Plus their carrot cake was delicious. read more

Great on weekdays. Flat white in a china cup, a big gooey banana caramel muffin. Yum. Maybe a seat outside in the sun to read the paper. Excellent variety of teas. But unpredictable at weekends and erratically open for non-hen-party customers. When they are open, they often don't seem to have many/any pastries, either. Just wish they would have a clearer policy at weekends because I have been disappointed too many times, rattling door and being told it isn't open. Will keep coming on the odd week day when I'm at home, though! read more

I love this place and find it warm and welcoming. I had my hen-do there last year and the food & staff were amazing. My girlfriends loved trying on all the vintage clothes and accessories downstairs and we brought our own booze with us so it wasn't expensive at all read more

Over priced and average coffee... Also slightly snooty staff and selfish double parking idiot customers!

When you walk inside Betty Blythe it's like you're being moved back several decades. The decor is vintage, completed in bright colours, mostly beige and white. It's nice but I guess it was a bit too much for me. The place serves a variety of teas and coffee drinks and a selection of baked goods. Cupcakes are great and the places reeks of hipster from blocks away. I have nothing against the crowd though, just saying. read more

Bliss! Tucked away in a sweet little boutiquey shopping street between Kensington Olympia and Hammersmith is Betty Blythe! Walking up to this beautiful little cafe you can't help but be impressed by the elegant painted window scene and welcoming white painted tables (with fine tablecloths no less!) and chairs just asking for you to take the weight-off off your pretty kitten heels and stop for a cup of Betty Blythe's finest tea and homemade cakes! As other reviewers say, this boutique cafe really is a sanctuary of tasty, yest-a-year treats and all housed in such pretty, awe-inspiring surroundings. The ground floor has delights to quench any well respecting foodie's thirst as well as the perfectly pretty indoor water garden in the basement of the cafe. Tea Parties and child-friendly events have never been so inviting. The Vintage WI Clothing Tea Party was so much fun and inspiring - an ideal way to spend a civilised evening topped off with fine bone china cups and saucers for a fine cup of tea and delicious, heaven sent light cupcakes (decorating my own brought back memories of being a little girl again and baking with my Mum!) If you're in the area (or even if you're not!) and fancy spending your time in a truly unique fine food pantry, then Betty Blythe is the place to go - enjoy it (I know you will!) read more

Having moved to Brook Green a few months ago, I'd passed this little cafe a few times and longed to go inside. It's girlie and gorgeous and looks like everything a cafe should be. Last weekend I finally had the opportunity to visit on a Saturday lunchtime and it was a total disappointment. On arriving we took a table upstairs and chatted away while we waited to be served. And we waited. And we waited. Eventually we hailed a passing child in uniform and asked whether we could see a menu. She explained that there isn't one, what you see is what you get. Fine in theory, except that we could only see cake. We asked if there were any more sandwiches left. "No. What you see is what there is". Okaaaay. So we packed up our bags and went to the counter to choose a cake for later in the day. As we were paying, a family came in and took the other empty table upstairs. They were immediately offered a choice of freshly made sandwiches by the lady behind the counter. By this point I couldn't be bothered to ask whether (a) we'd asked the wrong person by putting our faith in child in uniform or (b) they'd taken some bizarre dislike to us for no apparent reason. Assuming that it was (b), what an odd way to run a business. Whatever the reason for the rudeness, we won't be going back. And we'll be making sure to pass on our views to our friends who live in the area. read more

Celebrated my 30th with afternoon tea here in a group of 11. Absolutely gorgeous space and we had the upstairs to ourselves. Yummy food served on elegant dishes, and it was lovely to receive it as several courses, as the food just kept coming! Lovely tea from huge china tea pots, and they were flexible when I asked for a fruit tea alongside the black teas. Beautifully decorated with gorgeous fresh roses on the table. Hadn't expected to go for the dressing up (pretty vintage accessories available), but we did and enjoyed it greatly! Flexible about us bringing our own cake (at no charge), and they even made space on the counter so we could have it out for the duration of the party. Waitresses were friendly and unobtrusive and left us to get on with enjoying ourselves. Several of my friends even commented on how much they loved the bathroom! Just a shame the cafe is so tucked away- I heard about it from someone who drove past it. I'm so glad they told me! I enquired at several cafes/bakeries, but Betty Blythe were by far the most accommodating and welcoming and promised to make it special, and that was carried through at the party itself. I'm still buzzing from the beautiful environment and lovely atmosphere. Well done and thank you, Betty Blythe! read more

came here a couple of summers ago with a group of friends..and from what l I remember was that all the waitresses were tall legged model- looking types, which made the experience, unique .. I guess?..but the real is..there best coffee serving.. read more