I traveled to London with my husband, 4 kids (17, 16, 13, 6) and a family friend. We were looking…read morefor a place to have a nice tea on a Sunday afternoon that would also double as a fun place to celebrate our son's 16th birthday. We got there on what seemed to be the early side of tea so the restaurant was not too full when we sat down. The food and tea were very good we really enjoyed everything. Not all of the kids liked all of the options (that would have been a miracle) but there was enough variety that they were able to swap with each other and everyone ended up happy and full. I was honestly worried that we would have enough food for hungry teenage boys, but we didn't even finish everything. The staff was even nice enough to bring a birthday treat and sing for our son. We were a little nervous about going to The Park Room because it seemed fancy and we were nervous that it would be too formal for our 6 year old with some special needs. We really should not have worried. While the atmosphere and the food were lovely, it was without a doubt the efforts of our server, Saiful, that made our experience. He offered information and suggestions without ever once seeming condescending, he was engaging with all of the kids, and he was so incredibly patient with out youngest. Our little guy has unending questions and commentary. Saiful answered questions, chatted with him, and explained to him the proper way to eat some of his items. It was an amazing experience and made the time enjoyable for all of us. It was completely above and beyond normal service. Thank you, Saiful, for a tea we will never forget!

With all of the different Afternoon Tea options in the area we chose the Park Room at the JW…read moreMarriott- Grosvenor House. The theme to their tea was Beatrix Potter and having just watched the movie this year we thought it would be a full circle moment. This hotel is very fancy and once you make it to the door you'll find a friendly doorman willing to point you in the right direction. We were seated promptly and as others mentioned, the chairs are a bit awkward in relation to the table. I'm not big on tea so we were happy they had hot chocolate or coffee to choose from. I went with their hot chocolate, but it didn't have the creaminess to the chocolate I prefer. Instead it was a bit watery and giving instant cocoa energy. The food was good, although I never need a prawn sandwich again. Highlight for me was the first ice dish and then the ball of yarn pastry that had the most delectable strawberry filling inside. They lose a star due to their hot chocolate and the service we received. It seemed like tables around us of 4-6 people were given more attentive service. If visiting again we'd probably check another spot out before we felt inclined to come back here.

I hate to say it, but this was one of the biggest wastes of money I've ever experienced on…read morevacation. We found The Rose Lounge's Phantom of the Opera Afternoon Tea experience to be overpriced, overindulgent, and to have intentionally slow service, drug out for HOURS. We booked this experience the afternoon we arrived in London, thinking that it would be a great way to keep ourselves entertained while we fought off the jet lag. Unfortunately, it was quite the opposite as this could've put me to sleep. I believe our reservation was around 1 PM and we didn't leave until about 4. The first course was a few different sandwiches, which came with one of each for both of us. One or two of them were good, but a few were inedible in my opinion. Knowing how many more courses we had coming, we decided not to finish our sandwiches, which the wait staff commented on rudely. By the final course, we had been there for so long, and were so full, that we asked them to package it up to go. I'm not sure if this is common practice, but I had to sign a waiver that the restaurant wasn't liable if I didn't store them properly. Overall, it is really beautiful in here for a single cup of tea, but I would save my money and skip the overpriced experience. The Rose Lounge is easy to find, and staff at Sofitel St. James was really lovely in pointing us in the right direction!

The whole experience of the Phantom of the Opera tea was amazing. The setting was exactly what you…read morewould want for a traditional English tea. The service was amazing and attentive. The food was delicious. The tea and cocktail were perfect. I would gladly do this again. If you are a fan of Phantom of the Opera the place was perfectly enhanced with props from the play. If you are not a fan the experience is still amazing!

The tea and treats (mini sandwiches, pastries and scones were fabulous. Our waiter was the only one…read moreworking in the afternoon tea section and soon was overwhelmed. We felt sorry for him as a couple of the other patrons were getting upset with the wait time. The restaurant is in a great section of London located right next to Hyde Park.

Podium Restaurant & Bar is located in the London Hilton on Park Lane, the upscale Mayfair five-star…read morehotel. It is the main restauraunt serving the hotel, which serves the hotels cooked breakfast and Afternoon Tea, and a regular menu in-between As expected with the central London, Mayfair location and the hotel it is located in, Podium is pretty high end but it is worth it for the experience, especially if you're staying at the hotel so might qualify for the discounted breakfast rate in with the room rate, or perhaps pick up a Groupon to receive 241 on Afternoon Tea, this is what I used and instead of paying £39 each, I managed to pick up my Afternoon Tea for the same price for two people. The Afternoon Tea is highly regarded due to the pastry chefs here winning Masterchef Professionals recently, because of this I had ultra high standards and sadly they weren't met, they did do a good job in creating different pastries and unique ones, for my gluten-free diet and my friends regular one, but I found them to be a little sickly. The Afternoon Tea was presented differently too, with a huge emphasis on the desserts with the open sandwiches served first, which I feel were probably the highlight, after removing a prawn and lettuce sandwich (I tried it in the executive lounge's afternoon tea and didn't like it) for the coronation chicken and pineapple, I was pleased with most of my sandwiches other than the smoked salmon and horseradish sandwich, which I feel wasn't a good combination as the horseradish' flavour tasted disgusting, and didn't go well with the smoked salmon I normally love. I feel cream cheese would have complimented the smoked salmon better than horse-radish, however, the chefs come up with a cool and innovative sandwich of cucumber and cream cheese, with generous toppings of most making a fantastic sandwich. The other sandwiches were a ham and tomato chutney, both home-made and great quality again and a coronation chicken and pineapple, the latter is another bold and maverick combination but one I still enjoyed. The selection of teas were pretty much standard and nothing too exciting, bold or impressive which I've had before at other Afternoon Teas from Hilton or other hotels. The decor of Podium is slightly old-fashioned, which definitely contracts the other Podium in the UK, located in the Hilton Manchester Deansgate which is pretty modern, I feel it could definitely do with a refurb of some sort, it does remind me a lot of the Hilton London Green Park's restauraunt which is currently being refurbished over a long period with the rest of the hotel, The hotel breakfast served here was also good, and I really liked the fact there was freshly squeezed orange juice you can squeeze yourself in the machines, although maintenance of the machine could have been better. I also didn't like the fact the staff weren't proactive in offering to get extras including hot beverages straight away, but the staff here did seem friendly as I began speaking to a rather friendly Italian server about football, who supported Napoli. I did have an issue in the waiting time for extras, it just took too long on my second day I ended up having to wait over 20 minutes for my omelette, which once served was far too gooey and cheesy despite asking for less cheese - dissapointing especially for the ultra high end price of £30 per person for breakfast. Breakfast is served until 11 so that is a bonus if you enjoy eating later or sleeping in, or like me both! It does have its' flaws but Podium at the London Hilton on Park Lane is a great hotel restauraunt, although it is a different class from the Glavin at Windows on the 28th floor (michellin starred restauraunt with better views compared to this one with no view), it still was pretty good none the less and anything less than a four-star rating would surely be an insult, I do think the price of certain aspects of the experience is too high however and it isn't matched by the waiting times and/or service which does let it down.

We had an exceptional time! It was our first time having a formal tea and the ambience and service…read morewas spectacular!

We've had breakfast numerous times at the Library at County Hall. Each experience has been…read morewonderful and worth the visit. The food offerings are diverse and service is impeccable. The view are some of the best whether you're having coffee or tea!

Beautiful location and delicious food for a high tea. We went on a Saturday at noon and enjoyed the…read morevariety of sandwiches, scones and desserts with, of course, a nice selection of teas, All were lovely and classic. I'm a huge dessert (especially chocolate) fan and my only slight criticism is that the chocolate dessert had a very thick outer shell which was a bit too heavy for me. A thinner shell would have complimented the insides without overpowering it. The location in the Ned Hotel was airy and bright and there was a three piece band playing jazzy versions of pop songs (e.g., Toxic by Britney Spears!). They were very good but it made it a bit difficult for conversations, probably because our seat was so near to the stage. Our waiter was attentive and helpful. We enjoyed seeing the variety of people there as well, including kids with their grandmothers, young couples, London residents, and tourists. It's not super dressy and a jacket is not required, although I wouldn't recommend going there in a t-shirt or ath-liesure. A super nice experience!

Millie's was exactly what we were looking for for our high tea!…read more We went on a Friday afternoon and were able to get a reservation day of. This place is located near Bank Station and is in a grand building with other restaurants all in this large open space. But even with that, the experience still felt elegant and intimate. The staff was lovely and our main server was super cheerful and bubbly. He described all the sandwiches and desserts in great detail and even gave us a little history on them as well as his own personal faves. The tea selection was great, with ~10 teas to choose from. The food was DELICIOUS. We had second servings on all the sandwiches and as we were too full to finish our desserts, the staff helped us pack them up to go for later. This is a phenomenal choice for a high tea in London for both the food, ambiance and location.

Went for Afternoon Tea…read more Food - 5/5. Teas had great aroma and gentle bitterness. Earl grey had a floral scent while the English breakfast had a stronger astringent flavor. The scones were the highlight of the entire experience. Compared to the scones in America, the ones here are more savory, firmer, and way less sweet. Despite the firm crust, the crumb is very soft, leading to an excellent texture. The clotted cream had a clean richness, having none of the heavy mouthfeel you get from cream. The jam emphasized the natural sweetness of fruit with a hint of sourness. The clotted cream and jam were spread into a perfect ratio, resulting in every bite of the scone having a balance of all three. Sandwiches were simple with the manchego being my favorite. The bread's drier texture and the cheese's strong flavor paired well with the tea. The cake were soft and very sweet. By themselves, the cakes were overpoweringly sweet but with the tea, it was perfect. Service - 5/5. Very accommodating and welcoming! They had an alternate schedule that day and we arrived near their closing time, but they extended it by 30 minutes to allow us to fully enjoy our afternoon tea. We didn't utilize the entire extension out of respect for their time, but that kind of generosity really added to the experience. Value - 5/5. I'm not entirely sure why the cost of afternoon tea is so high as many locations I saw were showing prices that were £80+ . In comparison, Tea and Tattle offers a traditional set for two people at a very reasonable £48. Portions were good and looked the same if not better than those offered at way higher prices. It is worth visiting just for their scones alone! Excellent location to experience afternoon tea. Parking - N/A

When planning our trip to London, I had a lengthy list of things I wanted to do and places I wanted…read moreto eat, and at the top of my list was to enjoy an Afternoon Tea. My sister-in-law is an amazing planner, and since we were meeting family in London for a few days, she planned a wonderful tea for us here at Tea and Tattle. This place is an old family bookstore that was then turned into a wonderful spot for afternoon tea {with still carrying on the feel and look of a quaint book shop}. Reservations are required since it is only large enough for two, maybe three seatings at a time. Once your party is seated, you will receive your menu and decide on the Tea menu that you desire {how many Teas, Sandwiches, Cakes and Scones - with a wide variety of each}. Would you prefer a Coffee, a Smoothie or a Salad? No worries, they have those options as well. Be sure to inform your host about any allergies as they can customize your tea settings based on any restrictions. The Hubs and I decided on the Tea For One - This included a pot of Earl Grey {or your tea of choice}, a selection of five Mini Tea Sandwiches which may vary {ours included Cream Cheese, Chive and Cucumber / Mature Cheddar and Chutney / Ham, Rocket and Red Onion Marmalade / Ham with Mayo, Mustard and Tomato / Chicken with Cucumber and Lemon Mayo Chutney}, Scones topped with a Delicious, Mouth-Watering Cream and Strawberry & Raspberry Jams as well as Lemon Cake and Mini Chocolate Eclairs. Each guest will also be served a deliciously tangy glass of lemonade as a final sip for the afternoon. Every single bite and sip of tea was perfectly paired and the experience was a wonderful way to spend our last day in London with the family. I highly recommend this experience if you want to feel a little extra fancy and enjoy a spectacular afternoon tea.

Went on my birthday for a lovely high tea experience! The food was excellent and the service was…read moregreat too. I got a rose tea and it was lovely! It is such a cute ambiance as well and I enjoyed our visit. It was very affordable for such a wonderful experience!!

We had the afternoon tea. It was very good and I would recommend if you're looking for a fun and…read moreaesthetically pleasing tea time in London! I highly recommend pre booking. The sandwiches were very nice, surprisingly flavorful. Fresh. The baked goods were really nice. I loved the scones and the lemon glazed madeleine was my favorite. The only things I didn't love was the "sweater" biscuit (dry and turned my tongue blue from the food coloring.) and I also did not love the red velvet cake. My favorite tea was the Irish Whiskey Cream. Perfect with milk and a sugar cube. I highly recommend for a sweeter option. You really can't go wrong here. Service was pretty good. The waitress was friendly. She explained things well and was kind. We were supposed to have a Happy Anniversary on our table when we sat down, but it wasn't until the check came that we received a little plate with chocolate written on it and two cakes that were not very good. So I wouldn't necessarily prioritize this place for a special occasion if you want something a little fun, but it's not a deal breaker. The terrace was beautiful, and still warm on a chilly, rainy day. Very beautiful decor. The inside was also "insta worthy". Overall, I would recommend. Don't forget reservations!

The food was excellent, served hot and fresh The Service was…read moreprofessional and attentive The ambiance was classic bistro style art deco restaurant. Full of energy

We were expecting a good steak and it was mediocre at best…read more The steak had no flavor the salmon dip appetizer was not good at all The only descent thing was the chicken Cordon Bleu, and the wine was average at best.