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The Orangery

3.9 (298 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Classy
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Vegetables sides
Selina L.

Delicious food! I came here for a hot lunch which was one grain, one protein, plus 2 veggie sides. Everything was tasty and well seasoned, not to mention so gorgeous looking! I would definitely come back again. Service was fast. I was there around noon when they just started lunch service. Eating at the Orangery feels so peaceful and nice. The view is great. The bathroom was clean.

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Ali C.

What a delightful experience. I scheduled my tea for 11:45 AM and made it my lunch. They allow you an hour and a half time. I did not feel rushed at all. They gave me a very cute two top by a window. I got the traditional Christmas tea with the winter pimms cocktail. The service was friendly and attentive, but not aggressive in anyway. All of the items served were very beautiful and tasted great. The tea is unlimited and you can change varietals. I enjoyed a green tea and a vanilla chai. They have free Wi-Fi. It is a beautiful setting on the grounds of the palace. The palace entry entry is a separate ticket, but if not purchased, you can walk through the gardens complementary. They gave me a cute thank you gift of mincemeat pie. The overall experience was delightful. Enjoy!

Bethany L.

This was my first afternoon tea in London - and the bar has been set high! Someone in my party was running a bit late and they were so gracious about it - allowing me to sit at a table and wait for the rest of my party. We had a great seat in front of a large window, and near an open window, so there was a great little breeze. We both indulged in the afternoon tea and loved it. The sandwiches were so light - I particularly loved the cucumber sandwich, and the small coronation chicken wrap. So flavorful! The scones with cream and jam were decadent. And the desserts were a fantastic way to top it off - I particularly like the cream puff with the orange flavor and the decadent chocolate cake. The staff were fantastic - filling up our water, asking if we need more tea or would like to try a new flavor. I had the chai and it was flavorful, without being too spicy.

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Ray T.

We booked a tour of Kensington Palace today, at the end of which we were provided with afternoon tea at The Orangery. It's a beautiful location on the grounds of Kensington . On the inside it is well decorated and appointed nicely. The service is excellent and the ambience is pleasantly muted. The tea plates are well stocked with delicious pastries and savories. The standard fare of teas is extensive as well as many other options to imbibe. Overall, it was an excellent experience.

Kimberly D.

We got the perfect seats! We got really lucky! The pastries, every single pastry, was not good. Left so much to be desired. Especially for the price you pay. Tiers Pastries: 0/5 Scones: 4/5 Sandwiches: 3/5 Tea: 4/5 Food Overall: The sandwiches were pretty tasty for the most part. And the scones were also decent. Service: The service was nice. Ambiance: The ambiance is what you come here for since food seems to be okay and pastries are awful.

Walking in to the Kinsington Palace grounds
Evan F.

For our friend's 60th birthday celebration, we dressed up and came here for Afternoon Tea service. The setting is truly lovely as we settled in for this mid-afternoon feast. The service is impeccable and friendly, they did a wonderful job of guiding us through the options and how the meal would unfold. We started with a round of drinks (Pimm's Cups and sparkling wine) before the actual teapots and towered goodie arrived. The food came prepared on a three-tiered serving platter with finger sandwiches at the bottom (lox, curry chicken, cream cheese with cucumber, etc.), scones with clotted cream and jams in the middle and finally a decadent selection of desserts on the top. Everyone loved sampling the various delicacies and we paired them with a number of different tea options throughout the meal. A very memorable experience for us, and a magical day for our birthday girl!

Afternoon tea
Helen T.

Had a wonderful afternoon tea experience. Service amazing, food good and tea delicious! The decor was understated with calm ambience. Must do when in London!

The restaurant
Grace B.

My friends and I had a reservation for 1:30 for the lunch. We got there on time and were told that we were going to have to wait. The hostess was rude, unfriendly and frankly, did not care that we were waiting. We asked multiple times and saw people walking in and getting tables before us even though we had a reservation. We were seated after 2:00pm and were only given a rude apology. We then tried to order lunch but were told that the lunch closed at 1:30. Our reservation was the last call for lunch food but they didn't let us sit. We told them this and they went to the back to talk; later, they came back and told us that they could make us some food. The Orangery closed at 3pm and we had to leave. The food was okay and the tea was great, but the service ruined it.

Afternoon tea
Millie B.

A stones throw away from Kensington palace, the Orangery offers breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. We went on a week day without reservations and were promptly seated by a window overlooking the gardens. We ordered the afternoon tea set for two however, we were only given one. I think there was bit of a language barrier to start. Anyways, everything went well. The service is efficient and the food good. I would highly recommend. The price for each person is £55.

My wife enjoying her Tea
Ryan C.

First trip to London, so had to take part in proper tea of course. We visited the Orangery on what turned out to be a very slow day for them. I know, this is very rare as normally lines stretch out the front door for many hours. We had a great table right by the window and were able to enjoy some quiet time in an otherwise busy trip. My wife, has been looking forward to a proper tea experience and left very satisfied. Service was good, but not great. I had expected over the top excellence but at the end of the day, the food and drinks made up for it.

Adult afternoon tea service
Semuteh F.

Great experience here for afternoon tea. Easy to make reservations and they have great hours in case you need to get an early start. In addition to the tea service, they also have breakfast and lunch items. We came on a weekday with a reservation and the space is beautiful. Excellent service and really accommodating for young children. They do have a children's tea which we had our two kids split-plenty of food for young kids. They offer juice, fruit tea, milkshakes and chocolate milk as well. The adult afternoon tea was great too-the savory sandwiches and scones were perfect. The pastries were just okay. The only thing we truly loved was the chocolate cake. Our server was attentive and made sure we had ample water and tea. It's a beautiful space and I would recommend especially for families with younger children. The price point is also fairly reasonable compared to some other places like Fortnum and Harrod's. The location is great because you're in Kensington Gardens, close to Princess Diana playground and Hyde Park. Would recommend!

Afternoon tea
Elena W.

Beautiful experience. Could not have been better...delicious food, lovely room, attentive service. Would return with pleasure!

Two Afternoon teas (enough for us four) combined
Jessa O.

We had a great time! We got two of the regular afternoon teas with the vanilla chai and English breakfast as our teas between our party of four. It was very filling for us! Our server, Ellen was very kind and funny, we love her so much :) I loved the atmosphere in the inside and it wasn't busy for our reservation at 12pm (it did get busier about an hour later). Over all we loved our experience!

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The Champion- Notting Hill - Sunday roast sharing platter

The Champion- Notting Hill

4.2(135 reviews)
0.3 miNotting Hill
££

This was a decent pub we all had dinner at in London on a Monday. Service is a little different in…read moreLondon. You typically order at the bar instead of a waitress coming to the table. One eventually came to our table after sitting awhile. I of course had to try the fish n chips. A couple of veggie burgers were ordered and a regular burger. Surprisingly happy hour was still on at 8 o'clock so drinks were ordered. The food all came at the same time and everything was cool. The fish had a nice flavor from the fried batter. To me it was similar to Long John Silvers as far as the batter is concerned, but slightly better quality overall. The fries were standard. The only thing horrible was the very bland mashed green peas. They should be omitted from every pub across the country, but I think it is a traditional item included with the fish. The cocktails were good as well as the price. The sticky toffee pudding was something else I was advised to try while in London. I must admit it was really delicious. It came with a scoop of ginger ice cream and a warm buttery toffee sauce to pour over. It was delightfully warm and sweet and paired well with the ice cream. The cake itself was moist enough on its own with notes of brown sugar and molasses. I could have had seconds and thirds of this desert. Yum! The majority of my party didn't think the food was fantastic. The burgers happened to be somewhat alright. This was a first for me having pub food and I would have more again as long as I stick to the basics.

I only came here because it was a convenient meeting place for several friends, and one of my…read morefriends is a regular here, so we all decided to meet one evening, and I am glad we did! Yes, there are many pubs in London, everyone has their favorite, everyone has their local, and my "local" depends on where I am staying. In any case, several of us met here. The place was definitely hopping but one of our group arrived early and grabbed a table. We all ordered drinks, I had beer which was delicious. After perusing the menu, I ordered the standard- Fish & Chips, with Mushy Peas. It came out quickly and was fried to perfection. Everybody else who ordered food seemed happy with their choices. It was a great setting to meet up with friends, and I will happily come back here when in the area. A solid pub in a city of many pubs!

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The Champion- Notting Hill - Mercury Lounge featuring photos of Freddie Mercury in The Champion - Nottingham Pub

Mercury Lounge featuring photos of Freddie Mercury in The Champion - Nottingham Pub

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Fish and chips

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The Cow - Seafood

The Cow

4.2(64 reviews)
0.9 miBayswater
££

Just us having no clue whatsoever that this funny little spot was for London hobnobbers and…read morewondering why there were middle aged men out front dressed like they were deadass in the circus. Never mind the (probable) English celebrity blocking the doorway in some ridiculous performative hug. Absolutely hilarious "scene". Lovely lovely waitstaff. My food was atrocious but my friends looked quite nice.

It's hard to categorize the Cow. On the one hand, it's a British pub - beer flowing, small and…read morebustling, and the gallery of young folks outside catching a smoke. However, on deeper inspection - the Cow is a marvelous dining experience - complete with an extensive wine selection, rotating specials, and a bespoken approach to food preparation. The food? Well, it's British pub fare - with a slightly divergent menu on Sundays. Everything is fresh and beautifully plated. The bangers and mash was exceptional. The green bean salad was so unique and popping with flavors, I scribbled the ingredients list in an attempt to reproduce the dish at home. The atmosphere is hopping - it's a small pub ambience and there is not any wasted space. Not to fear, the delightful staff can help find a table for your party. I was a bit intimidated walking in on a Sunday night all by myself. My trepidation quickly went away as the server made it easy to relax and enjoy my evening. As a small aside, I sat next to the small kitchen space on the main floor. To see the amazing plates being prepared one after the other in that tiny kitchen, well . . . that was an amazing experience in and of itself. Chapeau to the chef. Truly a masterpiece to put out such accomplished food from a space no larger than most bathrooms.

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The Cow - Sunday roast

Sunday roast

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Banoffee Pie

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Oysters! Briny and fresh, and part of the daily special.

The Shed - Marmite eclair

The Shed

4.4(107 reviews)
0.3 miNotting Hill
££

We dine here regularly and the team always provide and friendly, attentive and helpful experience…read more We recently had our Xmas feast, with 12 guests. Huge compliments to the kitchen for not only providing delicious food, but for perfectly co-ordinating the timing of the delivery of each course. My favorite restaurant in London. Highly recommend.

We were staying at a hotel nearby and wanted to find a dinner spot without needing a reservation…read more The Shed came up as an option. When we arrived, it seemed like reservations were expected, and they did have some available, but they kindly seated us anyway. We chose the tasting menu since it featured a variety of farm-fresh dishes. My husband added the wine pairing. We started with a mushroom marmite éclair, which was better than I expected, followed by buttery Queenie scallops, a cheese course, chorizo, and beef bavette. Dessert was chocolate mousse, but I asked to switch to pie, and they were happy to accommodate. The ambiance felt like a cozy English countryside diner. I loved the details about the farm and the little pamphlet about where the food came from. Every dish was so thoughtful. This place is a hidden gem. We would absolutely come back to try the tasting menu again when it changes. Also, the crispy potatoes were incredible.

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The Shed - Inside seating area

Inside seating area

The Shed - Mushroom Marmite Eclair with egg yolk confit and cornichon - A MUST!

Mushroom Marmite Eclair with egg yolk confit and cornichon - A MUST!

The Shed - A beautiful experience highlighting Nutbourne Farms in the most exquisite ways

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