Great place to grab a real cocktail vs heading to a local pub. They also serve you olives and Parmesan at the bar which is a lovely treat. Passed people in the dining room having tea and sandwhiches and it looked lovely. Bar filled out fully by 7pm but we found a seat at an empty bar at 530pm on a Thursday. Would definitely come back read more

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Went for the high tea in the late afternoon. Service is exceptional. The sandwiches were delicious along with the cakes and warm scones. They were flexible with providing more sandwiches and more tea options along with refilling champagne. You can end the meal with a coffee beverage too. There is more than enough food to make this a meal. Although the food is picture perfect, the restaurant itself is modest, but special given its long history. read more

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Brown's is an absolute must for tea service when visiting London! I was highly impressed with the tea, scones, clotted cream,etc. The service was very formal and professional, and they give you unlimited finger sandwiches. read more

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Had a wonderful experience. Brought my 2 year old for the Jungle Book Tea in the afternoon. It was a very positive experience. My grandmother was from London, and whenever I get the chance to visit, I have to have tea. It was such a joy to be able to share this experience with my child. Thank you for the child friendly options! read more

One of the most memorable experiences from my trip to England was afternoon tea at the Drawing Room in Brown's Hotel. It was elegant, delicious, and worth every penny. I enjoyed the Afternoon Tea (black) and the Raspberry and Rose tea (fruit/herbal), along with finger sandwiches and small desserts. My favorites were the chicken sandwich and the scones with clotted cream and jam. The service truly made the experience worthwhile. They were constantly checking if your tea needed a refill and if you were interested in another round of drinks or food. As it was my first time, I was unfamiliar with the "proper" way to eat a scone; a staff member saw this and immediately greeted me with an offer to help. There was also a pianist playing music the entire time, which elevated the ambiance even more. I cannot recommend afternoon tea at Brown's Hotel enough and look forward to my next visit. read more

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I've been coming here since the 70s and this has always been my favorite hotel! I just spent two nights here and it was the worst service I've ever experienced! The room service was impossible to get ahold of and my room was falling apart! Wasn't able to open the blinds and see the view because the chain to open and close them broke! Just so disappointing! I will never come back here sadly read more

The last time I was here was pre-pandemic, yet this still holds as my favorite place for afternoon tea to date. I've had the good fortune to have afternoon tea around the world, and my experience here remains at the top for excellence. The tea here is the perfect blend of sophistication, excellent food/tea, ambience and service in a very relaxed and subdued atmosphere. You can't go wrong here. I met a friend from the states who now lives in London and it was the perfect place to catch up. This is not where I would go for a large party, this is where you go for a more "quiet" experience. Just the perfect blend of everything and the room is so charming and elegant. It was quintessentially British and I just loved it. I look forward to the day I can return! read more

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Review is for high tea at Brown's. This was probably the highlight of our week in London. Probably because I have watched way too many English shows and films and this was exactly what I expected. Bone china, lovely table settings, sandwiches with the crusts cut off and champagne were all great. But the scones! I am still thinking about the scones, clotted cream and jam a month after returning home. It is pricey but the place is so lovely, the service is spot on and you are in the oldest hotel in London. Go. Spend the money and go. read more

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A really nice bar to stop in at. We went there right at 10:30 PM when it was closing time but they allow us to have a drink anyway. So we had to Prosecco at the bar. It was plied since they were closing. But the bartender was very nice. Although... He did not know how to make a vesper martini. read more

Afternoon Tea at the Brown's Hotel - The Drawing Room one of the best experiences I had here in London. Service was great and admirable. read more

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We had tea for the first time in a while here and really enjoyed ourselves. The sandwiches are all quite lovely on the main menu (no vegans for us this time) and do a more than adequate job of filling you up. The scones and pastries are equally delicious and it was hard not to eat that second scone. Despite being just a tad touristy (London will be that way for a few months), the team does a great job and its a lovely place to refresh oneself after a busy morning. read more

I came here for afternoon tea and really enjoyed it. Delicious sandwiches and sweets, excellent service in a beautiful and refined setting. Not too many people. Highly recommend. read more

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While I was vacationing in UK, it occurred to me I really had to experience traditional British high tea at a proper place in London again. My friend who is based in London for work promptly recommend that we go to the Brown's hotel as it is one of the more traditional one to havr this experience and, sure enough, wasn't disappointed! If you plan to visit this place, make sure you have a reservation! The space isn't so big and most people I saw had made a reservation ahead of time. The place was also very proper high end...every waiter wearing proper black/white multi piece suit....so dress a little nicer so you would feel comfortable enjoying your high tea there. We went with 1 traditional high tea set and another set of a healthy tea set and ended up sharing everything. The high tea does come with unlimited food refill...so pace yourself! Personally, I prefer the healthy high tea set as..it was much lighter....less buttery and heart clogging ..and just a different/more refreshing take on the snacks! Overall, a nice place to enjoy high tea. Be warned...the set if expenaive..perhaps close to around USD80 pp (and we only went with just tea..no alcohol/champagne!)....so there's really no way you could eat the food that much to make it worth the price. It's something for the experience....and a lil sucked up/stuffy to my taste...but good to try as a tourist or just simply enjoy the afternoon experienc every once in a long while. I personally would have sit longer if my friend didn't have to leave early to catch a flight at the airport. Have fun and enjoy the food there for me if you decided to go there! read more

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I visited Brown's hotel while traveling in the UK. Our group wanted to get the full afternoon tea experience. The hotel itself has a ton of history and is beautifully decorated inside, especially all the Christmas trees. Now we are a casual group, but we dressed up ready to experience a formal tea and it was fun! The servers helped explain the menu and all the courses. I don't even like tea, but found one that I could drink. The hot wine was really good and flavorful. They brought out 5 sandwiches and I enjoyed about half of them. Next we had scones, which were my favorite. Finally they had 8 desserts, which I was most excited to try, however I didn't like the majority even though they were beautiful! If you asked for more of anything, they gladly brought another serving. Our server was great and talked to us about our travels. Overall, it was a great experience and I'm glad I got to visit. read more

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Wonderful afternoon spent at afternoon tea at Brown's Hotel. The ambiance was wonderful. Our group sat at a big table with plush chairs and a couch with luxe pillows, and the decor included wood paneling and plenty of natural light. Plus there was a live pianist. The food and tea were top notch. Sandwiches are unlimited - my favorites were cucumber and butter as well as smoked salmon and cream cheese. The tea menu was long and poured attentively by the servers. Definitely recommend! read more

This review is for the traditional afternoon tea only. I am sure the hotel experience is exquisite based on our brief tour of the common areas but we came just for the English Tea Room on a Monday afternoon after several recommendations. Sadly, the entire experience was very underwhelming. The few rooms for tea are charming and the live piano music was a truly lovely touch. But the service along with the food and drink are completely uninspired and not at all what we expected. A side note. We stayed at the Ham Yard and based on their restaurant and the creative options for tea, we probably should have stayed there..instead we opted for the traditional Browns hotel in hopes we would be wowed by a proper British afternoon tea. The white tea I ordered was fine but the water got cold as we dined and the servers weren't on point in refilling it properly. The finger sandwiches were pedestrian at best. The smoked salmon on mini brioche was nice and the chicken curry was ok, but it was really all bread with virtually no filling. The sweets came and they looked quite pretty. The pastries were quite lovely. The scones though were generic looking and tasted drier and almost flavorless, nothing compared to others I had during my stay in London. In fact the ones just down the street at the food hall at Fortnum and Mason were so much more impressive. The preserve was good and the clotted cream which I can best describe as thickened whipped butter was fine. I am glad I had the experience of a traditional English afternoon tea but the mediocre food combined with a lack of emphasis on the tea service itself left a lot to be desired. I guess I was expecting something more like the tea experience of mariage-freres in Paris. If you know what to expect perhaps you won't be disappointed. On the flip side the hotel itself looked stunning and I would consider exploring a stay based on the rave reviews. read more

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Brown's Hotel is just right. Not too large, not too small. The rooms are large and decorated with lovely little pops of colour, the bathrooms are spacious and the restaurant and bar are both AMAZING. Great location, right next to all of the high end shops on Old Bond and New Bond Streets, not far from Soho or Green Park, and an easy walk to Westminster to check off any touristy sites on your list. I travel a LOT, so staff and service is of the utmost importance. Brown's has nailed both. Everyone is spot on from the cdoorman (who celebrates his birthday today!), to the front desk staff who always have smiles, to the servers in the restaurant and in the Donovan Bar who are attentive, yet not overbearing. When I checked in on Saturday, my room wasn't yet ready, so I went to the Donovan Bar where I had a Gran Torino, a scrumptious drink of Johnnie Walker Gold label whiskey, martini bitters, orange liqueur, orange juice and ginger foam! I could have this every day. I soon checked into my junior suite, which was spacious and bright. I stayed here for two nights before moving to the Hellenic Suite for two nights, which is a massive 1200+ sq ft! The full English breakfast is full on...crushed avocado toast, carrot juice, hash browns (served almost like a potato patty) and cappuccino were my go-to choices. Lunch at Beck's on Brown is delicious. Heinz Beck oversees the menu and I hope he stays on at Brown's! The burrata starter was creamy and perfect, my cacio e pepe was a larger portion that I expected and it was so comforting and yummy. A glass of champagne made everything even better, if that's possible. A special shoutout to the front desk manager Janine Mallia...talk about 5 star service with a smile!! She went above and beyond every day! I highly recommend this hotel for a stay, or at least for a drink and a meal! read more

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Are you researching what to eat and pack for London? If so, toss in a dressy outfit for your afternoon tea at Brown's (no jeans or sneakers)! Before you settle into the lounge for afternoon tea, take a moment to explore the beautiful Brown's hotel lobby. It's almost Dec, but not quite yet time for their Holiday tea set. I had an option of their lighter detox set or the traditional afternoon (which as what I went with). Try the Cornish grown tea Assam black tea, the first English growth tea by Tregothnan. The service and hospitality at Browns is spot on, if not a bit stiff, as I've commonly found in London. Come hungry, and settle in. You'll have a lovely two hours to enjoy the service and ambience. The staff is incredible on point in checking in and actively offering a refill on the savory sandwiches. Let them know when you're ready to move on to sweets, and me sure to save room. Their jam and clotted cream are divine, and pastries are almost too beautiful to eat. I also got slices of lemon cake at the end! This is an absolute must for a delightful afternoon of self indulgence and traditional British elegance. read more

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I'll get right to it: stop here for traditional English tea. From the food to the tea to the cute waiters -- everything is perfection. You'll need to make a reservation because the tea room is quite small, but trust -- you'll be glad you did. The selection of tea is marvelous. The cakes, scones (oh, the scones are AMAZING) and jam is top notch. Don't wait on making a reservation here -- just do it! read more

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My 21 year old daughter insisted on afternoon tea. This is definitely as good as it gets. We had the champagne afternoon tea, with beautiful finger sandwiches, desserts, scones with clotted cream- just to die for. Zoltan (hope I spelled that correctly), was an absolute gentleman and made this experience a memory we will never forget. Thank you for a wonderful time. We can't wait to see you again. read more

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High Tea Review Welcoming us to London on our very first day, meeting friends for high tea at Brown's Hotel was definitely in order Dark woods and rich sofas, chairs and loungers welcome us as we enter. Staff was super nice & as I'm looking around, I see people in all walks of attire from fancy to smart jeans & trainers. Props for not being stodgy with the dress code & allowing people to come enjoy your fares however they feel best! Extensive menu and options & there's plenty for the veggie! Refills on everything is super-quick & in fact, after our 1st plate of sandwiches was running low, a friend told the waiter I was veggie & when he brought out their refill plate, there was another whole plate of veggie-only sandwiches just for me. Brilliant! Brie & Chutney, Egg Salad, Cucumber & Cream Cheese, Cheese & Pickle... there wasn't a bad sandwich in the bunch Another thing we really liked was that everything was brought out at the same time. Sandwiches, scones & desserts so we could mix & match our sweet & savory ( Claridge's doesn't do this ) The Scones were super soft & delish - it was heaven having strawberry preserves & *real* clotted cream (we don't get the *real stuff* in the US), the desserts were creative & elegant with puddings, pastries, tarts & macaroons Champers was excellent as well - because, after all, a welcome to London isn't complete without a bit of the sparklie! Overall, I would have to say Brown's is my all time fav for high tea! Brown's received the Tea Guild 2010 Award of Excellence from the UK Tea Council so we knew we were in for something special This also means.... book ahead! read more

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Since I only had time for one, proper afternoon tea, I did a lot of research before picking Brown's. All in all, it was ok. Service was attentive, efficient and friendly and the tea was very authentic and spot on. Why 3 stars is because: (1) The tea room itself was just nothing special. I love the idea of old, traditional, grand, historic for such a quintessential British experience, but the Brown's room was just old. And small. Didn't find it terribly charming, definitely not grand. If atmosphere is a big deal to you, then it's meh for that. (2) Some of the food was good (scones + clotted cream, how can you go wrong), but the sweets were otherwise average, like what you'd see on a fancier buffet, and the tea sandwiches were just ok. (3) Akin to (1), there just wasn't anything memorable about it, and for the $$$$ it costs, I'd at least love to have a live piano player or something special. Going across the pond and not loving the total experience for afternoon tea was disappointing. So, if you want to just check it off your list that you went, then that's fine. But if you really want a memorable experience, then consider elsewhere. I've had way better afternoon tea experiences Stateside. read more

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Our plan was to stay at the Langham Hotel in London for 3 nights but after just 2 my claustrophobia got the better of me and we shifted over to the Rocco Forte Brown Hotel instead The good: great location, super efficient and helpful staff, clean, modern decor, HUGE rooms (and I mean HUGE), beautifully presented breakfast, great children's program including a welcome cookie decorated with our daughter's name, a children's sized robe and slippers, candy, and more. The bad: the tea room was gorgeous and the staff very nice but I wouldn't say the food selection/quality (at 40 pounds per person) was any better than tea rooms I've been to for 1/3 of the price. Bottom Line: I will definitely stay here again. It's not the most reasonably priced hotel but for London it's the best deal I've found thus far. read more

Wonderful tea with mom today. Nice ambiance, traditional English tea and tea-Tox version but still maintained the taste and atmosphere of a relaxing afternoon tea. Extremely attentive wait staff. read more

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Browns is faultless. The decor is smart and exquisite, the service is impeccable and the rooms are comfortable and the atmosphere is relaxed. But my god is it expensive! I went to the bar for a few drinks after dinner at Automat across the road, last year with some colleagues from work and quickly realised that I could only afford a few glasses of wine so decided to make it an early night. read more

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Came here for afternoon tea and was underwhelmed. The champagne and the tea were both delicious, but it ends there. The desert plate was extremely disappointing. The staff were very professional and friendly, but I would definitely not return. Everything looked a lot better than it tasted. read more

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I went for the afternoon tea and am glad I did. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. Everything is explained to you. I came in wearing jeans and red sneakers ("trainers" were technically not allowed here but I thought it meant sports pants) and it was not a problem, but I would try to dress nicely. I was asked about dietary restrictions and was pleased that my dairy-free cream and meal was as good as anything else on the menu. Everything can be refilled but I thought the first part of the meal, with the sandwiches and stuff, was the highlight. It's expensive, but you need to try it at least once. The toilets are very nice too. read more

This review is only for Afternoon Tea and not for the hotel itself. My wife and I enjoy Afternoon or High Tea while visiting London and have tried them at many different spots (e.g. Dorchester, Le Meridian, Four Seasons, Park Lane, etc.) and I have to say I enjoy the tea at the Brown's Hotel best. The service is outstanding without the pretenciousness found at the other locations, the tea selections are great, the scones tasty and warm, sandwiches delightful and the deserts varied and flavorful. The staff is attentive without being intrusive and they are quick to offer additional sandwiches, scones, etc. when you get low. Additionally you never feel rushed which I think is an important aspect of the afternoon tea experience. Reservations are essential and fortunately you can book online. The price is not cheap but is comparable (e.g. 35 pounds per person) to other places. I recommend to everybody to try it at least once. read more

This review is for tea at Brown's, not for the hotel overall. Came here to celebrate finishing my PhD, and I think the service during tea was some of the best I've ever had in London (or anywhere). Our server was the perfect balance of attentive, without being overly so, and friendly, without being cloying. The food is absolutely delicious, and unbelievably, they kept offering us free second servings of everything. I left feeling the familiar buzz of a bit too much caffeine and way too much sugar from all of the delicious sweets, and promptly went home to indulge my food coma. This really is lovely and special place to do afternoon tea (especially if it's someone else's treat!). read more

Staying here was a once in a lifetime experience, seriously, there is no way i will ever be able to afford staying here on my own. Thank you parents! This review is more for the high tea than the rooms, which were amazing, just not as great as the tea. We had a lovely waiter who realized rather quickly we were not his usual delicate english rose crowd, but awe struck american girls who had really not eaten a decent meal since paris, and had been hitting the oxford street cobble stones all day long. basically he was rather patient and accepting as he paraded out tray after tray of delicious scones, finger sandwiches and unique desserts, and alway kept refilling out pots with new and exceptional teas. By the end we were filled to the brim with english delicacies and contentment. The high tea at the Brown's was one of my favorite memories from this specific trip over seas and i wish americans would get on board with this clotted cream business, like now. read more

Champagne High Tea @ Browns. Forget your Claridges and Berkley's of London for your afternoon tea and hop foot down to Browns Hotel in darling Mayfair instead. Est tres chic oui? Having just got engaged on Primrose Hill an hour prior I was floating on a cloud but I know a special place even when sky high. Soft tinkling's on the piano await you within dark oak lined walls. Class and history lie within the hotel and it oozes out seductively. And then you get cake. And more cake. And fantastic, polite service. Not only did I have the best ever roast chicken sarnie in here (I talk of this sandwich constantly and dream of eating it with every meal) I also had mouth orgasms when eating all the sweet offerings. And you can keep them coming. For as long as you can muster. Swilled down with Champers and the tea of your choice, which might I add, you get to take away with you as well as a souvenir. Cakes and scones included macaroons that matched Laudree and a gold leaf strawberry thingy which looked to pretty to eat but I did, thrice. Noel Fielding and an ludicrous gang plus my new fiancee sat inches away to make it complete. For shizz coming back here. Soon. read more

The review is for the tea at Brown's and not the hotel. High Tea at Brown's requires a reservation and luckily for me I was able to make a reservation literally 24 hours before my visit, which was on a Sunday. The decor of the tea room was smart and the atmosphere was relax. So men you can be at ease to know there's no fancy or girly tea service here. Brown's would be a very nice place to take your mate and possibly the best choice for you both. A few highlights, I'd like to mention: -Complimentary newspapers -Smart-looking, attentive and polite wait staff -Quality customer service -Unlimited amounts of sandwiches, scones, desserts, tea, etc. Visit Brown's for their High Tea service, you'll enjoy the experience greatly. It's quite expensive, but well worth your money (be it dollar or quid). read more

I went here with my boyfriend for a few pre dinner drinks to celebrate our third anniversary. Luckily we only had a couple of drinks because it was quite pricey. Despite the price, Browns is very stylish and the service was excellent. If my budget could support regular visits to Browns I would make it a regular drinking place. Until I come into money (I can dream) I will limit my Browns visits to special occassions. read more

This review is for afternoon tea and not for the hotel itself. I absolutely loved it! They have great service from the minute you get to the hotel. Afternoon tea comes with a pot of your choice of tea and a 3-tier rack with plates containing an assortment of desserts, fresh baked scones with jam and clotted cream, small sandwiches, and your choice of cakes from the trolley. The best part is that you can get refills on anything. Of course, my stomach can only hold so much, so after my four scones, I couldn't eat a second helping of anything else. I had the jasmine tea, and it smelled and tasted delicious. At the end, they give you a small packet of tea for you to take with you. Overall a great experience! read more

This review is for the high tea at Brown's. This is what I expected of having high tea in London. Very classy and relaxed setting to sit the hours away with someone while savoring delicious tea. You have a choice from a variety of teas. We chose the hotel's special and my favorite, the Erl Grey. Both were delicious and I switch back and forth between the two. The sandwiches and pastries were the best of any tea place I have been to. I had to have my fill. My girlfriend and I spent about four hours here just drinking and chatting away. This is definitely one of the places that you must have high tea while in London. read more

Brown's Hotel in London is the best. It has a traditional afternoon tea (which requires a reservation) and the service and amenities are all topnotch. This is the place that Rudyard Kipling wrote part of the Jungle Book. The hotel still has a lot of Victorian/Edwardian charm and it is one of my favorite places in London. Bring lots of money. read more

Excellent savoury sandwiches: the curried chicken was especially tasty. Sweets are good, but not exceptional. Scones were not as buttery and crumbly as one might hope. The blanc de blancs 100% Chardonnay vintage Champagne was light, crisp, and refreshing, and served at the perfect temperature. Live piano music was a pleasant touch, if a wee bit loud for the somewhat confined space of the tea room. Service was friendly and unobtrusive, but slow and a bit lacking in attention (our request for a new pot of tea was repeated twice before it was fulfilled). You needn't dress up too much, but respect for the occasion and establishment is reflected in the attire; jeans would be out of place here. read more

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Afternoon tea in the English Tea Room is a real treat! Even better if it's a birthday surprise. A great selection of teas, delicate finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam and amazing little desserts. There is also a cake trolley! Sandwiches and tea are replenished as you wish. There is also the option to have a glass of champagne or rose bubbles (extra of course). For those wanting to control the indulgence there is a healthy tea which quite frankly defeats the point of afternoon tea in my opinion! The service is impeccable and the ambiance is lovely and relaxed. read more

Afternoon tea and the theatre are the reasons compelling me to move to London. I don't think it gets better than Brown's. Since the food in London is quite pricey I ate one meal a day and that was tea. Tea at Brown's is both filling and delicious. I love that they tell you that everything is for presentation and that you can eat unlimited amounts of finger sandwiches and scones. I thought I died and went to Tea heaven. The sandwiches were delicious, scones light a fluffy, clotted cream decadent and the cozy furniture divine. If you are not into the richness of a traditional tea, you can try their tea-tox (really, why would you?) which is surprisingly good, although now where near as good as the traditional. I must admit that I didn't make it to the Cake/Pastry cart that houses some amazing sponge cake (according to my new friends at the table next to us). I overdosed on the finger sandwiches. Be sure to pop into The Donovan Bar to see the fantastic photographs. They even sell a small book for ten pounds. read more

This is a review for the afternoon tea: It doesn't get much more quintessential than this hotel. One of my all-time favorite London memories is popping in to Brown's on a whim back in 2002. My mom and I had been shopping in the neighborhood and needed a spot to rest our feet. It was damp and cold (spring in Britain), and we were shown in to the coziest parlor. We sat at a little table by a roaring fire and proceeded to be revived by excellent loose-leaf tea served in the proper, traditional way. The sandwiches were a highlight for me. The chocolate pastries at other afternoon teas might be better, but the scones, clotted cream, and cucumber sandwiches could sustain me through any damp English afternoon. When I returned to London for a little vacay in 2007 with my brother our FIRST STOP was the tea room at Brown's to catch up with a NYC friend who had moved back to London. A great remedy for jet lag! read more