Huge food and service disappointment tonight for this otherwise great beer-garden venue. Live music and good company (not included) helped to salvage a mediocre (At Best) Friday evening at Reynolds Tavern. Our group ordered: 1) tomato-watermelon salads; 2) mussels; 3) steak frites; and Cobb salad. Unfortunately, the meal did not live up to prior experiences. Wait staff was confused and stretched (far from the authentic, trained group we've previously known) and the food was off - Mussels over cooked, fatty Steak Frites. Hope management can get it together, otherwise this great evening ambiance will fall off our "Go To" list. HITS: the live music was still a highlight. read more

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For those who might be considering a meal at historic REYNOLD'S TAVERN in Annapolis...check out these sad photos. This was advertised as a COBB salad with shrimp (2), scallops (2), lump crab meat. The musty, grainy, white rice-like substance was their version of lump crab. (The BIG white stuff was feta.) We complained and were haughtily informed by management (and their apparently not-so-knowledgable chef) that this was indeed lump crab because it was labeled that way from the vendor. All we can say is...Was it preshredded somehow? Frankly, somebody is being ripped off. We Annapolitans would be happy to school you in the difference in actual size and quality of good crabmeat. Selling fishy-tasting crap as CRAB to unsuspecting tourists should be a crime. Shame! We are CRABTOWN! In addition, your cavalier treatment is making us rethink future visits. Heads up, management and owners! read more

Reynolds Tavern - Next to the shrimp is the purported lump crabmeat. I think this photo says it all. I stand by my initial review. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We did high tea at Reynolds Tavern and it exceeded my expectations, especially for the price. Everything felt thoughtfully done, from the tea selection to the food. The sandwiches were surprisingly excellent. The atmosphere is more historic and cozy, but it fits the experience perfectly. If you're looking for a more laid-back, affordable high tea that still delivers on quality, this is a great option. read more

Reynolds Tavern was such a pleasant surprise for high tea. The pricing is incredibly reasonable, especially compared to some of the DC spots, but the quality absolutely holds its own. I was genuinely shocked at how soft and tender the sandwich bread was!! It honestly beat some of the fancier high tea services I've tried. The scones were also a standout: warm, flaky, and just really well done. The space itself leans more old, traditional, and rustic rather than modern or upscale, but that's part of the charm. What really made the experience for me was how welcoming they were to my two-year-old. They let her fully enjoy and participate, which is rare for a tea service setting. It made the whole experience feel relaxed and family-friendly without sacrificing quality. read more

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I visited Reynolds Tavern yesterday for my first-ever high tea, and it exceeded every expectation. I chose the tea option that included two scones one plain and one cranberry orange served with house-made clotted cream and jam. The scones were outstanding: fresh, perfectly baked, and honestly the best I have ever had. The clotted cream was rich, smooth, and exactly what proper high tea should include. I genuinely do not think I will be able to enjoy just any scone after this experience. I paired everything with an oolong tea variation, which was the perfect match. It was served with what appeared to be their own homemade sugar cubes, a small detail that made the experience feel thoughtful and elevated. To start, I had a cup of the cream of crab soup. It was petite in size but big on flavor--smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. For my main course, I ordered the crab cake sandwich with French fries. The sandwich was fantastic. The crab cake was excellent, and the fried green tomato on the bottom was an unexpected but welcome twist. The lightly buttered bread it was served on was truly chef's kiss. While a thin slice of tomato would have been the only thing I would add, it was still incredibly satisfying as is. And they are generous with the French fries, you are definitely not left wanting more. The atmosphere deserves special mention. It is absolutely charming and perfect for a girly tea lunch. I would love to bring my mother and daughter here. Knowing that George Washington once visited adds to the magic, and you truly feel the history throughout the space. The deep, dark floors and antique-style chandeliers create a beautiful historic ambiance while still feeling warm and inviting. Overall, this was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Food, tea, atmosphere, and history all come together beautifully. I cannot wait to return. read more

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We visited Reynolds Tavern & the 1747 Pub last Saturday for Afternoon Tea. My sister has wanted to experience this for years, so we chose it as her birthday celebration. The setting--a beautifully preserved historic home--makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. There are five Afternoon Tea options, all served on a classic three‑tiered tray. We chose the Colonial High Tea, which includes a pot of loose‑leaf tea (with more than 40 varieties to choose from) and a first course of either Cream of Crab Soup, a House Salad, or a slice of homemade quiche. We went with the soup. The tea service features one scone with house cream and strawberry preserves, finger sandwiches (egg salad, chicken salad, and cucumber), mini mushroom and spinach quiches, and an assortment of bite‑sized desserts. While I'm not sure I'd return for the Tea Service, it's absolutely an experience worth having at least once. read more

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Pretty good tea. We've had better in Canada but this is quite good for Maryland. The service was decent but misheard what tier we ordered. Would come again if in area. read more

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Nice beer garden with a nice ambiance ( we are here for a play). Unfortunately I really did not like the mussels. Uneven size, strange taste, some are dry, a lot are broken and several not even open ( that I will not eat) , see the picture. Are they fresh? Here is the bill, 3 beers, 3 appetizers ( including the mussels), 20% automatic gratuity .Total 100$. 2 stars for the nice ambiance, the beers and the service. The day after the owner called me to get more information about the mussels. She assured me that the mussels were fresh and shared with me the process used to keep the food fresh. I appreciate the followup and i am adding 1 star to take into account her willingness to understand the problem I had with the food. read more

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Truly, one of the better tea services that I've had in the US. Last year, I was very victimized by the very expensive and lackluster tea service at the plaza hotel in New York City. I had a longtime friend visiting in the area who was staying in Annapolis so I went here based off of the recommendation of someone who grew up there. I have passed by this place a lot of times and was really glad I finally walked in. The signage is really unclear, and we walked around the block to figure out where the main entrance was. To be fair it was on Monday afternoon and not that busy although there was a decent group of people in there. The service is very slow. I had to ask for water and waited for water for like 20 minutes but everything that came was really delicious. It ended up costing about $40 for tea service without booze (a steal) and I got the French onion soup. My favorite bite was probably the Matcha tea cake, and the mushroom quiche. The tea was also very good. You did have to ask for some cream. Overall, I would for sure come back here for high tea service or just lunch honestly, it is a very old restaurant like the floors are uneven and there's only one bathroom, but there were some beautiful flowers. 10/10 not too kitschy and perfect for a tea afternoon with a friend! read more

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My sister's and I visited reynolds tavern a few months ago for their tea service and really enjoyed it. The scones especially were my favorite. We decided to use them to cater a few items for my sister's baby shower recently and they did a great job. The scones and tea sandwiches weree delicious and we were able to pick them up easily. read more

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Food was ok, service was slow and weird. I came for lunch at 11am with a reservation. The hostess was great - seated us right away and was able to adjust our table a bit. But our actual waitress was a bit strange. I sat before my friend arrived so she poured my water. But when my friend arrived, she never poured her water. We had to get up and get it. I ordered the afternoon tea - the menu specifically says the soup should come before the tea, but she brought the tea first. No big deal but she did not bring a tea cup... just a pot. Took her several minutes to come back with the cup. She then said they had a special seasonal scone. When I asked if I could have that as my scone, she said we don't have it. What? I didn't even have the energy... The food itself was lovely and I enjoyed my tea. Then for checking out, she brought the check and took our card but never returned. So we had to again, get up and go pay ourselves. It was a bit of an exhausting experience with the service but again, the food was tasty. Hard to say if I'd return. read more

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Laughably bad experience at their beer garden. First drink came out over 20 minutes AFTER the food. Still waiting on my girlfriend's margarita as I type this, over 45 minutes after sitting down. I've never left a review anywhere but this was so embarrassing that I had no choice. Update: Margarita never came read more

My husband , son and I had a really nice night in the restaurant. I think we had forgotten it even existed. But wanting to support other than our regular places, we gave it a try. I love the history of this location. The food was really good, shockingly good. My husband had the filet with house sauce mashed potatoes and asparagus, cooked to medium rare and the sauce was delicious . Son had steak pomme frites, again cooked perfectly. I had the Chesapeake shrimp pasta, with bacon, corn and grape tomatoes in a cream sauce. The pasta was not mushy and it was not too salty which I've had happen in a bacon cream sauce. It was really amazing. We started with the pear salad and crab dip so no room for dessert, but I will definitely be going back for the bread pudding! Our server was attentive and timed things just right, and very sweet! (Maddie) If you're looking for the annapolis historical charm with really great food this is your place!! Don't forget to step around the corner to their basement bar for an end of the evening cocktail and live music!! 5 read more

We made a reservation on the day of and there was only 2 remaining spots. We were able to book one for 1:30 pm. Upon arrival we were seated right away. The building is an old historical home. We ordered the Queen Anne High Tea option it comes with a glass of Rose, small saucer of cheese & crackers with jam, and the three tier tea options on the menu. The reason I gave them 3/5 is because I was really disappointed in the tea sandwiches. They were super generic and basic tasting. I had some other high tea spots and I still think of the sandwiches. This spot I would say have better desserts and sweets. We ordered Teas The Daydreamer 9/10 Some like it hot 10/10 Tea sandwiches 5/10 Scones 9/10 Pastries/sweet treats 10/10 I would still come back for the tea and sweets. It wasn't the best tea house I've ever been to but it was still solid. The waitress that assisted us was kind and informative. The parking is limited, but there is free street parking on weekends on the side of the building. read more

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In short, we were never approached at our table 30 min into our reservation so we left. We arrived 15 min early to check in. There were groups waiting in the lobby who mentioned they hadn't spoken to a host in 20 min. While waiting we overheard a table being apologized to for the long wait with no tea delivered yet. Eventually we were sat and watched waitstaff pass on by, no waters even delivered. Nobody spoke to us and a newly sat table was spoken to again heard apologies for the wait. We decided even if we did order asap, the total time would be extensive and best to leave. There's a help wanted all positions sign on the door and clearly that is in need. We've been looking forward to trying this place but no chance we will attempt again nor recommend anyone even considering. read more

The owner is rude and food is mediocre at best. I was going here for two years but once they switched owners and she was disrespectful to me I will never be back. I have never experienced a more unprofessional owner of a restaurant ever before. Although the owner replied to me on this she was never helpful and was literally threatening and aggressive. read more

This is the most beautiful tea parlor, tavern and hotel. My husband and I chose the Tavern to host our intimate wedding, and it was the most beautiful experience. I stayed in a huge bridal suite the night before and also on the wedding night. Since then, we go back at least once a year for tea. I am a tea fanatic, and they do a great service. read more

Food quality - 3/5 Tea quality - 5/5 Tea pastries and experience - 3/5 Service - 3/5 Ambiance - 5/5 Came on New Years Eve as a party of 9 for tea and food. In short, the tea is delicious (and the venue is cute), but everything else is underwhelming. The tea menu has 30+ options, and everyone enjoyed what they got! However, even though the restaurant had very few people, the food took over an hour and a half to come out. Fish and chips were heavily overcooked, the salmon with risotto was delicious but was overcooked and needed some extra salt/pepper. We got a variety of tea platters but the selection was underwhelming for the price. Though service was slow, the waitresses there were super friendly and kind. read more

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Came here for the first time for a friend's baby shower. The private room towards the front was booked. What's hot - Service. Excellent. Our party didn't have to wait long for anything to be served. Their staff are also very knowledgeable of their menu and were able to explain what was being served and what was what, which was helpful. - Quality. Their scones are delicious. They were actually served slightly warm, which surprised me. The jam and cream that is served with the scones go very well together. Out of their sandwiches, I liked their egg sandwich the best. Their mini quiches are well-seasoned, flavorful, and not overly salty. A few of their sweet treats were pretty good, as well, but I don't remember the names of those treats. Pretty good, but nothing too memorable. - Portions. For their tea service, their portions are all bite size, which allows you to try many options. - Location. It's in an older neighborhood in Annapolis, which is quaint and historic. What's not - Location and layout. It's an older building, which means the layout is already limited and can be restricted. Even though we were in a private room, the area was tight, which made it difficult to move around. - Parking. Again, this is an older part of town, so parking can be difficult to find. There is the Grott parking lot a few minutes walk away, but it appears to be free only on the weekends. Final Answer Would be willing to return, but not a first choice. read more

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I have dined at Reynald's Tavern many times in the past, but my experience on February 27, 2026 was extremely disappointing and concerning. During our visit today, an intern in our party ordered a pulled-pork sandwich. After eating about half of it, she discovered a long strand of black hair embedded in the meat. This was not a loose hair--it was tangled into the pulled pork and appeared to have debris attached. As she pulled the hair the meat came out the sandwich with it. Our waitress happened to be at the table at that moment and witnessed the hair being pulled from the sandwich. While the hair not the sandwich was swiftly took to the kitchen, no apology was offered. When we asked to speak with a manager and requested that the contaminated sandwich be removed from the bill, we were told the only option was to prepare another sandwich. And the manager did not come to speak with me. Given the nature of the contamination and the fact that pulled pork is prepared in bulk, we no longer felt comfortable accepting a replacement and had lost our appetite. I again asked to speak to the manager and was told to wait by the entrance in the hallway. The manager, Penelope, came and was very dismissive, rude, and abrupt during the interaction and refused to remove the contaminated item from the bill. Ultimately, we were charged for the full meal despite the food safety issue and lack of resolution. Despite my request for the sandwich to be removed. When paying in the takeout area, we also observed staff working without visible hair restraints, which further raised concerns about sanitation. Mistakes can happen in any restaurant, but how they are handled matters. Unfortunately, the lack of accountability, refusal to offer a reasonable resolution, and unprofessional management response turned what could have been a simple fix into a very negative experience. The sandwich was $15.00 and our bill was $102.00 total. We only asked the sandwich be removed. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and improves both food-handling practices and customer service going forward. I will never patronize this establishment again, my boss orders takeout frequently. It's sad because typically there is another manager working when we have come last session and I have ordered takeout for the office and she has always been kind. I'm sure this would have went differently under other management. UPDATE AFTER MANAGER RESPONSE: YOU ARE NOT TELLING THE TRUTH. It just seems to be the theme of every unfavorable review that is left for this establishment. If anyone wants to take a look on Google reviews every time someone has a complaint they come on and they say that the customer is not telling the truth and lie on the consumer That is not taking customer service seriously, it is not good customer service. The sandwich was NOT eaten to the last bite. She had a WHOLE HALF of a sandwich and a full plate of fries left. Luckily, she did not consume the half of the sandwich that had the tangled long strand of hair in it. Or this could be more serious! Who would want another sandwich of pulled pork from the pot that had tangled hair?? Because the manager was so nasty to me and did not even apologize for the disgusting hair in my food I did say that will send back the takeout order I ordered, and I will just pay for my salad which I ate. No one touched it but instead I kept my composure after being spoken to rudely in the hallway and paid the full bill. Senator only called because it was his card that was being used for the purchase and never made threats of using his political standing there's nothing that he COULD do in this situation. So that's lie. He ONLY requested, his card would not be charged for the $15 sandwich. I took it upon myself to make it known as I have the right to do as a consumer that debris and contamination in my half of a sandwich to write a bad review and let the public know the standard that you claim to have is a lie. And that the customer service in the mannerism of the manager was inappropriate and rude. Writing reviews is not harassment. That is the public's prerogative. That's why they have it available to do. You just don't take kindly to unfavorable reviews and if that's the case what you need to do is have better managers in your establishment. As I stated anyone could go see any poor review that's written on your establishment. You reply with lies and turn the story on the customer. Writing bad reviews is not harassment it's my right. And I have the right to contact any person I feel are appropriate above the manager in these situations. I did not bring my employer into this conversation you did so who is using political standings in this?? I messaged the owner privately not publicly and did not mention my boss at all. Which I also have the right to do. read more

I never write negative reviews but this place deserves it. As someone who works in the restaurant industry I usually give every benefit of the doubt when it comes to slow service, mistakes, etc. But tell me why there were 3 tables in the patio and we waited 40 minutes for one drink to show up... had already finished our food. We ended up just asking for the check and leaving. read more

Almost 40 years ago, my mom and stepdad, and my husband and I went ran inside Reynolds Tavern to escape a torrential rain on a really cold day while we were visiting Annapolis. We made a fond memory that day, sitting by the roaring fire, eating comfort food and drinking Irish coffees. Flash forward to 2025, both my mom and stepdad are no longer with us, but my husband and I were celebrating our 40th anniversary. One of the things we chose to do for our anniversary was make a trip to DC, and make a side trip to Annapolis to relive our Reynolds Tavern memories. So we ended up going on a beautiful hot sunny day, as different from the original day we went as possible, and we found the place, but when we went inside nothing looked the same and we were sort of surprised by that since it was from 1729. So we went out into the garden in the back and ordered an Irish coffee from the bar back there. As we talked to the very kind bartender, we found out that the actual tavern part where we had been 40 years ago was being remodeled! He very kindly took us down and let us peer into the room, and we were able to see the exact spot we sat all those years ago. We did not get the bartender's name, but he was an ace of a guy! He absolutely made our trip to Annapolis, allowing us to revisit one of our favorite memories read more

Reynolds Tavern - My husband and I enjoying an Irish coffee at Reynolds Tavern. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We had high tea here and enjoyed the experience. It definitely gave all of the high tea vibes. I had the Cupids Arrow tea which was really good. Cream of crab soup I wouldn't get again. It was unevenly warm, not even hot. Some spoonfuls were literally room temp at best. Others were tepid. And it tasted like mayonnaise. There was very little crab meat... Maybe that's normal for this style? Bottom tier: cranberry orange scones were cooked perfectly. The cream and jam were very tasty. Middle tier: the mini quiche and tart were ok. I wouldn't care for them again. I think one was mushroom and one was spinach. The 3 sandwiches (egg salad, cucumber, and the last may have been something with ham) were good. I enjoyed the cucumber one more than I thought. Top tier: lemon bar was good, both shortbread cookies were good, pumpkin ginger cake was good, there were 2 other cakes but they were hard to taste because the pieces were literally just that- pieces. They were so tiny. The chocolate truffles were good.... The bakewell tart was good. Nothing was outstanding. It was just pretty good. I would return for the tea... Am curious about their other menu items. They sound good but the crab soup isn't giving me hope. read more

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I had lunch at Reynolds Tavern a few weeks ago and am already planning to return. The Tavern is old - like colonial America old (Annapolis is interesting like that)! William Reynolds (a hatter and dry goods salesman) constructed the tavern in 1747, and from there he conducted his hat business, rented rooms, and operated a tavern. The tavern was known at that time as The Beaver and Lac'd Hat. The tavern stayed in the family until 1777, then another family owned and operated it as boarding house until 1811. In that year, the Farmers National Bank bought the building. In 1935, Annapolis residents saved the building from being torn for a gas station, it became a public library until 1974, when the building was transferred to the National Historic Trust for Historic Preservations, which leased it to the Historic Annapolis Foundation. In 2000, the building was purchased again and the owners returned it to one of its original purposes - a tavern (and it still has some hotel rooms for rent above)! Interesting history, right? But since you can't eat or drink history, I'll get to my experience. The Tavern is open 7 days a week for Traditional English Afternoon Tea and lunch from 11am-5pm in their first floor dining rooms. Then, they have a Beer Garden that is open 7 days a week (weather permitting), and has live music some evenings. I was there for lunch. When I walked in, I was greeted and quickly sat when I said I was just stopping in for lunch. They have a wide menu (salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps, Shepherd's pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash, crab cakes, pastas, meatloaf, steak, quiches, and more), but I decided to order one of their sandwiches: Apple, Bacon, Cheddar, and Feta Toasted Sandwich (crisp green apple slices with sliced cheddar cheese, crumbled feta cheese, and bacon on a warm French roll, served with hand cut fries). I can't explain why I loved this sandwich so much, but I did. I'd order it again right now. Simple but delicious. The ambiance and the service were also both wonderful. The rooms have been restored in such a beautiful way. I was really surprised by the beauty and the history in the space. And my server was very friendly and thoughtful (I was in a bit of a rush, and he offered to bring the bill early so that I could leave pretty quickly after finishing my lunch). Now that I've been, I definitely intend to come back for afternoon tea. They offer several options: Colonial High Tea ($34 per person), Champagne Tea ($38 per person), Afternoon Tea ($29 per person), Queen Anne Tea ($44 per person), Princess Tea ($36 per person), and smaller individual options (Sweet Tea, Savory Tea, Cream Tea), which are smaller than a full tea service. All of these tea options are described in detail on their menu and their website. Overall, I really loved my meal at Reynolds Tavern. If you're in Annapolis for a tourist, it's a wonderful place to have a meal that really reminds you of the age and history of Annapolis. A unique and special place! read more

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It has been years that I last came here as I moved to VA Beach from Herndon VA. But Annapolis has always been my fave stomping ground and so I had to visit my favorite Tavern for afternoon tea; something I used to enjoy with my daughter before she went to college. This time with my beau, I had wanted to share the experience with him as he hasn't been to Annapolis before. But I was disappointed. The place is in need of update, yes still keeping to the historic feel but just needs better flooring, more lighting, etc. I ordered afternoon tea - the pastries were dry, the sandwiches were basic. read more

My daughter and I came for an afternoon tea and had a lovely time. We got the cheese plus three tiered tea dish. First the teas were excellent and the personal pots were the perfect amount. The cheese appetizer was a bit pathetic for the money but fine. Just skimpy. The three tiers were full of yummy options. Wish I had thought to ask what the sandwiches were as 2 of three we really don't eat but that's ok. The scones were excellent and the desserts were yummy - not incredible but totally good. My 9 year old loved it... we'd do it again. The price was right. $50 for the two of us. read more

I sat in the beer garden area for some drinks and food. The drinks were great. I really liked the Manhattan here. The shepherd's pie and street corn were delicious too. The outside seating area has a lovely ambiance so if the weather is nice I would definitely recommend sitting outside. The service here was good too. read more

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I attended my bridal shower at this restaurant and unfortunately had a very disappointing and upsetting experience. One of my cousins uses a wheelchair. When she arrived, the wheelchair ramp was broken. She was left outside while we (the family, not the restaurant) tried to figure out what to do. No employee came out to check on her, apologize, or offer assistance. There was no sense of urgency or care shown for the situation. Not one employee from that establishment attempted to help my cousin when she was sitting outside the restaurant with no options. Not one. What made it even more upsetting was that the restaurant still attempted to charge us for her meal, despite the fact that she was never able to enter the building. That feels heartless and unnecessary to me. Accessibility is not optional, it's a basic expectation. I was embarrassed and heartbroken that a guest at a celebratory event I hosted was treated this way. I hope the restaurant takes this seriously and ensures their space is accessible and that staff are trained to respond appropriately when issues arise. The most disturbing thing from the whole experience was how little the employees, manager and owner cared. I do NOT recommend this restaurant to anyone. If you consider yourself an ally to people with disabilities, I would strongly reconsider supporting a business that treats accessibility and human dignity this way. read more

EDITED AFTER MANAGEMENT RESPONDED The restaurant's response to this review is not an accurate or complete representation of what occurred and reflects the same dismissive attitude shown on the day of the event. Regardless of terminology or internal explanations, the fact remains that the accessibility equipment was not working, no advance notice was provided, and our guest in a wheelchair was unable to attend the event as a direct result. The "solutions" offered were neither viable nor dignified. Management has made it clear they stand by their staff and their position; unfortunately, that position resulted in a guest being excluded from an important family celebration. -- -- -- -- We hosted a bridal shower here and confirmed in advance that the restaurant had a working ramp to accommodate a guest in a wheelchair. On the day of the event, our guest who uses a wheelchair arrived, only for us to be told that the ramp was broken. There was no advance notice, no apology, and no attempt whatsoever to accommodate us. Most upsetting, the restaurant made no effort to provide any alternative accommodation or solution. As a result, our guest was unable to even enter the restaurant and missed the bridal shower entirely. To add insult to injury, despite the fact that they could not get inside the building at all, the restaurant still attempted to charge us for their meal. What should have been a happy family celebration turned into a disappointing and exclusionary experience. I would strongly caution anyone for whom accessibility matters. read more

A lackluster and disappointing Afternoon Tea. What was meant to be a special birthday celebration became a deeply frustrating and disappointing experience. From the moment we arrived, things went downhill. Despite our server and staff doing their absolute best -- and truly, their effort is the only reason this isn't a one-star review -- everything else about the afternoon was incredibly underwhelming. We waited over 20 minutes to be seated after our reservation then nearly two full hours before any food arrived in a hot parlor with a barely working AC. When it finally did, the cream of crab soup was lukewarm and an order was missing. While they offered to bring them by that point we had no interest in waiting another hour. The teas, which were one of the few highlights in terms of taste, didn't arrive until nearly an hour after we had ordered them. At that point, they felt more like an afterthought than a part of the experience. Also this was a birthday something we had hoped would feel special in some small way. But it wasn't even acknowledged until after we had already paid and were getting ready to leave -- far too little, far too late. Overall an ok tea experience gets lost in the chaos and mayhem of a frantic and overworked service team. Poor pacing, cold food, and a complete lack of attentiveness. We left not just dissatisfied, but genuinely disappointed. read more

What a cute place to enjoy a spot of tea! I went for tea and lunch with one of my dearest friends and we had a great time. I had the colonial high tea which comes with tea, soup, quiche, and a tiered tray of sweet and savory treats for $30/pp. First, we had quiche, soup, and tea. The quiche Lorraine was quite tasty, but the cream of crab soup was the start of the show. It was rich, creamy, and delicious with Old Bay sprinkled on top. If I had a piece of bread, I would cleaned the bowl with it. For teas, we selected Paris - a black tea with vanilla, caramel, and hint of lemony bergamot - and strawberry rose champagne - my favorite of the two. It was floral, fruity, and aromatic. I liked it so much I bought some to take home. Then, we had our tiered tray of assorted goodies and sandwiches. The mini-desserts and quiches were good, and the sandwiches were just ok. By far, my favorite item was the cranberry-orange scone. I didn't think I liked scones; apparently, I've had bad scones in the past but this one was delicious, especially with the jam and cream. Next time, I'm ordering some of those to go. I'll be back to try more tea and more dishes. read more

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Had one of the worst meals I can remember in a while here. Mussels were super salty and tiny and dried out. Split the meatloaf dinner. Generous portion wasn't that generous served over small amount of mashed. Sauce on top was overpowering and too sweet. Poor quality food not what I was expecting. Cute place but must be one of those touristy places with mediocre food. Service was good but not many people on a Friday night. Hate spending time and money on bad food :( read more

Took my daughter and Aunt to High Tea and it was great! Very rustic vibe and charm. The tea selections were many and the food was good. We very much enjoyed ourselves. Will go again. read more

Celebrating with the Colonial High Tea for my sister's birthday was a delightful, enjoyable experience! A historical tavern that was built in the 1700s, where the top floor serves as a small inn, the main level serves high tea & meals 1700s style & the basement is the designated pub. Its Georgian architecture and Colonial charm creates the perfect setting, immersing you in an exquisite ambiance where jovial & heartfelt moments are shared among friends & family. The Colonial High Tea was served in eclectic tea cups & bold monochromatic tea pots that are surprisingly, but pleasantly large pots that steep at the very least 8 cups of tea. I chose the "Some Like It Hot" , one of their scented & flavored black teas, which is a very strong, flavorful , aromatic & spicy tea. It did not disappoint and had to be one of the best teas I've tasted in a long time. It's an amalgamation of a medley of chocolate, apple, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, & vanilla that works extremely well. They offer an ample variety of teas from oolong, black teas, green, herbal, white & fruit infused teas to South African herbals. A nice option included with the Colonial High tea is their cream of crab soup! It is a flavorsome thick (but not too thick) & creamy soup seasoned with Old Bay with pieces of crab meat. It's what cream of crab soup dreams are made of, although it would have been almost perfect if there was more lump crab meat. Like typical high tea, we had a three tiered tray with our choice of orange cranberry scones on the bottom with the clotted cream & preserves, savory finger sandwiches on the second tier and an assortment of desserts on the top. All of it was satisfying & tasty. While not the most aesthetically pleasing food presentation I've seen, the taste made up for it. While high tea/afternoon tea can look deceivingly unfilling, it is anything but. I had a takeaway box for leftovers. The noise level was a pleasant low to medium volume where it was comfortable to hold conversations, yet not be audibly overstimulated, nor was yelling necessary to be heard. Lighting was slightly dim, but bright enough to see. It was very busy and it appeared that there was mainly one server and on occasion another person/back waiter to bus some of the dishes. So service was understandably lagging at certain times. While not the worst service, it wasn't necessarily top notch. However, with the lovely food quality & having enjoyed so many pleasant moments, the lag in service didn't have much, if any negative impact on our experience. Just something to keep in mind for future scheduling to adequately accommodate busy periods. I would highly recommend putting this on your to do list when visiting Annapolis., especially if you enjoy trying out different afternoon/high tea. The tables are rather close to one another, but fortunately we had a very lovely & kind family of three generations of women enjoying their afternoon tea next to us. Paid parking in nearby garages are available within walking distance, however those who aren't able to navigate more than a 100 feet may need to be dropped off. The available times for afternoon/high tea seem to book quickly. I recommend making reservations in advance. read more

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I've been to Reynolds a few times within the last 2-3 years and I absolutely love it! The experience is lovely and the people are friendly. They have many teas to pick from as well as food. I usually go for the Afternoon tea and the cream of crab soup. Speaking of the cream of crab soup, it is actually the BEST cream of crab soup I've ever had EVER! My friend and I rave about the soup and are always looking forward to getting the soup. We usually dress up when we come here because why wouldn't you lol the environment of the place is nice and takes you back to the 1800s. I would highly recommend coming here for the food and the experience read more

Reynolds Tavern - Tea Rooms Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Reynolds Tavern is my favorite place to eat in the downtown Annapolis area. It helped that we lived 3 blocks away. The food is delicious especially my favorites: the pulled Pork sandwich, hamburger, Fish & Chips, chicken Caesar salad wrap, Mac & cheese with bacon, and watermelon salad. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Their special events like the movies in the garden and the performances of acting troupes add special treats. The garden is my favorite, but a high tea in the upstairs is warm and welcoming and the downstairs tavern is cozy and fun sometimes with live music. You can't go wrong with a visit to Reynolds Tavern!!!! read more

Stayed here overnight and it was amazing! So quaint and cute and amazing downtown location. Great breakfast in the AM and there are multiple bars on site! read more

Reynolds Tavern - Tea Rooms Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This review is only for the afternoon tea in the tea room! I would come back to try lunch. GLOWS: - They have a huge variety of tea options! Sooo many to choose from. - The tea tower came with some nice treats, but I wish there were more savory options for the price. - Service was friendly and our server even got pictures for us read more

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Been going to Reynolds Tavern for decades and it's always been solid regardless of whether we dined in the main restaurant or on the patio. We went recently and, sadly, it's really changed - it's declined in food and drinks but even more significantly in the service. Our server appeared overextended because they disappeared for long periods of time and also spilled a tray of food for another table while serving ppl. A different server, filling in, dropped a plate of hot food directly on someone in our party - it took so long to get that meal replaced that our table was done eating before the redone plate arrived - with no offer of a drink or app or anything during the long wait, and the manager refused to comp that one meal. We were planning to buy a $200 gift card before we left, as we've done before because it used to be a great hostess gift, but there's no way we'd ever want to send our friends, or anyone, to experience a similar disaster. Also, after the initial drinks order, subsequent drinks arrived in decreasing sized glasses. I recommend reading the other online reviews that specifically address management, our experience jibes with those. read more

Bottom Line: A variety of dining experiences in a 276 year old building with great service. Reynolds Tavern offers lunch and dinner in their dining room, a subterranean pub and three guest rooms but I think Reynolds Tavern might best be known for its afternoon tea. On my first visit to Reynolds Tavern I went for dinner and really enjoyed the Maryland-centric menu offering favorites like oysters, Rockfish, crab cakes, fried chicken, Smithfield ham and Smith Island Cake I was wanting to return for afternoon tea and I am so glad I finally made it! I dragged my husband to afternoon tea in celebration of my birthday and I was a little worried that he might feel out of place but it was definitely a mixed crowd of families, couples and a few tables of ladies. At noon on a Saturday it was full so I think reservations for weekends are a must. The way afternoon tea works at Reynolds Tavern is that each person orders the "tea service" that would like which includes a pot of tea of tea and food. For tea, there are a variety of teas to choose from including black, green and oolong and many flavors of each variety. The accompanying food depends on which tea service you order and may include scones, little desserts, little sandwiches, cheese, soup, salad or quiche. You can also get sparkling wine with your tea service. At the time of this review tea service ranges from $16 to $39 per person so although we're talking about little finger sandwiches and dainty tea cups, this isn't necessarily an inexpensive experience. My husband I both ordered the Colonial High Tea service which included a scone, two tarts, three little crustless finger sandwiches, a variety of tea cakes and pastries, a slice of homemade quiche and of course tea. The quiche came out first and then our three-tiered of little treats arrived next. Our favorites were the quiche lorraine, mushroom tart and cranberry orange scone. Our server was Stephanie and she was excellent! She was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. I also appreciate that she offered us paper menus because I really don't like having to handle my dirty cell phone at the table and trying to scroll through an unfamiliar menu on my small-ish screen. Reynolds Tavern dates back prior to the Revolutionary War and is located inside a beautiful Georgian style building that was once threatened by the wrecking ball in favor of a gas station. (Gasp! Sure glad that didn't happen.) Paid parking is conveniently located nearby at the Visitors' Center and Gotts Court garage. read more