LakeLady A.

Walking in, the place reminds me of a dated country club. There are large murals of ballet dancer silhouettes in shades of tan and peach all over the walls that are just confusing. I felt like a passenger on a cruise ship. For a locale as recognized as the Savoy, I would have expected a more modern, or even a more regally historical, ambience. The tea room is stuck somewhere in the 80s. The decor alone is enough for me to reconsider a repeat visit. Service was fine, the uniforms of the servers kept up with the dated country club vibe. I poured my own tea after the first cup was served, which may be attributed to change of shift halfway through our service and a general discombobulated canter of the meal. For the price, I was underwhelmed with the Savoy. There are too many other upscale places to drop £350 on tea for me to recommend this one.

Victor M.

With so many choices in London, treat yourself to the most famous and traditional afternoon British tea service since 1889 at the Savoy Hotel. It is a wonderful experience where you will be treated and feel extra special. The Thames Foyer dining room is stunningly beautiful with a live pianist that adds to the elegance of the afternoon tea experience. The tea sandwiches were excellent and you can request more of them if you have a particular favorite or just hungry for more. The desserts and scones with clotted cream and jam all hit the right note. All the traditional tea menu items that are expected are featured and perfectly executed with impeccable service. This tea service is clearly on the expensive side. The traditional afternoon tea will run you about US$110. We had the Laurent Perrier Heritage champagne with our tea service and the total bill for 2 came to about US$325. It was a once in a lifetime experience and treat, though, that I won't forget for my birthday celebration.

Robert B.

Just Breakfast for us 2 days, but what an amazing place to enjoy breakfast! And a hint, if you haven't had an English muffin in England do miss out! The service as with all things at the Savoy is truly exceptional, the food was wonderful. I'm a porridge guy, but live to add berries! Which they did accommodate marvelously. And we do enjoyed our conversations with the waiters! Thank you for a very memorable breakfast and stay!

Nick L.

What a wonderful treat for High Tea! The best service you will ever have in a true high end feel. Elegant decorations around combined with a masterful selection of teas and little bites! High tea runs about $100 for adults and $50 for kids but will be an experience you won't forget.

Mary Grace A.

Having afternoon or high tea at the Thames Foyer located at the Savoy is like having tea in the drawing room of the Bridgerton drawing room. This place is both exquisite and classic. From the fancy gazebo at the center of the room to the soft pianist playing the sweetest song it definitely sets the stage and ambiance. They offer over 30 different teas to accompany your savory and sweet delights. I enjoyed the savory tarts along with the variety of finger sandwiches and scones with its lemon curds, fresh jams, and clotted cream. The desserts were work of arts and tasted just as heavenly. Service was impeccable! Definitely an experience to try when visiting London.

Juan B.

A very rich experience in the Savoy Hotel. The hotel itself is the antithesis of the stereotypical British design of understated, quiet luxury. No. The hotel screams luxury. The tea is served in a large open room with a piano player in the center in a platformed gazebo. The food was good. It wasn't the best food I've had during an afternoon tea. It was ok. The staff also seemed to rush us or give us an attitude if we asked for a different tea. The place was beautiful, the food was ok, and the service was subpar, which was disappointing considering the amount of money you're paying.

Rachel L.

When in London, you must partake in tea time! This is a prestigious location in the Covent Garden district just an 8 minute walk from Trafalgar Square. You must make a reservation and you won't regret it. The experience here was astounding and one of the best; I'll never forget it. My girlfriend and I ordered the Traditional Afternoon Tea which gives you more options for sweets. The boys ordered the Traditional High Tea which came with more dense meals, less sweets, and a choice of quail breast or poached duck egg. I got to try both the quail breast and egg and I'll have to say the quail breast was better, but my friend preferred the poached egg (she's a sucker for truffle oil). They gave us seconds of the sandwich platters as well which we didn't realize was an option. Each person gets to choose a tea of their choice. You can swap your tea out if you'd like to try a different one. There are cute brown and white sugar cubes to sweeten your tea to your liking and a milk jug to splash in. My girl friend and I tried their competition winner, Organic Darjeeling 1st Flush, and boy did we get the Asian flush! It was strange because after a while, we both felt hot like we were drunk but sober simultaneously. We had to stop drinking it after a while! I enjoyed it until I felt flush haha, I probably wouldn't get it again. Of the sandwiches, our favorites were the Chicken Coronation (Indian flavored) and the Herb-Roasted Prime Sirloin. We all agreed the cucumber just tasted weird. The treats were all enjoyable. The scones came with strawberry jam, homemade lemon curd, and wait for it... their cornish clotted cream!!!! Okay my friends don't get it but there's something about the milk in Europe that makes their cream/butter taste so heavenly... I'm not gonna lie, I straight up had a tiny spoonful of full clotted cream and I am not ashamed! It was so good.. Okay I'm rambling.. lets get back on track... Of the sweets, my favorites were the Madeleine (Iranian Pistachio Praline), Earl grey tea cakes, and the cube (Hazelnut Cake -yo this one tasted JUST LIKE a Ferrero Rocher but better with high quality ingredients). When we were leaving they asked if we wanted our leftovers to-go (I guess here the correct term they use is "takeaway"). We didn't realize it until we got home, but they actually packed us extra sweets along with 3 bottles of their house made jam! I think one of the ladies overheard my friend saying we should box the leftovers because we didn't have time for breakfast in the morning. The waitresses had a strong attention to detail and their kindness was genuine. I felt like they were delicate flowers that turned into a human. PROS: cloakroom service, impeccable and attentive staff, clean, beautiful decor with fresh flowers (picture worthy), wonderful food, bathrooms so clean and lavishly decorated that all the foreigners were taking pictures, and you can't forget the cornish clotted cream CONS: Cucumber sandwich tasted weird but that's about it!

Ayanna A.

I'm a tea girl. Every morning. Afternoons if I'm feeling bold. So, naturally, when I go to London, I book a high tea. The tea selection itself was impressive. The quality of the sandwiches and scones were top notch. I was less impressed by the dessert options. Lots of fruits in dessert- not my cup of tea. The decor was beautiful but felt a bit dated. *whispers, I think I liked Claridge's tea better*

Corissa L.

I really enjoy afternoon tea. It transports me straight into the historical fictions that I love to read about England. The Savoy puts on the perfect tea in the perfect room for the complete afternoon tea experience. And if you want something a bit stronger than tea, champagne is the perfect complement to tea sandwiches, scones and pastries. Finger sandwiches are a staple at tea, but the best part is the scones with the clotted cream and the assorted pastries. However, I'm a savory girl, and the one if the Savoy tea menus includes Tuna Tartare on a Crostini as well as Poached Salmon with Caviar. Needless to say, I did really need dinner later. There is also a Vegetarian Menu, and it's great to have that as an option. We were seated in an area with sofas and a coffee table which was super comfy, and I would request that again. The whole experience was made complete with the piano music in the background.

Jeannie N.

Finally got to try high tea! What better way of trying it for the first time directly in London! Service was excellent. The waiter was helpful, checked on us many times to make sure everything was good. He also asked if we wanted refills for any of the sandwiches we liked. The staff was super sweet and came out with a birthday card sending well wishes. We got the fixed menu. It came with many varities of sandwiches, which were all delicious. Come hungry, because the meal is a good size portion. The pastries they give out on the tour is massive. The tea was on the stronger side but it had a lovely flavor. I recommend making reservations online a few weeks early to ensure you get a seat. Come at your exact time booked because they don't seem to seat people if you get there early. It was a great welcome meal to London!

Alma P.

Wow, what can you say about tea at the Savoy? Probably not much that hasn't been said before! This has to be one of the premiere teas in London. Every detail is attended to in that formal way from the moment you sit down. The Thames Foyer itself is stunning with a piano in the middle and interesting portraits of American actors on the wall. The food (oh the food!) are some of the best tea sandwiches I've ever had - my personal favorite was the roast beef w horseradish. The scones were divine and the desserts plentiful. They also have a little shop just outside the tea room where you can purchase additional sweets to take home. Just a lovely way to spend a few hours in London in this historic hotel. HIGHLY recommend for any tea enthusiast but be sure to book far ahead as it's quite popular.

Jéunique E.

Savoy has a beautiful ambiance very vibrant; the pianist was pleasant to listen to while enjoying tea. The vanilla black tea was exceptional no cream or sugar needed. However, the finger sandwiches were mediocre. Pumpkin quiche is so lovely, not overbearing, perfect amount of goat cheese and a hint of pumpkin. Shrimp quiche tastes almost like a Mexican Ceviche dish, lemony and fishy. Not very appealing to look at either Roast beef sandwich is something you can make at home The chive in the sandwich gives a little kick but nothing to write home about Chicken sandwich : has a curry/ Indian flavor taste to it if you're not a fan of Indian cuisine this one is not for you Egg salad sandwich: is simple yet takes you back to a time or place when you were young and carefree as strange as that may sound Cucumber sandwich : bread cream cheese and cucumber the lemon on the cucmener is overwhelming quite sour if you ask me Salmon cream cheese bread nothing out of the ordinary no catching flavors Plan scone with custard and jelly is a little piece of heaven simple yet delicious Lemon cake : I'm honestly not a fan of any pasty lemon flavored I can't seem to like the sweet and tart flavoring together however the lemon in this cake is subtle the custard:mouse make this exceptional Ginger cake: eh nothing to it Mango cake: dreamy Perfect amount of mango cream and cake Hazelnut cake: Thick light crisp of chocolate and hazelnut cream/mouse filling cake is a bit dry

Claudia W.

I can not describe how perfect my experience at the Savoy was recently. It was my first time, and I will definitely be back. The Savoy is gorgeous with marble doors and gorgeous interior decorating. The tea room is large, spacious, and yet still charming and quaint. In the center of the room there is a small gazebo where a live pianist is there to entertain you. After you've sat down, it's time to select your teas. I tried the standard white tea with rose petal infusions. It was absolutely divine. To accompany the tea, they bring out a dessert tower with pastries that complement perfectly. I felt like a princess!