Scoff and Banter is an awesome place, whether you're just grabbing tea in the afternoon, a bit of…read moredinner before the theater or for coffee and dessert after. We were staying at the adjacent hotel, so it was just a hop, skip and a jump for us. We pretty much only sampled the latter, and some apps along the way. You really can't go wrong here. Service is lovely.

It was the only high tea place I've been to in the U.K. The…read morereason why we came here is bc there really wasnt any wait where as other places were either fully booked or with insane wait times of 1hr+. Our set was 35pounds per person. It was ok but not really worth it considering its not a meal. Inside was a bit awkward...setup and ambiance wise. Was there music? i dont remember but I can hear a whole table next to us chit chatting so it was a bit annoying. But I guess thats what this is all about... So a question I have is...how do you have high tea between your 2 largest meals when they give you so much to eat?? Plus a whole pot of tea? I mean....its almost like a meal of snacks! Haha its great but I keep thinking about it....

I love a great English tea and St. Ermin's delivers above and beyond. Wonderfully blended…read moretraditional teas, decadently rich sandwiches and dessert bites, and the perfect scones. This is the place to get a well needed shot of refinement. Everything was delicious!!

On our London Christmas vacation, my wife main request was to have tea at a proper English tea room…read moreand St. Ermin's Tea Lounge fit the need. Located in a beautiful hotel with a calm and quiet lounge, the beautiful room was filled with patrons sipping tea. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty. The desserts were inhaled by our boys and enjoyed by all. The scones arrived with clotted cream and jam were equally consumed by our boys. The variety of teas were enjoyable and packed with flavor. If you are in London and looking for a relaxing / quiet tea experience, St Ermin's Tea Lounge is beautifully decorated, tasty and a memorable event.

Tea at the Savoy is a must do when visiting London. We made reservations several months before our…read moretrip; in conversations with the Savoy staff, it's extremely difficult to get seating without a reservation during the busy season which runs from March through January. The Gallery is where we had tea and it was amazing! High ceilings with bright coloring, chandeliers and artwork had us looking around admiring every part of the restaurant. We had three attendants and they were all very nice and attentive. We selected High Tea which came with option of a heated dish , lamb. The tea selection is wide, varied and well explained in the provided menu. We had Black Vanilla, Chai, and Morning Tea. They were all wonderful. Our first course of tea were the finger sandwiches, egg and chicken, salmon, cucumber and one that eludes me at the time of this review.;) Something to keep in mind is that as tasty as the sandwiches were and the staff will bring you as mush as you want, there is more to come so consider pacing yourself. After the sandwiches came the lamb and it was very good. The portion was very small but that actually works in its favor when taken with all of the food that is served. The last course consisted of the pastries- all of them were scrumptious. The staff were very good at explaining each item and suggesting the order of consumption. For the three of us, it was about 360 BP (around $500 US) which is expensive but worth it!! All in all, we had a memorable time that helped make our visit to London extremely pleasant. PS If you like fine automobiles, you'll find a bevy of them out front. ;)

Savoy Tea is the ULTIMATE luxury afternoon tea experience. During my trip to London I knew I had to…read morego all out for an afternoon tea experience. I actually told my boyfriend he can go do something else if he wasn't into it, but he said he would come along and be my loyal photographer. Goals! I made our reservation on Open Table for the Savoy Tea experience for the Gallery at the Savoy as soon as we began planning our trip. Even on a weekday they were pretty booked. I know cause I overslept and when I called when to move my reservation I was only able to push it back 15 minutes. Thankfully everything worked out and I got to my appointment on time. Upon arrival the hostess took our coats so that we can be comfortable for our experience. She welcomed us to our seats in a nice private corner. We were so lucky to sit in Wini's section. Since we said it was our first time there and my boyfriend's first afternoon tea experience, she explained everything thoroughly to guide us for the optimal experience. Wini is amazing. During our time there, Ione also came around and helped refill out teas, Archie cleared our plates, and there was another female staff member from Portugal who came by to give well wishes and even provided some travel tips. This whole team is incredible! We decided to get the Afternoon Tea (£90/person) experience that comes with a selection of traditional sandwiches and savoury bites, signature Savoy scnes, and seasonal handmade afternoon tea pastries. The experience comes with a pot of tea per person. We got to get our own pots of teas. They have a great selection of black tea, green tea, oolong tea, white tea, fruity and floral tea, flowering tea, and herbal infusions. My boyfriend went with the Savoy Afternoon Tea blend to get the true experience. I started with the Flowering Jasmine & Lily and then when I finished that pot went onto the Earl Grey. For the traditional sandwiches and savoury bites, they served a traditional coronation chicken on a malbran bread, spiced st ewe egg on white bread, cucumber on spinach bread, British salt beef on granary bread, Scottish smoked salmon on a brioche, and organic baked butternut squash in a savory tart. Yummmm. They were all delicious and creative. These are bottomless and you can request as many as you'd like. My boyfriend's favorite was the British salt beef and my favorite was definitely the coronation chicken. Yummm! As for the housemade Savoy scones, these were accompanied by cornish clotted cream, strawberry jam, and lemon curd. I love the accompaniments but I don't love the cones. I am lucky to have a local farm to table afternoon tea concept near home who executes better scones. The tea pastries were a work of art. There was a jasmine and red currant, apple and custard, chocolate and hazelnut, and a blue lady earl grey and blackberry. When you cut into the cross sections they were perfectly even. A true craft executed by a highly skills pastry chef. Absolutely incredible. The Savoy Tea afternoon tea experience was no doubt a splurge but it was worth it to me because it was something I enjoy and it was an unforgettable experience. The food was amazing and the service was incredible. Wini truly did everything to ensure that we enjoyed our time at the Savoy. I am very grateful for the experience.

I knew I'd only be able to have one afternoon tea while in London. After doing a lot of research, I…read morechose Claridge's for this special experience. From the moment I walked in the door, I knew I'd chosen well. The Christmas decor and children's choir really set the tone for the wonderful afternoon that was about to unfold. For those who've never had the opportunity, plan to pace yourselves. While you might be tempted to go for a second round of the delicious sandwiches, resist the temptation! Otherwise you will be too full to fully enjoy all the delectable treats that come next. There will be warm scones, fresh from the oven, with a pot of jam, and a pot of clotted cream. Oh my. I need more clotted cream in my life. There will also be beautifully executed sweet treats. All varied in looks and taste, but each one, well worth the calories. Let's not forget the tea. Claridge's offers a tea menu that is sure to have something for every palette, even this American who never drinks hot tea. I might need to change that! Finally, I can't fail to mention the impeccable service. Truly top notch on every level. It was three of the nicest hours I had during my London visit, and that's saying a lot, because I had a fabulous time. Pricey yes, but my afternoon tea experience was worth every penny!

Claridges tea is wonderful. Bright and elegant with live piano and/or violin. One would be hard…read morepressed to find a better spot for tea. The staff is without compare and quite accommodating. Splurge and get the champagne with tea. This is not just tea, it's an event. The staff will accommodate food allergies. The sandwiches are always fresh, the scones always perfectly cooked, their jams are flavorful. Ask for tea jelly in addition to the raspberry and strawberry jams. Their desserts change at various times during the year. Meticulously crafted and always wonderful. Request to sit in the main room for the full effect or in the reading room for a quieter experience.

It's quirky... This…read moreis definitely the place you come to for a chat with a good friend. They serve great cakes and have a huge selection of teas. I love that the tea gets served in large pots that come enclosed with a hand-knitted tea cozy. I've also eaten lunch here a few times and quite enjoyed the Coronation Chicken sandwich. If you're a Starbucks person and like slick and clean designs - this will be your nightmare though!

Our favorite spot ever in London!!! Best homemade fresh biscuits with clotted cream and jam. Get…read morethe tea #1, it's perfect!

Walked in at 250pm while trying to see if I can go into another tea house couple blocks down the…read moresame street with no success...and I'm so glad I came here instead. It's right across from the British museum so it's nice for people watching and seeing all the tourist and see how we act lol. I sat inside by the window. Inside the decor is so cute and dainty. Just like most places in London, not really air conditioned but I always had a portable mini fan with me, so I was a comfortable temperature...but it was a warm day and humid The girl at the counter who helped me choose a tea from their crazy extensive menu was so sweet. She's from Amsterdam if i remember correctly and we talked for what seemed like 40 minutes just talking about everything and anything....while taking care of other customers too of course...such a sweet girl, she made my visit so much more pleasant and didn't feel weird i was there by myself My other go to tea house shut down and i dont know why...but if I'm ever back in London, i will definitely be visiting this shop Highly recommended

Can't come to London without having afternoon tea! We stumbled upon this place leaving the museum…read moreacross the street and I am so happy I found it! Before you even order your tea, there are samples at the door that you can try! As you are choosing which tea would like to have, you can actually smell the loose leaf all around the store as they have each one displayed (over 50+ tea flavors) If you like something light and fruity, try the White Apricot! With our tea and scones, we spend 12€! Scones were so soft and sweet, I need one now that I am writing this! If you are looking for a nice tea spot, this is the place!

Food: afternoon tea. I had the English Breakfast and hubby and add had jasmine. It came with 4…read moretypes of sandwiches (egg, cucumber, salmon, curried chicken), 4 types of pastries, 2 types of scones (plain and raisin with raspberry and apricot preserves and clotted cream) and a little ice cream cone. I was disappointed they didn't have lemon curd for the scones, but the raspberry preserves was very good. We were stuffed after the sandwiches and still had much to eat ahead! Service: obviously impeccable at The Langham hotel. Ambiance: live piano player. I wish he played a little more classical tunes rather than popular music, but it was still lovely. Cost: £85/per person.

Went here from a friend's recommendation and it did not disappoint. We went on a Monday at 12:30pm…read moreand it was not busy, maybe eight tables total so we had more than ample attention from the wait staff. They were all super friendly, very courteous, and extremely attentive. The finger sandwiches were tasty, but the desserts were even better. Arrive hungry! The tea was also excellent! We loved the Thai tea and then Peppermint one. Very potent and delicious. I would definitely do this location again for high tea! Beautiful space and they had a live pianist for part of the time we were there.

Enjoyed the afternoon tea here. First, pls make reservation online in advance. They do it by…read moreshifts/rounds. I failed to book 3pm so have to wait till 5:30pm. Then it took some time to find the right venue. Need to go through the door in the middle of sculpture exhibition hall, across the garden, enter the other building door. Do not get confused by many other food choices (coffee, hot meals, cakes or others). It's on the left side of entrance with reception table for you to check in. There are 3 options, depending on whether you need to celebrate anything, with price varying at £30, £35 and £38. You will get 5 pieces of sandwiches, 5 pieces of sweat and the your choice of tea. I chose traditional one, English breakfast with milk and sugar.

High Tea in the William Morris Room was a wonderful experience. The service was lovely and…read moreunhurried. There was a choice of tea or proseco or both to go along with the savory and sweet tea sandwiches. It was pricey, 30pounds, but I wanted to splurge a little. Caution, I emailed my request for reservation twice, they never got it. We had to wait until some other party who had a reservation did not show up for 45 minutes after their appointed time. Worth the wait. Make sure you double check your reservation. There were empty tables, but they do not take walk ins as there is only a certain amount of food prepared depending on reservations. The museum was fun to walk around after tea.