I will admit up front that I had little knowledge of Fortnum & Mason before my most recent trip to…read moreLondon. I had done high tea before on a previous trip, and mentioned to one of my friends I would like to do it again. She is borderline obsessed with Fortnum & Mason so we decided to do high tea there. The tea room is fittingly at the very top of the building. Below are different floors that vary from a butcher's shop, to being filled with cookies and tea, and then having dinnerware. The Jubilee Tea Salon is exactly what you would think given its location. White tablecloths, well dressed servers, steaming pots of tea, and overflowing towers of miniature sandwiches and baked goods. The room is bright and well lit, and just had an airiness to it that I liked. We went all out and it was worth it for us. The context is that both myself and my friend Karin are big tea drinkers. I'm sure we could have found a similar high team for a cheaper price, but I really enjoyed it overall. If you aren't really into the high tea experience but just are doing it to check it off your bucket list, consider another spot. If you want to see what all of the fuss is though this is an excellent spot.

Overpriced and not a special experience. Staff seemed pissed off (management how are treating your…read moreemployees?) and rushed. One assistant manager was complaining how another staff member "couldn't even send a f@@g email." Not a relaxed atmosphere at all. No one explained the bottomless tea or food. When the tray was presented, the server rushed off and then seeing my puzzled face, asked if I wanted hom to explain the food. Yes, I said and he proceeded to in a very rushed manner. The server poured/dumped my tea in a bolus and splashed it (what's your hurry?!) onto the tablecloth. It would be proper to lay down a cloth napkin, but she just put the teapot over the stain, thinking/hoping I would not notice. Not even an apology. Other tables got better hospitality. As a solo traveler, I felt ignored and had to wait a prolonged time for the check. The savory menu I ordered was largely tasteless and many items which should have been served at room temp were too cold. I left most of the items half eaten. If there is so much remaining food, shouldn't the server or manager ask if anything was wrong, or did I dislike the food, and how could we make it better? Food was like mediocre catered type items from a church event. For over $100 USD, it was an expensive TOURIST TRAP. BTW, I have worked in hospitality management. FM need to be aware that some families/individuals save for years to have this once in a lifetime experience. FM needs to respect and honor this. I am indignant about this disappppinting FM experience and will be requesting a refund directly to management...more about the principle rather than the $.

The Wolseley is one of those London institutions that seems to have figured out exactly what it…read morewants to be and has little reason to change. The soaring arches, geometric marble floors, dark wood, and beautifully judged lighting make it handsome and timeless. At the same time, the constant flow of people gives the place a wonderful energy from morning through late evening. What I admire most is how naturally it combines grandeur with warmth: the service is polished and attentive without pretension, and the atmosphere suits a business breakfast, afternoon tea, or celebratory dinner. Set on Piccadilly beside The Ritz and a short walk from Green Park, it feels quintessentially London and remains one of my favorite places to experience the city at its most elegant and alive.

This is going to be an unpopular opinion, but I really didn't love my experience at The Wolseley…read more It's overpriced for Afternoon Tea, and not even that special. While the overall look of the restaurant is beautiful with all the black and white flooring and gold-trimmed accents along the doors and walls, it is just a loud spot filled with tourists. The Afternoon Tea did include ample food, but scones and fingers sandwiches and cakes are not my favorites. Also, the tea selection is fine, but not very robust. I was hoping for a good mint tea, and asked for Earl Grey, but they brought me Afternoon Break instead. I didn't complain because honestly service was so slow and it took forever to get the attention of a waiter. I will say they let us linger with a glass of champagne beyond the 90 minute rule, so we were able to kill some extra time at our table before a theater show nearby. But overall, I'd skip this and get high tea somewhere else.

The Orangery is absolutely gorgeous and such a lovely setting for afternoon tea. We tried both the…read moreclassic afternoon tea and the vegan option, along with Earl Grey and Darjeeling tea. Everything was beautifully presented, and we enjoyed the selection of sandwiches, scones, and sweets. The service was the only disappointment -- it wasn't as attentive or polished as we expected, especially for the price and setting. Overall, though, it was a good experience in a beautiful location and worth visiting while at Kensington Palace. Four stars, with one lost for the service.

My MIL and I had a lovely time having afternoon tea here! We had excellent service and the ambiance…read morewas quiet luxury at its finest. The food was delicious and filling enough for us to share. We also got to try three different tea blends (English Breakfast, Darjeeling, and Assam). Our lovely server also graciously took several pics of us inside and outside. I'd never been to Kensington Palace or The Orangery, but, if you're ever in London, I highly recommend you make time to stop by here and venture out on the grounds of Kensington Gardens.

With all of the different Afternoon Tea options in the area we chose the Park Room at the JW…read moreMarriott- Grosvenor House. The theme to their tea was Beatrix Potter and having just watched the movie this year we thought it would be a full circle moment. This hotel is very fancy and once you make it to the door you'll find a friendly doorman willing to point you in the right direction. We were seated promptly and as others mentioned, the chairs are a bit awkward in relation to the table. I'm not big on tea so we were happy they had hot chocolate or coffee to choose from. I went with their hot chocolate, but it didn't have the creaminess to the chocolate I prefer. Instead it was a bit watery and giving instant cocoa energy. The food was good, although I never need a prawn sandwich again. Highlight for me was the first ice dish and then the ball of yarn pastry that had the most delectable strawberry filling inside. They lose a star due to their hot chocolate and the service we received. It seemed like tables around us of 4-6 people were given more attentive service. If visiting again we'd probably check another spot out before we felt inclined to come back here.

The JW Grosvenor house hosts the park room and it's a five star hotel with a doorman, so prepare…read moreyourself for classy. I watched a hostess ask a man to remove his cap because it wasn't in dress code. If I'm being honest the chairs while comfy if I was lounging were not that great for eating. They are like a few inches too short and offered no real way for me to feel close enough to the table and supported at the same time. This high tea rotates themes so check on which theme they are doing when you go. We went for the Beatrix Potter (the author) theme, and the pastry chef honestly was amazing. Each pastry item was beautifully crafted and on theme. The flavor profiles were all different and they were executed flawlessly. The presentation of the egg was exquisite. Personally I didn't like all the pastries, but I'm positive that is personal choice as I'm not a sweets girl, not due to execution on the pastry team's part. The salmon tart at the top of the tea had caviar on it and was one of the best parts of the tea. I could do without the prawn sandwich but each other the others were great. The tea selection isn't huge, very traditional, but enough for every palette and an option for hot chocolate or coffee too if someone in your party doesn't do tea. The one downfall was that we did get a little overlooked for a bit. We were out of drinking water and water for our tea for well over 15 minutes before some was offered to us. When you book you're told it's a seat for 90 min and by no fault of our own we were there for over 2 hours and when the hostess noticed she was very quick to come and ask us to pay. I had this sense that she felt like we had overstayed, but no one had asked if we were finished so it felt a little out of pocket. I will say they were willing to box everything up and did, except the clotted cream and preserves. I would have liked to take home the preserves because eating our leftover scones without those was a bit disappointing.

We stepped into Harrods tea room in the morning and were seated right away. The menu was filled…read morewith so many tempting options, making it a bit tricky to choose, but I finally settled on the Croque Madame. When it arrived, it was warm and toasted just right, with perfectly cooked egg and ham -- it looked so lovely. My partner chose the English breakfast, which he truly enjoyed because it brought back memories of home. He finished his latte, while I didn't quite finish mine -- my turmeric latte -- because I forgot to ask for coconut or almond milk. I think I would have liked it even more with one of those alternatives. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and the service was incredibly attentive.

The tea room was surprisingly affordable. We had delicious…read moretea, sweets, and finger sandwiches. The scones were to die for. A proper, traditional tea service. Definitely a more upscale vibe. Having a piano player at the piano definitely added to the atmosphere. Wonderful visit.

The whole experience of the Phantom of the Opera tea was amazing. The setting was exactly what you…read morewould want for a traditional English tea. The service was amazing and attentive. The food was delicious. The tea and cocktail were perfect. I would gladly do this again. If you are a fan of Phantom of the Opera the place was perfectly enhanced with props from the play. If you are not a fan the experience is still amazing!

Boy oh boy, this place was hard to find. Apple maps shows it's in some Chinese restaurant while…read moregoogle maps shows this place three blocks south. Thankfully said Chinese restaurant employee pointed us to the nearby Sofitel hotel. So look for the hotel, and you'll find the Rose Lounge in the lobby. Ah, our first British afternoon tea experience! Nothing to compare it to, but I say the experience is good. The Rose Lounge is decorated well, with Smeg applicances throughout. I never heard of the brand, but I'm not fancy like that. We ordered the cream tea which came with scones, tea of choice. £25 for a teapot. I left there pretty full and happy. Our server explained everything to us and was nice and accommodating. I really enjoyed the experience. BATHROOM REVIEW: located in the hotel lobby, the bathroom was super elegant and clean. There were two stalls and couple of urinals. The stalls had a solid door, from ceiling to floor and was clean. Lotion, soap, and thick paper towels awaits you after your do your thang. Sit or squat? Sit!

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.

My wife loves this place and we make the trek to Kensington every time we are in London, so been…read morehere several times and can vouch for their consistency! It's a must now to book in advance if you want make sure you have one of the 5 tables they have inside. Noticed that they also sell their tea now as well.

This tea room is absolutely adorable. It is super small with only maybe 6 tables inside and a few…read moreoutside. We made our reservation weeks ago and were all set when we arrived. My mom and I had the full afternoon tea and we ordered two cream teas for my kids. Everyone absolutely loved it. The finger sandwiches were tuna, cucumber, egg, smoked salmon and a warm ham and cheese. The scones were delightful. We don't love raisins in our scones and they were able to accommodate us. The service was amazing. Everyone was so kind. I'd absolutely come here again!