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!

Love how small and cozy this tea room is. :) I had the traditional afternoon tea service and…read morehands-down the standout was the homemade clotted cream scone. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Served quite warm as well. Pretty alright tea finger sandwiches overall; the cucumber sandwich had a nice lemon zing to it though the smoked salmon sandwich and egg sandwich had bread that was a bit on the stale side. Regarding desserts, the raspberry macaron was very tasty and had a great slight chew to it but the red velvet cake was pretty dry. There were more food items at the tea service but I'm just highlighting the most noteworthy ones. :p For tea I had the jasmine lychee. Satisfyingly bold lychee taste! Recommend if you want something bright-fruity with slight tartness. Service was very polite and all-smiles but could've been more attentive. I'd say I would return here mainly for the tea and the scones!

Harrison was simply amazing. He taught us so much and made awesome recommendations on teas to…read moreselect. He was charming and delightful. We left an extra gratuity just for him. A lovely experience was made diving by such an incredible server.

Sorry. I wanted to be blown away, but I can only (generously) give 2 stars…read more The room is very clean and bright and pretty. The table settings are adorable. The food was lovely - particularly the pastries (the sandwiches were fine but nothing superior). But the service was execrable. All the wait staff were very nice. A couple of our servers in particular were sweet and tentative and touchingly young. After we initially ordered, however, were never approached by any member of staff again - except for the junior server, who gave us plenty of refills of tap water. Despite ordering two glasses of champagne and a glass of sparkling tea, we were not asked if we would like to purchase any additional up-charge beverages. We were not asked if we wanted more sandwiches or pastries, although the party at the table right next to us was asked. We were not offered any additional pastries or scones. PLEASE NOTE: The afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason is VERY expensive. We paid £84 per person ($112.85 at today's exchange rate) not including the champagne and sparkling tea. It is also supposed to be "bottomless." It was not bottomless for us. We got one each, after which we were roundly - perhaps even deliberately? - ignored. At the end of the meal someone came by and asked if we would like a box for the two scones that were left. Given that we were not offered any additional food, the offer of a box for the scones was particularly insulting. In addition, I mentioned in the online reservation form that the occasion was our niece's 20th birthday. There was absolutely no acknowledgment made of that, prompting me to wonder why in the heck Fortnum's would ask unless it was to sell marketing information to someone. I also specified in that reservation screen that one of the party was a vegetarian. The wait staff had clearly never been told that that was the case because they made absolutely no mention of it. We were recently at Hawksmoor for my husband's milestone birthday, and I mentioned in their online reservation system that it was a special occasion. Hawksmoor went out of their way to make it special. The wait staff there were very attentive, and made us feel as though we were being attended to. The wait staff at Fortnum's were perfectly sweet, but as above, we were ignored after being served. Not to belabor this, but again, one of the selling points of the afternoon tea is that it is bottomless. I have been told by many people that servers cheerfully come to the table and offer additional sandwiches and pastries. This did not happen to us and it was, frankly, embarrassing since this tea was supposed to be a special occasion for our niece. My husband is not the kind of guy to strike out the server tip line on the bill, and he didn't do that on this occasion. The staff, when they bothered to appear, seemed to be trying. Regardless, we felt thoroughly ripped off. We paid an exorbitant amount of money for an absolutely minimal amount of food and a very non-special experience. It was not far off from a Tesco's meal deal and a couple of Bakewell tarts from Gail's, and I say that reluctantly. I really wanted to love the experience. The store itself is gorgeous and Fortnum's goods are understandably legenday, but the afternoon tea fell extremely short of the mark.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We had an excellent time at Afternoon Tea. Everything was delicious and our server Jesus was…read morespectacular. He was very diligent and friendly. Would definitely come back on our next London trip.

02/2026 Just a quick…read morenote upfront: there are several places around the UK (and beyond) called "The Orangery" - from restaurants in hotels to other historic venues - but none of them are affiliated with each other. This review is specifically for the historic one at Kensington Palace, the beautiful baroque building in the palace gardens. I recently had the pleasure of enjoying afternoon tea here, and it was everything I hoped for and more - a perfect blend of elegance, history, and warm hospitality. From the moment we arrived, our host Denis made us feel incredibly welcome. First and foremost, I have to say he has a great first name - it's the same as mine (Dennis/Denis), which gave us an instant connection and a good laugh! He was exceptionally accommodating, giving us plenty of choice over where to sit and checking in on us multiple times throughout the afternoon with genuine friendliness and care. His attention to detail really elevated the whole experience. Our waiter, Mustafa, was nothing short of amazing. He handled our dietary needs with ease - accommodating gluten-free and vegetarian options without any fuss - and even split the afternoon tea accordingly so we could both enjoy it fully. The food itself was lovely, but the standout for me was the tea selection. I tried several varieties: peppermint, masala chai, vanilla chai, and classic English breakfast. The staff were happy to bring different teas or extra hot water whenever we asked, and don't forget to add sugar and milk for that perfect personal touch - it made all the difference. The setting is stunning, with the historic Orangery building and views of the Kensington Palace gardens creating a truly relaxing and regal atmosphere. Every moment felt unhurried and enjoyable; it was the ideal way to spend a peaceful afternoon. Huge thanks to Denis and Mustafa for their outstanding service - they made what could have been a standard tea into something truly memorable. Highly recommend booking ahead (it's popular!), and if you get the chance, ask for these two legends. We'll definitely be back!

Was in Camden town and wanted tea-- found this place in the basement of the Stables Market (when…read moreyou walk down the stairs past cereal killer cafe, turn left and do a u turn, look for "oi oi the shop" and keep walking, it'll be at the end). Their afternoon tea was for two people, and as just one person, the server recommended the cream tea and adding in a savory. I chose the pate (because I love pate!) over the sandwiches. I was pleasantly surprised that the server created a mini stack for me. The tea was quite flavorful but the scones were a bit lacking. Of the 4 tea places I went to this week, these scones were the driest. Even covering them in jam and cream wasn't enough--I wanted to dunk them in tea. The pate was delicious though, came with lots of toast, as well as fresh sliced cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. I also loved the fresh fruit (strawberries and cherries), and lovely marshmallows. Venue was also pretty cool--lots of visitors to people watch. Would recommend location, but skip the scones!

This place was the highlight of our London trip! For just €18.50 (TOTAL FOR 2 PEOPLE) we got…read moreeverything pictured! We chose the English breakfast tea which was great. The scones and clotted cream were beyond amazing, and the sandwiches were great too! Only con is that this place is hard to find, but that's not their fault. After wandering around for like 30 minutes we finally found it. Go inside the market, go down the flight of stairs past the cereal shop and into the basement. Look around past all the clothes and bags for a bookstore, and past the books you will find the tea shop!

Good= excellent Service= excellent…read moreAmbiance = excellent Prices=excellent. The owner is VERY pleasant!

I had a great experience here the coffee was rich and flavorful. The staff was so friendly,…read morewelcoming and made my coffee experience a relaxing atmosphere.

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....

While in London, I booked a pre-show dinner at the Wolseley in Piccadilly. I had heard about it on…read moresome foodie shows and got good referrals from people who had eaten there. When we arrived we were greeted immediately and checked in. We were early and needed to come back, however when we did, the hostess recognized me and greeted me by name - super attentive. We were seated right on schedule. We were not disappointed by the architecture, atmosphere, vibe, and excellent service (Deyana). The food selection was excellent, and we sampled many! The pictures attached are good, but the real thing, even better. I felt the prices were good value for money and the location easy to get to. Overall we had a great evening and would definitely recommend it. Please make a reservation ahead so you don't miss the chance to dine here.

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.