Relaxed Tea Drinking
12 May 08, 10:53
Above expectations
I must admit I am an afternoon tea obsessive. I prefer afternoon tea somewhere lovely to a posh three course meal out somewhere.
Crazy? Maybe but I am starting to think I am becoming a bit of a pro at knowing good places for a good tea guzzle and scone scoff.
Claridges is stunning both inside and out, and from the minute you walk through the revolving doors you feel transported to another (more elegant time). The tea saloon is nestled in the entrance foyer and is perfect for people watching. The thing I really loved was the vintage furnishings - 1930's originals, still in perfect condition.
Everything about this place is luxury and the attention to detail is meticulous. The afternoon tea is far less formal than that offered at the Ritz, where tea is generally served to the whole tea room at the same time. There is not a strict dress code either, attire is more smart casual.
The food and service was of a great quality, finger sandwiches - followed by light fluffy scones, finished off with French pastries. There is real emphasis here on tea, they offer a whole menu of different teas to try! As a bit of a tea fanatic I was pretty impressed, all teas I sampled were lovely.
Overall it was a fantastic experience. We went quite late in the afternoon (5.30), and even though this was the last tea sitting we were not rushed out and sat leisurely for almost 2 hours listening to the musicians perform and sipping tea.
Ambiance aside I do feel the food was slightly better at the Ritz, more classic British however for a more intimate and less formal tea Claridges really does exceed expectations.
Posh afternoon tea
08 May 08, 20:39
Above expectations
If you want to feel posh, go here for afternoon tea. The staff will do anything you ask and make you feel special as soon as you walk in. They hold private parties here which are costly but the quality from start to finish is extremely high.
Nice Cuppa...
23 Apr 08, 15:28
Above expectations
Took my GF for afternoon tea here and it was just the job. An endless supply of tea, cakes and sandwiches is always good and the service is as you would expect superb. It is expensive but well worth saying you had Afternoon Tea at Claridges although Gordon Ramsey wasnt serving our tea!
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good enough
20 Mar 08, 09:14
As expected
Went there, it was nice. This review asks for more than 25 words so I am just adding junk. I guess the junk is still not enough. Damn
