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Afternoon tea in London - please help!

Marmite, 16 May, 2009 at 21:56 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 4

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I have booked the pret a portea at the Berkely hotel (sp) for my friend's birthday the week after next. Now I have read several reviews on trip advisor which really slate it - poor service, stale cakes etc. I so want this London tea to be an excellent experience as well as a memorable present for my friend and so am tempted to cancel and book elsewhere. Thing is, where?! I have been to the Ritz and Claridges (which were both great on Christmas Eve) but I don't really want to spend more than £30/35 per person as I cannot afford more.

Can anyone suggest anywhere that does not have a long booking list and I could book next week for a week later?

Thank you very much in advance for your help. It does not have to be an hotel !

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Melancholie · 16 May, 2009 at 22:03
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Have you tried The Dorchester? We had a wonderful time there for MIL's 60th. I know BIL booked late as he tried to get The Ritz and Claridges first but they were both fully booked.
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Rache · 16 May, 2009 at 23:32
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The Lanesborough is lovely
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Katiemac · 17 May, 2009 at 01:20
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I'd suggest the Connaught.

If the Ritz and Claridges are your benchmark, then it won't dissapoint.

We were there a few weeks ago - very attentive service, lovely modern take on sandwiches - eg smoked salmon with wasabi mayo and lovely cakes.

They were more than happy to provide more of anything - and the room/ conservatory it's served in is lovely.

https://www.the-connaught.co.uk/afternoon_tea.aspx

Hope this helps, and have a fab time wherever you decide.

Just one more thing, I don't rate the Berkeley either, i'd say the Connaught is miles better.
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AliLindsey · 17 May, 2009 at 12:35
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Another vote for the Dorchester.

Took my ex's mother there on her 60th a few years back and the old trout actually smiled and cheered up a bit - so it must have been good if she couldn't find anything to moan at!

Lovely sandwiches tea and cakes! I was stuffed!
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Flump · 17 May, 2009 at 13:36
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I would just go with the one you've booked at The Berkeley - it's a lovely hotel and the theme sounds fab. I've read crap reviews of it as well, but Tripadvisor is full of knobby reviews. Don't panique! x
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