I had to treat my lovely hosts to a nice experience on my last day in Canada and chose to take them to afternoon tea at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Let’s see how that went: Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Royal York Toronto – Review ★★★★☆ Afternoon tea […]
I had not visited Canada since 2017, so I’m hardly up-to-date when it comes to afternoon tea in the new world. I’m glad I was able to try a couple, starting with the Park Hyatt Toronto: Afternoon Tea at the Park Hyatt Toronto – Review ★★★★★ “Pastry at the park” […]
I discovered the Great Scotland Yard London afternoon tea by chance, as I was looking for a venue located in the vicinity of Waterloo station. Both the venue and the Floris themed afternoon tea intrigued me so I went for it, and I’m sure glad I did. Floris Afternoon Tea […]
The Claridge’s London afternoon tea has been on my want-to-go list for years, being wholeheartedly recommended by my relatives up in Derbyshire. It is extremely popular so you’ll have to book at least a few weeks ahead, even more so if you wish to go on a weekend. Afternoon Tea […]
The Berkeley London has been on my to-review list for ages but the pandemic has made travelling rather difficult so I only got round to it a few weeks ago. Let’s see if the Prêt à Portea afternoon tea deserves its classy reputation. NB: this review is about the Spring/Summer […]
The Shangri-La brand is not very strong in Europe, with only a handful of hotels (Paris and London) serving rather unimpressive afternoon teas. Fortunately for us, the Shangri-La Istanbul afternoon tea is an amazing experience, which successfully blends the best of Eastern and Western traditions: Afternoon Tea at the Shangri-La […]
The Fairmont Savoy London afternoon tea is among the most reputable hotels in London, along with the Claridge’s (its former sister hotel) and The Ritz. Let’s see how the afternoon tea lives up to the hype: Afternoon Tea / High Tea at the Fairmont Savoy London ★★★★☆ Savoy London Traditional […]
The Langham London “SesonaliTea afternoon tea with Wedgwood” is among the most well-known in London. Let’s see if it’s worthy of the fame: SeasonaliTea Afternoon Tea / High Tea with Wedgwood at the Langham London ★★★☆☆ Langham London Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood price: £62/person Savoury bites, Scones & Sweets with […]
The Novotel Paris Les Halles afternoon tea is a newcomer on the Parisian scene. Let’s see how the “T Time du Jardin privé” fares against the competition: Pour la version française, cliquez-ici Afternoon Tea / Tea Time at the Novotel Paris Les Halles Hotel ★★★☆☆ Novotel Paris “Préface” afternoon tea […]
The Kempinski Frankfurt Gravenbruch afternoon tea is probably one the best I have ever had in Germany, all criteria considered. Let me explain why: Afternoon Tea / High Tea at the Kempinski Frankfurt Gravenbruch ★★★★★ “Tea Time” Afternoon tea price: 39€/person Savoury bites, Scones & Sweets with Hot beverages and […]
The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme afternoon tea is among the most frequently updated in the city, earning it quite a bit of press coverage. Speaking of which, their menu has already changed as I am publishing this article and thus this review will be a bit less thorough than usual. Pour […]
The Royal Monceau Raffles Paris afternoon tea is modestly named “The Royal Tea Time by Pierre Hermé”, a possible reference to its very generous pastry buffet that wouldn’t feel out of place at Versailles palace. Let’s see if it’s as good as the Peninsula. April 2022 update: The afternoon tea […]
Palais Coburg does not serve afternoon tea on a regular basis so when I heard that they were serving it in January 2019, I quickly booked us a spot so we could visit this magnificent palace. I was quite impressed and I came back 2 years later to try their […]
The Hotel Imperial Vienna is among the city’s most famous historic hotels. The afternoon tea is served on Saturdays from October to April, which makes quite easy to miss (not that you should!). Let’s see why you ought to go: Afternoon Tea / High Tea at Hotel Imperial Vienna, Austria […]
The Plaza Athénée Paris afternoon tea had been on my to-do list for a long time, especially after having had such a wonderful time at several of its sister “Dorchester Collection hotels” such as the Meurice Paris. Let’s see how Angelos Musa’s afternoon tea fares against Alain Ducasse’s: Pour la […]
Reviewing the three afternoon teas offered by the Hotel Bristol Vienna proved to be quite challenging, especially when you’re neither a kid nor a vegan: Afternoon Tea / Vegan Afternoon Tea / Kids Afternoon Tea Hotel Bristol Vienna, Austria (five-star hotel) Overall Mark: ★★★★☆ Traditional Afternoon Tea price: 39€/person Vegan Afternoon […]
After some rather underwhelming experiences at the Shard and the Elbphilarmonie, I try to manage my expectations when I go to an “afternoon tea with a view”. I didn’t have to when I reviewed the Waldorf Astoria Berlin afternoon tea as it had a lot more to offer than a […]
I never had a bad afternoon tea in France until now. Every hotel had its own strengths and weaknesses but they were all good if not excellent. The Prince de Galles Paris afternoon tea was my first disappointment: Pour la version française, cliquez ici Afternoon Tea / Tea Time Prince […]
The Réserve Paris Hotel & Spa is a newcomer in the city and I’ll admit I had never heard about it until someone advised me to try it next time I’d be in Paris. The afternoon tea is masterful and can easily compete with the most renowned “tea times” in […]
The Mandarin Oriental Munich was my second afternoon tea in a row while visiting the Bavarian capital. I was looking forward to both their high tea and the magnificent view from their rooftop. Afternoon Tea / High Tea at the Mandarin Oriental Munich, Germany (five-star hotel) Overall Mark: ★★★★★ MO Munich […]
I tagged along for a quick weekend in Munich while my better half attended a conference so I had carte blanche to try a couple of afternoon teas this time. The first one was the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich afternoon tea, a brilliant experience: Afternoon Tea / High Tea at […]
There are two Four Seasons Hotels in Istanbul: The Four Seasons Istanbul on the Bosphorus and the Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet. I have already reviewed the former’s afternoon tea and it was fantastic. Let’s see if the Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet afternoon tea is as good as its sister […]
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul serves an afternoon tea with a view of the Bosphorus. It has many merits which make it well worth a visit: Afternoon Tea / High Tea Ritz-Carlton Istanbul, Turkey (five-star hotel) Overall Mark: ★★★★☆ Afternoon Tea price: 95TL/person Tea refills: Yes (tea & coffee) Food refills: No Service: Every […]
The Raffles Istanbul Zorlu Center serves one of the best afternoon teas I have ever had. If you fancy a luxurious treat with plenty of delicious food and beverages, look no further: Afternoon Tea / High Tea at the Raffles Istanbul Zorlu Center, Turkey (five-star hotel) Overall Mark: ★★★★★ Cakes & […]
The Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is among the city’s most luxurious establishments. It is especially renowned as the most prestigious wedding venue in Turkey. Let’s see if their afternoon tea is on par with the hotel’s reputation: “İstanbul classic” Afternoon Tea at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey (five-star hotel) […]
It was at the George V Paris that I first heard of the Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square London. The staff told me it was the newest hotel in the Four Seasons collection and that their afternoon tea should be next on my list. I did review it in […]
Every now and then, you have to hang out with people who are not keen on tea or soft drinks in general. But that doesn’t mean you can’t take them to a boozy afternoon tea! After finding myself in such a situation, I had the pleasure to review Mr Fogg’s […]
The Connaught London afternoon tea has been in my top 3 for a few years. Let’s see if it’s still among the best afternoon teas in London as of 2022: March 2022 update: Full update of the article Traditional Afternoon Tea at The Connaught London, UK (five-star hotel) Overall Mark: ★★★★★ […]
The month of January is always hard on the wallet (lots of travelling and eating…), so a budget-friendly afternoon tea at the InterContinental Vienna was a bliss. I had my doubts but I stand corrected: it exceeded my expectations and set a new standard for that segment in Vienna: Afternoon […]
I ended up being in London on Monday 20/11, the very first day the Dorchester hotel started serving their Festive Afternoon Tea. After a fantastic “Dali’s tea time by Alain Ducasse” at Le Meurice Paris (a Dorchester Collection hotel), I was expecting The Dorchester London afternoon tea to be as good as […]
While Vienna doesn’t offer as much choice as London or Paris, there are quite a few afternoon teas for me to choose from. The Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna serves two afternoon teas: the “Ladies Afternoon Tea” and the “Gents High Tea”. I needed a place for a date and it […]
The Rosewood London’s sister hotel in Paris, Hôtel de Crillon, serves one of the best afternoon teas I have ever had. I am aware that quality may be unequal between hotels of the same brand and yet I still had very high hopes when I went to review the Rosewood […]
Boozy afternoon teas are more and more common, offering Champagne, cocktails and even alcohol-infused food. I initially wanted to try the Mad Hatter’s afternoon tea at the Sanderson Hotel London but my schedule didn’t allow it. So I went to the cocktail based tipsy evening tea instead: Mad Hatter’s Tipsy […]
I’ve had many afternoon teas with an international twist, be it French, Italian or Japanese. I didn’t really know what to expect from the COMO The Halkin London’s Spanish afternoon tea, designed by the Michelin-starred “Ametsa with Arzak Instruction” restaurant team: Spanish Afternoon Tea / Belgravia High Tea Hotel COMO […]
The Meurice Paris serves one of the city’s most reputable afternoon teas. It is designed by Alain Ducasse and Cédric Grolet, two chefs who hold many prestigious rewards. Let’s see if the Meurice is worthy of its reputation: Pour la version française, cliquez ici – February 2022 update: prices and […]
The InterContinental Dublin is among the city’s most renowned hotels and has recently introduced a Gin Afternoon Tea or “G&Tea”. It’s the second time I try out this special type of afternoon tea. Let’s see if this one is as good as in the Dukes London: September 2018 update: The […]
Considering how exceptional the Mandarin Oriental London afternoon tea is, I had some really high hopes for the Mandarin Oriental Paris, which is now home to Michelin-starred charismatic chef Thierry Marx: Pour la version française, cliquez ici Afternoon Tea / Tea Time at the Mandarin Oriental Paris, France (5-star hotel) […]
The Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris is known in the industry for being the most demanding “Palace” in the French capital when it comes to quality of service so I had very high expectations when I came to review their afternoon tea: Pour la version française, cliquez ici – […]
This article lists the afternoon tea and high tea I have had when I was in Montreal in April 2017. The “best afternoon tea in Montreal” is highly subjective (it’s about personal preferences after all) and the order of this list is not a ranking. Every title highlighted in blue […]
The Hotel Daniel Paris is the first French hotel where I ever had afternoon tea. At 28€ per person, it is the cheapest in the city but also one of the best: Pour la version française, cliquez ici 2023 Update: The Hotel Daniel is now called the Hotel de Montesquieu, […]
After a brilliant afternoon tea at the Crillon Paris reopening in July 2017, I came back to the Crillon a few times and I’ve always been very satisfied with the quality of the food, teas and the service. The Crillon Paris delivers an excellent afternoon tea, let’s dive into it: […]
The Peninsula Paris is one of the few five-star hotels where I’d had afternoon tea before starting this website. 2 years later, here I am to review it properly: February 2022 Update: Prices, The afternoon tea is available once again in a different format (no buffet). – Pour la version […]
When I left my previous workplace, my colleagues kindly gave me a voucher for a “Japanese afternoon tea” at the Courthouse Hotel in London. How can I say this? It’s not really Japanese and it’s not really an afternoon tea either: Japanese Afternoon Tea The Courthouse Hotel London, 5* Hotel (map) […]
The Park Hyatt Hamburg was my second afternoon tea ever. I remember googling something like “what to do in Hamburg on a rainy afternoon” and ended up going there with my grandparents. We had a great time and that guys, is how I became a high tea addict: Traditional Afternoon Tea […]
Weekends in Hamburg are always an absolute blast food-wise, but I did not expect the Reichshof Hamburg afternoon tea to be this good. Priced at 18.84€ in honour of Martha Langer (the hotel founder’s wife and a tea lover), it is one of your best bets in Hamburg: Martha’s Afternoon […]
The Waldorf Hilton Hotel London serves a classic West End afternoon tea, let’s see if it’s worthy of the Waldorf name: Classic West End Afternoon Tea The Waldorf Hilton Hotel London, 4* Hotel (map) Overall Mark: ★★★★☆ Afternoon Tea price: £39/person £45.50 with a glass of Sparking Wine, £49.50 with a glass […]
I spent a whole week in Montreal, more than enough to review all the proper afternoon teas served in the city (a total of 3 as of today). Last but not least, I will finish this series of articles with the Le Parloir tea room afternoon tea: Pour la version […]
I love chocolate. Actually, I adore it about as much as I love tea. So when I heard that the Hyatt Regency London was introducing a brand new Chocolate themed afternoon tea (called the “ChocolaTEA”), I just couldn’t resist reviewing it: ChocolaTEA Afternoon Tea The Hyatt Regency London The Churchill […]
I may have gotten addicted to high teas in Hamburg, but my very first ever experience of afternoon tea was in Montreal at the Gryphon d’Or tea room in 2012. I started this blog a year ago and so was quite impatient to review the Gryphon d’Or tea-time five years […]
I initially reviewed the Mandarin Oriental London Saké & Teamaster’s choice afternoon teas in 2017. Here I go again 2 years later, to update this article and review the two newcomers: the Beer afternoon tea and Alsatian wine afternoon tea – Article updated in June 2019 1920’s Afternoon Tea at […]
Art themed afternoon teas have a special place in my heart, it’s after having the ART tea at The Merrion Dublin that I decided to start this website. I was quite excited about the Lancaster London ARTea after seeing the pictures of their gorgeous cakes, let’s see if it’s as good […]
It would seem that the Ritz-Carlton Montreal is the only 5-star hotel that serves a proper afternoon tea in Québec’s metropole. Fortunately for us high tea addicts, it does not disappoint. Pour la version française, cliquez ici – March 2022 update: price and link to the afternoon tea menu Afternoon […]
The city of Toronto has many more afternoon teas to choose from than Montreal, both because of its superior size and British roots. I only had time to review one venue while in Ontario so I decided to go with The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto. Looks like luck was on […]
Montreal enjoys a solid reputation in North America for anything that is food related. There is a plethora of cafés and restaurants, each with a charm of its own. As old habits die hard, let’s start by reviewing the Bar à Beurre afternoon tea: Pour la version française, cliquez ici […]
Two spring afternoon tea in one weekend, the weather was so good that I couldn’t resist. I normally grab afternoon teas in a hotel or in a tea room but the Mews of Mayfair restaurant is well worth a try as well: Spring Afternoon Tea Mews of Mayfair Restaurant, London […]
I initially reviewed the DUKES LONDON Gin & Tonic afternoon teas in 2017. Here I go again 2 years later, to update this article and review the newly created Martini afternoon tea. Shaken, not stirred. Article updated in July 2019 MarTEAni Afternoon Tea at the DUKES LONDON Hotel, UK ★★★★★ […]
South Kensington is home to many of London’s museums, notably the V&A and the Science Museum. If you feel hungry after a museum tour, I strongly recommend going to the Ampersand Hotel to try out their “Science Afternoon Tea”: Science Afternoon Tea The Ampersand Hotel London Overall Mark: ★★★★☆ Science Afternoon […]
Leam’ and Warwick are home to several gorgeous afternoon venues. Let’s review the Vinteas tea room in Leamington Spa: Traditional & Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea Vinteas Tea Room, Leamington Spa Overall Mark: ★★★★★ Price: £13.95/person Tea Refills: No; Water refills: Yes (£2.70 – £6 for an extra pot of tea) Food refills: […]
If you fancy a queen/king-like breakfast or afternoon tea, Zuckermonarchie Hamburg is the place to be: Breakfast & Afternoon Tea Zuckermonarchie, Hamburg Overall rating: ★★★★★ Breakfast price: 12.50€ /person (With beverages, extras & tip: 13€-16€ ~ / person) Afternoon tea price: 14.95€/person Hours: Mon – Fri: 11 am to 7 pm (no breakfasts) […]
The Fairmont Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg is the most prestigious hotel in the city and its restaurants are the recipients of many awards (Two Michelin Stars, Gault & Millau, Golden Teacups…). The Wohnhalle Lounge serves a seasonal themed British afternoon tea which is rumoured to be the best in HH, a reputation that is […]
The Westin Hamburg at Elbphilharmonie has just opened and serves a high tea with a view at a very reasonable price. March 2020 update: no reference to the afternoon tea on the Westin Hamburg’s website. I recommend calling/booking online to be safe. High Tea / Afternoon Tea at The Westin Hamburg […]
The Lanesborough Hotel serves one of the best afternoon teas in London, with a strong emphasis on tea and pastries. Traditional Afternoon Tea The Lanesborough Hotel, London Overall Mark: ★★★★★ (03/2018 update) Afternoon Tea price: £39/person; Champagne Afternoon Tea price: £49-64/person Food refills: Yes; Tea Refills: Yes (3 choices per person) 1:00 to […]
The Burgundy Paris serves one of the most affordable afternoon teas in the city. They recently overhauled their afternoon tea offer so I decided to do an update of this article: Article updated on July 2023 (prices and service hours) – Pour la version française cliquez-ici Afternoon Tea at the […]
The Ritz name is widely associated with ultimate luxury, especially in Paris and London. The Ritz Paris has just reopened after 4 years of refurbishment and serves an afternoon tea “à la Française” featuring many French cakes and Madeleines inspired by the works of famous novelist Marcel Proust. Pour la […]
I went back to the Edgbaston Boutique Hotel in Birmingham while transiting from Derbyshire (second home) to London. It’s even better than before 🙂 Article updated on August 2019 (spring afternoon tea) Afternoon Tea / High Tea at the Edgbaston Boutique Hotel Birmingham ★★★★★ The Edgbaston Traditional Afternoon Tea price […]
The Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus serves a delicious Turkish afternoon tea which can be enjoyed on the waterfront. Weather permitting, it is a rather amazing experience and a “must-try” for any respectable afternoon tea aficionado. Turkish Afternoon Tea at the Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus Overall rating: ★★★★★ Price: 80 […]
Did you know that Turkey is the world’s largest tea consumer per capita? The average Turk bought 7.54 kg of tea in 2014, almost three times as much as the Brits. Now that we have established that tea is Turkey’s national beverage, let’s review our first afternoon tea venue in Istanbul: The Pera […]
The Coombe Abbey Hotel serves one of the most popular afternoon tea in the Midlands, which requires to book up to two months in advance on weekends. February 2020 update: price and booking links Afternoon Tea at Coombe Abbey Hotel, Coventry Overall rating: ★★★★☆ Abbot’s afternoon tea price: £26.95 (weekdays) or £29.95 (weekends) […]
The AMBA Hotel Marble Arch serves a decent afternoon tea in a cosy environment. Not a bad plan for a budget friendly outing. Afternoon Tea Amba Hotel Marble Arch, London Overall rating: ★★★☆☆ Price: £25/person for afternoon tea £35 with a glass of Champagne (excl. optional tip/service charge) Tea refills: Yes; Food refills: No […]
2019 update: Prices are now 45€ and 47€, quite a tremendous increase but I assume that the quality is still the same. The Westin Hotel Dublin serves two afternoon teas, the traditional afternoon tea (self explanatory) and the most peculiar afternoon tea (served with a Victorian Mojito Cocktail). It is […]
The Westbury Hotel Dublin and the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) have teamed up to create a “Fashion inspired afternoon tea”. The result is stunning and is bound to delight both foodies and fashionistas. February 2020 update: price and links NCAD Fashion Afternoon Tea at The Westbury Hotel, Dublin Overall […]
The One Aldwych serves one of London’s most popular afternoon teas, the “Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea”. It truly lives up to the theme, the beverages, the food and the service are all beyond reproach. As of 2022, it’s one of the best afternoon teas in London for […]
The Binswood Hall Leamington Spa is a luxurious retirement home based in 19th Century Victorian Gothic building. The in-house Whittle’s restaurant is open to the public and serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Afternoon Tea at Binswood Hall Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Overall rating : ★★★★☆ Price: £16.95/person £19.95/person with a Gin &Tonic […]
Barcelona is considered to be one of the best cities in the world when it comes to good food, and it is indeed in several aspects. Choice of afternoon tea is very limited though, the El Palace Hotel Barcelona is the only venue that serves a proper traditional afternoon tea, […]
If you happen to be in the vicinity of Leamington Spa (Warwickshire) and fancy an afternoon tea surrounded by beautiful gardens, the Mallory Court Hotel is your best bet in Warwickshire: Afternoon Tea at Mallory Court Hotel in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Overall rating: ★★★★★ Prices: £22.50/person with tea/hot beverage £27.50 with English sparkling […]
The French oddly renamed the afternoon tea tradition “tea-time”, perhaps as an excuse to take a few liberties and make it “à la française”. The Bristol Hotel Paris Afternoon Tea has been a steady favourite of mine this past decade so I try to come whenever possible to update this […]
The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel is one of the few places in London to offer a chocolate themed experience: the “Charlie and The Chesterfield Afternoon Tea”. “Charlie and The Chesterfield Afternoon Tea” The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, London Overall rating: ★★★☆☆ Tea refills: Yes; Food refills: Yes Price: £38.50/adult; £19.50/child; £45.50 with a glass of Champagne […]
If there is such a thing as the best city on earth, it’s probably Hamburg. But what about their afternoon tea? Or high tea as the Germans mistakenly call it… Let’s start by reviewing the High tea at the Kempinski Hotel Atlantic, once of Hamburg’s most iconic establishments. High tea / Afternoon […]
For my second review, I will write about two afternoon teas at the same venue: The Italian “Dolce Vita” and the British “Summer Afternoon tea” at the Four Seasons Park Lane. The Italian Dolce Vita Afternoon tea (on request) The Journey through British Summer Afternoon tea at Four Seasons Park Lane, London Overall rating: ★★★★☆ Tea refills: […]
For my first review, I will write about my favourite afternoon tea in Ireland so far, The Merrion Hotel’s “ART” Afternoon Tea: February 2020 update: price and menu links The “ART” Afternoon Tea at the Merrion Hotel, Dublin Overall rating : ★★★★★ Tea refills: Yes (any tea/cocktail on the menu); Food refills: […]
