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Tea at the Ritz

150 Piccadilly | The Ritz London, London W1J 9BR, England (Mayfair / St James's / Piccadilly / Green Park )
+44 (0) 20 7493 8181
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Ranked #205 of 11,732 restaurants in London
Hours:
Sun - Sat 11:30 - 17:00
17:30 - 19:30
Cuisines: English
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Mayfair / St James's / Piccadilly / Green Park 
Description: A British institution in itself, Tea at The Ritz is proud to be a member of the Tea Council's prestigious Tea Guild. Served in the spectacular Palm Court, a choice of several varieties of tea, finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones, jam and clotted cream and a range of delicate pastries, combine to make for an unforgettable afternoon. The luxurious and graceful setting of The Ritz Palm Court is legendary and this is most certainly an opportunity that must be experienced, whether you are visiting London or already live there. The Ritz London has a formal dress code in its public areas. Gentlemen are respectfully requested to wear a jacket and tie, and jeans and trainers are not permitted for ladies or gentlemen.
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Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

I took my Mum for afternoon Tea at The Ritz as part of her 70th Birthday celebrations, we had already had a full day of events so it was perfect to relax for a while in the calm of The Palm Court. We opted for the Champagne Tea and everything was delicious and very plentiful. Our champagne was brought first... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We went for afternoon tea on 4th May, having booked 4 months in advance to get the slot we wanted, 1.30pm on a saturday. Huge choice of tea, we all chose a different variety, sandwichws which were replenished, fruit and plain scones, ane cakes, we were beven offered trifles, which were delicious, overall a lovely treat, but you are on... More

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London
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Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We visited the Ritz for afternoon tea on a Sunday afternoon. We were warmly greeted at the side entrance and told where to go but everyone stood around in groups until the tables were ready and then joined a queue. We were shown to a table and informed of the different teas and the variety of food which would be... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

My Mum and I went for afternoon tea at the Ritz for my birthday in March well I say afternoon tea it was more like evening tea as our sitting (the only available) was at 1930!!! We were a little early and the staff told us to have a walk round the hotel and look around to which we couldnt... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon tea experience last Sunday (19th May) to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The setting was wonderful and the various teas a delight to pick and choose. The sandwiches were varied and the plate was topped up regularly, as were the cakes, by the attentive staff. The staff brought my wife a birthday cake which we took... More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

My 3 lovely daughters bought afternoon champagne tea at The Ritz for my 60th BirthdayPresent. Stepping from the bustling streets of London into The Ritz was like entering a different world. My husband and myself were greeted warmly by the staff. Once seated sandwiches and cakes/pastries were placed on our table on a 3 tier cake stand. A selection of... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I really enjoy high tea and make it a point to try new places when I travel. Tea at the Ritz was billed to be the quintessential place for high tea in London, so I went with very high expectations. The room and china service were beautiful and very elegant. The tea times are run in a very efficient manner,... More

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Deal. UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The whole experience felt a bit jaded and touristy and we have tried other establishments, so feel we can draw a reasonable comparison. On arrival we were told we were 10 minutes early, but not told where to wait, we had to stand in a very crowded hallway until we noticed others going in and joined the queue again. There... More

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Moscow, Russia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Awesome experience, I recommend it to everyone! Was in Dorchester Hotel a year after, it was good, but Ritz afternoon tea was more impressive to me though!

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Hamburg, Germany
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

I was recently invited to a family tea at this hotel in London on a Friday afternoon. I am not sure if it is the hotel policy to let anyone in to use their washrooms i.e. curious tourists, etc., but knowing what an esteemed establishment it is I really was concerned about the lack of hygiene and state of the... More

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