Afternoon tea in Harrods.

mariets · 05-07-2011, 20:34

Has anyone been?

whackyracer · 05-07-2011, 21:12

Yes, a few weeks ago. There was around 8 of us. I thought the selection of sandwiches wasn't the greatest, but the pastries and cream teas are delicious and the range of teas is very good. Overall, very good value for money.

mariets · 05-07-2011, 21:32

Thanks, I'm really looking forward to it.

tanstaafl · 05-07-2011, 21:42

Tea at Harrods (or the Savoy, come to that) is a treat that I suspect that I will probably have to lay on some time for Mrs T.

Now I'm sure Mrs T will be very lady-like and have only a few of the items on display but is there actually any limit as to how greedy you can be (I'm thinking of myself

). If you leave all sense of shame at the door is it possible to gorge yourself on sandwiches and cakes without the waiters dropping heavy hints that, perhaps, enough is enough?

ardwark · 06-07-2011, 06:19

I've been. Preferred Fortnum and Mason.

diary_room · 06-07-2011, 08:39

There is so much choice for afternoon tea in London, Harrods would not be on my list at all!

MICH78 · 06-07-2011, 12:01

I've had tea at The Dorchester, which i could not fault at all. Food, atmosphere and service were first class and we did not feel rushed at all, even though it was very busy there.

elliecat · 06-07-2011, 12:11

We went for tea at the Ritz and it was lovely from start to finish, we came out completely stuffed as they just kept filling our plates up with more and more food. Couldn't fault it at all.

whackyracer · 06-07-2011, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by diary_room

There is so much choice for afternoon tea in London, Harrods would not be on my list at all!

I've also been to the savoy, claridges and the ritz and harrods was nicer than claridges and the ritz in my opinion. The other two try and hurry you out as they have set sittings, whereas at harrods you are free to spend as little or as long as you want, they just keep re-filling the food. The Savoy was very over priced for what it was, put it was a nice experience.

mirabelle · 06-07-2011, 14:04

we bought mother ritz and she said it was average compared to another place she went to which I can't remember the name of a hotel but can't remember which one. darn sorry

grassmarket · 06-07-2011, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanstaafl

Now I'm sure Mrs T will be very lady-like and have only a few of the items on display but is there actually any limit as to how greedy you can be

I suspect, the carrying capacity of the doiley (?) they bring you.

05-07-2011, 20:34	#1
mariets Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,216	Afternoon tea in Harrods. Has anyone been?

05-07-2011, 21:12	#2
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Yes, a few weeks ago. There was around 8 of us. I thought the selection of sandwiches wasn't the greatest, but the pastries and cream teas are delicious and the range of teas is very good. Overall, very good value for money.

05-07-2011, 21:32	#3
mariets Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,216	Thanks, I'm really looking forward to it.

05-07-2011, 21:42	#4
tanstaafl Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Posts: 11,146	Tea at Harrods (or the Savoy, come to that) is a treat that I suspect that I will probably have to lay on some time for Mrs T. Now I'm sure Mrs T will be very lady-like and have only a few of the items on display but is there actually any limit as to how greedy you can be (I'm thinking of myself ). If you leave all sense of shame at the door is it possible to gorge yourself on sandwiches and cakes without the waiters dropping heavy hints that, perhaps, enough is enough?

06-07-2011, 06:19	#5
ardwark Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15,979	I've been. Preferred Fortnum and Mason.

06-07-2011, 08:39	#6
diary_room Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,415	There is so much choice for afternoon tea in London, Harrods would not be on my list at all!

06-07-2011, 12:01	#7
MICH78 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,051	I've had tea at The Dorchester, which i could not fault at all. Food, atmosphere and service were first class and we did not feel rushed at all, even though it was very busy there.

06-07-2011, 12:11	#8
elliecat Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8,707	We went for tea at the Ritz and it was lovely from start to finish, we came out completely stuffed as they just kept filling our plates up with more and more food. Couldn't fault it at all.

06-07-2011, 13:34	#9
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Quote: Originally Posted by diary_room There is so much choice for afternoon tea in London, Harrods would not be on my list at all! I've also been to the savoy, claridges and the ritz and harrods was nicer than claridges and the ritz in my opinion. The other two try and hurry you out as they have set sittings, whereas at harrods you are free to spend as little or as long as you want, they just keep re-filling the food. The Savoy was very over priced for what it was, put it was a nice experience.

06-07-2011, 14:04	#10
mirabelle Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: around Posts: 2,627	we bought mother ritz and she said it was average compared to another place she went to which I can't remember the name of a hotel but can't remember which one. darn sorry

06-07-2011, 14:36	#11
grassmarket Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 23,321	Quote: Originally Posted by tanstaafl Now I'm sure Mrs T will be very lady-like and have only a few of the items on display but is there actually any limit as to how greedy you can be I suspect, the carrying capacity of the doiley (?) they bring you.

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Afternoon tea in Harrods.