Claridge's

I had such a wonderful experience here. I went alone to afternoon tea, which I was a bit nervous about, but everyone was so welcoming and it didn't feel awkward that I was alone. The food and tea selection were delicious and overflowing. I ate so much I genuinely thought it was going to be a problem.

Some things are expensive but not worth it. This was not one of them.

Came here for afternoon tea and had a great time! There was beautiful decor and relaxing live music playing the whole time we were there. We were served fast and the server always made sure we got more sandwiches and tea whenever we wanted!

However though the food and desserts were good and presented in a nice way, there wasn't anything that I was overly impressed by, given the high price. I would come again for the overall experience, but not for the afternoon tea menu itself.

Hard to overstate how great the tea service is here. Every piece of it was perfect, from the service to the quality of the teas, to the qualities of the food, to the ambiance. It was perfectly done, and even had lots of personalized elements to it. Very pricey for sure, but worth it as an experience!

Afternoon tea at Claridges includes: sandwiches, scones, pastries, and unlimited tea

Sandwiches:
Poached and smoked salmon with samphire on rye bread 6.74/10- I was honestly most excited for this sandwich as I love smoked salmon, however I was a bit disappointed because I thought it would be more flavorful. However most of the flavor was from the salmon, and the sandwich itself was a bit dry. It was still okay and the salmon was very fresh.

Coronation chicken on brown granary bread 8.78/10- this was my second favorite sandwich, so much flavor and hints of spices!! Absolutely loved it

Ham with tomato chutney and watercress on onion bread 7.42/10- this was tasty however it could have used more chutney. Ham itself added a lot of flavor but I couldn't tell the bread was onion bread

Egg with tomato and basil on white bread 5.31/10- pretty bland, it was just okay. Honestly had higher expectations. Also egg was a bit lukewarm, would definitely taste better if served cold.

Cucumber with lemon cream cheese on white bread 6.78/10- your average cucumber and cream cheese sandwich, enjoyed it however also was hoping for more flavor.

Goat cheese, tomato, and basil eclair 9.88/10- this was my favorite sandwich of them all. SO flavorful. The eclair was very light and fluffy, the basil added a lot of flavor but wasn't overwhelming. The goat cheese was strong and made this sandwich taste like a savory pastry. Honestly so good. If sandwiches all tasted like this I'd have sandwiches all the time. Truly outdid themselves with this one.

Plain and raisin scones 10/10- these were both so good. I liked the raisin one more just due to the added texture and sweetness of the raisin, however both of them were so fluffy, doughy, and filled with butter. Exceptional. Served with Cornish clotted cream and Marco Polo gelée

Pastries:
Chocolate and pistachio 4.34/10- a bit too dry for my liking and I don't think this paired well
Caramel Saint honoré 7.32/10- really liked the filo pastry and the caramel was very rich in flavor
Raspberry Eton 9.34/10 my personal fav, loved the custard filling
Frasier with vanilla ganache 7.86/10- custard was good; didn't like the outer

And for the tea at Claridge's we tried 9 different blends, those being:

Claridge's blend- exclusive to Claridge's, English Breakfast tea, has a malty finish

The rare chai - different from a regular chai because it's handcrafted and enhanced with spices, regular chai often uses "low grade tea and disguises it with spices"

Malawi antler - made from the stems of the tea bush, "antlers" represent the earth of Malawi, only a few kilos of this tea are produced every year, and it can only be found in two places: one being Claridge's

Jasmine silver tip - white tea, jasmine flowers are made to have this tea scented over 6 nights rather than artificially scented!

White Silver tip- made entirely from spring buds that can only be picked for 20 days out of the entire year in mountains in eastern china, highest level of antioxidants and lowest caffeine level

Rose pouchong - Indian black tea made with rose petals

Sri Lankan hand rolled- hand rolled leaf to make tea, only a few kilos of this tea are produced per year

Genmaicha - top grade sencha crafted by Moriuchi San- huge tea master on his 200 year old tea garden in Shizuoka

Fresh English mint - grown exclusively for Claridge's in the Botanical Gardens in Cornwall

Such a cute spot for tea and they have rare selections!! Definitely make reservations in advance as they are booked months in advance.

High Tea

Afternoon tea is a classic British experience and there are almost too many institutions to choose from

We chose one more moderately priced afternoon tea and splurged for our second experience at one of London's institutions: Claridge's

Verdict? We absolutely loved the service, diverse and high quality tea selection and the quality of both the savory finger sandwiches and the scones and pastries

While the price is higher, the quality matches and the pastries felt like individually crafted treasures rather than mass produced confections

Thank you Claridge's for a fantastic experience!

Traditional Afternoon Tea £75 ~ A Selection of Traditional Finger Sandwiches ~ Poached and smoked salmon with samphire on rye bread /
Coronation chicken on brown granary bread / Dorrington ham with tomato chutney and watercress on onion bread / Burford Brown hen's egg with Heritage tomato and basil on white bread / English cucumber with lemon cream cheese and rocket on white bread / Raisin Scones and Plain Scones ~ freshly baked every day in Claridge's kitchens served with Cornish clotted cream, Marco Polo gelée / A Selection of Handmade Pastries ~ crafted under the guidance of Jérôme Chaucesse, made daily by our team of Pastry Chefs ~ Coconut and strawberry pavlova / Blueberry religieuse / Finger chocolate, Earl Grey tea and raspberry / Clafoutis aux cerises

Claridge's (London, United Kingdom)

Simply the best. Love this Decco ocean liner, like hallways.sumptuously Deep n thick wool carpeting.

They still have the bell system
With , Valet - housekeeping and (1) for the waiter. That comes to ur room to get ur order- def old school proper, upstairs /downstairs air to get this 5+ star hotel rating - definitely one of the best hotels , in the world.

Afternoon tea is a Luxury, to have in one's room or suite . Champagne and Endless trays of tea sandwich's and warm scones & Devon crème.

A great hotel located in the heart of London has great tea (afternoon tea at 3 p.m.) They take several different credit cards, and have big rooms. I went there with my family years ago, and they serve delicious food.

I don't have any photos or I would share them.

It is not cheap, but it is definitely worth it.

Tea at Claridge's is an unequivocal five-star experience that encapsulates the epitome of luxury and sophistication. From the moment you step into this iconic institution, you are enveloped in an atmosphere of timeless elegance. The tea service itself is a work of art, with an extensive selection of teas impeccably brewed and served with grace. The exquisite finger sandwiches, delicate pastries, and freshly baked scones are a testament to culinary perfection, each bite a celebration of flavors. The attentive and knowledgeable staff ensures that every aspect of the tea experience is flawless, adding to the overall sense of indulgence. The opulent surroundings of Claridge's elevate the tea experience into a true event, making it not just a meal but a cherished memory. For those seeking the pinnacle of afternoon tea in London, Claridge's is an unrivaled destination that surpasses expectations and sets the standard for refined indulgence.

I recently dined at Claridge's and unfortunately, I can only give it a 3-star rating due to a disappointing service experience. Upon arriving early, it took an excessive 30 minutes for our order to be taken, but we understood that we were early diners. However, the major issue was that the staff completely forgot about us.

On the positive side, Claridge's did serve some of the best sandwiches and tea I've had, but the downfall was that they never returned to check or refill our tea, despite us asking for it. We specifically came for the tea experience, and it was disappointing to have our dessert without tea since it had disappeared.

What added to our frustration was the lack of attention from the staff. We had to actively seek out the waiter every time we needed something, and even then, they often failed to follow up on our requests. This overall experience was quite disappointing, and one of the waiters even admitted that they were understaffed for our table.

Good service is a fundamental reason to choose a place like Claridge's in the first place, and this aspect was severely lacking during our visit. I hope they address these issues, as the potential for a great dining experience is there, but it was marred by the poor service we encountered.

Just checked in. Of course my room is not ready, but the clerk walked me around to various bars while wait.