Afternoon tea in London
May 4th, 2006, 12:35 PM
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Kate, thanks!
You're right, I remember that episode, now that you mention it. We're even going to be in that area
Good to know I can provide my traveling companions with some real 'afternoon tea' experiences.
I think they are much more looking forward to the 'evening pub' experiences, though
You're right, I remember that episode, now that you mention it. We're even going to be in that area
Good to know I can provide my traveling companions with some real 'afternoon tea' experiences.
I think they are much more looking forward to the 'evening pub' experiences, though
May 4th, 2006, 03:58 PM
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I concur, Underhill.
Mr.Haines, thank you for all the information, and for starting a post where others can update the information. I aspire one day to enjoy an afternoon tea in London. The only place I've ever taken it is the King Edward Hotel on King Street in Toronto. It was quite economical, with the American dollar so high against the Canadian dollar at the time.
Best to all,
BC
Mr.Haines, thank you for all the information, and for starting a post where others can update the information. I aspire one day to enjoy an afternoon tea in London. The only place I've ever taken it is the King Edward Hotel on King Street in Toronto. It was quite economical, with the American dollar so high against the Canadian dollar at the time.
Best to all,
BC
May 4th, 2006, 04:56 PM
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Mr. Haines, thank you for starting this thread and providing wonderful information (as always). I will save your suggestions as well as the comments/updates from other for a future visit. Very helpful indeed.
Feb 18th, 2008, 03:52 PM
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This is going to make me sound REALLY old, but the first time I was in London was 50 years ago this summer (I was 19, so I'm not THAT old). I stayed at St. Ermin's Hotel in Caxton Street and they served a wonderful tea. Many sandwiches and cakes, and the pot held 4 cups of tea. It cost me (are you ready for this?) either a crown or a half crown. I really think it was a half crown. That was 35 cents. So reading that the same thing would cost me $40 now (I'll be in London this May) absolutely blows my mind. 50 years or not, nothing in my everyday life has increased that much. I'm paying approx. the same airfare, one way, in 2008 as I did in 1958. (I went over on the Queen Mary and flew back.) BTW, I stayed at the Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh on that trip and it cost me $10 a night. And I had a great view of the castle from my room. How things change!
Feb 19th, 2008, 03:59 PM
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The only thing I would offer in my way of thinking about taking a full afternoon tea in London for that price is that it is much less expensive than a London meal in that environment for the most part and just as filling. Just did 2 teas-Wolseley and Lanesborough-in late afternoons and had no need for dinner those evenings. Saved money and had an amazing experience I do not often have in US. As an extra meal-silly perhaps. As my main meal-memory making!
