crellston

A question that seems to come up quite regularly here, I though that this may be of interest to some.. https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/...on_restaurants

janisj

of the 37 listed I've had afternoon tea at 14 - would have been 15 but the Brasserie of Light was closed suddenly because of an electrical fault and I couldn't make it back during my visit. Do I spend too much time in London????

Could I get extra credit for multiple visits?? (F&M, The Ritz, The Wolseley, The Savoy, Harrods, Brown's)

Jean1968

Thank you! I've forwarded on the article to my mother -- looks like something we could both enjoy!

crellston

You are welcome Jean1968. I have only ever had tea at The Ritz which is arguably the most famous and certainly one of the most "traditional". Very enjoyable, if a tad stuffy! Have eaten and /or stayed at many of the hotels mentioned and they are all very, very good. We are staying at Browns later in the year so may well try it then if we have time.

zebec

The original Petersham has come into recent criticism from locals, for trading off its name and no longer offering what they felt was good value for money. We were bound to go there last summer and actually passed that location during our Richmond visit, but never actually experienced it after all. Just sayin'.
Zetter Townhouse belongs on that list in the 'and now for something completely different' category: a quirky approach to tea. Excellent in all regards, right down to the boxing kangaroo.
I am done. the tea

SusanP

janisj, which is your favorite?

janisj

It has changed over the years. Originally the Ritz was the be all and end all, but my last couple of times (most recent probably 4 or 5 years ago) while still a beautiful room - a real wow factor - and lovely experience it just seemed to slip just that teensy bit. Every seat is booked up far in advance so maybe some of the staff 'send it in'?? But for a 1st timer it probably a really good choice.

If I don't want to spend a fortune - still expensive but not 'Ritz expensive' the Wolseley is great.

My current favourites/favorites for posh/high end are the Savoy, Browns and Claridges - and maybe the Goring.

SusanP

Thanks, good to know. Lots of choices if my cousin and I ever get there! (Some medical issues for her are making it problematic.)