skatterfly

Hi everyone,
I haven't seen this info in any of the many posts on the best places to have tea in London.

We'd all like to have tea at least once while we're there and I'd ideally like to go the whole family... 4 adult and one toddler... and not split up so one couple stays at home with the baby.

Are there baby-friendly places that serve tea in London?

Thanks,
Kat

skatterfly

Just wanted to add, after re-reading the recently topped thread on tea, that Browns sounds like it would have been perfect for us. Not too swanky. No rush. And cozy. And good food. Too bad they're closed for remodeling. Has anyone discovered a good substitute in the meantime?

I went to gofortea.com and the Orangery sounds like it might be the right vibe and good food, and a good environment with the baby. And it looks like the Landmark has a children's menu, though I'm lucky that our toddler wants to eat what we're eating. She's already a big fan of goat cheese, anything with garlic in it, and moroccan chicken tagine, and can't stand anything that looks like baby food. But I digress...

Also, are there just little independent places in London you can get an afternoon tea, without the pomp and circumstances of one of the big hotels?

Thanks for the help on this.
~kat

bellairegirl

I was just going to recommend the Orangery to you. Also, you could consider the tea room in Fortnum & Mason.

Susan

grandmere

Harrods, perhaps?

Iregeo

When my son was two and three years old, we took him to tea at the Sheraton Palace and the Ritz Carlton, both in San Francisco. Both establishments welcomed us, and accomodated us with a high chair. We all had a marvelous time, including my son, who ate "finger" sandwiches with his fingers!

You know your child and where you can and cannot take him or her. Go where you please and have a great time.

Underhill

I think Fortnum's would do very nicely. The Richoux tea room (or are there more than one now?) would be another possibility, as would taking tea at the Basil Street Hotel in Knightsbridge. It's a comfortable sort of place.

janis

Many place would fit the bill - but with a toddler in tow the Orangery would be perfect. Because -- after tea and scones you can walk a few yards and be in the Princess Diana memorial playground which is terrific for the little ones . . . . .

Tulips

The Georgian Restaurant, on the 4th floor at Harrods serve tea, and just around the corner is the toy department, just in case toddler gets bored. Or otherwise the Orangery as mentioned.

Kayb95

Since afternoon tea can be an expensive proposition, and toddlers can be unpredictable the Orangery may be the better option. It's less expensive and a more casual setting.

Vicky

Service at the Orangery was AWFUL when I was there over Thanksgiving last year. Even tho there were tables available they made you wait 15 mins between seating each customer, then it took over an hour for me to just get soup and scones... then the wait to pay the bill. I am hypoglycemic and the delay is getting my food meant I felt very sick. They were also out of alot of things. Wouldnt' recommend it.

historytraveler

The Orangery. I've been there on numberous occasions and never had a problem. One person's (one time) bad experience should not be taken too seriously.