Afternoon Tea at The Goring

Afternoon tea was well below average. There was not very much choice and the savouries and cakes were served together which meant the scones were cold by the time we ate our sandwiches. When we asked for more sandwiches we couldn't chose our favourites. The same assortment were served again. The cheese and pickle tasted like normal cheddar and Branson pickle from a jar. The salmon sandwiches were tasteless as there was nothing else on it. The chicken sandwiches were delicious. The final cakes were very small and as there were only two of each we had to divided each one between three people so that we could taste them all. The champagne, tea, cappuccino and hot chocolate were lovely. When the bill arrived we had to query as they had charged us for extra glasses of champagne and charged us again for afternoon tea which we had already paid for. Overall we were not impressed. We have been to the Dorchester, Claridges and the Ritz for afternoon tea and I am sorry to say the Goring did meet our expectations. We did not complain at the time we were a party of six and it was for our sons birthday. Unfortunately, we will not be recomending The Goring afternoon tea or returning as it did not meet our expectations which is a shame.

Having treasured High Tea at the Goring for many years, this time was a sore disappointment. To my surprise, when I arrived they sat me in a lackluster dining room -a far cry from the beautiful, cozy tea room that is what made them so special. They said the main tea room was unavailable, and whether or not that was ever mentioned during the booking in fine print, I never knew that was the case, and so I was supremely disappointed to be seated in a bland, crowded, lunch-eating room, paying a LOT of money for a setting that was simply not what I had known or expected. The Goring is already very pricey, so to pay that much for this sterile room was in all honesty, actually upsetting. I think they really should have sent me an email ahead of time, or explained upon arrival, or offered a discount for the changed room and setting. For someone who made a booking months in advance, it should have been clearly addressed. I still wish there could be a compensation. Otherwise, unfortunately, I don't plan to return.

She was made extremely welcome and treated with the greatest care and attention.
sandwich was very delicious.

The smoked salmon sandwich was delicious.

Took my daughter here for her 40th birthday. The room was cold and the food and cakes unimaginative. I was very disappointed as I had wanted this to be special and it was not cheap.Have eaten in this restaurant before and had amazing food.

Excellent service and food! Luxury space and atmosphere. We could enjoy our afternoon so happily. Personally I loved sandwiches. Cakes were gorgeous too.

It was an amazing experience. The staff at the Goring was attentive, the food was delicious. I was especially impressed with the manager, who made sure that made sure we felt welcome and that everything was just right. I am an absolute nobody, and was dining at a place filled with notable people, but the staff treated us all as if we were the only people there. I cannot recommend the Goring enough.

The afternoon tea at The Goring was a fabulous experience! My girlfriend & I enjoyed every part of it. The staff was amazing - helpful, considerate, pleasant, joyful - they truly treated us like royalty. The way they described everything on the menu was superb. We were taken aback by being offered more sandwiches, scones or desserts. Additionally, they offered us food to go, too, which was very, very nice. It was, honestly, one of the best dining experiences we had, top to bottom. From the moment we entered, the doorman was extremely hospitable - cracking jokes and helping us find our way. The hostess was so kind and inviting. She made us feel very welcome. The wait staff was superb! The completed our experience as one of the most memorable things we did in London. I am recommending to my Mother & Father to go here during their visit to London.

We loved the atmosphere, the service and the Food.

Absolutely first class service with professional staff to make you feel very welcome.Excellent sandwiches and cakes being enjoyed in a beautiful room.. Will return and can recommend to all