Afternoon Tea at The Ritz

The tea service started with a prompt introduction from our server Sebastian. He explained our food and beverage options including an optional glass of champagne which we ordered. Our individual pots of tea arrived and the first cups were poured by the wait staff. Shortly after that, cake stands were brought to the table with a plate of sandwiches for each of us and a top plate of desserts to share. We were promised warm scones to follow but it was an additional thirty minutes before those were delivered. The finger sandwiches were delightful but after the first glass of champagne was poured and consumed, we were never asked if we wanted a refill. In addition, other tables had their tea cups refilled by the wait staff but we were left to pour our own refills. We were perfectly capable of pouring our own tea but when other tables are being extended this courtesy, it seemed slightly rude to ignore our table. The desserts, consisting of a pear tart, hazelnut mousse, and a strawberry meringue were a perfect note to end the tea service. I would recommend tea at the Ritz just for the experience but keep your expectations in check for service levels.

The service was fantastic. Loved the little brioche with egg salad.
An hour to sit can feel a little rushed. But we got our table a little earlier, so we were fine.

Ein Erlebnis, beeindruckend und faszinierend. Ein muss für jeden London-Trip. Geld darf allerdings keine Rolle spielen. Aber wie oft macht man das schon.

Brought the afternoon tea package for mums 80 birthday Absolutely fabulous experience six off us went nothing was to much trouble They even did a cake and sang happy birthday to my mum
Totally amazing experience
Thank you

A very special treat bought as a wedding anniversary present.
The setting is outstanding. A wide choice of teas, possibly slightly too large a serving of sandwiches, cakes and scones. Then the trolley came with more cakes! Don’t eat lunch! The servers were very attentive. You don’t get to top up your tea cups. Piano music added to the ambience.
My wife cannot eat dairy. We called a few days ahead of our booking.
Many cafes can’t give her anything she can eat. The Ritz served as wide a range for her as for me. Her cakes looked at least as temping. They tasted great. The non-dairy cream she was given for her scones was an excellent alternative. So - non-dairy high tea can be done! Very many places just aren’t interested in trying.
Think we’re just going to have to return to remind ourselves how good it was!

Fanspecialistictastic. The Ritz was an amazing experience. The service the food the surroundings were all second to none. Awesome live pianist. Will definitely be back.

Best experience I have had in a long time well looked after and well fed

AMAZING!!!the best afternoon tea I could even imagine!!

Wonderful experience. Tea was delicious and the service was excellent. One of my party was vegetarian and they made every effort to cater for her.

so much food! everything perfect