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My mother is visiting over her birthday soon. I'd like to do something nice with her. She's rarely in London, so I thought tea somewhere in town would be lovely.


Forumites, opinions please, what's best and why:


Tea at the Ritz, Savoy, Dorchester, other???


Afternoon tea, high tea, or champagne tea (is that an oxymoron?)? What's 'champagne tea' anyway?


Do I need to book, online, telephone, how far in advance?

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Browns of Mayfair.


They are all expensive - think ?30 pp minimum and some are much higher.


Advance booking essential.


However, a less costly alternative might be tea & scones at the Victoria & Albert museum followed by a tour of the museum (I understand there's a good exhibition of ballgowns at present in addition to all the other good stuff at the V&A)

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What a lovely idea - have been to a quite a few in the past for various occasions, baby shower, colleagues, treat with friends etc.


Claridge's, Dorchester, Langham, Mandeville in Marylebone, Corinthia, Royal Horseguards. All different, yet all good fun. Hope that you find something to suit.



(Dare I also mention afternoon tea at a more local establishment? I think it has big showy light fittings) ;-)

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Hmmmm.....at some places more than others I would think.


The Ritz is touristy but stuffy and they'll probably get the hump quite quickly.


A smaller, less formal venue might be more suitable. Or somewhere doing a modern take on the idea. Maybe back to Sketch. Phone and ask.....

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The Winter Garden at the Landmark hotel is nice and it's a lovely setting. I can't remember having seen young children there but it's part of the hotel so I'm sure they'd be welcome. Also Brumus at the Haymarket Hotel is quite nice - small and intimate, very good service the few times I've been there.

Hope you have a good time wherever you choose!

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Argh, tough decision. I like the idea of a smaller venue, not so croweded/touristy, staff probably have more patience, but I don't want to totally lose all air of tradition and formality. I was looking forward to getting everyone dressed up a bit. Definitely no jeans and trainers, and preferably not too many tourists! Somewhere small might be a little quieter too? My mother is a little hard of hearing these days. Although we don't want to spoil other people's afternoons with our boiterous toddler daughter. Hmm, yes I might have to make a few phone calls to see what the various establishments have to say.


@steveo, yes, a London kebab is high on the To Do list, but probably not the same day as tea!!

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I was about to recommend the spa at the Dorchester, but not for a wee one.


When you're up for a bit of me time, and have saved your pennies, try a massage or facial followed by afternoon tea in your towelling robe (don't worry, there's a separate room for spa guests so you don't need to walk into the lobby half naked). Decadent but good.


Seemingly the Goring in Victoria is good too.

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