I have come to a conclusion that a perfect way to start a working week is by having Afternoon Tea!. After chatting on twitter with Emma whom is another Kiwi based in England we decided to meet up and eat cake; and this meant trying out the Charlie and the Chesterfield Afternoon Tea which is based on Roald Dahl’s classic tale at The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel.
We went for afternoon tea. You can choose from a variety of teas as many as you like. The food was tasty without anything being extraordinary. It's the first time I went for afternoon tea so I don't have a comparison. Overall the tea, the food and the service was great. You can also refill as much as you like.
Very good food, fantastically great service.
We thoroughly enjoyed ALL of our afternoon tea experiences in London. But out of them all, this was our favorite. All of the sweets, not only are glamorous but had excellent flavor & just seemed to pop out in their own special way! The finger sandwiches & scones were excellent as well....& yes, the cola fizzy cake really tasted like Coke.
ALL personnel had excellent composure & really held it down professionally as admittedly we weren't the easiest party to accommodate (hangry Mom, dropped shot glass). They were super kind with our 3 & 7 year olds all the way through the end including their candy 🍭 to go. I had to tip them extra on top of the 10% included.
Finally, many thanks to previous reviews re: tea selection. You get a large amount. I would avoid white, green, any tea that goes bitter with extended steeping. A black or assam tea would make great selections.
If/when in London, I'd def make it a point to return here!
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My friend and I had a wonderful time! The service was extremely polished, the food and tea was wonderful. We were the last booking for tea and we had been looking forward to the experience all day. When you book you can request a vegetarian option which is perfect, great selection of sandwiches. Our favorite was the sundried tomato and goat cheese.
One thing to keep in mind is that the pots of tea hold about 5 cup's worth, and had I known I would have not selected the lapsang Souchong as it gains more and more strength as it steps, and I could not drink quickly enough, or even finish the last cup. What I was hoping for was a small pot of tea to be able to try different types of tea to enjoy pairing with the flavors of the food. Another unfortunate aspect of the experience was that our server disappeared and never came back. We had to flag two other servers from a different part of the dining room and even then it was hard to get anyone to notice when we were ready to pay it needed something. When we were first seated we were offered extra of anything, and we did want an additional sun-dried tomato goat cheese sandwich, but as we couldn't find anyone to help we did not receive it. I understand it was an odd time of day and we were the only ones in that particular part, but many times servers walked past us to go to the bar or back to the dining room. I would have expected better in this aspect from this hotel, but I would not be deterred from returning since the food was good.
Overall it was a very nice evening out, but to give 5 stars I would like more attentive service.
We came for the lovely afternoon tea 🍵. The staff were very attentive . The tea had gluten free options that one of us needed and because the staff had forgotten about it they brought an extra tray for us. At the end the offer 50 g of sweeties to take with you . The food is amazing and you have to try the different flavours of tea
We came here for a family event - 6 adults and a 1 year old - and it was a fantastic experience which we will all remember. My thanks to the staff who were very helpful and most attentive; our 1 yr old was made very welcome and loved it. All courses of the afternoon tea were great - sandwiches, scones, cakes (starting with the dry ice lemonade), and the tea choice is marvellous (try the chocolate tea). Is it cheap?: no , but its worth it. Well done all.
This place is seriously good at afternoon tea. Having a unique theme is such a good way to separate from the thousands of other hotels that do this. We were lucky enough to go during the Original Sweetshop theme, and we got a complementary pick n mix at the end. The hotel, food, tea, service & decor was all sublime. Try the chocolate black tea for something different ☕️
Wonderful experience for our first proper London tea with our four boys. They catered to the children (ages 5-11) and made it a brilliant time. Great start with a glass of champagne, then a tower of sandwiches, scones, jam and cakes served with our tea. Everything was very good, and perfect before our visit to the theatre.
A M A Z I N G experience from start to finish. From the lady in reception, to the gentleman who brought us to our tables, to Eleonora and co., all perfect! Kudos to the chefs and kitchen staff, the food were all delectable and lip smackingly decadent. I actually was hesitant to come because I was afraid of "sweets" but I am glad I came anyway! The cucumber, dill and cream cheese sandwich was delicious, as simple as it may sound. The tea selection was endless. I would recommend the Bespoke Licorice Tea and Organic Rosebuds. Both lovely and uplifting. Thank you all for this unforgettable afternoon tea experience. Worth the time, calories and every penny spent 🥰 - a happy afternoon tea lover.
Such a cozy and fun afternoon tea. The lemonade with dry ice is a fun starter. The refills are great value but the star are the sandwiches and tea. Dancing dragon tea is worth getting.
Lovely Sweet themed Afternoon Tea. With treats to take home. Very attentive staff and pretty setting. Delicious teas to choose from and Halal option available.
This cozy restaurant was recommended by our friends. Definitely it lived up our expectations. The atmospheric, immersed in greenery interiors made our afternoon tea more than romantic and fabulous. We’ve tasted a great range of sweets and cakes which are melted in our mouths, served with fragrant tea on our choice. Moreover I want to mention the exceptional staff attitude. With their sincere smiles and attention, they made us to fill welcomed and special. Definitely would recommend Chesterfield Mayfair for couples or big families. Thank you guys, for amazing afternoon time, you deserve more than 5 stars.
AMAZING! Celebrated my 30th birthday here with my husband and it was outstanding.
The service was 10/10. Staff all attentive, kind, chatty, friendly and couldn’t do enough for you.
Me and my husband had the veggie option and all the sandwiches and cakes were delicious.
Two of the lovely staff sang me happy birthday and gave me a chocolate cup cake with a candle in which was so cute!
I truly had the best birthday, thanks to all the staff.
Nothing was too much trouble for them.
We chose coffee instead of tea and this was no issue at all.
You get a little sweet bag to take home at the end which was a lovely touch.
Great value for money all in all!
I will 100% be back with my mum as I know she would love it too!
Thank you so much for a lovely experience ❤️
Charming service and delicious sweet inspired treats. The afternoon tea includes refills and you get to take home any goodies you can't quite finish. The apple sour white chocolate bomb and the roast chicken sandwich were mouthwatering.
Serkan and I attended yesterday and were taken care of by Eleonora and co. Eleonora went above and beyond and was an absolutely delight. We had an amazing experience and would highly recommend to anyone visiting!
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