The Ritz Afternoon Tea | Inside London's Most Luxury Hotel

Hannah Ricketts2 minutes read

Afternoon tea at the Ritz in Central London requires advanced booking, offering a menu of sandwiches, scones, and pastries for £70. The event featured a trio band and lasted around an hour, receiving an overall rating of 7-8 out of 10.

Insights

  • Afternoon tea at the Ritz in Central London requires booking three months ahead, offering slots at 11:30, 1:30, 4:30, and 7:30, with a menu of sandwiches, scones, and pastries for £70, featuring a dress code of jackets for men and no sportswear or jeans, along with the option of the Ritz Royal English tea.
  • Despite the beautiful but noisy venue of Palm Court in Central London, the afternoon tea event, priced at around 59 pounds with a 12.5% service charge, received a 7-8 out of 10 rating, with a recommendation for a Christmas visit, although attendees found the experience rushed for the cost, suggesting arriving early for a more leisurely time.

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Recent questions

  • What is the dress code for afternoon tea at the Ritz?

    Smart jackets for men, no sportswear or jeans.

  • What are the available time slots for afternoon tea at the Ritz?

    11:30, 1:30, 4:30, and 7:30.

  • What is included in the afternoon tea menu at the Ritz?

    Sandwiches, scones, pastries for £70.

  • What are the additional items available for purchase at afternoon tea?

    Ritz tin for £15, cookbook for £30.

  • What is the seating arrangement for afternoon tea at the Ritz?

    Trio band, 15% discount for 7:30 slots.

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Summary

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Ritz Afternoon Tea: Booking, Menu, Etiquette

  • Afternoon tea at the Ritz requires booking three months in advance.
  • Slots available for tea are at 11:30, 1:30, 4:30, and 7:30.
  • The location is in Central London, specifically at the Palm Court.
  • The tea menu includes sandwiches, scones, and pastries for £70.
  • The dress code mandates jackets for men and no sportswear or jeans.
  • The tea selection includes the Ritz Royal English and a non-alcoholic option.
  • Additional items for purchase include a Ritz tin for £15 and a cookbook for £30.
  • The tea service offers refills on sandwiches and cakes.
  • A cake trolley arrives with additional cake options beyond the initial three.
  • There is a debate on whether to put cream or jam first on scones.

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"Afternoon Tea Event: Trio Band, Cakes, Rushed"

  • The event featured a trio band and had a seating at 7:30, with a 15% discount for the 7:30 slots.
  • The event was filmed in February 2023 and was not heavily advertised on the website.
  • The afternoon tea cost around 59 pounds with a 12.5% service charge.
  • The food included sandwiches, cakes, and scones, with the cakes receiving a 10 out of 10 rating.
  • The venue, Palm Court, was beautiful but loud, with uncomfortable seating.
  • The dress code required men to wear jackets, while women had varied attire.
  • The experience lasted around an hour and 10-15 minutes, with a quick turnover of tables.
  • The overall rating for the event was around 7-8 out of 10, with a recommendation for a Christmas visit.
  • The event felt rushed for the price of 70 pounds per person, with a suggestion to arrive early for a more relaxed experience.
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