The Ritz Afternoon Tea | Inside London's Most Luxury Hotel
Hannah Ricketts・24 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.
15:50
"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.
