The Dorchester Hotel - MayfairPark Lane, London, W1K 1QA
Afternoon Tea Awards 2019 - Highly Commended
Of the 3,000 meals served at The Dorchester each day, none receives more attention than the gracious service known as Afternoon Tea. In fact, The Dorchester has been awarded a Highly Commended certificate at the Afternoon Tea Awards 2018 in recognition of its outstanding quality and high standards in Afternoon Tea service.
Afternoon Tea is served in The Promenade, a lobby on the ground floor, where potted palms and towering fountains of flowering plants surround plush couches with pillows as soft as marshmallows. Marble columns the colour of apricot parfait rise from the floor, crowned by gilded Corinthian capitals.
Afternoon Tea, Champagne Tea and High Tea all begin with savoury finger sandwiches. Crusts are removed from fresh baked white and brown breads, and the delicate slices are filled with Maldon smoked salmon, egg, Wagyu beef pastrami and more. Warm scones arrive next, made from a recipe unchanged at The Dorchester for over half a century. They are served with glistening strawberry jam and Devonshire clotted cream.
The final course is the piece de resistance, the platter of award-winning cakes and tartlets. The pastries include wonderful treats such as Pumpkin and creme brulee tart and Olive oil cake with figs and pistachio.
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Times:
Afternoon Tea is served 11am, 11:30am, 1pm, 1:30pm, 3:15pm, 3:45pm, 5:30pm, 6pm every day
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Booking:
Booking is essential
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Nearest railway station:
Hyde Park Corner
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Approach:
The Promenade
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Where to sit:
The Promenade
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Dress code:
Smart casual
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Children:
Children of all ages welcome
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Music:
Yes
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Credit cards:
All major credit cards accepted
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Gardens:
No
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Outdoor Seating:
No
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Disabled access:
Yes
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Dogs:
Guide dogs only
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Gluten free:
Yes, on request
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Vegan:
Yes, on request
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Nut free:
Yes, on request
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Award Winner:
Afternoon Tea Awards 2019 - Highly Commended
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Halal:
Yes, on request