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    The Foyer At Claridge's

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    2,548 reviews
    #117 of 19,155 Restaurants in London
    $$$$, European, British, Vegetarian Friendly
    Brook Street | Mayfair, London W1K 4HR, England
    +44 20 7107 8886
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    4.5 2,548 reviews
    #117 of 19,155 Restaurants in London
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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    European, British
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    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
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    Brook Street Mayfair, London W1K 4HR England
    Mayfair
    0.2 miles from West End
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    A great treat

    The setting is great. The service is excellent. It is such a unique wonderful place. It used to be a place to go and see and be seen. Now just go and enjoy a nice afternoon.

    Date of visit: September 2019
    Thank paul1009
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Wedding anniversary afternoon tea

    My wife loves an afternoon tea, she's been to many places to enjoy it but if I'm honest I've not been convinced, until now (it's really not lunch, it's not dinner, so what is it?), We recently had afternoon tea at Claridge's and I have...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    1  Thank graemematheson
    Jim_P_Lyons, Food and Beverage Manager at The Foyer At Claridge's, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Dear graemematheson, Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful and kind review following your recent afternoon tea experience. I appreciate you choosing Claridge's to mark your special anniversary celebration and I am glad the time you have spent here has met...More

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Fabulous afternoon tea

    Had a fabulous afternoon tea at Claridges. Beautiful surroundings and lovely fresh sandwiches, scones and cakes, we were offered more sandwiches and scones if we wanted them. I must mention our waitress “Tia”, what a lovely lady, very friendly and chatty, a credit to the...More

    Date of visit: September 2019
    2  Thank cazjo
    Jim_P_Lyons, Food and Beverage Manager at The Foyer At Claridge's, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Dear cazjo, The team and I appreciate your kind comments following your recent afternoon tea experience. I am that you and your guests have thoroughly enjoyed your visit. I will of course take the opportunity to share your review with Tia. Tia is most certainly...More

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Yet another impeccable experience

    We visited Claridge's, for afternoon tea, on Sunday 8th September. This was our 5th visit and, as ever, it was a fabulous experience. Upon arrival, the doormen were really welcoming, spinning the revolving door for us to go in to the hotel. When you enter...More

    Date of visit: September 2019
    1  Thank intercityboi
    Jim_P_Lyons, Food and Beverage Manager at The Foyer At Claridge's, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Dear intercityboi, Thank you for taking the time to comprehensively review your recent afternoon tea experience. It was with great please that I have shared your wonderful and kind comments with Luke and the team. Thank you for highlighting all aspects of the experience from...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Simply the best

    My wife and I were treated to afternoon tea at Claridge's and what a treat it turned out to be. The visit began with a warm welcome from staff. The ambience of the foyer was wonderful including the live music. Each and every member of...More

    Date of visit: September 2019
    2  Thank Keith G
    Jim_P_Lyons, Food and Beverage Manager at The Foyer At Claridge's, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Dear Keith G, I appreciate the commending comments which you have shared following your recent visit to Claridge's for your wife's special birthday celebration. I was delighted to read that both you and your guests have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and that the team have...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Lovely afternoon tea

    This is as traditional as English afternoon tea goes. An experience worthwhile and definitely a place for people watching. Can definitely tell who are regulars here, the rich and regular folks like us. The service is impeccable; nothing was rushed at all. Too bad we...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    3  Thank Vicky Y
    Jim_P_Lyons, Food and Beverage Manger at The Foyer At Claridge's, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Dear Vicky Y, I appreciate you taking the time to share this wonderful review following you recent afternoon tea experience. I am glad to read that the team have provided such warm and engaging service. I note that the occasion has been somewhat under-par with...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Excellent special treat for my birthday

    My friend and I had an excellent time at Claridges on Friday. Very conveniently it’s just 5 minutes from Bond Street underground and we arrived at 4.30pm 30/8/19. I have visited Claridges for afternoon tea once before many years ago but my friend was visiting...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    2  Thank paauguste
    Jim_P_Lyons, Food and Beverage Manager at The Foyer At Claridge's, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Dear paauguste, Thank you for sharing a review following your recent visit to the Foyer and Reading Room. I was glad to read that Attila has elevated your experience following the under par welcome which you have received. I will of course be sharing your...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Worth every penny!

    This was my 2nd afternoon tea at Claridge's and for me there is no place better. The setting is so special with live music, beautiful furnishing and fresh flowers. The food is of the highest quality from the scones and sandwiches to the pastries. The...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    1  Thank Rachel V
    Jim_P_Lyons, Food and Beverage Manager at The Foyer At Claridge's, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Dear Rachel V, Thank you for continued loyalty to Claridge's and our afternoon tea offering. I was delighted to read that you and your guests have thoroughly enjoyed your recent afternoon tea experience. I appreciate your kind comments in highlighting the atmosphere, food and service...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Afternoon Tea

    My wife, seven year old daughter and I had the pleasure of afternoon tea at Claridge’s. We arrived slightly early for our booking but we were seated straight away and looked after exceedingly well by the attentive staff and management. This was my daughters first...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    1  Thank charlie21430769
    Jim_P_Lyons, Food and Beverage Manager at The Foyer At Claridge's, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Dear charlie21430769, I was delighted to read that you and your daughter have thoroughly enjoyed your recent afternoon tea experience. I most certainly will be taking the opportunity to share your kind comments with both the front of house and culinary teams respectively. We look...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great tea, but underwhelmed

    I make a point of going to a nice afternoon tea every time I'm in London, and for some reason I just discovered this year that Claridge's is widely considered the gold standard. I had thought the Ritz was king but in my research I...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    1  Thank Sarah D
    Jim_P_Lyons, Food and Beverage Manager at The Foyer At Claridge's, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Dear Sarah D, Thank you for taking the time to comprehensively review your recent visit to the Foyer and Reading Room for afternoon tea. I am glad that overall there have been elements which you have enjoyed but I was concerned to read of shortfalls...More

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    June 16, 2019|
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    Response from JNMpls | Reviewed this property |
    We've never had an issue with tea service at Claridges. We typically order one, but with that said, they are continually refreshing our hot water/tea, so I personally wouldn't think it to be an issue. Of course you can... More
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    Response from Lloydstevens29 | Reviewed this property |
    It is a separated area the Foyer is grand while the Reading Room has a more quieter living room feel
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    Dear Ann W, Thank you for your message. We do have a vegetarian options available. Best wishes, Russell.
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