Fine Art in Food at The Rosewood Hotel: One of my first jobs in London was based on High Holborn so I remember when The Rosewood Hotel was home to Pearl Assurance Company. I had a definite case of Office Envy – I did work in Financial Services but our location was nothing like as opulent. Designed […]
Afternoon Tea at St Ermin’s Hotel
A Summer Garden Afternoon Tea at St Ermin’s Hotel, London: Sunshine on a day when I’m going to be reviewing an afternoon tea might not sound important. But, St Ermin’s Hotel, a stone’s throw from St James’s and not much further from Victoria, has a pretty first-floor terrace looking out over their courtyard garden, which […]
Testing the Teas – The Landmark London
A Marylebone Afternoon Tea in the Winter Garden, The Landmark London: There are a few things in life which just make me happy. A good afternoon tea is one, sunset cocktails on the beach, a real log fire at home after a long walk, evensong at Kings Cambridge and a big hug from someone special. Oh […]
Limited Edition Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea at The Langham – and a Backstage Tour!
The Langham Hotel Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea: Lack of a suitable Valentine again meant I was thrilled to be able to live vicariously with a preview of this year’s Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at the Langham Hotel. Actually, I am always delighted when I am invited for an afternoon tea in London – it’s one of […]
Langham London – Festive Afternoon Tea 2017
It’s feeling a lot like Christmas at The Langham London: There’s nothing quite like a festive afternoon tea to start getting me into the mood for Christmas. Particularly when it happens to be at The Langham, London in the elegant Palm Court. Sitting with a glass of Perrier Jouët Champagne in hand, we were really […]
Mad Hatter’s Christmas Afternoon Tea at Sanderson London
A festive take on the Mad Hatter’s Tea, Sanderson London: Regular readers of London-Unattached may have noticed that I love afternoon tea. Sanderson London has been running their Mad Hatter’s afternoon tea for some time now, although it has evolved over time. This year they are introducing a Christmas variation, the Mad Hatter’s Christmas Afternoon Tea, […]
The Sweetest Afternoon Tea at St Ermin’s Hotel
Honey afternoon tea as St Ermin’s celebrates 350,000 honey bees in residence: When I first learnt of the bees on the roof of St Ermin’s Hotel it must have been around the time I started writing London-Unattached, in 2012. I can remember learning that it was all part of a programme to bring the bee […]
Afternoon Tea with a View – Oxo Tower, London
Afternoon Tea on the South Bank at Oxo Tower Restaurant: There’s nothing better on a warm summer’s afternoon than wandering along The South Bank. It’s a vibrant part of London with street theatre, market stalls and plenty going on besides the stunning views back across the River Thames. Walking from Embankment bridge past the Festival […]
Afternoon Tea at the Corinthia Hotel
Tea at the Crystal Moon Lounge, Corinthia Hotel Guest Post by Lucy Daltroff If the ubiquitous “nice cup of tea” can calm most situations, what I wondered would be the result of a whole pot, especially when taken at a top London venue. To find out I went with a friend to visit the 5 […]
Say Cheese – Afternoon Tea at the Georgian House
Cheese Afternoon Tea and more at the Georgian House Hotel, Pimlico: I am definitely someone with a sweet tooth. And, I love a good afternoon tea, particularly the refined, dainty sort served in London’s top hotels. But, every so often something different comes along which sounds just perfect. A cheese afternoon tea. Wouldn’t you be […]