Camellia's Tea House in Camden - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Trovandosi nei pressi del British Museum consigliamo vivamente di visitare questa tea house. Puntate a occhi chiusi su uno dei loro menù guidati, che vi permetterà di vivere un’esperienza tipicamente inglese. La qualità dei dolci e degli scones è alta e la sala è confortevole.

Excellent tea and delicious homemade cakes. Not so keen on the scones, as they were dry and tasteless. Lovely, cosy atmosphere and friendly staff. I will definitely be back.

Really nice tea room with good cakes , teas and selection of other hot drinks, right on the main street. Very pretty and good service.

Having ordered Camellia’s teas online to enjoy at home I was looking to visiting their tea shop opposite the British Museum which reopened in September. What a disappointment! My friend and I were ready for a snack after a 3 hour visit to the museum but were immediately unimpressed with the non existent welcome by the 2 surly and miserable staff. After being seated we were told we would need to order at the counter. I had received an email from Camillia’s Tea Shop back in early September offering a free cup of tea which when I tried to claim was told the offer had ended, when I checked my email and found no expiration date, another staff member told me that I should have checked their website. Surely if a company sends out an offer it makes sense to put when it expires on the email or tell the customer to check on the website My friend and I had a smashed avocado on a scone which cost £12 plus a cup of tea for another £4. The tea was lovely but the scone was small, hard and tasted stale All in all an overpriced substandard meal served by miserable staff. I will not be returning.

Superbe à l'heure du goûter, vrai spécialiste du thé. Et des gâteaux. Superb for the english afternoon tea, real tea specialist.

What a delightful tea room, just across the road from the British Museum Very high quality leaf tea. I ordered a classic afternoon tea. It came with finger sandwiches, two scones with jam and cream. Then 4 cakes plus strawberries The chocolate cake was the best of the lot. Very nice jazz music was playing which creates a chilled feeling as the calories flood in!!

Delicious tea, food and very helpful service!!!! The girl at the bar has been really sweet with my ( overtired)children.Reasonable price and great cakes. Don't miss this lovely place if u go to London!

The teas and the service deserve the 5-stars. The selection is great and the prices are not over the top although not cheap at all. The snacks that we had were okay but nothing extraordinary and since everyone sits only at the tightly packed tables on the ground floor (the basement section is technically empty), upon entering you immediately have an "overcrowdedness" feeling. People were waiting for tables outside the place yet there were plenty of tables downstairs. I dont really know why people can't ask the staff but still...

I went to Camellia in Great Portland Street. The place is nice and the staff as well. The only problem is that the glasses, teapots and cups were dirty. My glass of water had some green in it and the teapots/cups were all stained and looked dirty. Not inviting at all. It's a pity...

I truly recommend this place to have a peaceful and tasty time with a large choice of teas. I loved the matcha late with almond milk there. The staff is welcoming and give really good advices about tea and tea training. They also have a large pannel of cakes which make me want to come back to try them all. 😍

I popped in this tea house for a cup of tea. There is such a cozy place with over 100 choices for tea. I order a tea pot of Earl Grey Orange and some tea-infused sandwiches suggested by staff. The tea and food are absolutely amazing. The staffs were lovely and each one made you feel welcome. I definitely come again soon!

Was just leaving the museum and saw this shop, came in to get a cup of tea and was surprised at the friendly, personal experience that we received. Beautiful shop and wonderfully friendly staff.

This place is an American's or Chinese person's idea of English twee. If you want to overpay for a cup of tea or a sandwich, and be served by rude staff (not all of them, in fairness), by all means go. Otherwise walk a few blocks to a wide selection of restaurants and cafes next to Russell Sq. tube station or better yet, take one stop down the line to St. Pancreas, the magnificently restored international train station with its abundance and variety of food and beverages in the beautiful stations inteself or next door in the Coal Drops Yard complex where the culinary offerings are more sophisticated and ambitious.

There was some kind of bias (racial, anti-American or anti-kid or something else) going on. The two caucasian women ahead of us were offered a table right away but they left without ordering. Before our multi racial family of four could even get a word out, the woman at the counter said "sorry we don't have any tables left". I asked about a tea to go and she replied "we don't have any pots at the moment". So how would she have served the two women before? How can a tea shop not have any teapots available at 2 in the afternoon? She mumbled something about "right to deny service". Not sure what she was saying but we got the hint. The owner should be aware that the staff is actively and belligerently turning customers away on some bias that's representing the entire establishment.

My family (4 in total) tried to stop in after visiting the British Museum. As we entered we were greeted with “I have no room for four”. This was followed by “I also don’t have enough tea pots”. I couldn’t imagine a more unfriendly greeting. I don’t know if it was the fact that we were a family (also a mixed race family) or she just wasn’t friendly but we did not stay since she didn’t give us an option of staying. It would have been nice if her to say “it may be 10 or 15 minutes before I can seat you”.

Very friendly staff but dear life is this place ever expensive. I mean, two cups of peppermint tea (lovely and all but exactly how difficult is that to mess up...) and two modest cookies and I had very little change from £20!! Happy to be treated to tea there but honestly would think twice before forking out so much.

First, note that their on-line menu of tea and their actual offerings didn't match, which was mildly disappointing as we spent a lot of time on-line looking at the various teas and then weren't able to get three of our four choices. However, they have glass jars of the various teas that are available lining the walls so you can smell and see them. Although we noted a severe poppyseed allergy when we made the reservation over a month ago, that information never seemed to make it to the staff and that member of our group was thus unable to partake in the full tea, as one of the pre-made sandwiches had extensive poppyseeds and the others were cross contaminated. This was very disappointing because if they had noted this at the time of the reservation and let us know that the food was pre-prepared and plated already and couldn't be substituted, we could have made a more informed decision about whether the variety of tea was worth the (substantial) expense of one of our group not being able to eat there. Beyond that, the sandwiches and scones were fairly average. The desserts were above average, especially the pistachio and lemon petit-four. Overall, the tea is worth it and if you are a true tea aficionado, the average food is a small price to pay. But if you have any special dietary restrictions, don't count on being able to be accommodated.

Popped into this cute little tea house for the mandatory tea and scones whole visiting London. The tea choice was vast and I ended up going with black vanilla blend which I thoroughly enjoyed. The wait staff gave me the heads up there was a...

We went to Camilla’s yesterday for a birthday celebration at 4pm. The tea was lovely and over 100 varieties but that was it!!!! The sandwiches were average and bread going stale. The scones were under baked and both flavours were plain, the cakes were also...

Fantastic venue! We had a British tea tasting event here with more than 30 attendees and a full work tea cocktails event. Both events were really enjoyable thanks to the high quality tea, really friendly and professional staff and a splendid atmosphere of the venue!...

Spent time at the British Museum and needed to sit down. This place is just opposite at you get freshly made tea, not tea bags and a timer to allow you to choose how strong the tea is. An excellent place with more seating downstatirs...

The food was mediocre flies everywhere! Staff quite clearly underpaid. Manager shouting at employee. No best practice. Would not recommend to my worst enemy!

We stopped by for an afternoon tea. The service was very nice and very helpful, nice decoration of the room and tea was delicious. But We did not like desserts much and also things like cups, silverware etc were not properly clean. I think its...

I live round the corner from the tea house so have popped in a few times. The tea and hot chocolates are generally really good- albeit a bit on the expensive side. However the last time I went I was sorely disappointed with the attitude...

Eye-opening selection of tea (and - unexpectedly - hot chocolate). Extremely friendly and helpful service. Simple, but delicious lunch fare. High-ceiling, lots of light, so feels remarkably spacious given its location.

Booked the Valentine's afternoon tea as a surprise for my wife. It included a bottle of prosecco between the two of us, excellent value. Great tasting selection of sandwiches and cakes and an unbelievable choice of teas. The descriptions in the menu helped with the...

Seems like a tiny place with only a few tables at first glance, but there's another room entirely downstairs, and there's wi-fi available. The selection of teas is fabulous (I really recommend the Early Grey/Lapsong Souchong mix, which is a delight) and there are also...

There are many, many choices of teas in this tea shop. I had a pot of chocolate tea for 4 pounds. My father had a Chai Latte and a scone with clotted cream. He was very happy with those. My tea was so tasty, I...

I visited Camellia’s tea house on a rainy day in London (after realising that the British Museum don’t all you in with luggage, nor provide anywhere to store it!) and was so excited by the experience! I visited with my mum and was made instantly...

Found this lovely small tea shop never had a experience like it so many teas to choose from and the staff were great can’t wait to go back next time in London

Great selection of tea, including tea cocktails! Very cosy spot, nice staff and lots of selection for treats.

Myself and my mum stumbled upon the tea house as an accident we saw it and decided to have a look inside. We were astounded by the huge array of teas available on the menu. If you were undecided on a tea you could go...

I was looking forward to a lovely afternoon tea with a good friend. Unfortunately Camellia tea house did not provided this due to their rude staff which is a shame. Hope you can treat your other costumers better and do not spoil their experience.

I found the staff to be very helpful. They took the time to talk with me, and then i tried their suggestions. I sat near the front window. The service was excellent and the food was good. This was my 4th Tea room while on...

What a treat to be able to have a proper cup of tea 🍵 in central London, just in front of the British Museum. They know how to make and served a cup of tea plus you can buy loose tea.

Really nice tea room with good cakes , teas and selection of other hot drinks. Very pretty and good service.

This cafe failed for 3 crucial reasons: 1) Poor service. Was referred to as “that girl” when talking to her colleague. Were not apologetic for their wifi breaking and causing me to wait 5 minutes to pay. 2) While I was waiting to pay, my...

Near the British Museum. Cozy atmosphere, good selection of cakes. The shop is a veritable encyclopedia of teas. The walls are lined with dozens of jars of wonderful fragrant teas from around the world, each with a brief description that helps describe its taste. Choose...

Location: opposite of the British Museaum Atmosphere: cosy Service: OK Food and drink: lovely homemade apple tart Rating: we will return

Lovely setting in fashionable Bloomsbury Excellent choice of teas and lovely selection of cakes Certainly a good meeting place

Birthday celebration got off to a shaky start when the waitress insisted that I’d only booked for one person and I had to really argue my case. Wouldn’t even accept even after seeing my “afternoon tea for 2” groupon voucher We sat outside after that...

This little tea house is a lovely option for people who have done the big pricey afternoon teas and want good quality food and tea, rather than gilded inedible cookies. We took a colleague who had never been to England - we all really enjoyed...

This tea house is located just in front of the British museum and next door to the contemporary ceramic gallery. It is a very neat place with excellent and friendly service. The place is beautifully decorated with a few small tables in the ground level...

£6 for two take away flat whites that tasted like diner filter coffee. Very disappointing, would not recommend.

This place is packed with an amazing array of different teas! There are so many different choices and options to choose from. The staff were very friendly even though I was there very close to their closing time. The cafe has a unique feeling to...

The first time we went to Camellia's Tea House was after a visit to the British Museum which is just across the street. This tea house had an excellent choice of delicious teas! Moreover, scones were the best we ever had in London. The staff...

Spent a lovely couple of hours here over the weekend. Knowledgeable, engaging staff, who clearly get excited when talking about tea, helped me choose the perfect pot - Shou Pu Erh. I also had a slice of their tea infused blueberry loaf. Great selection of...

How I wish I had discovered Camellia’s Tea House before we visited the British Museum and their overcrowded cafe. I ordered black tea with rose which was freshly brewed with tea leaves for me to take away. It was a perfect pick-me-up after braving the...

I was recommended Camellia's teahouse by my 'foodie' best friend, and it certainly met all my expectations :-). The location is stunning, located directly opposite the British Museum. They have the widest range of teas I have ever seen (I have been to several tea...

Having been drinking Camellia’s Tea at few of the 5* Hotels it is usually listed, and being a big fan of it, I was very excited to visit the new Tea House bear the British Museum. What a treat! the place looks amazing, the cakes...

My husband and I happened upon this cute shop after spending a couple of hours at the British Museum. Perfect place to recharge and enjoy the thoroughly British tradition of afternoon tea. I had the tea and scones with clotted cream; my husband the red...

Pot of top quality Earl Grey (not your average supermarket blend) £4 including service. Right opposite the British Museum. Huge range of teas and artisan cakes, in a calm and refined environment, with advice and service by knowledgable and very attractive young ladies. Just what...

With those high prices, you expect a good level of services. Instead you have : - dirty glasses - dirty table - expensive tea (7 pounds, 12% of charge for service) - you need to ask for a tea spoon - dirty toilets

Friends had recommended Camellia's so we went along with high expectations. We were not disappointed! There were 4 of us and we each had a different tea blend recommended by a knowledgable assistant. My "Old Tree" tea was served with ceremony and the story of...

A really special place to relax. An incredible range of amazing teas and refreshing cold drinks. The pecan pie is superb.

We were lucky enough to find this beautiful tea shop after a visit to the museum opposite. We all ordered a wide range of drinks from a refreshing iced tea to a frothy matcha and a delicate Darjeeling. We topped it off with some slices...

Loved this tea shop. On arrival I was asked how I felt, if I wanted a relaxing tea or invigorating tea. I went for invigorating, just what I needed after a busy day. Then I tried the chocolate black tea. Even managed to get some...

Partner and I had tea at this House yesterday, overall experience was average. Service was poor and disinterested, blended teas we had tasted like hot water, even after waiting nearly 10 minutes for the flavour to arrive! Overcharged, offered refund, never arrived. For the cost,...

Truly lovely. Much more quaint than ordinary teahouses with staff who are able to provide further knowledge as well as a background on where the tea was grown. It's one of those feel good visits as you leave feeling like you've done your body good....

I went here with one my friends and it was so cute! The staff are really friendly and place has a large variety of different teas. They also have a nice selection of cakes and do afternoon tea.

Vintage decoration, old fashioned china, delicious cakes and a sun terrace! Teas blended by hand for the tea fans. Hope you will be lucky enough to get a seat!

The staff was very friendly and the food simply delicious. Warm and soft scones, yummy cakes, and a very good range of tea flavours. It's really a shame that they have to change location, as the area is really perfect for the style of the...

I have been visiting for many years with my son who takes me to London once a month. It is a wonderful experience all the different teas and the atmosphere. Such a same it is leaving Kingly court to I suppose be replaced by a...

I have been to this tea room before and had a great experience, I went by myself today for a quick treat. When I arrived I approached the counter to order and confirmed with a colleague I do order at the counter as I was...

The tea house is tucked right at the back of eclectic Kingly Court and you enter through wooden doors into a tea palace. Jars and cups line the shelves dotted in-between by mismatch crockery in quaint patterns and prints. Rose pink icing topped with jewels...

This is one of my favourite places for tea in London and this is my 2nd review of Camellia's Tea House. Sadly they are on the move due to a lease issue and will be leaving Kingly Court in May :-( I am a true...

We stumbled across this place after we all experienced a sudden and uncontrollable urge to have cake, the more luxurious the better. We setting for this establishment is pretty enough- it is easy to forget you are in the hustle and bustle of England when...

The place is well decorated and you will feel the vintage style of afternoon tea. Came here with friends. Love the green tea latte, it was lovely.. Been in afternoon tea a lot around London hotels, however I found the afternoon tea package a little...

I have been visiting camellia's for years and the tea shop never fails to please me! My sister organised my 'baby shower' here recently and had a very pleasant experience with booking it which went smoothly. The staff were very friendly and were very attentive...

During the booking process, the staff were snooty and rude- we overlooked this and hoped it was a "bad day" but when we arrived the whole experience was beyond rude. My aunties had arranged this for my hen party, so we were all looking forward...

Have been a fan for years. Regularly buy tea and go there to eat and recommend it. I chose to have my birthday afternoon tea here. Unfortunately as soon as we arrived there were problems, starting with our table not being ready in time. I...

Went there after booking a table for nine. Paying a deposit. Got there early enough and then had to wait while our table was cleared of people and food. After which we were told we were late! After sitting down it was a good hour...

We found the perfect spot to rest our weary feet after a day of shopping. I can highly recommend the peach white tea & scones!

We have been to this lovely place this afternoon to have a tea and we have been waiting for a while since it was crowded. Despite of that, the waitress did her best to get a big table for us and finally we had the...

In the constantly changing scenery of the lovely Kingly Court, just off famous Carnaby street, it’s good to know that some things remain still. One such favorite tea house is Camellia's, situated on the second floor of Kingly Court, a wonderful place either for buying...

very cramped and strangely set out so it's hard to know where the queues are. also they ran out of cups! yummy cakes though and a fab selection of teas. not terribly friendly staff :(

Walked in the door to be met by a stroppy teenager whose first question was have you booked ? Put my back up straight away . As we were only buying tea I didn't see the need to book first ,however if I'd have know...

We were welcomed very nicely as we walked in & were shown to our table. We were given menus & we made our choices. However, when I went to order from a rather less welcoming lady on the till, I was advised that the minimum...

I was really disappointed by this place, it looks nice and welcoming. Once we had our table and we wanted to order just a tea, the waitress inform us that we need to order for a minimum of 5£ each. We explain to her that...

I just visited here this afternoon with my best friend - it is a really cute and quirky place and nothing wrong with the food. However, I think it was slightly overpriced for what it was - I am by no means tight with money...

Myself and three friends enjoyed a perusal of the interesting menu and a sample of these interesting beverages. We all enjoyed our drinks, but would suggest that 1. They sort out the very confusing blackboards with conflicting advice for paying - is it cash or...

In London for a long weekend and came across this place. Looks really nice. On entering we asked the waitress if we were allowed to sit anywhere (standard question we ask in most places incase they have waiting lists etc). To our disgust the waitress...

A rather cramped little place with a very tight squeeze between all of the tables and a seemingly haphazard system of allocating spaces...but a very pleasant range of teas, excellent cakes and friendly staff.

Myself and a friend went to visit this tea house on a Saturday. Once we arrived we were told there was no seats available and always to book on a Saturday. We then went to have lunch elsewhere and decided to call for a table...

Having walked from my hotel in west Kensington to Carnaby street I was in need of a nice soothing cup of tea. I was delighted to find Camillia's.It is everything you would expect from a traditional English tea room.The staff were very friendly and helpful...

A beautifully english tea house tucked away in the heart of London. Have been shopping and dining in Carnaby Street for years and only just stumbled upon this little gem. Would definitely recommend you book first, my husband and I popped in and the waitress...

Been here twice now in the space of one month - would visit more but student finances and all that. Very nice cream teas and excellent range of tea blends. There are so many that there is a menu, broken down into categories. You can...

Staff were very friendly, tea choice amazing and cake selection just right - the chocolate cake was delicious! Down side was it was very busy and not enough tables. However would highly recommend a visit.

We were looking for places to buy tea leaves and we found this little gem on the web. We ended up staying there to have afternoon tea and we were not disappointed! They have a lovely ambience, beautiful teas and cakes. We particularly enjoyed the...

Ajit is the only qualified Tea Sommelier in the UK and he really knows his stuff. He is passionate about tea and Camelia's is packed full of incredible blends for you both to try there and to take away with you (they also sell gorgeous...

As a fairly last minute decision, I decided to have a weekend afternoon tea so was left with the task of a) finding a recommended venue which wasn't fully booked, and b) finding a venue that offered a later afternoon tea. Camellia's offered both! Hidden...

Great range of tea and great atmosphere. A friend introduced this place to us and we love their Masala blend... highly recommended...

Everything about it is great, location, interior, staff, wonderfull selection of teas and the best scones ever. It's true that you shouldn't eat before nor after as the full english tea includes so Much good food!!! Worth every penny.

If you're looking for a slightly different place for Afternoon Tea in London - away from the big hotels - try Camellia's in Kingly Place, just off Carnaby Street. This vintage tea shop is brilliant for cakes and a huge selection of teas. It's a...

Camellia's is a charming, lovely, wonderful place! They went out of their way to accommodate me with gluten free options and were knowledgable and kind. The atmosphere was perfect for our group of friends. Service was quick and the price is reasonable. I'm not much...

Kingly Court is a superb eating Mecca just off Regents Street and close to wonderful Anthropologie. Camellia's was recommended by one of their lovely shop assistants and certainly met our expectations for ambiance, good coffee and amazing selections of teas, delicious cakes, all served on...

No fuss no frills and a welcoming change from some of the London hotels offering Afternoon Teas. This shop/tea rooms was recommended by a friend and the experience did not disappoint. The staff are friendly, the service is excellent and the tea list is never...

Found this place by accident wandering around London with the wife on a recent visit. We found a seat outside and were brought menus by a very friendly waitress. It's strange that you have to go in and order but I didn't find it a...

Popped in for a drink with a mate. To be fair we're not the kind of guys who usually opt for tea houses but we were feeling adventurous! We were shown to a table straight away, and we were the only people in the place....

This is a place that I would highly recommend if you want to be treated with contempt by the manageress. Brings a new meaning to the word unpleasant. For a nice pot of tea and pleasant service go anywhere else!!