County Hall Restaurant in Newham

Had the Cava afternoon tea here as a birthday treat. Sandwiches were excellent and the scones to die for. Lovely selection of cakes. Service was wonderful with a smile and glasses replenished when low. Even offered us more sandwiches. There is an excellent array of...

Every time we go to London we head to high tea at the Library. We always end up at lovely table with a view of the Thames. The scones, finger sandwiches and desserts are tasty and they are always ready to refill the trays if...

A real library with a stunning view to Westminster and the river. We went for the tasting menu on new year's day with our three sons (30, 25 and 12) and their friends, a group of 8 in total. We enjoyed all six courses -very...

Excellent afternoon tea - quintessentially English, perfect setting and very relaxed. The customer service was brilliant and the food superb. Will definitely be back!

We visited on Christmas eve and booked the tasting menu with a time out voucher. £30pp for a glass of sparkling wine & 6 courses - bargain! - Celeriac hummus, spiced cauliflower, fried quials egg - very smooth and delicate. Well balanced flavours - Sweetbread...

After reading reviews of many locations for tea we chose The Library at County Hall. It was the most enjoyable experience! Our cozy spot in an window alcove overlooking the Thames,House of Parliament ,Big Ben (even though being refurbished could still see one clock face)and...

We went few weeks ago for dinner at the library, and I can say that it is one of the best places to visit. The food was just amazing, while the chefs Damiano and Giordano came to us to thank us, as we took picture...

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Had dinner here with friends. We'd booked in advance and were given an alcove table by a window overlooking the river and the Houses of Parliament. Service was excellent though they were keen to get us to leave towards the end of the evening. The...

Whiles I would like to write a review on the food I cannot as when I arrived for afternoon tea I was told a private event was booked. My option was either to rush through my tea or move to the main bar. In both...

This was our second visit to the Library for afternoon tea and bottomless bubbles. Service was impeccable, the three tiers of sandwiches and snacks was excellent, great selection of tea and our champagne glasses were never empty. The Maitre d checked in with us multiple...

The staff were amazingly friendly and courteous. The food was amazing but expensive. I would love to come back again

We arrive to London, and my daughter found this restaurant, it was so amazing, with a special atmosphere, a very good service and a great cook. Marvelous

Third visit to the Library for afternoon tea and the free flowing booze isn’t the only reason we keep coming back. Beautiful view, lovely food and absolutely outstanding service. All the the staff are wonderful and attentive, going above and beyond to make the whole...

We had a lovely afternoon tea on Saturday in the Library. Food, service and bottomless bubbles really lovely. The window looking out onto The Thames needed a clean but the views were great! Drinks in the bar before were slow arriving so felt rushed when...

Absolutely amazing afternoon tea on Sat. Service and food is of excellent standard. We have been here a few times now and it is never a disappointment. Wonderful place to sit and enjoy afternoon tea with a fantastic view

Had the pleasure of visiting the library for afternoon tea the service was excellent the food lovely would highly recommend this for any special occasion

Great tea for the family with an extra cake for the birthday girl! The team were fantastic and very attentive with extra sandwiches and coffee and of course topping up the cava. The Maitre d (Mia I think) was especially helpful. Thoroughly recommend.

Superb surroundings within easy walk of the nearest Tube, the Tea and service was of very high quality. Offered additional Tea and Scones if we wanted, this was a lovely experience to mark my Wife's Birthday.

The venue is in such an amazing setting and the building is fabulous. The food and service were impeccible. Jamie looked after us and made us feel really special. He even picked up on the fact that my friend and I were celebrating a 'victory' and brought out a special plate for us together with a celebratory glass of champagne! Thank you so much. Loved it so much that I'm coming back in December with overseas relatives.

Went for afternoon tea with my wife. The tea was amazing. We loved the sandwiches and the pastries. The scones were the best I’ve ever had in my life. Staff was helpful and friendly. Highly recommend

I visited The Library for dinner with a friend a few weeks ago and we decided to try the taster menu which surprised me as to how filling it was! Maria and Darryl were attentive and explained each dish to us in great detail, alongside the wine pairings. The atmosphere in there was just right and the tables had great views of the Thames. All dishes were really tasty and it was nice and experience the different dishes they offer. Would definitely recommend!

Lovely selection of dishes, attentive staff. Favourite dishes were probably meatballs and also the mushroom pate.

This was my 3rd visit to The Library for an afternoon tea. It is very good value for money, lovely food and attentive staff. They are there when you need them but do not hover around so you don't feel rushed at all. I will definitely be back!!

We had our last minute afternoon tea at the Library before leaving London. Our place was overlooking the river Thames. Aurora, the one who assisted in our table, was very helpful during our entire stay. Cheers!

Another visit & another beautiful experience. Thank you County Hall team for looking after us so well. Divine

A friend from Spain came to London and I wanted to show her the traditional tea ceremony in England with the symbolic south bank landscape.We opted to go to The Library at County Hall for the free flowing Afternoon Tea. It was abundant and tasty. The price is cheap for the quality and quantity that you get, I strongly recommend it.They have a beautiful selection of teas, sandwiches, pastries and over all the scones (my favourites).It’s the second time I come to this emblematic hotel and every time I come the experience is even better.In this occasion we were glad that we were served by Maitane, who was very profesional, attentive and friendly.We are looking forward to come back soon and seeing her again.

We went for a free flow champagne afternoon tea. We got a really nice table with the Big Ben view. The selection of scones, sandwiches and pastries was tasty and beautiful. Location calm and great service and attentive, Thank you to our waitress Aurora!

A repeat visit to the Library for afternoon tea with bubbles. A warm, friendly, enjoyable afternoon, out of the hustle and bustle of London's rain, catching up with family. Maria was an excellent hostess and catered for our wishes very well. She had checked our allergy list and we settled in for a couple of hours secure in the knowledge that we were going to have a relaxed and stress free time. Thanks again.

An einem Sonntagnachmittag um fünf hier zum high tea zu gehen ist wirklich ein Erlebnis! Der Tee ist ausgezeichnet, die Sandwiches, Scones und Törtchen sind exquisit!

We absolutely loved this afternoon tea and it was a prefect thing to do on a rainy London afternoon with a beautiful view of the river and Elizabeth Tower/Big Ben (even though it is covered in scaffolding right now). This was well worth the money and Konstantina was awesome. She even went and found us some lemon curd to spread on our scones which was a lovely addition to the menu. Our tea, champagne and the goodies were all very delicious and the atmosphere quiet and amazing. Well worth the price!!

Absolutely first-class afternoon tea in an historic setting. Our party of 12 posed no problems whatsoever for the excellent staff. The selection of teas was wide enough to be appetizing and the food was delicious. We all thoroughly enjoyed it!

Honestly...Amazing! Really great food. Attentive and courteous and polite and jolly nice staff- Aurora was amazing as were the rest of the wait staff. And on a night when outside influences meant the blinds had to be pulled and thus the fab views were obscured - we still had a great time. Lovely room. Seriously. Go.

We did not have reservations for afternoon tea, because we saw sign as we walked by.Luckily they were able to accommodate us, but highly suggest to make reservations. The tea selection was vast, I choose Bora Bora, fruity black tea and it was amazing. The sandwiches were very tasty ( however I could have done without pastrami choice, too“ chewy”) .Lovely atmosphere and server was very nice and excited to tell us about our choices. The staff was very welcoming and friendly .I will do this tea again, but book reservations in advance.

First of all, I can say that the location is absolutely amazing, the service was top class ( thanks to Constantina especially) and food was pretty good . I would like to recommend you to go there , you will be surprised!

We had a truly exceptional Afternoon Tea experience at County Hall which more than lived up to expectations! The setting was exquisite and we had a phenomenal view of the Thames and Big Ben. The food was delicious and beautifully presented and the bubbles were free flowing! However, what really made this experience special was the staff; the quality of pre service was outstanding, Alina ensured all my requests to make this afternoon special for my fiend were met. Auroa and Jamie were so welcoming and served us with such style attending to our every whim!My friend had a wonderful time (as did we) and was quite overwhelmed - Thank you so much

Located in an old Library (probably from the building's time as the London County Council) we had an excellent 6 course tasting menu with glass of cava, purchased through Time Out. The 2 initial courses of celeriac hummus and sweetbread nugget were surprisingly good, having been unsure about both, they were actually delicious. This was followed by charred mackerel, lamb meatball and then pistachio and pesto encrusted cod. To finish, again not something I would have necessarily chosen off an a la carte menu, was baked figs in honey with sour cream, though not the greatest dessert I'd ever had, it was certainly sweet and still enjoyable. With the view out to the river this was a great experience, particularly at only £30 per person

Booked for afternoon tea with my sister and it was fabulous - we were seated by a window with excellent views over the river. I used a Virgin gift voucher which stipulated "free-flowing bubbles" but this was for Cava and not Champagne which was misleading. The hotel were unable to do anything but suggested we could take back the voucher and return when it was sorted out with Virgin. Did not bother to do this as had come a long way and the Cava was absolutely delicious, unlimited top-up of glasses throughout the afternoon and the sandwiches were replenished, scones tasty but unable to eat all the cakes so we took them home for later! I was even presented with a birthday cake which was a lovely touch. Excellent service from "Constantina" throughout our afternoon tea and I would definitely return without a doubt - highly recommended!!!

perfectly cared for. The chef Jerili has captivated me with elegant dishes and unique taste. it is difficult to define which of the dishes is the best, but I preferred lamb meatballs and dessert with figs, honey, sage and chocolate. I have never tried such a good dish! I would choose these dishes for my wedding! thanks for the unique experience.

Wir waren an einem Samstagabend in diesem tollen Restaurant. Zuvor hatten wir entsprechend einen Tisch reserviert. Die Aussicht aus dem Fenster war umwerfend. Auch das Essen war super lecker. Am meisten umgehauen haben uns die Bedienungen und der Duty Manager. Mein Freund hat mir an diesem Abend einen Antrag gemacht. Alle aus dem Service haben uns gratuliert. Es gab Champagner und eine tolle Dessertplatte aufs Haus. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

We had afternoon tea here and it was incredible. Our server was awesome he asked if we were celebrating anything and we told him it was part of our 25th Anniversary trip. He made it so extra special with a congratulations plate and genuine enthusiasm for our milestone such a great experience. Only one of us got the champagne part but it was all great. Was a true representation of Afternoon tea - Thank you so much

The best afternoon tea experience in London, with a amazing view of Thames river, staff very friendly and cheerful.

We have visited The Library on many occasions. We had the 'free flowing' Champagne Afternoon Tea and after 1 hour of being seated the manager came up to our table and sarcastically commented that we hadn't got very far with our food. Then exactly 1.5 hours after we had sat down we were given the bill with no warning. When I questioned this with the waitress she told me that the policy was now to serve the champagne for 1.5 hours and then guests had to leave after they had been seated for 2 hours. I explained that I had never experienced this before, that I had never felt as if a clock was ticking, could sit without time pressure and enjoy the experience. Previously, if the table had been needed we were relocated (which had happened twice) to the bar with the rest of the bottle of champagne-a lovely touch. She said that yes that did still happen but that today the table was needed back. She apologised.I went to find the manager to share my disappointment and he pointed out that terms and conditions stated, that the table was available for 2 hours and the 'free flowing' bit was for 1.5 hours. I explained that we had not had this experience before or had been informed of terms and conditions on booking. He said this was unfortunate. Begrudgingly he said we had 15 more minutes. Exactly 15 minutes later, the manager came to the table and told us he needed it back. I have never experienced service like it; together we spent over £300! Go elsewhere to feel valued as a customer.

I have been to The Library at County Hall many times, as have our friends, so that's why we decided to celebrate my husband and friend's 50th birthday here. We were all excited about such a special celebration and had high expectations, given the excellent service we have received on previous occasions. However, this time we were sorely disappointed. We booked the unlimited champagne afternoon tea and although the champagne was 'free-flowing' initially we were shocked when we were suddenly presented with our bill and told that the unlimited champagne had finished, as it was only for an hour and a half and they needed the table back. There was no warning and this was the first time we had been informed of this new 'rule'. At this point we were only half way through our cakes as we wanted to savour every moment. On previous occasions we have been able to stay until we had finished and not felt any time pressure at all. In the end we had to pack up the cakes we hadn't eaten (even this surprised us as when we asked to take them away we were just presented with boxes and had to pack them ourselves!). The Library used to stand out because of it didn't have a 'set time' for your afternoon tea. Sadly it doesn't feel special or unique anymore and I will no longer be recommending it or revisiting.

Very enjoyable experience if you want to feel like the Royals. The food was very good and the views are excellent.

My husband and I had afternoon tea here and it was wonderful. The tea, coffee, champagne, and food was all delicious. The service was top-notch. I really enjoyed it and if ever in London, would visit again. Within walking distance from The London Eye and The London Dungeon.

Had the most gorgeous afternoon tea here today. My sister and I are afternoon tea lovers and have been to most of the top venues in London including the Ritz and The Savoy. Everything was spot on in the Library today and we would rate this tea as one of the best we’ve had. The range and quality of all the food was amazing. We especially liked the spinach bread. More sandwiches were offered. Scones were warm and very light and the selection of cakes just lovely. Service was attentive but not intrusive and our experience was topped off by the treat of an extra glass of champagne and a special individual cake for my sisters birthday. All this with the best view of Westminster and the Thames on a glorious Sunny September Saturday.

C’était en attendant le bus touristique que nous avons improvisé ce déjeuner à midi. Nous étions quatre adultes et deux enfants. La carte est assez simple, mais les produits sont de qualité. Très bon fish and chips, et bon hamburger. En revanche, l’addition est salée compte tenu des portions, insuffisantes , et le temps d’attente beaucoup trop long, alors que la préparation reste sommaire. Un essai qui ne sera probablement pas renouvelé.

We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea. I am vegan & my friend also chose the vegan option. Tasty, delicious & innovative! Excellent service. Thank you Aurora♥️

Nice afternoon tea - scones and tea lovely, cakes and sandwiches ok. Lovely lady serving us. Didn't appreciate getting the bill halfway through our tea though. Before we could finish our drinks we were asked to leave as we had been there for two hours and they have a policy. This is understandable if the restaurant is busy but there were a few empty tables.

Was a dinner for my birthday and was amazing and fantastic. The location was lovely and the food delicious especially the saffron risotto

Restaurant au pied de la Tamise et du Big Ben. Y aller le soir, ainsi vous avez une vue sur le big ben de nuit.Service impeccable et délicieux repas.Ambiance tamisée et romantique.Malheureusement pour nous, le big ben était en travaux.

Had afternoon tea and free flowing bubbles for our wedding anniversary. Excellent food and drink with plenty on offer. Scones were outstanding,! Staff and service was extremely good and we would thoroughly recommend. Excellent view of Thames and Palace of Westminster .

Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. The Cava was free flowing and very acceptable They even brought us more sandwiches Good venue and a better price than most other afternoon teas in London Service was attentive and relaxed I would definitely return

Having visited previously with friends and having had a great experience, we decided to take my mum for her 74th Birthday.From the moment we arrived the two lovely ladies greeted us with a fantastic warm welcome and attentive throughout, offering to take picture and even replenish sandwiches which went down a treat! My Mum loved the Afternoon Tea and generous top ups of bubbles and food.Service was amazing and the setting was fabulous overlooking the Thames and Westminster, couldn’t have asked for more.At the end of the Tea they presented a lovely little cheese cake on a platter with ‘Happy 74th Birthday!’ Which was simply the icing on the cake.Thank you for making our day!S, B, S & J

Absolutely fantastic service and this was the same for the food!I came to the Library at County Hall with my family for my birthday celebration meal. The duck was insanely good and I couldn't resist the deserts, I tried everyone's and I was extremely impressed.The atmosphere was so pleasant and the venue itself is beautiful, I will 100% be returning, maybe with just the wife next time :) Thank you so much!

We had a great experience dining at The Library. Very warm welcome with friendly and attentive staff. We were looked after by Maria who gave us great recommendation on our food and wine choices. Gareth visited our table and made sure that we were all happy. Thank you for a wonderful time. Excellent staff, amazing view and great food.

The Library at County Hall is a wonderful venue with historic connections and fabulous views of the Thames. It has been sensitively converted into a very comfortable restaurant and is extremely convenient for Westminster where we had been on a tour of the House of Parliament. We had booked afternoon tea, some months in advance, and on the day arrived a little early but our table was soon made ready, however it was sadly not in one of the book-lined alcoves that we hoped for but was in more of a junction between the 2 rooms that make up The Library. The manager said it was impossible to move us as as the other tables were all booked. The food was not exceptional. The sandwiches were dry and had very little filling, the scones were average but the cakes were really delicious. There was a wide variety of interesting teas and we very much enjoyed the well-chilled free-flowing prosecco that we had purchased as part of our 'deal'. After we had finished our meal, one of our party told us she had contacted the restaurant the day before to ask them to make some acknowledgement of the fact that 2 of our party were celebrating important Birthdays but sadly nothing special had happened. She received an apology but frankly that didn't really make up for her disappointment. We didn't have a bad time but I probably wouldn't recommend The Library, I have afternoon teas in other top London restaurants that were so much better than this one.

First visit to the library after a recommendation. I booked this for my friends birthday, and made a note of the birthday on the booking. We arrived 15 minutes early, which was no problem and we were shown to our table. Our waitress Aurora was very knowledgable and attentive. Checking to see if there were any ingredients in the sandwiches which we didn’t like (I’m not keen on salmon) an alternative was offered without issue. The food arrived promptly and obviously freshly prepared, not a hard sandwich in sight. We were offered additional tea and sandwiches at no additional cost. The champagne was lovely, I’m normally not a fan, and the range of tea on offer was extensive. The waitress even provided me a note on the tea supplier as I loved mine but had never heard of it. After we had finished our food the Library sent out a sponge cake on a plate decorated with happy birthday which we were able to take away. A really thoughtful touch. Overall a fantastic experience and I would definately return.

We were a family group of 11, with a variety of dietary requirements, all of which were accommodated. The library was a relaxing location in contrast to the hubbub outside on a Saturday in August. We were looked after very well by the attentive Gareth. The afternoon tea itself was delicious and plentiful. When the staff discovered that the occasion was my daughter’s birthday they presented her with a special (GF) dessert. Great service and highly recommended.

We thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon tea at the Library. The central location with the view of the river Thames is outstanding. The sandwiches, scones, desserts, and tea were excellent. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Although the price was high, we felt it was worth it for the experience.

The Library at County Hall experience was amazing! Me and my girlfriend enjoyed various different sandwiches and cakes made to perfection along with excitingly different teas and a cheeky glass of champagne. The afternoon tea as a whole was a beautiful way to spend the day. Are table gave us a great view of Westminster bridge which was a great bonus! I would recommend anyone to check this place out. Great for romantic dates, family get-togethers or even just a couple friends enjoying a conversation over some exquisite treats. Thanks guys!

Was a incredible experience Mai and Darrel made us feel amazing and the food supreme, excellent service BRAVO!!!!!!

After riding the EYE, the restaurant in the Marriot hotel provide some peace after dealing with the crowds at the EYE. Higher prices were worth the meal with cloth napkins, linen on the table and an attentive staff. We enjoyed our dinner and were well rested to return to the streets. Well worth it.

My husband took me on Sunday for afternoon tea with unlimited champagne as a birthday treat. The location was brilliant (amazing views from the windows), the room was grand but with a relaxed yet professional atmosphere, the food was brilliantly presented and very tasty (I’m very particular about food) and the service was professional yet warm and welcoming. Our waitress Konstantina and the restaurant manager were very both friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The overall experience was fantastic and great value for money. I’m already looking to book again for another friend’s upcoming visit from Australia. Highly recommended!

Had an amazing afternoon tea here with my sister. Lovely setting and will definitely visit again! A special thanks to Darryl Patrick

We dined at the Library this evening through book a table offers. The food was from the set menu and excellent . There was plenty to eat . The whole ambiance of the restaurant was very good and the view fab . The service was top class led by Mai. The meal cost £111 for two. The drinks were expensive£17 for a gin and tonic . Yes this is London but still too expensive . Other than the expensive drinks the evening was perfect.

We paid about £60 each for some measly afternoon tea you can get anywhere else for half the price. Initially, we were intrigued by the view The Library it said it will provide, but after being seated about 5m away form any windows, I knew that this wouldn't be worth it. Not recommended unless you are rich. Actually, if you're rich, go somewhere else that provides better view with accurate advertisement.

Atención excepcional al detalle. El personal es cálido y servicial.Mi amigo sin gluten dijo que era la mejor carta sin gluten que había probado en su vida.Cuando me enteré de que me iba a casar, ¡incluso nos dieron una fuente complementaria de fresas bañadas en chocolate con fresas, crema y un bizcocho Victoria individual!

Perfecto de principio a fin. Los hombres de la puerta que nos dieron la bienvenida al camarero que nos dio agua mientras esperaban nuestra mesa en el bar para los camareros en el restaurante,Mi amigo es quisquilloso con la comida, pero todos los sándwiches están recién hechos, por lo que no fue un problema excluir la mayonesa, la mostaza o cualquier otro condimento. Soy vegetariano y de nuevo no es un problema.Las vistas desde el hotel son de clase mundial y el servicio es de clase mundial también.

We were bought bottomless bubbles afternoon tea as a gift by our children and it didn’t disappoint! On entering the venue we were greeted immediately by a lovely doorman who pointed us in the right direction. We were showed to our table by Darryl whom I believe was the manager (& if he wasn’t he should be!) he was so friendly and even came over throughout the afternoon to make conversation and find out if we were okay and chatted to us about our weekend in London. Our waitress Diva was assigned to look after us and she did just that. She explained everything in detail from the various teas to the different breads, cakes and pastries. As it was bottomless bubbles I wondered if we would have to ask for refills but should not have worried - our glass was never empty and Diva was very attentive to making sure our drinks and food were okay. The library lounge was beautiful and the views over the Thames were lovely. Diva even bought us out a special ‘congratulations’ cake as they knew we were there for a special occasion. Overall we couldn’t fault it here and would definitely go back. Thank you for making our experience special.

Great Staff and service, wonderful location (table with a view across the Thames to the Houses of Parliament), but, in all honesty, probably over priced ...even with the free flowing 'bubbles'.

The Library at County Hall serves a fantastic afternoon tea but with the added bonus of an incredible and interesting setting, wonderful views and great staff. A lovely selection on teas with a great way of allowing you to test and choose what to go for. Without doubt one of the best locations for afternoon tea in London, it is definitely my top choice!

This is a fantastic afternoon tea experience with excellent food and plentiful amounts of it. The location is also an oasis of calm on the otherwise frantic south bank, with lovely views over the Thames. Two areas to improve would be:- Service was ok but not especially attentive - The champagne was a cheap brand and also left around, meaning some glasses poured were quite poor. At £10 per additional glass this is very bad value for money. Don’t cut corners Marriott!!

It was my wife's birthday and we went to this excellent restaurant to celebrate. The setting was wonderful. A classic room with Thameside views. We had the set dinner menu. This was £29.00 for three courses and a glass of Cava. Great value, as all the food was very good. Service was exveptional and my wife was given a small complimentary cake set in fruit. Service was exceptional. A great evening.

My wife and I were given a voucher for afternoon tea with champange. We were greeted by Dylan the friendly, and helpful manager. We were quickly seated at a table, with a river view to Big Ben. Dylan our waiter popped the champagne, and started our afternoon delight. Gareth had been well trained, and talked us through the afternoon tea menu. Whenever our glad was close to empty, he topped us up regularly for the next one and a half hours. It was all delicious, and we had seconds of sandwiches, and left with a box of leftover cakes and scones. It was a real pleasure. Thank you, Dylan and Gareth!

Booked 3 course set meal + glass sparkly via bookatable.com. Food was particularly good - best chocolate cheesecake ever my son thought! very friendly service - good ambience- highly recommended.

It was my first time visiting the Library room for afternoon tea and I will definitely be returning. The manager on duty (Darryl) was extremely welcoming and attentive. Our waitress was so friendly and informative of all the different options of tea and the type of lunch we were receiving. My friend and I had a really fabulous afternoon, I would definitely recommend. Our table was also looking out onto the Thames and Big Ben, great views!

I simply cannot fault the experience i had when having afternoon tea at The Library at County Hall. First of all, the building itself is simply beautiful, it's worth the visit just for that :-) When you step into The Library for afternoon tea you're immediately met with peace and tranquillity, and if that wasn't enough, you then see the view, wow! You have the Thames and all of the glorious sights surrounding it right in front of you, simply amazing.The afternoon tea itself was delicious, one of the nicest I've had in a very long time, typing about it now is making me want to go back!The service offered by the staff was faultless, they were so attentive, and happy to answer any questions or offer recommendations when asked, customer service at its best.All in all, i'll definitely be going back!! :-)

excellent welcome, service and attention throughout - thank you Aurora. our table overlooking Westminster was just as requested at time of booking. All the teas were fully explained to us, the fizz flowed, and the delicious bread as well as finger sandwich fillings, mixed scones with jam & cream (of course) and patisserie were beautifully made and presented. I'd definitely return and recommend to others

I returned to the Library Room at County Hall and as usual the lovely atmosphere, food and staff didn't disappoint . Darryl the manger took time to check that everything was good and our waiter was lovely. Can't wait to go back. The view of the River Thames and Houses of Parliament combined with excellent value unlimited bubbles afternoon tea make this a very worthwhile visit.

Immaculate service, beautiful afternoon tea with great gluten free options. Stunning afternoon tea in a beautiful location. Could not have asked for more.

Sin duda, el lugar es encantador, pero el té de la tarde es demasiado caro, los sándwiches y los dulces no son tan sabrosos y claramente se han preparado con antelación y salieron de la nevera. Por favor, no pague 40 libras - es un timo turístico. Solo se ve bien. . . Mejor por un té y algunas fresas frescas en una panadería. Me aseguro de que disfrutará mejor la tase.

We enjoyed an afternoon of tea, bite sized sandwiches and scones. The view is of big Ben, parliament and Thames river. The setting is perfect for a British Tea Service.

Enjoyable afternoon tea, great views. Plenty of food provided. My glass was never empty for long. Sandwich section was really good. Not your average fillings. The gentleman who seemed to be in charge was really friendly and helpful. Staff within the hotel were also very friendly especially Graham who stands on the front door greeting people.

I have been visiting the Library Rooms for years for afternoon tea. It used to be such a lovely relaxed experience that was most definitely value for money.Last year the price increased from £39 to £43 per person for afternoon tea with unlimited bubbles (I was last there in February with my friends still value for money). On Saturday my husband and I treated my nephew and his fiancée to afternoon tea, they travelled into London from Kings Langley, it was a special treat as they don’t often get the opportunity to go out without their young children.The price increase at the end of April to £59 per person, no longer value for money. In addition to that we arrived at 3 pm, was seated at 3.15 and was told that our time was up at 4.30 pm and given the bill (considering the waitress spilt hot tea down my arm), I felt the experience in no longer the same . I was shocked as I had never been asked to leave at 4.30 before, previously I always booked the 3 pm or 3.30 pm slot and left roughly at 5.30.The sandwiches were not to their usual standard and they longer offer a selection of savoury and sweet scones, just sweet scones. There were no real cakes only ganache type fondant things.I have an allergy to cucumber and was given soggy tomato spread and lettuce replacement. I think it is safe to say I will not be going back to the Library rooms for afternoon tea.I am now looking for a replacement for my laddie friends and I to frequent on a Saturday afternoon.

Service and setting are first class. Amazing staff that are genuinely friendly and helpful. Bottomless champagne was free flowingI had been here for a previous visit last summer and was slightly disappointed to see that instead of a mixture of various savouries this time it was just sandwiches. All of the sandwiches were delicious but one of the reasons I chose here again was because of the variation that was on offer at our previous visitThat said I would still recommend this as a great venue for afternoon tea but please bring back the mixture of savouries as this in my opinion makes you stand out from the crowd

We had a lovely dinner in a wonderful setting of the restaurant with view over the Thames and the Parlement building. Food and drinks were lovely and the service was very professional and attentive. It was a complete experience for a night out.

Can’t believe been coming here for 5 years now. The best Afternoon Tea. Service is spot on and bottomless bubbles was most welcome. Food is amazing and a wide selection of teas. Top class service and the guy who was looking after us had only just started. Excellent skills and really made the day. Happy Birthday cake was lovely too. can’t wait to return for our next celebration

My friend and I went here for afternoon tea recently and really enjoyed it. The staff were attentive when you needed them to be but left you in peace for the rest of the time. We had a great table by the window overlooking the river. The selection of teas was impressive and the food was good too. We didn’t feel rushed and had a lovely leisurely afternoon which is exactly what we were looking for!

My Mum and I visited a few weekends ago for a 1.5 hour bottomless Champagne tea. The Library is beautiful - a wonderful setting in a spacious and beautiful room - and the service was great. Whilst it took a while to get seated, Diva who looked after us following this was incredibly attentive, polite and friendly - we loved her! Plus, I had forgotten to print off the voucher we had for this experience and Mai was able to print this off for me - super helpful. A great team all round.I am vegetarian and this was dealt with easily - the food was AMAZING and there was far too much for us to eat. Whilst we only had a 1.5 hour slot, we stayed for around 2 hours and were not asked to leave, nor was the champagne stopped. Thank you to everyone who served us for the wonderful service, we will definitely come again!

Beautiful decor and lovely atmosphere.Food was very delicious and the cocktails, exquisite. Always ask for the bartender, if possible, to make you a custom drink with your preferred spirit. Cosmin was doing magic with our cocktails.Mai, our server, had a brilliant sense of humour. She recommended really good wine to go with our dish, so always ask her for recommendations.This 2 deserve a raiseTruly amazing experience

A group of us has been taking Afternoon Tea for 30 years at different locations in London and The Library is one of the best. Attentive, professional but friendly service - thank you Aurora and Daryl - and a delicious spread of food and choice of teas.

Sono stato in questo locale con la mia ragazza un venerdì sera.Devo dire che si mangia bene ma, come steakhouse si trova di meglio.Il posto è veramente suggestivo, con una vista mozzafiato su Westminster. Ma ciò che fa veramente la differenza in questo locale, e che giustifica le cinque stelle, è l’accoglienza e la professionalità in sala. In particolare gli italiani (due ragazzi toscani ed una napoletana) hanno cercato di metterci assolutamente a nostro agio e di appagare tutte le nostre esigenze. Una vera eccellenza in sala. Una menzione merita anche il bartender, veramente bravo.

The food was wonderful, the bubbles were certainly free-flowing and the service was superb! Add to that the distinctive setting of the Library and the views over Westminster Bridge/the Thames and we had all the ingredients for a very enjoyable meal.

Took my husband here yesterday for afternoon tea to celebrate our anniversary. Staff were very welcoming, polite and efficient. We were given a window seat and a selection of teas offered. The tea itself was ok but I think here you pay for the setting. 5 fingers of sandwiches, two scones and three different sweet things. Refills of sandwiches were offered but they were not that tasty in the first place and quite basic. I would have liked at least one other savoury thing- a mini quiche or similar- as the sweet things offered were delicious but there are only so much sweet things you can eat in one go.As a treat and for the view and setting this was well worth what I paid, but the tea itself is not the best I have had.

The Library is in the Old Greater London Council building so it does have a certain interest for those who remember the GLC. The dining room is charming; as the name implies, you are surrounded by books and this, coupled with wonderful views over the river Thames, makes for a very pleasant dining experience. Between us we tried quite a range of dishes and enjoyed them all. Service was efficient, friendly and with a sense of humour.

Having never had a free flowing Afternoon tea experience I wasn’t sure how it would pan out..... my sister and I really enjoyed ourselves . We never had to ask for a top up as the waitresses were there before we needed to ask. They also asked if there were any sandwiches we didn’t like the sound of (EGG is always a no no for me) and didn’t serve any and refilled the plate with more sandwiches . Loved the scones and macaroons . Not a huge variety of teas but we were both happy with the selection. The only thing I would change is asking a manager to sit down, look out across the Thames and assess if he/she wants to look at anti pidgeon wire on the window ledge... obviously needs to be there but what about a strip of glass frosting just to block that out...... A tasty and memorable afternoon.

As our first Afternoon Tea experience this exceeded all our expectations; certainly an experience that will remain a highlight of our London visit

The worst high tea experience that we have had. We booked for the gin and tonic afternoon tea for 2 persons on a Saturday afternoon. The Hotel lobby is gorgeous, highly polished wood panels and were met by a very polite and helpful lady who showed us through to a male who smiled and sat us at our "table." Although any advertising photos show cake stands, fine china tea pots and cups and gin glasses on the usual white tablecloth that other establishments have for these teas our "table" was a coffee table height metal wobbly table and as the chairs were usual dining height this meant that it was far to low. The waiter brought our cake stand and told us what the sandwiches and cakes were then brought our gin and tonics, these were full sized gin glasses filled with mostly tonic, gin taste barely recognisable. After this we were practically ignored. The 2 ladies sitting by us already had approximately 2 thirds of there gin in glasses as well as 2 empty glasses and were given another We actually witnessed them have 5 each after our arrival, the reason we mention this is that we were amazed that they both stood with no trouble and walked off in perfectly straight lines????? confirmed our suspicions that there was very little gin! After we had sat with empty glasses for a fair amount of time we had to ask for another, these were brought to us eventually. At no point did anyone ask if everything was ok.... even a Wetherspoons have staff that ask this! Now to the food.... the cakes were absolutely delicious but the sandwiches were dry and seemed as though the bread had been left out for sometime before being used, there were 4 finger sandwiches each equating to about 2 crustless normal bread slices per person, altogether there were four of these metal tables in use including ours and none had been given tea. The rest of the room was full now with people having drinks and was fairly noisy along with the very current type music which we have never experienced on one of these teas before. We decided to leave and felt no guilt in not leaving a tip, something that we would not hesitate to do if the service had been good. SO IN A NUTSHELL ...... it is a pub! Looks as though someone came up with the idea of filling some seats with tea but have not put any thought into it, at £41 per person it isnt much cheaper than the excellent Ritz, Browns, etc. We are not normally grumblers (feel free to read any of my reviews on trip advisor of other places) but just a warning for people.... if you want to sit in a pub atmosphere with nice cakes but poor sandwiches with extremely weak gin and tonics, being ignored then this is the place to go, but if it is the high tea experience then go elsewhere.