Oscar Wilde Bar in City of London, Westminster

I recently enjoyed a fabulous afternoon tea experience with my friend, and it was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a beautifully decorated setting that immediately set the tone for a delightful afternoon.

Wir hatten einen unbeschreiblich schönen Nachmittag. Tolles Ambiente, äußerst freundlicher und zuvorkommender Service. Sehr leckere Speisen.

What a great experience! Knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive staff. Delicious food with choices and an affordable price tag. This place should be on all the top ten lists! Great atmosphere too. Piano player playing gentle, lovely tunes!

Prachtige inrichting en verrukkelijke afternoon tea ervaring. De inrichting is ronduit schitterend. Je waant je echt in een ander tijdperk. Dus de ideale setting voor een afternoon Tea experience. Zeer lekker en komt tegemoet aan je verwachtingen. Jammer dat de prijs fors is en niet overeenstemt met de aangegeven prijs want men rekent zonder meer 15% service aan.

I loved every bit of my experience at Cafe Royal. First of all, the atmosphere is lovely and fancy. You really feel transformed while inside the Grill Room. Truth be told, this is my second time doing afternoon tea in London but it was the better of the two I did. The reason is because the staff were not only attentive but also knowledgeable. The lady that helped us would smell the lid and know what tea I was drinking. She just seemed more vested in hearing your tea preferences and then making a recommendation. Maybe this is rather touristy move, but the staff always offer to take pictures for the guests when the pastries come out. I think that’s a nice touch and as a tourist myself, I appreciated that. The gentleman playing the piano was good and puts everything in the mood. I loved all of the food but the highlight for me is the earl grey jelly with the scones. If only I can buy the earl grey jelly! (Someone tell me if I can please!) I love all things earl grey and I love this so much. I also liked that they gave an extra slice of cake and coffee. Honestly, if you think you won’t be full with the amount of food, you’d be wrong. We were SO stuffed and had to take food with us. Honestly, I would go back when I go to London again! Highly recommend.

We have visited the Grill Room a few times for afternoon tea and it never disappoints. Unlike many places, the menu here is updated regularly so there are always new treats to discover. We visited for a 85th birthday and as ever, the staff were really friendly and welcoming, encouraging us to try different teas. The food was exceptional, the curried chicken on charcoal bread was my favourite but all of the sweet and savoury treats were perfection. The setting is elegant and it's always nice to know which of the famous past patrons sat at your table (we were at Winston Churchill's table and were drinking his favourite smoky lapsang souchong tea!). Many thanks to all the team at the Grill Room for another wonderful visit, and we will be back again soon.

Splendid. Luxurious. Indulgence. I have scheduled our tea session later during the day and I thought it was the best decision! We all have the saloon to ourselves!!! But what a lovely hostess we had, she’s informative about our tea selections and the whole process. The spectacular sandwiches and desserts are to die for!!! Amazing! Lovely lovely. Definitely exceeded my expectations!

My wife and I attended Cafe Royal for Afternoon Tea in the Grill Room last weekend and having previously visited a number of similar high end offerings in London (Fortnum & Mason, The Ritz, Claridge’s, etc) I have to say that the service here was the best we’ve experienced. A special mention must go to David, Gift and Emerson who served us so attentively during our visit. The room itself is absolutely beautiful with it's ornate decoration and the live pianist is always a nice touch. The food was also incredible. We chose the standard menu (there was also a vegetarian option) with the usual finger sandwiches, plain and sultana scones with clotted cream and jam (including a lovely Earl Grey Jam the chef had created), followed by the stunningly made sweets. Careful attention had also been paid to my slight nut allergy and David explained fully which desserts had been made specifically for me. It was also appreciated that we were told right up front that we could order extra of any of the food items, as this isn’t always explicitly stated at other establishments and leaves you wondering if you can ask for more, if you’re still hungry. We were also told that we could change our tea at any point for another offering and we never had to wait for our cups to be refilled, or for a new warm pot to be brought if the last one had cooled. If I was being really nit-picky, the only slight downside is that the tables and chairs are quite low. At 6’1”, this did make for a slightly uncomfortable sit at first, until I got myself in to position, but my 5’1” wife obviously had no issue. That aside, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely return.

Traditional afternoon tea. It was very British and authentic such a wonderful experience on our vacation! It was a very special experience

We visited as a special birthday treat for my wife’s birthday celebration. We arrived early, got asked to wait for a few minutes in the Library and then got escorted to our table. It was fairly busy and the room benefited from the amazing mirror arrangement all around. The piano player lead a special birthday treat and it was a lovely touch. The food was outstanding and the quality amazing. We got offered a refill of the sandwiches, which were fantastic and delicious. Great person touch was that all staff we came across in the restaurant wished my wife a happy birthday! Made her feel very well looked after.

Oscar Wilde Lounge of Hotel Cafe Royal had a collaboration with the Van Gogh expo which featured an immersive experience afternoon tea at the time of my visit. The experience was one to remember. The food was great. They also had quite a variety of tea selection to choose from. The place was beautiful too!

Très bon accueil avec un très bon service.L'endroit est magnifique !Tout était exquis du début à la fin.C'est frais et très copieux.Quelle expérience !Je recommande vivement !

Elegant atmosphere, attentive and professional service and delicious and imaginative sandwiches, scones and cakes. The Van Gogh cakes were a work of art. The tea was wonderful with an immense selection. Some in our group had the special Starry Night tea which turned a different color (purple) when adding lemon. I chose chocolate tea and it was an unusual and totally unexpected treat. This was the best overall tea experience I have had in several countries. Truly first rate and memorable. I am already slating it in on my next trip to London.

We chose the Oscar Wilde lounge to celebrate my birthday and we were absolutely spoilt- what a wonderful way to mark the day!My friend and I expected delicious food, beautiful music, and cosy atmosphere and the lounge certainly delivered. What really stood out was the fantastic service: from the moment we entered until we left we were made to feel welcome by every single member of staff. Our waiter, Jozset, looked after us and made sure we enjoyed the experience. He was really knowledgeable about the food and selection of teas.We really enjoyed ourselves and will be coming back for a celebration soon.

I visited the Oscar Wilde lounge with a friend in January to try the Van Gogh afternoon tea. Not only was the afternoon tea one of the best I ever had, the staff and our waiter Jozsef were incredibly kind. Jozsef kept me company while I waited for my friend and showed genuine interest in us as his guests. The decor was breath taking and I loved how they showed you what celebrity sat at your table once upon a time. Props to the very skilled pianist who played beautifully. I really recommend the lounge and the Van Gogh afternoon tea which was both artistic and delicious!

An amazing afternoon tea experience, excellent selection of teas and food, beautiful surroundings and brilliant service from Jozsef.

A wonderful afternoon spent with friends enjoying the Van Gogh afternoon tea. The service was fabulous and we were incredibly well looked after by Joseph. Highly recommended!

I am an afternoon tea hobbyist and have been to the best (Rosewood, Ritz, Fortnum & Mason, Sketch...) and I have to say the Van Gough afternoon tea at the Oscar Wilde Lounge blows all these others away. From the decedent surroundings, the amazing service to the deliciously fresh and flavorful sandwiches and scones. Of course the pièce de résistance being the miniature art works of decadent and delicious cakes that replicate Van Gough's Starry Night, Self portrait and Sunflowers The whole experience is a delight from beginning to end, from the magic tea (changes colors) to the Sunflower tea (divinely delicate in favor) all topped of with impeccable service by Jozsef who made sure I didn't feel like a numpty for dining alone and was always there to assist no matter how busy he got. I could not recommend this place enough. I will be back the next time I'm in London (can't wait to see what the next theme is).

Amazing experience! Went there for afternoon tea, beautiful music, gorgeous venue, delicious food and outstanding service by our waiter Jozef who was so helpful and made sure we had a great time 10/10 would definitely go back!

Fantastic experience, the food was delicious and looked amazing. Jozsef was a great host and made us feel very welcome and comfortable!

Had the most beautiful afternoon tea, which was Van Gogh Themed. Had a lovely waiter called Jozsef, who was extremely friendly, kind and attentive, he made our experience absolutely perfect and made sure our entire visit was enjoyable. It was my birthday and they played happy birthday on the piano for me which was stunning, the room itself is the most beautiful I have ever seen in my life and pictures cannot do it justice. I would absolutely go back, the staff, the food and the ambience made it a 10/10 experience. ♥️✨

First time visiting the Oscar Wilde Lounge at the Cafe Royal and was impressed by the room and surroundings. Warmly greeted by the team there and particularly impressed by the friendly and professional manner of the member of the team called Jozsef who was very knowledgeable about the menu options. The presentation of the Van Gogh tea was great however the vegan sandwiches sadly were not. The themed cakes, good selection of teas and overall service by Jozsef made the afternoon tea a fun and enjoyable experience.

What an excellent experience. Our waiter Jozsef made the Van Gogh Tea an absolute pleasure. The little surprises brought to us by Jozsef were a lot of fun, the food and surroundings were great and the cakes at the end of the tea were a real surprise. A special mention should be made of the pianist - lovely music.

My wife had her birthday and we chose this cafe to celebrate it. The place itself is mesmerizing, the meal is delicious and the service is excellent, especially from Jozsef who is a very professional, caring and kind waiter.Highly recommend Cafe in the centre of London!Zsanett&Zoltan

We had a pared down team night out starting here. An absolute joy - wonderful attentive service from Joszef and amazing food and drinks! Would heartily recommend

afternoon treat whilst on visit to london. 2 adults and 1 child. room is superb and we had a good seat. Tea was lovely but just thought there was an awful lot of chocolate which could become quite sickly. only negative was i was told when i booked the child would be half price but the staff told us this was not the case but i had it on an e mail after some deliberation they accepted my e mail and decided the child would be free but we only got cheese sandwich for her,We where repeatedly asked if we wanted water which reading other reviews was charged at £6 a bottle extra we declined. we didnt feel rushed and it was a lovely afternoon but was also a bit surprised at the service charge which i didnt see mentioned in the correspondence from the cafe royal at any time a very pleasant afternoon

We have been to this restaurant before but we were a little concerned when reading some of the previous reviews since we last went. We’re delighted to say however it was as good if not better than last time. Our waiter was super attentive and couldn’t do enough for us from start to finish. We had a very thorough menu walk through which made our experience easier and more comfortable and after taking our waiters advice for the tea choice, we were delighted with the results.We had an item on the menu that wasn’t for us and it was swapped out immediately without a problem..Great service, amazing location and character by the bucketful.We will return again in the future for sure

Afternoon teaBooked this for my birthday for 4. The service was abysmal. At around 60 each, I expected a lot more. I fed this back and was told it was due to the pandemic- my response: learn from The Ritz. I went there last year and the service was outstanding. This was mediocre at a push. When we left, there were only 2 waiting staff on a packed restaurant. Just not good enough.

I'd wanted to go for afternoon tea here for some time so after visiting the van gogh exhibition, it seemed the perfect opportunity to enjoy the themed afternoon tea afterwards, but for £88 pp, the experience was extremely disappointing.We were brought water without being asked and then charged £6.50 for the bottle. We waited 1/2 an hour to receive the tea, champagne and sandwiches and we'd been there 1 1/2 hours before our cakes arrived. We weren't offered any further drinks and had to ask for more tea (twice - as it didn't arrive after the first ask!) as ours went cold as we'd been there for so long. The staff seemed genuinely confused and one individual was clearly stressed and dishevelled. We then had to ask for the bill 3 times and received grumpy responses each time but after 3 hours, it is quite reasonable to want to leave! When we finally received it, we were asked to check that the waiter was correctly splitting the bill expecting us to use the calculators on our phones for him.We didn't take it personally as a number of other tables seemed to have the same issue but it doesn't make it ok. Especially as afternoon tea can be prepped in advance and the room was not full. There may well have been a crisis going on but at no point were we offered an apology or anything complementary to make up for what felt like us being ignored and as though we were an inconvenience to the team.We were polite and patient throughout but felt very disappointed with the experience as we have been to many afternoon teas across London hotels and for £176 for 2 people I think it's reasonable to expect polite and attentive staff. It really was such a shame as the food was lovely.

Afternoon tea in the Oscar Wilde Lounge. Well the place looks flamboyant enough to earn that name. You certainly get the feeling of indulgence when you walk in. Service as you would expect is top notch and the live music from the piano set the scene very nicely.I decided to afternoon tea here as they were having a Van Gogh theme to coincide with the Van Gogh immersive experience exhibitions that was ongoing. There are 2, so I’m uncertain which one they partnered with.There was a choice of teas and I went with the Starry Night Tea. Now what I wasn’t expecting was the tea to be blue when it came. It came with some lemon juice, which when added turned the tea purple. It was such fun. Be careful though. I was too carried away and added far too much lemon juice. I actually really enjoyed the flavour of the tea without the lemon.Now we get onto the food. 2 little starters and 4 types of sandwiches. That little tartlet was a real beauty. Packed a real punch in a mouthful. I could easily have 3 more. The sandwiches were all good? I particularly enjoyed the one with crab, but my mind was still occupied by the tart. This was very promising for the rest of the afternoon.The sweets alas were not quite as stellar. They all looks pretty as a picture, a Van Gogh picture, but I would have to say it was a little style over substance.The starry night, only just able held it’s form, with the mousse being a bit soft. The flavours were not quite as exciting as it looked.The sunflower & self-portrait though so exquisite to look at, didn’t eat as well. The base of the sunflower was so thick, it was impossible to get either my fork or knife into it. Flavour wise it had a nice chocolatey taste.The self-portrait had a lovely crunchy layer, and a nice chocolatey flavour. Wait, did I already use that description? If it hadn’t been billed as having a coffee flavour, I would have been perfectly happy with it, but if it’s meant to taste of coffee, that was lost to me.The scones to finish it off were nicely baked, but by this point I was too full to really enjoy it.

What a wonderful experience. The service was brilliant and our waitress was very attentive. She checked on us throughout our time there but didn’t get in the way. The food was lovely and creative. We were offered extra sandwiches before we moved on to the sweet section. The cakes were delicious. The atmosphere was great and it felt very special. Would definitely recommend.

I went there with friend for relaxing Sunday afternoon tea, the table was booked for 12 pm and they told us we have our table till 14.30. I have to say the sandwiches look so depressing and so little....we asked for top up (it says on the website unlimited top up) we got 3 pieces extra not even the one we wanted we had to asked again and again....from 13.50(40 minutes before our time was up) they try to sort out the table and kind of pushed us out then a very nice guy came and say shall I serve you with your bill that was 14.00(2 pm) then I was a bit uncomfortable and say we have our table for another half an hour he then said oh sorry I thought is 2pm !!!! any way after that I didn't really enjoyed as much as I wanted and I told him that he is the second person that came to our table to ask us to leave and is not nice, the price is so high and is only for beautiful art design on pastries and beautiful ambiance .. I wanted to go back there with my family but now I don't think so

Level of art put into the food was good but there wasn’t much filling in the sandwiches in fact it was hard to find any, just as well the bread was good! Cheesecake good, service poor, staff didn’t replenish water and forgot about my second tea order, had to remind them after 20 minutes. Too long a speech about the food to each table instead of checking the needs of the customers even though the staff were friendly just not on the ball when more tables filled up. We were accommodated earlier than table booked which was good of staff. Wouldn’t go back sadly.

We visited the Oscar Wilde Lounge in August for afternoon tea for a review that I was doing for my client of some quirky London venues. This place is stunning, really beautiful and decadent, There were only about four people in at the time we went, but they still had a live pianist and the atmosphere was so relaxed. The staff was excellent and very attentive, and one lady showed us around so we could see the Green Bar where we were due to come later in the day to see some live music, The afternoon tea was beautifully presented and delicious, they catered perfectly for both of us, one vegan and one vegetarian, In addition, we had several cocktails with our afternoon tea, and they very generously gave us these on the house. Lovely place and will most certainly come here again when I am next in London, it is a really luxurious experience.

The whole experience was wonderful. The lounge itself is just gorgeous and stunning. Very comfortable and the waiting staff very attentive. This is a nice place to have afternoon tea without crowds of people. A piano is played during serving which is very nice and the food is superb. Would recommend!

We came here as a foursome to celebrate a birthday. We had a lovely table, great food and service. The sandwiches were fresh, the cakes delightful as was the tea served with it. We had a vegan menu amongst us which was very good. It really is a beautiful room, lots of gold, low lighting, so low we had to switch our phone torches on! A really nice way to spend an afternoon and would recommend for a special experience.

Amazing service from Holly and killian were amazing and made the day very special . Beautiful setting and highly recommend .

This afternoon tea was a cut above any other others I've experienced in London. Friendly service, elaborate - but not tacky - decor, live piano music, and most imprtantly a very well curated and executed menu. Absolutely flawless and thoroughly enjoyable - thank you!PS - our hostess Angelica was very knowledgeable and friendly, she made the experience even more special for us!

I've done a lot of afternoon teas in London, and this one is my very favourite. We went today to celebrate my birthday - and I didn't realise that it was also the first day they're doing the new Van Gogh tea menu, which was lovely. The room dates back to the mid-1800's, and is covered in shades of gold and red and green. There was a live pianist. It's a truly iconic place to have tea. All of the food was excellent - and the pastries were insane: beautiful and delicious. A highlight was the Earl Grey jelly - I think I could eat it by the spoonful. Apparently Pastry Chef Michael is on the UK National Pastry Team. It shows!Killian took care of us and the service was exceptional. He gave us such fun information on all of the teas and food, and how everything was tied into Van Gogh. It was just so nice talking with him. He even had the pastry chef come out and say hello - which was a treat! Thanks Killian - we can't wait to see you next time! :)Overall, I HIGHLY recommend the Oscar Wilde Lounge for Afternoon Tea!

The combination of the decadent setting, exquisite food and friendly staff make this by far the best afternoon tea in London. We recently visited and were really impressed by the creativity that has gone into the Van Gogh themed tea, with everything looking absolutely beatiful but also tasting wonderful. From the inital amuse bouche, through to the sandwiches, scones, palate cleanser and pastries, everything is just perfect. The staff are welcoming, knowledgeable and enthusiastic - and unlike many afternoon tea locations, encourage you to try different teas and have refills of everything on the menu. We have tried many afternoon teas across London and this remains at the top of the list for us.

Fabulous afternoon tea for an anniversary treat. We had an amazing time and have already booked to return in September. It was most definitely the best afternoon tea we have ever had. The staff were all very attentive and friendly. The service was perfect. The sandwiches were delicious and we were allowed as many as we liked. My partner had the absinthe tea which was very strong but he loved it. I had the sunflower tea which was delicious. The staff were so helpful and advised us about the different teas. We also tried the starry night tea which was lovely. The scones were very nice and so was the jam and Earl Grey jelly. The desserts were very tasty and interesting - nothing like we have had anywhere else. The whole experience was amazing with a beautiful atmosphere. It was so relaxing. We are very much looking forward to returning. Thank you so much for a brilliant afternoon!

Fantastic food served by lovely Zuzia! We booked well in advance of the date and I would recommend this as they were fully booked and it is a small restaurant. however the menus choices are fab and a lovely atmosphere. Food was excellent and will need to go back to try more food choices. The only small negative is they did try to get us to order our choices the day before as we were a party of 6 however we don't always know what we fancy so my daughter did ring up and ask could we choose on the night which they agreed was ok. I understand for large party but for the 6 of us I didn't think that should have been necessary which thankfully the y agreed. A excellent night made very memorable for my son's birthday !

Absolutely amazing place, service was impecable and food outstanding in a gorgeous setting. Highly recommended.

La habitación es reluciente e interesante, la comida y el té son buenos, pero como turistas estadounidenses, nosotros y otra pareja nos sentamos en un restaurante casi totalmente vacío en pequeñas mesas directamente a un lado y frente a la estación de espera [obviamente por la conveniencia de el personal] lo que significaba que observamos y escuchamos cada movimiento de los camareros cuando iban y venían de la cocina.

I like afternoon tea, and this was one of the best I’ve had. The setting was elegant but not stuffy, and nice casual attire was fine. Service was attentive but not excessive. The selection of teas is wonderful: “Elizabeth Taylor’s Earl Grey” was what we both had and it was delicious. The sandwiches were wonderful- and we were offered more after finishing the initial serving (not always done). The scones were heavenly, as were the sweets. All in all a delightful time.

We had an incredible afternoon sipping on Champagne and amazing teas in the most incredible venue. Plus enjoying wonderful food and desserts that were as stunning as they were delicious. Thank you to Holly and Jennifer for being stars and looking after us. We will definitely be back.

Reviews are always personal to the reviewer. The service from Dianne was wonderful, the sandwiches were awesome, the tea beautiful and the deserts were not too sweet which suited me. The overall ambiance however was magical. The venue itself, it’s history and the live piano performance just made my visit. A great way to just sit, relax, absorb and enjoy.

Well I feel I've summed up my experience nicely. The venue is beautiful and the food looked delicious but aside from some sandwiches, the food was not nice and the tea was okay. I'm glad I experienced this place as I at least got good service

My friend and I decided to visit here to try out their afternoon tea. We were welcomed at the door to the lounge and shown straight to our table, which although close together was very nice. The room itself is very opulent and has a lovely atmosphere. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. There did seem to be a query over the complimentary glass of champagne which I booked but as I had an email to show the deal but the lady who was serving us agreed. The staff who brought out the tea (I think it was Elisa) were very knowledgeable which was great. My friend who is dairy free was well catered for, although neither of us were over struck on the sandwiches...some of the flavours weren’t great and there were also quite a few where the bread was quite dry. I did love the addition of the little savoury tart. On the up side the scones were lovely and I especially enjoyed the lemon curd with these. We both agreed that the pastries were very pretty and one of the better flavour selections we’ve had and we have been to quite a few afternoon teas, they were delicious. I also think it was great to say at the beginning that you could try more than one tea etc, which I didn’t get a chance to do but if I visited again I’d love to try a hot chocolate.

La mejor experiencia de té de la tarde para el cumpleaños de mi madre, todos estuvimos de acuerdo en que los sándwiches eran preciosos, ¡incluso mis sin gluten! ! Nos ofrecieron numerosas recargas de sándwich, ¡y de hecho comimos demasiados sándwiches ya que tuvimos que llevar algunos de los pasteles a casa! ! Los bollos sin gluten, probablemente el mejor que he probado.Me gustaría decir que el servicio fue excelente y April, que nos cuidó, no podría haber sido más servicial o informativa sobre el té.Vale cada centavo.

What an experience!! The food was succulent, the decor is wonderful, the pianist playing gives it a sense of luxury that makes you feel like a member of the Royal family! Our waiters, whose names I sadly didn't catch, were adorable and very attentive. There is not one thing I would change in that experience! (PS: The Floris hand wash and cream in the restrooms were a really nice touch)

Not surprised by the afternoon tea at hotel cafe royal, the scones were excellent, but the sandwiches and sweets were mediocre and we didn’t even get refill of scones and sandwiches but only tea. The staff when we needed them were not there, even if the place was empty. The interior of the room is fantastic but not worth the 65£ for tea and sandwiches (sorry not sorry) you can drink it somewhere else much cheaper for sure or go to a fancy restaurant with 65 pounds.

This is my second time of visiting the Oscar Wilde Lounge. I would highly recommend it, the staff were so attentive and helpful and the food (and tea!) was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Great ambience too. We had a wonderful time and would happily return in the very near future.

I am a "tea" aficianado and this is the best tea I have ever been to on 4 continents. The room is over the top and fun. The service is immaculate and the food is exquisite. The little desserts and cakes are unbelievable. Their selection of teas is impeccable as well.

We have enjoyed a really nice afternoon tea at the O. Wilde Lounge. The hall was impressive, the atmosphere smart, the food delicious, the selection of teas highly interesting, and finally the service was so thoughtful and professional as it can be (thank you, Erlisa and Michael). What a tremendous difference it makes to afternoon tea at other venues such as the Athenaeum and their Galvin brothers, which was so disappointing and poor!

This place exceeded our expectations. Very luxurious experience from the moment you walk in. Our servers Erisa and Sani were amazing, extremely kind, knowledgeable and friendly. Our servers really enhanced our experience here. Food was great, and they let you take leftovers home too. Would highly recommend.

Nuestro sincero agradecimiento a Erisa por hacer nuestra visita tan encantadora. Cada aspecto de nuestra experiencia fue maravilloso. El entorno es espectacular, la comida deliciosa y el servicio excelente.

Had the best Afternoon Tea at Hotel Cafe Royal, Oscar Wilde Lounge! Enjoyed attentive and discreet service from the minute we arrived. Greeted warmly by the the door man and the Lounge staff. The venue is perfect for an afternoon tea English experience, elegantly and ornately decorated venue. The piano player is a lovely added touch to create the ambiance. The tea was superb! Check the website for the menu. The whole experience is enhanced by the waiting staff. Our excellent waitress was called Erisa - thank you Erisa for making our afternoon so enjoyable. So much so that we intend gifting the Cafe Royal afternoon tea to our son and girlfriend. Erisa was polite, friendly and attentive. Additional sandwiches are offered as a matter of course. We couldn't eat all the cakes so Erisa boxed them up for us in lovely Cafe Royal boxes and popped into a lovely Cafe Royal carrier. We wondered through the hotel reception which is equally sumptuous and had a cocktail in Ziggy's Bar - again staff were attentive and friendly. Highly recommended.

ik had eerder afternoon tea's in gerenoveerde etablissementen, maar dit stak er met kop en schouder bovenuit.

My coworkers and I are all huge fans of afternoon tea, and were pleasantly delighted by the beautiful ambience, stellar service and delicious food at the Oscar Wilde Lounge!

Had the most stunning afternoon tea in the Oscar Wilde Lounge. Erisa took wonderfull care of all of us and was such a wonderful joy to be served by. A real luxury experience and we were even offered extra of our favourite savouries and even when we were unable to eat all the sweets they packed them away so we could take them home, and even added an extra favourite!

The minute you step into the lounge, you're transported to a time of elegance, exceptional service and fine dining. We went for a special birthday celebration and it was beyond any expectations I could ever had imagined.

My wife and I attended Oscar Wilde lounge without a reservation but unfortunately they were full, so the hostess proposed it’s bigger and lighter sister, the Domino.

Great afternoon team experience at the Oscar Wilde Lounge - pricey but we felt like it was more than worth it. All you can eat sandwiches and game pies - we could barely eat the desserts afterwards so the staff were kind enough to pack everything up to go for us, and included some extra scones! We spent about 2.5 hours here and never felt rushed. Lovely way to pass the afternoon and feel fancy for a little bit.

The venue is the most beautiful and golden place we have even been in our lives. There was a selection of teas from which to choose, but it was not overwhelming.

Asistí al salón Oscar con amigos para tomar un té por la tarde y ha sido mi lugar favorito hasta la fecha. He estado en muchos lugares en Londres y sus alrededores, pero este fue, de lejos, el mejor.

Estelle, our server, made or event very pleasurable. I have never been to afternoon tea. This is an event. If you are in London with someone you love, afternoon tea with Estelle is magical. Live piano, great service, a true delight!

Booked here to take my mother-in-law out for a birthday treat. The food was exquisite and the service was second to none! The staff were all so inventive, we were waited on by Erisa, Estelle and Madalina all of whom could not be faulted. The Oscar Wilde lounge is absolutely beautiful and the food is divine. Every sandwich, cake and tea was described to us and the staff were all very informed and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend the Oscar Wilde lounge afternoon tea and the Cafe Royal for any special occasion or even for a quiet rest from shopping if you are in the area. 5***!

I love afternoon tea unfortunately we booked here in December and got the festive menu.

Excellent! Excellent! Family of 5 had High Tea at the Oscar Wilde Lounge. Our server, Sany, was superb! She was very attentive and explained everything to us. She was incredibly kind and always checking to see if we needed some more tea, drinks or food items. Our daughter is vegan and they had a full selection for her as well. Everything was delicious! We will definitely come back here for tea!

We had a beautiful time celebrating our family Christmas. Erisa could not have been a more attentive hostess - she was very friendly and ensured we were well looked after. Thank you Erisa! We will definitely be back!

Gelegen hartje London nabij Piccaddily Circus in het prachtige Hotel Café Royal is dit een van de beste, zoniet de beste Afternoon Tea in the City.

We were looking for a traditional afternoon tea experience during a 4-day Christmas visit in London. It was the perfect location and experience. Erisa was fantastic and made an already great experience fabulous. If you are looking to do afternoon tea in London this is the place!

We visited Cafe Royal for afternoon tea the other day and have had a lovely time there. The sandwiches were really delicious, the cakes were absolutely marvelous (they are small masterpieces). The selection of sandwiches is really wide, there's something for everyone. The duck liver parfait with red onion chutney and the roast beef Brussels sprouts with horseradish and mustard were our favorites. Everyone was very kind and helpful, regardless of how busy was there everything was served on time. Very satisfied with the quality of food and service we received. Highly can recommend to everyone as a lovely experience.

Me and my family choosed to celebrate My Moms B-day in this restaurant. What can I say .....from the first minute to step into the hotel we were met with a smile. The Service is in the restaurant: Was excellent. Im so happy that I have spent this time with my family in this Amazing place ‼️‼️‼️By the way The Salmon with charcoal bread was my favorite sandwich

The Hotel Cafe Royal is a short walk from Piccadilly tube station.

This is now at the top of my list for an Afternoon Tea experience! From the setting to the service to the selection and overall ambiance the Oscar Wilde Lounge at the Hotel Café Royal makes the best in London. Special thanks to Erisa who served my table for effortless elegance and warm welcome! I am still raving about it and cannot recommend it enough!

We visited the restaurant for Afternoon Tea and were really pleased by so many things. The interiors elegance and sophistication, the tasty sandwiches and sweets, crispy dry champagne, live piano music, but most of all the kindness and professionalism of the well educated waitresses (Diane and the other waitress that could speak Greek).

An lovely experience. The staff is very exceptional, smiling , attentive. The place is just wonderful. I warmly recommend this historical place for the tea time .

I recently attended the afternoon tea at the Oscar Wilde lounge and it was wonderful. The lounge was lovely, as was the food and drink provided. But most of all, the service provided by our server April really made our experience. She was attentive, polite and just an all round positive host for our afternoon. She really made our afternoon! Will definitely be returning.

I booked the festive afternoon tea with champagne as a surprise for my best friend’s birthday. It was fabulous! The lounge itself is a beautiful setting steeped in history. The staff were fantastic, very accommodating & knowledgeable about the history of the room as well as the food & teas being served. Hollie in particular delivered us great service.

Thank you to Zach and the rest of the team for making our afternoon tea experience wonderful! The food and different teas we tried were all delicious, and the lounge itself is opulent and beautiful without feeling stuffy. This was the most inexpensive option I found for afternoon teas of this sort and I was so happy with our experience! Would definitely recommend.

Wow - such a lovely afternoon spent in the Oscar Wilde Lounge. The room is beautifully decorated with painted ceilings and gold and mirrored walls. A pianist in the middle playing classic and not so classic songs (Game of Thrones theme tune was in there somewhere). We were looked after by a very attentive lady called Erisa. Nothing was too much trouble, and she was always there at the right time to top up champagne and tea. The Festive Afternoon tea was absolutely delicious, my favourite being the warm Game Pie. We felt truly spoilt and we will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful time.

Absolutely fantastic afternoon tea. Delicious food, wonderful service and an incredible setting. Staff were attentive without being intrusive, and so friendly. Was a wonderful experience and would highly recommend.

After two months in London, we decided to visit this place before going back to the US. Really glad we made the choice to come here. The experience was awesome and the service by Arissa was the best we’ve received in London.

The experience was absolutely wonderful due to the amazing staff that were attentive and friendly - specifically Santhripika and Zach provided my cousin and I with a delightful experience that we won’t forget.

A -MA-ZING Festive Afternoon Tea in the Oscar Wilde Room at this beautiful Hotel!!!

Excellent service, soigné et attentionné. Nourriture excellente, tout était délicieux des sandwiches aux desserts en passant par les scones. Nous avons pris le thé avec champagne brut. Thé Ceylon pour mon ami et thé 1865 pour moi. Un pianiste jouait pendant une partie du repas. À essayer au moins une fois! J’avais réservé la journée d’avant.

Our family of normal/vegan/veggie/no cheese citrus or choc eaters posed a mixed challenge to which the chefs and staff rose with enormous grace and charm. Everything from the food, the tea/coffee, the bubbles, to the service was superb in sumptuous unhurried surroundings. Absolutely top quality without being po-faced; we had the very best time and did not want to leave. Six stars out of five.

Afternoon tea in the Oscar Wilde Lounge is a rather decadent affair. Located in the Cafe Royal in Regent Street. It has been refurbished to a very high standard retaining all the original features. A little over the top?- of course it is- thats why it is associated with Oscar- very flamboyant! Excellent choice of different teas with full explanation of flavours in menu. The afternoon tea itself is a wonderful mix of sweet and savoury and is extremely well presented. Staff are very professional and courteous. Vegetarian and halal can be catered for. There is a resident pianist who is excellent- plays just the right music and at just the right volume.

We had such a lovely afternoon tea today! Our waitress was absolutely delightful, the room itself was like going into another world, the sandwiches and pastries were delicious and we really enjoyed trying the different teas. My husband particularly enjoyed the talented pianist’s version of a Metallica song nestled between the normal classics. A blissful afternoon of luxury ❤️

My husband and I go for afternoon tea annually on our anniversary so we decided to give the Hotel Cafe Royal a try. The venue is truly decadent, absolutely beautiful with gold touches everywhere, lovely seats (albeit lowdown) and small intimate tables which add to the experience. There is also a live piano player in the middle of the room.

Hotel Café Royal’s award-winning afternoon tea is served in a unique setting, the Oscar Wilde Lounge. Dating back to 1865, this stunning room has been restored exquisitely to its original Louis XVI detailing. The Queen of Afternoon Teas menu is a celebration of the inception of afternoon tea and the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria. Service is accompanied by a live pianist and your choice of over 25 exclusive tea blends and infusions.

By far one of the more expensive afternoon teas I've had (bill came to a total of almost 200 pounds for 2 people), but we enjoyed the gorgeous decor, great food, pastries/desserts, tea, lots of champagne, and music. Live music was excellent. Pianist was formally dressed but having fun playing various tunes (think Game of Thrones soundtrack, Metallica, Elvis, among others). Would definitely go back.

My husband and I were referred for afternoon tea to The Oscar Wilde Lounge at Café Royal Hotel by a London tour guide. We were very new to this Afternoon Tea experience. We don't even drink tea at home! LOL. Since this was our first afternoon tea we were pleasantly surprised! From the moment we arrived and met the doorman who provided exceptional service to paying the bill 2 1/2 hours later we could not have had a better experience. Our servers were Holly and Killian.(I'm sorry I don't know the doorman's name) They were very helpful and never made us feel uncomfortable. Holly was so sweet. She explained the history of the room and the celebrities who frequented it. For novice tea drinkers we loved the mango Holly recommended. We even bought tea at the airport to take home! The sandwiches, scones and desserts were delicious. We were offered as much as we wanted. We were so full by the time we left. There was no pressure to leave. Very attentive and accommodating . I would highly recommend the Oscar Wilde lounge for afternoon tea!!!

Attended to with attention and care by Anna, my Mum's 70th birthday celebration will stay with my family forever. From the front door to table every member of staff catered for our needs. The afternoon tea, needless to say, was fabulous

This was one of the most magical experiences of my life. I did a lot of research to find the perfect afternoon tea in London. For me, atmosphere was the highest priority. From the moment we walked into the room my breath was taken. The room is grand and ornate and yet, because of it's size, it feels so intimate. The piano music set the tone for this dreamy afternoon. The service was delightful, attentive and sophisticated while never ever being snobbish or unapproachable. I didn't know sandwich bread could melt in your mouth... but it can and does here. The food was exquisite and we were served as much as we wanted and never felt rushed for a second (we stayed 2.5 hours! I never wanted to leave!) I could truly go on and on, I would 10/10 recommend this experience to everyone looking for a special afternoon to remember or just a rejuvenating getaway from the stress of life for a few beautiful hours.

Sin duda volvería, y volveré. Atención exquisita. Personal super amable. Experiencia impecable. Comida deliciosa. Solo cosas buenas que decir del Afternoon Tea; desde la recepción en la calle, hasta la despedida.

My family and I had an grand Afternoon Tea to celebrate my parents Golden Anniversary and it was outstanding! The room was stunning and the service was attentive and accommodating. Finger sandwiches were great and the pastries were very filling (my favourite was the chocolate choux).

Very grand, ornate room. The food was delicious and different to last time we visited. Our waitress was Anna and she was very informative and helpful. Well worth the money.