Royal Deck Tea Room in Edinburgh, City of

Appalling service! Waited 30 minutes for a cup of tea at 11:30. Complained and still waited another 15 minutes. Was told that they weren’t expecting the amount of people. People who ordered lunch which was served at 11:45 were served before us. Considering the premium you have to pay the service was diabolical!! Come on, you have an allotted number of tables, so expect them to be filled! I wanted to walk out but had visitors to consider so stuck it out. Considered it to be a waste of time as had other plans for the day…

If you are touring the yacht, this is a great option for lunch or tea. It was so cold and windy the day we visited, this was a perfect place to escape the weather. Many food options but the sandwiches and soups were each excellent. Nice service and courtesy. Spectacular views with the plate glass windows. My kids had their first tea service and really enjoyed it.

Great food options at this restaurant located inside the Royal Yacht. Tea, scone and cake was fresh and good. Staff member was mostly nice except for one that appeared to be hating his job as he wasnt too friendly. Highly recommended!

This was a lovely interlude for coffee and cake during our visit to Britannia. The attention to detail in the tea room is excellent as is the service and the scones were delicious. The huge piece of chocolate fudge cake was thoroughly enjoyed by our granddaughter as well!

Staff, setting, and food were superb. I hope they are baked in house, because the scones were quite possibly the best I experienced while in Scotland!

Endroit magique et magnifique Serveurs bien habillés Menu pour le brunch et menu pour le déjeuner Les scones sont délicieux Les sandwiches sont très bon Le thé est délicieux , j ai adoré le Duchess tea ❤️❤️

an absolutely perfect dining experience. delicious food, decent prices, friendly service, and an incredible view. i tried the salmon sandwich and i thoroughly enjoyed it, it was very tasty. i also got a mocha which was equally as good and even came with foam art of the ship on top! definitely stop in for a bite to eat if you’re visiting the ship.

We decided to have a break before taking the tour. We were first in and were asked to choose our table but the staff indicated a splendid window table with a great view. They were attentive but discrete. We ordered coffee/tea and scones and my granddaughter said they were the best she had ever had. When home from Edinburgh Uni she works at 'the' Bettys in Harrogate so knows her scones and Fat Rascals. I must admit they ran those from the LimeTree in Knaresborough close. When we came to leave, the staff took the trouble to tell us about a few things to look out for on the tour which was helpful. All in all - Excellent.

While the food was good , we were halfway through before any beverages were served and had to flag the hostess for that , no follow up asking us how our meal was and had to ask for the check which had the tip included . Wasn’t clear who was responsible for our table.

Outstanding venue, we were lucky and had a bright hit sunny day and the views are fantastic as is the ambience of the dining room. The menu is not huge but the sandwiches were delicious, tea, Coffee and fizz were all lovely too. The service was top notch and could not be faulted. Thoroughly recommend .

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at the Royal Deck whilst onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. Good selection of snacks and afternoon tea delights with the choice of many loose leaf teas. We had sandwiches which were the freshest we'd ever tasted and all of the staff were very polite with great customer service - we felt very pampered. Would definitely recommend a visit whilst onboard - you're unable to book so we had to queue for a short while but due to the staff efficiencies we were soon sat at our table and service was very prompt. Would love to visit again.

Recently visited after our tour of the beautiful yacht Britannia. Only had a pot of tea and a scone but it was a lovely experience having a drink on board a piece of history. It’s a must if ever you visit this wonderful floating piece of history.

Decided to have lunch here after touring the yacht and, despite a bit of trepidation as to how pricy it might be, were pleasantly surprised. We found the somewhat limited selections very fairly priced, especially when the setting was taken into consideration. We each had a Bailey's Hot Chocolate (just what it sounds like cocoa laced with liqueur) and lunch platters - one salmon and one ham. Both were filling and quite good. Considering the added experience of the meal after touring the yacht, this is highly recommended.

Such a great & memorable experience! Myself, my cousin & his wife did a portion of the tour then went to the tearoom for a meal. We were seated right away, a waiter came to our table delivered menus & took drink our orders. I had the salmon & cheese sandwich/soup/chips combo meal it was amazing good! My family had desserts & coffee. It was very reasonably priced also.

..but so delightfully served, in a unique setting, at an affordable price. Efficient, polite, well presented waiting staff who took a cheerful interest in all their customers. Enhances an already very fine visit.

We thought we’d try the Royal Deck Tea Room on a visit to Britannia, as you couldn’t book and it was lunchtime I didn’t think we’d be lucky but although there were several people in front of us waiting, we were soon offered a table and seated, after studying the menu we decided to “push the boat out” and went for the champagne afternoon tea, service was impeccable as was the food, a brilliant, unexpected addition to our tour.

I've been to the tea room twice, both times the food was really delicious and the service was great. It's not cheap but it's not unreasonable for a museum tea shop and the quality is much better than most comparable places. It's not just tea and cakes either, the soup and sandwiches are really good too.

Waited 20 mins for order to be taken, waitress took order with minimum communication and no apology. Still not received after another 15 mins, had to leave before we were served. Very unimpressed.

Just finished the tour so time for a snack on the Royal Deck Tea Room. We had just entered and were quickly shown to a table with a view by an attentive lady.. Good Start. Ordered and within minutes our order arrived served by another great member of staff who engaged in conversation giving his views and experiences whilst working there.Very Nice chap indeed. The Beverages and treats were soon consumed and were Superb. Nice end to a nice experience.

Me and my sister thought it would be nice to treat our mum on her holiday, we were greeted and sat down but unfortunately we we not seen to for up to 20 minutes, even when we got up and put our coats on nobody seemed to care, we were however, met with a thank you for coming on our way out, don't know whether that was sarcastic or not

What a beautiful tea rooms on a very special Yacht We stopped halfway through the tour to take time for a warm up in these fabulous tea rooms. Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. The glass panelled walls let in plenty of light making it lovely and bright and cheerful, along with the yellow roses on each table. We were quickly shown to our table and offered menus. I chose lemon drizzle cake along with Baileys hot chocolate, my husband just a coffee. We wished we hadn’t had such a large breakfast as we would like to have tried the lunches, which looked delicious. However my cake was superb, fresh and very lemony ☺️ Staff were cheerful and friendly Would love to go back

I have already covered much of this in my detail on the visit to the Royal Yacht, but come here to ensure the staff get the recognition! We had the sandwich and soup deal which was excellent value and really good quality. We also had...

After our tour we went up to the tearoom A nice selection of food but we just settled foe cake and a cup of tea. cakes were tasty

I had the Cream of Cullen Skink soup which is a leek and potato soup with haddock. Delicious! Also tried the special Les Chaberts Sparkling Britannia wine - very good.

great service and wonderful to have tea and cakes onboard a brilliant ship. Staff very friendly and very helpful

My daughter and I ate lunch here half-way round our tour of the Royal Yacht. We'd previously had lunch at Buckingham Palace which was very much a casual cafe style affair. This was completely different and so much nicer than we'd imagined. The setting is...

We enjoyed lunch in the tea room during our visit to the Royal Yacht Brittania. The Cullen Skink soup with a chicken sandwich was delicious.

Stopped in after touring the ship. The wait to get in was about 30 minutes. The service was excellent and the staff friendly. Prices were reasonable for the quality and service. What I have noticed on this visit to the UK is the number of...

What a way to finish your tour of the ship. The tea room is lovely and the view over the harbour and the estuary wonderful. Don't miss it. The tea is good as well!

Called in for a cuppa and scones whilst doing the Royal Yacht tour. The location, food, drink and service were all excellent. Pricing was a little steep but you are on the Royal Yacht. The Scones were the best we had in Edinburgh all week....

Four of us visited the Tea Room for lunch and we had to queue at the bottom of the stairs to get in for a considerable period of time as it was so busy, but even once we were in the Tea Room we stood...

Treat in between touring the yacht - and the visit to tea room did not disappoint! We were too early for lunch so opted for scones and tea for 2 - right choice, delicious! Staff was very friendly and there were no shortcomings despite the...

After our visit to the Royal Yacht we decided to see if they had a table for a late, light lunch at the cafe on the upper deck. Unfortunately our first impression was a poor one. We stood for several minutes waiting to be seated...

The setting was great, but the service not to the standard we'd have expected for the setting and the cake a little dry. That said, it did finish off the tour of the ship well.

Got seated pretty quickly but the magic stopped there. We ordered the Moët & Chandon cream tea. Firstly was told no Moët but would be replaced by Laurent Perrier ‘exactly the same and at same price’. We waited a long long time to finally be...

We had a short wait for a table but it`s best to book. Light and airy with great views across the water. Everything was immaculate, the service impeccable and the cakes and scones delicious. Thanks so much for a very special experience.

We had lunch here during our visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia. We had a nice table with a view out both sides of the vessel. Food and drinks were lovely and despite the restaurant being very busy we were not rushed off of the...

Had tea and cake here and it wasn’t great, I ordered regular tea which was bagged then on my second cup a load of sludge came into my cup. I told the waitress who said it was loose leaf tea which I queried. They deducted...

Didn’t mind a 20 minute queue you expect this attraction to be busy. We were seated and given menus, we then waited over 30 minutes to be served, in the end we had to ask someone to take our order. We only ordered a drink...

Queued for over 30 minutes to get in, lots of tables needing clearing so that the next customer could get in. Short wait to order, long wait for our tea and scones. I thought the Tea Room would have been more luxurious than it was,...

I could only give three stars because of the poor service. I was only told when I got my bill how short staffed they were. If I had been informed of this at the start I would have marked it higher. I had a sandwich...

A bit of luxury having a pot of tea and a scone on board during our visit. Lovely scone and cakes with a pot of tea in silver teapots. Great service

Lovely service and fantastic food served in a super environment. We had a family lunch for 5 and the various platters we had where so well presented, high quality and delicious. I would highly recommend this to finish off what is a really interesting tour.

We weren’t planning on eating here but our plans changed last minute, and I’m so glad they did! The staff were lovely and tended to our every need. Everywhere was immaculate, pristinely cleaned and felt very safe - masks, socially distanced, one way system. I...

Great food and drinks. Staff very welcoming. We were serve by an efficient young professional lad, Fyodor (excuse the spelling if wrong). He made sure everything was okay throughout the meal and was very keen on giving a good experience to us!

First time visiting the Britannia on a weekend away for our anniversary, so we thought why not do the Moët Cream Tea special for two. Sandwiches and cakes were delicious, half bottle of Moët & Chandon and a large pot of tea. Staff served well,...

A long wait to get a table but once seated there was an even longer wait for our order to arrive. All we were having was a drink and a slice of cake. Actual food quality ok but nothing special. Disappointing

Nothing special at all. We had scones and nothing is house made. Apart from the interesting brittania boat shaped coffee, everything else was just average.

Must do whilst doing The Royal Yacht Britannia tour. Amazing views, lovely staff. Scones very fresh & warm which always makes them taste good. Reasonable menu & lovely venue

We stayed for lunch after a very enjoyable visit to the yacht. There was about a 15 minute wait for a table, and the queue was longer when we left, but we were not rushed at all while eating. The 3 soups that we had...

this is the first time we have been to the royal deck tearoom (it wont be the last) the service was excellent from when we arrived to when we were ready to leave, great selection of teas on offer and all the food which was...

Delightful lunch at the Royal deck. The value for money is exceptional. We have had the best potato wedges ever.

With the Royal Yacht being one of the attractions in the City open under lockdown restrictions we booked a tour. We were not far into the visit when the skies opened and therefore took the chance to skip into the tea room for morning scones...

I was looking forward to having lunch here after a 30 minute wait on a very cold windy day. The staff from reception and all round the ship were very helpful and friendly, however that stopped in the tearoom. The waitresses seemed to be rushed...

Nice to finish off your visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia with a visit to the tea room. It was not very busy when we visited in January and were seated at a starboard table with a view out to the Firth of Forth. I...

Our visit to the yacht was on a cold and windy February day. We had been told that the tea rooms were worth a visit so we popped in. The surroundings were great and the staff friendly. I had a lovely bowl of soup with...

Luxury teas and delicious cakes. Waitress service and Royal yacht napkins. A leisurely, enjoyable experience.

We came here for a light lunch. We arrived at 1pm and got served sandwiches at 1:25. However by 1:45pm no cups of tea delivered. Clearly a problem with either the urn or the hot water. Why a member of staff couldn’t explain this I...

When we finished our tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia, my family originally wanted to eat at a cafe/restaurant in Ocean Terminal, overlooking the yacht. I suggested we check out the on board tea room first. My family were initially hesitant but once we were...

This was a royal treat indeed, location, friends, excellent serviced and delicious cake and variety of drinks. This is where it all happens, the royal experience, a royal ambiance, and a place to enjoy serendipity. Value, because of the experience...

Service was spotty, but this was well worth the time spent. Make sure to give yourself sufficient time for the whole tour (2-3 hours) you will have time to grab a tea or something more substantial.

A beautiful Cafe with nice views. It was close to dining as a royal. The table mat was special and silver cutlery a definite royal treat. The scone was lovely with the clotted cream and homemade jam. Albeit a little expensive, it was a well...

The food was lovely and so special to sit on this legendary ship. Service was good and food was lovely.

We ordered sandwiches and a scone and coffee and tea. Two scones arrived and no tea. We sent one scone back and the waitress said it was her mistke. By the time the tea arrived the scone had been eaten. The sandwiches were fine. When...

It was so nice to sit and relax in the Royal Deck Tea Room with a view of the water. The food was delicious! I had the best potato leek soup that I have ever had. The portions are very large, as well.

Enjoyed the best scones ever at the Royal deck Tea Room. Apart from it being a lovely way to end the tour, the service was impeccable. Scones, clotted cream and jam you just can't go wrong.

My husband and I had lunch here after our tour. We are still talking about it. The sandwiches were delicious and a bit upscale from your usual fare. We also decided to try a Scottish soup, Cullen Skink, it was amazing, subtle yet distinct flavors....

Great scones & tea. a must do on your tour of the Royal Britannia.we really enjoyed the atmosphere & the tour.

A great experience. Very classy, great ambience and a bit pricey but worth it. We only had coffee and cake but they were both very good.

Unexpectedly, our visit to the Royal Deck Tea Room was not only unique, pampering, and great views, it was down right delicious. The mushroom soup was absolute perfection; the chicken salead sandwich literally one of the best I have ever had. The service is truly...

My husband and I went here after touring the yacht (which if you do first thing, then lunch at the tea room doesn't have much of a wait). Nice view of the harbor with big windows. We had the chicken sandwich, the Britannia special,lemon drizzle...

My friend & l decided to stay on board The Royal Yacht Britannia for afternoon tea & we were glad we did. We were seated by the window looking out across the sea & served quickly by very friendly, hardworking staff. The sandwiches were beautifully...

Visited with my mum. We decided to just have tea and cake. The cake was to die for. We had the cake warm and the chocolate sauce was absolutely delicious. We topped it off with a scoop of ice cream. The service was a bit...

Very nice but very expensive, we had lunch but it cast more than some of our evening meals. A felt you are paying for an experience but feel they should think about the prices. Having said that the food was good and the staff were...