The English Tea Room at Brown's Hotel in City of London, Westminster

Thank you Maria and Lefter for looking after us. You made the experience really special!!! The tea recommendations, the laughs, the food, everything was perfect. Honestly it was the most amazing ending to the day! Your warmth was beyond beautiful! Thank you again!!

A wonderful afternoon tea with my friends 🫖 Thank you Maria and Lefter for looking after us and making this experience more special 😊

A delightful afternoon tea led by Akshay and Simone!

Maria & Lefter took care of us and it was wonderful!

Wow!! Afternoon tea here was amazing- from the attentive service of Akshay and Fifi, to incredible pastries, sandwiches and full flavored teas. We were originally trying to do Fortnum and Mason, but our hotel concierge recommended Brown’s Afternoon tea. It felt very authentic and traditional English. It wasn’t overly crowded and noisy, and there was a live piano player. Highly recommend!!

Akshay and Fifi were wonderful!

What a delight. Excellent service and delicious food!

Great food, in a surprisingly quiet space with great welcoming service. Highly recommend

Afternoon tea is one of my favorite treats - and there is no better place than London. The Drawing Room at Brown’s tea is a delight - and the service provided by Akshay and Maria superb.

Very good food and nice atmosphere. I, who don't even like tea, got to taste five different teas, carefully selected by Lefter, and I leave with a much more positive attitude towards tea. Thanks to Lefter, Akshoy and Maria for top catering and a brilliant experience.

Leffer and Akshay were great! We had a lovely afternoon tea

A beautiful high tea in a cozy setting with impeccable service by Leffer and Rocco

It is used for afternoon tea. I've used it once several decades ago, and this is my second time, but it still has the same dignified British atmosphere, and I was able to spend an elegant time with live piano music. The scones, Victoria cake, and prawn sandwiches are especially outstanding, and the service is also great.Although it's a bit pricey, I'd definitely come back next time I'm in London.

Delicious afternoon tea in a beautiful setting , and excellent service , thank you Lefter for a wonderful experience

Lester and Maria were fantastic hosts for afternoon tea. Very kind and knowledgeable.

We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tea. Lefter and Maria were warm and inviting. There was so much food, we left absolutely stuffed. The tea was delicious as well. Live pianist was a great touch. Thank you!

Beautiful and delicious. The service was excellent, thanks to Lefter and Maria.

Lefter and Maria provided amazing service! This was an absolutely wonderful high tea experience!

We had a lovely experience at Brown’s Tea Room. Our server Lefter was gracious and guided us to some wonderful tea selections. They were also very accommodating of our dietary restrictions.

We had a beautiful afternoon tea at Brown's. The staff were kind, personable, and accommodating and the atmosphere was relaxing and elegant. A generous selection of sandwiches, including flavourful vegetarian options, light and fluffy scones, and an assortment of sweets. This is a place I will be coming back to on my next visit.

Lovely afternoon tea in the drawing room at the Brown’s. Delicious food, great choice of teas. We really enjoyed the opportunity to try different teas and the live piano music. The service was accurate and attentive, thanks Lefter.

We had a perfect afternoon at the Drawing Room for afternoon tea! Archi and Akshay were amazing! They were so friendly and helpful! There was also a live piano player that was delightful. Archi recommended we return for Drawing Room After Dark for the jazz night, and we did! It was a highlight from our time in London! We highly recommend both afternoon tea at the drawing room and the drawing room after dark! We will for sure be including both in our agenda the next time we are in London!

Lefter was amazing and gave the BEST SERVICE! Was so helpful and nice. The tea 🫖 was amazing as well as the finger sandwiches 🥪 and sweets 🍬. Highly recommend this excellent experience!

I was here for a high tea with my wife. Everything splendid, from sandwiches to scones to pastries…. And of course a great selection of teas. The experience was enhanced by Lefter, our host ; a competent and smiling Greek gentleman who led us through everything with evident pleasure — his, and mostly ours. Thank you Lefter

My daughter and I had a lovely high tea in The Drawing Room at Brown’s Hotel. The food was delicious, the atmosphere and decor were lovely, and the music was very enjoyable. Best of all was the amazing service provided by Lefter and Maria! I highly recommend tea at The Drawing Room.

Best afternoon tea in London accomp by an excellent and personal service by Lefter.

I'm not sure what all the fuss is about British tea service. I was happy to roll along, but felt a bit tense. Then the server spilled a big glob of strawberry jam on my shoe. And all the tension went away. Tea and sarnies and pastries all excellent, of course.

Update: The Assistant Manager personally reached out to apologize and offer a couple solutions to address the experience we had. Their response showed real care for their customers and emphasized the high standards they aim to provide. Original: Overall, we wouldn’t return or recommend based on our first experience. - No greeting at the entrance, resulting in an awkward wait. - Slow service to come to table to introduce the menu and confirm requests placed in advance. - Staff didn’t confirm theatre showtime for time management. - Plant-based tea was served with regular milk; had to request a replacement. - Wrong tea (caffeinated vs. herbal) was served; had to be replaced. - Still water was forgotten; had to be requested again. - Upholstery chairs had a few stains. - A single piece of cake was offered at the very end; no plant-based alternative. - Had to request our bill as staff focused on closing the dining room. Highlights: - Pianist was wonderful. - Traditional and plant-based sandwich selections were delicious.

Leffer and Effi were excellent.

Wow! What a fantastic experience we had. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for afternoon tea. Lefter was an amazing host and made our experience that much better. 10/10, 5-stars!!!!

Everything was wonderful at our afternoon tea. Food was delicious, atmosphere was relaxing and our server, Lefter, was fantastic. Couldn’t have been a better experience. We will definitely be returning in the future.

Perfeft for afternoon tea! Excellent service, Lefteris took so good care of us!

Perfect place for an afternoon tea. Beautiful 🤩

Very comfortable environment, delicious sandwich, the staff were very attentive and helpful. The tea and desserts were of remarkable quality. Definitely recommended for a nice relaxing afternoon experience

Absolutely charming and a wonderful experience with beautiful surroundings and decor, delicious food, tea in silver & china and delightful staff. Loved our visit.

We come here every time we are in London!!! The best afternoon tea service. Thank you to Lefter and Maria for making the experience even better!!! Highly recommend dining here!

Thank you for your gentle service Mr.Archi. We really appreciate you. We hope we will come back to this beautiful place and see you again.

Leifter and Maria were fantastic. Still the best tea time in London

Excellent tea time with a wide selection of teas, good scones, sandwiches and pastries. Thanks to Maria and Lefter for the wonderful welcome and service!

Excellent! Thanks to Lefte and Maria for a special experience at afternoon tea.

Amazing experience joining friends for high tea at Browns hotel! Our service was impeccable, Lefter and Maria were inviting and wonderful .

Lefter and Maria were great. Highly recommend high tea at Brown’s Hotel, London!

Had a lovey afternoon tea at the Drawing Room. Lefter and Maria were so knowledgeable and seemed to be having fun talking about all things tea. My first time here but I will be back for sure!

Excellent afternoon tea in a lovely setting! We celebrated a very special birthday in style. Th live pianist was a nice touch and we received excellent service from one of the members of staff called Lefteris. Thank you, we will be back!

The best tea service!! Thank you Lefter!!

Lovely tea service in a gorgeous hotel. Staff was incredibly nice and attentive - thank you Lester and Effy!

Had an amazing afternoon tea experience here on my first trip to London for my birthday! Leftar and Effi were so attentive, kind, and accommodating. The tea room even had a pianist playing live music and they had him play happy birthday as they brought out a small dessert with a candle. 10/10 experience, highly recommend!

high tea at browns hotel is a fantastic. Lefter and Effie made our experience so special. And the piano player was a great touch. 10/10 recommend.

Had a fantastic experience having afternoon tea. Delicious food with very friendly service. Maria kindly talked us through the different teas and recommended the best blends for our taste. Lefte and Effie were also great at serving our table.

Every bit of our experience was lovely. Lefter and his colleagues made us feel welcome and provided excellence service. Loved the ambiance, which included a wonderful piano player. Beautiful decor and delicious food. My favourite place in London for high tea.

Excellent experience all around. Lovely decor, wonderful food and they accommodated a food allergy so that our family member could fully enjoy the delicious food as well! I would highly recommend.

Afternoon Tea was exceptional. Our servers, Lefter and Effie, were warm and attentive. Couldn’t have been better.

The afternoon tea is delicious. Staffs are really nice and polite.

Tuvimos otro fantástico té de la tarde en Browns y quedamos tan impresionados con Rocco, Leffer, Akshay y María. Hicieron todo lo posible para que nuestro té de la tarde fuera realmente brillante. Pedimos unos tés tradicionales de la tarde, una planta basada en uno y dos tés temáticos de Jungle Book para los niños. Los bocadillos, bollos y pasteles estaban deliciosos. Y el ambiente en el salón con el maravilloso pianista hizo que nuestro té fuera aún más especial. El chef Andrew les alegró el día a los niños visitando nuestra mesa y contándonos cómo se prepara la comida - ¡qué placer! George y Givi nos cuidaron en el vestíbulo y cuidaron de nuestros muchos abrigos - una experiencia muy acogedora. También Antonello muy amablemente compartió la historia del hotel. Todo esto fue muy emocionante después de haber visto el programa sobre Browns en la televisión. El mejor té de la tarde en Londres - muy recomendable!

A Wonderful Afternoon Tea Experience I had the pleasure of enjoying Afternoon Tea, and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The atmosphere was elegant and relaxing, the selection of teas was exquisite, and the treats were beautifully presented and delicious. A special mention goes to our server, Mr. Lefter, who made the experience even more exceptional. His warm and professional service, attention to detail, and friendly demeanor truly stood out. He took the time to explain the tea selection and ensured that we had everything we needed. Overall, it was a perfect afternoon, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a refined and enjoyable tea experience. Thank you, Mr. Lefter, for your outstanding service!

Amazing afternoon tea. Thanks to Lefter for the perfect service.

Great experience. Keep coming back for afternoon tea!! Lester is the best.

We had a wonderful Valentine’s Tea Time at the Drawing Room. Excellent food, Champaine and Teas. We’ve got great recommendations from Lefter and Maria, who were both very polite, friendly and forthcoming. You made our Valentine’s even more special!!!

A wonderful experience! Letor and Effie were very hospitable.

Great Service, Great Food, Efficient Friendly welcoming Staff

Afternoon tea meets every expectation I have of quality, service and friendliness. The sandwiches and cakes are fantastic and the tea menu endless. Sitting in the plush surroundings and listening to the piano is a delight. The staff are attentive, refilling our teacups constantly. I will be back at Christmas. A big thank you to Lefter for being so nice and so helpful.

Very friendly and helpful service from Petri and Maria.

Best afternoon tea in London. Impeccable service, special thanks to Lefter and the team for this unforgettable experience! We’ll be back.

Excellent service today! Our waiters were exceptional! Thank You!!!!

Had a wonderful afternoon tea. The staff were attentive without being intrusive, friendly and professional. The food was amazing and the rose petal infusion divine. The ambience and decor is beautiful and although you know you’re in an exclusive hotel they make you feel completely at home. A very special experience and highly recommended. Look forward to our next visit.

Lefter was amazing and so helpful with our plans for the day as well as serving a lovely tea and breakfast to our family. Thoroughly enjoyed this start to the day.

Afternoon tea with a friend. Lovely place. Sandwiches and cakes are delicious. Staff were polite, friendly, and attentive. Made my friend and I feel valued.

We had a wonderful lunch at The Drawing Room at Brown’s. Lefter truly made our experience exceptional. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and professional. His thoughtful service made us feel well cared for, and his London recommendations were fantastic. Lefter’s warm demeanor and expertise added a special touch to our visit. He is a great asset to the hotel—thank you for making our time so enjoyable

We had a wonderful afternoon tea! Everything was delicious and the service was attentive and friendly (thank you Maria and Lefler!). Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic afternoon tea . Lefter was brilliant.very enjoyable afternoon

Top experience, with all the service you would hope for, the flavours that exceeded my expectations for sandwiches and wonderful ambience - thank you x

Afternoon tea at Brown’s is without a doubt the best tea experience in London! We had a great time and our server Lefter made the experience even more special. It was perfection!!

Absolutely a highlight of our trip to London. The foods, drinks, surroundings, and service were stellar. The servers were more than accommodating, and we enjoyed the historical information about the tea room and hotel that they shared.

Nos encantó el té alto en The Drawing Room. Es aconsejable hacer reservas ya que el té es muy deseable. Una hermosa mesa en la esquina de la habitación, un pianista con música de fondo apropiada, muchas opciones de té, una copa de champán para cada uno, y deliciosos sándwiches, bollos y pasteles hicieron una tarde perfecta para nosotros. Con tanta comida que no podíamos comer, el servidor empaquetó algunos pasteles y bollos adicionales con crema coagulada y deliciosa mermelada de fresa para nosotros. El servicio fue impecable.

I was served by “ Lefter ” he is beyond amazing and he made the experience so much worth it and I’ll come again because this guy. He’s very good

Lefter helped us in this stunning afternoon tea experience, unforgettable

Lovely, lovely Christmas treat afternoon tea at Brown’s. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented and it was wonderful soaking up the relaxed ambience of this traditional hotel.

Never having had the pleasure of High Tea at Browns Hotel, the experience was more than I could have hoped for. The staff was welcoming and professional, perfectly attentive. The menu couldn't have been more fitting. Each selection provided unique flavors that covered so many of the sweet and savory possibilities. Lefter, our waiter, should be promoted for his deft interaction and service! As a musician, I especially appreciated the artistry of Mauro, your fine, fine pianist. He had the perfect touch, beautifully controlled volume (so as not to dominate the space), and a repertoire that spanned many genres from Mozart to Taylor Swift. THAT was remarkable! Thanks to each of you who made this New Year's Day so very special.

Lefter was awesome! The tea was great too.

A unique experience and the best service I've had in London. A must if you are in town!

We all thought the hotel was gorgeous and ambience really special. Your staff are absolutely wonderful and they were all so friendly and kind. However, the food and teas and drinks were of such low quality we were stunned. We are privileged enough to eat at top end restaurants and assumed that when we booked at Browns we would be treated to really top notch food and teas - we were wrong. The sandwiches were awful and dry and unimaginative; like something my grandparents might have had to eat during WWII. The cakes were dire - what on earth are you all thinking? They really were awful. I can't express enough how awful the food was. Whilst your staff were lovely (the reason you have any stars at all) one of them turned up carrying 3 open bottles in one hand, all open. He poured the dreggs of one of the soft drinks bottles into my daughter's cup and it lacked the fizz even though it was a sparkling drink of some sort. The other young man poured champagne into my husband's glass dropping the drink everywhere. The teas had absolutely no flavour and my husband (who used to run a tea business) described the teas as 'unfortunate quality' :) I hear from everyone that 'you can't get the staff' - but please, with the ones you have, train them so they can be appropriate for the £450 afternoon tea we spent. Very disappointing and would never approach a rocco forte hotel again for decent food.

Our afternoon tea at Brown’s Hotel was simply perfect. From the warm welcome and elegant surroundings, to the live piano music and flawless service, every detail impressed me. The sandwich selection, scones, and cakes were all outstanding—each bite reflecting the hotel’s commitment to quality. It’s been my favorite place for afternoon tea in London for many years, and I can’t wait to go back!

Visitó para el té de la tarde con la familia como lo hacemos justo antes de cada Navidad. Ambiente y decoración encantador - el pianista es un gran toque. Comida estupenda (e incluso nos llevamos algunos de los pasteles a casa ya que nos habíamos llenado de bocadillos. ) Servicio justo - más tazas de té fueron servidas justo cuando las necesitábamos. Incluso los presagios son geniales - lleno de diversión. Es caro, pero vale la pena el dinero para comenzar la Navidad en un entorno encantador con música suave no navideña de fondo, comida encantadora y un gran equipo que nos cuida, Gracias

Lovely food, tea, mulled wine and live pianist ☕️🎹

Lovely atmosphere, amazing service (especially by Lefte) and delicious food. It’s not our first time at Brown, and it will most definitely not be our last! Thank you

A spectacular experience Rita is the best host you can have, attentive, very willing to assist and listen and requests everything very well, we will return

Lovely GF Afternoon Tea in the Drawing Room at The Browns. Beautiful Piano music & everything was exceptional. Our waiter Leftir(?)was wonderful.

Enchanting place and top-notch pastry shop. Thanks again to Bianca who found us an extra place at the last minute. Nice and very courteous.

The tea was absolutely delicious and the scones were the best we’ve ever had - light, buttery, and perfect with cream and jam. Rita made the experience even more special with her warm, attentive service and genuine smile. Thank you, Rita, for making our visit unforgettable. We can’t wait to return!

Everything is amazing! We were given a great hospitality by Akshay Lefter! Thank you so much!!

Excellent tea in a beautiful English setting, and excellent service! Lefter Ashkay is fantastic!

Akshery Lefter served us and he was AMAZING! Thank you so much!

We had a lovely, relaxed afternoon. The service was wonderful, and the atmosphere perfect.

Akshay, Lefter, and Rita were amazing! Top notch service

Exceptional tea service in the drawing room. The decor for holidays was beautiful. Service and tea were perfect. Highly recommend for a London treat.

Mi hija y yo estábamos emocionados de disfrutar del té de la tarde. El ambiente era acogedor, el servicio era bueno y la selección de tés y bocadillos era muy agradable. Cada uno disfrutamos de una flauta de champán, que era a la carta. Sin embargo, el precio era ridículo. $ 329. 99 USD. Hay un montón de otros lugares para el té que ofrecen una selección similar de dulces y tés, así como un ambiente maravilloso. El hotel es precioso, pero el té está sobrevalorado. No recomendaría. . incluso como un regalo especial. He estado en otros tés de la tarde en Londres y esto no fue nada especial.

We had a wonderful Afternoon Tea at The Drawing Room. Bianca welcomed us in such a pleasant, warmhearted and professional way and Karol made our Afternoon Tea Experience even more special with his knowledge and charming aura. The whole team is so kind and professional - a perfect fit for the beautiful interior and excellent food and tea. The piano music was very beautiful as well. We highly recommend spending your time at this stunning place. It's a 10/10!

Edited in response to the business's reply: I have just sent you a copy of my reservation email which did not contain a direct mention of a time limit. In the phone call I received from you I was only asked to confirm the booking, number of guests, whether all guests were adults and whether there were any allergies. No mention of a time limit. Like I said, I understand why you need a time limit especially in the run up to Christmas, and you might have policies in place to inform customers, they just don't work in practice. Went with friends I hadn't seen in 7 years. Initially great service, lovely sandwiches (though sadly far more care had been put into the delicious fillings than baking the breads), fantastic selection of teas (we were told we could select a different one later, which to me sounds like "settle down, enjoy yourselves, take it slow"), the scones probably would win GBBO, great tasting and looking patisserie. But we clearly outstayed our welcome, after attentively refilling tea cups twice, the service became more "can we wrap this up for you", "I'll put this in a box for you", "I will bring you the bill now." In the end we had to huddle in the walkway to get our coats back, because they needed the table back right then and now and we couldn't even wait for our coats at the table. I can totally understand that a restaurant asks for a table back, but then you should put that on the reservation or tell your guests at the start, not try and hint by neglect when 3 friends are entirely wrapped up in catching up. Definitely something to laugh about in future years....

Had a wonderful tea service at The Drawing Room. Both Lefter & Akshay gave excellent and friendly service. Highly recommend!

A really fantastic afternoon tea and with absolutely fantastic service from our waiter. It MUST be experienced🤩