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

Magnificent afternoon at Brown’s, with some delicious high tea, served by the great Xhulia, Rita, and Akshay!

My wife and I attended a beautiful tea today in the Drawing Room of Brown’s Hotel. The room was the perfect setting for the afternoon tea. We felt fortunate to have the very capable and friendly servers Xhulia, Ritta and Akshay be so attentive to us throughout our experience.

An amazing experience as usual - Letter & Julia were so attentive (like ninjas - they were there when you needed and gone when you were enjoying your amazing tea experience!)! The food, the ambience and the music made for a really special birthday for my friend (who had never been). This is why I keep coming back to Browns for afternoon tea -- it is simply the best in London!

Lefter, Julia, and Akshay were great! Would come again.

We had the most wonderful afternoon tea, very well taken care off by Julia. Delicious treats and lovely atmosphere. We will come back!

I am sure I will get the names wrong- however Lefta, Julia and Akshey were all exceptional . The service combined with the atmosphere and of course the food make it one of my favourite places to go in London . Cheers!

Lefte and Julia were great in the afternoon tea

An afternoon tea that met all my expectations. Very helpful and friendly staff and a relaxing environment. The only improvement possible from my point of view is communication between members of staff. Just an example: First, one member of staff asks if we would like another kind of tea with scones and sweets. We answer that we would like a white tea and a few minutes later another member of staff asks the same question - if we would like another tea with scones and sweets.

We did a very nice afternoon tea in the Drawing room ! 👌👌 The Place was top with Nice piano music en top service from Lefter ! He was very friendly en he gave us good information about the different Tea’s ! It was so much that Lefter did the the rest in a box !! 👌👌👍👍top service

The high tea was magnificent! Lefter was very attentive and personable. We will come back when we visit London!

Hotel staff were wonderful, however my wife and I hardly slept due to the noise inside and outside of the hotel. Unfortunately I left with a sour taste in my mouth as having paid my bill in full, I was charged a further £916 on my credit card. This was a system error apparently and I am now told I have to wait 3-5 days for Browns hotel to return my money. Not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel.

We had the most beautiful time for our afternoon tea. Lefter and Julia's knowledge about the tea selection was incredible. The pastries were original and delicious. The crockery is beautifully light. Thank you both for looking after us.

Quite disappointing in many respects. Though I’m a fan of Browns for cocktails and the classic decor in the heart of Mayfair, the expensive/elaborate afternoon tea doesn’t measure up to the standard for a fantastic Five Star hotel experience in London. The short explanation is that the service was just not good. Perfunctory and ungracious, the tone spoiled the otherwise excellent afternoon with friends and the total cost for four guests was more than £400. As a regular of a fancy London tea, this would not rate a return visit. I would recommend Corinthia or the Montague on the Gardens. Both are among the very best of this type.

Wonderful afternoon tea as always. Lefter, our waiter was very lovely and welcoming. Lovely chatting with him. Super service which makes the experience even more special

Very high quality afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes and scones. They kept bringing us sandwiches until we couldn't handle another bite. Live pianist played all throughout, and there was a sort of cosy feel about the place, as it was quiet, warm and homely.

I'm writing this review with such warm feelings in my heart right now, remembering the amazing afternoon tea we had yesterday. The atmosphere was very elegant, welcoming and cosy. We were taken great care of by our amazing hosts, Lefter and Julia. They made sure we missed nothing and made our first afternoon tea experience memorable. A great contributor to the ambiance was the wonderful pianist Steve. His rich and diversified playing, with his personal touch, was very pleasant to listen to. All these great features and small touches, as well, are the reason why people come back. That is why, without any doubt, we are definitely returning to this marvellous place and these kind people.

This was an absolutely amazing experience! I loved all the food and especially the raisin scones. Everyone was so kind and our server Lefter and his co worker Julia was so so helpful. The piano was so calming and nice and the wallpaper was beautiful! Just an overall amazing place. Definitely reccomend!

Thanks to Lefter and Giulia they welcomed us in a perfect way, truly exceptional. Thank you very much

Great experience. Incredible environment that only The Brown’s Hotel can provide. Lefter was very attentive and has a large amount of knowledge in the area of teas. Can’t wait to do it again and again.

It was so delicious! I love cucumber sandwiches. The service at Lectern and chilies was also lovely.

Lefter and Rocco were beyond fantastic! We are moving in to live at the Drawing Room to be with them more often. First visit and first adventure in London from NY and Florida. NOTHING will compare. Thank you!

Absolutely fabulous atmosphere and service! The experience is truly top tier. Cannot recommend it enough.

I've wanted to go to Brown's for afternoon tea for years. I've always hoped the atmosphere would be more relaxed and welcoming - yet still 5 star service. In reality - the surroundings were lovely, the drawing room a very calm place to spend a couple of hours. The pianist was a great addition to have in the background. I enjoyed the overall experience. Shortcomings were the service, which although very polite, was slow - mostly because the staff seemed absent or pre-occupied with chatting amongst themselves in the hallway. We had finished sandwiches for some time before being offered more, and the tea quite quickly became cold. Minor touches, but really are the different between it being a 5 star service versus not. The food itself was pretty good, v nice glass of rose - but I've definitely had better sandwiches with more flavour and nicer bread - so all in all, the price felt not worth it. I did appreciate the kids options that were available.

Aufgrund unserer Flugverspätung habe ich kurzfristig unsere Ankunftszeit beim Afternoon Tee im Darwin Room nach hinten verschieben müssen. Schon hier wurde ich unheimlich freundlich behandelt. Beim Afternoon Team selbst verschwanden die Strapazen der Reise sofort, denn wir wurden warmherzig willkommen geheißen von Rocco, unserem Kellner. Rocco war äußerst professionell und sehr freundlich. Wir haben uns am richtigen Platz gefühlt. Auch das Personal, welches uns die Tür öffnete, unser Gepäck zwischenlagerte oder uns zum Platz führte war sehr freundlich. Der Afternoon Tea ist einzigartig und von besonderer Qualität. Man sollte mit sehr viel Hunger kommen, denn die Auswahl ist reichlich und den Preis definitiv auch Wert. Danke für einen tollen Nachmittag und Abend!

I went to the Drowing Room for afternoon tea with my daughter. The service was very attentive, nice, hard-working and super child-friendly. I'd love to come back 🤩🤩

Weekday Jazz is the best thing that can happen to Mayfair now, the ambience was lovely and the staff was brilliant all the way through, starting with John at the entrance to all stewards inside; the attention to detail, bravo.

The service at the Drawing room is impeccable. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun. You need to look under the table clothes to see the cool images. Archie helped me and so did Maria

The afternoon tea at Browns was nothing short of splendid in every way. The tea, champagne, sandwiches, and cakes were absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared and presented. And the scones, both plain and with raisins, with the clotted cream, were sublime and the best we have ever had anywhere. The service was impeccable, with Lefter being a standout with his knowledge of the specific teas and his lovely courtesy. A beautiful room in a classic hotel and a perfect tea service. Highly recommended!

Our waiter Lefter was outstanding. He went out of his way to address our dietary issues. Civilized and welcoming

A wonderful afternoon tea in a beautiful setting. The team of Lefte and Julia looked after our every wish and we couldn’t have asked for more. It made our anniversary perfect, thanks you!

Exceptional teas, desserts, atmosphere, and service! Lefter was simply awesome 🫖

Superb as you would expect. The waiter, Lester, was right on it!

Great atmosphere at The Drawing Room today. The interior is only surpassed by the service, Lefter, Julia and Simon are the best. The food and tea is extraordinary. Thank you for an amazing experience!

"Wonderful experience at the Drawing Room today! Lefter, Julia, and Simon provided impeccable service, making our afternoon truly special. The selection of fine teas and champagne was perfect, complemented by the elegant ambiance. A memorable afternoon of luxury and delight!"

Amazing service from Lefter and Julia

Wonderful tea today at The Drawing Room! From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, nothing was too much trouble for every single person who works at Browns. With a vegan, a veggie and a gluten and coconut allergy between us- it was seamless from start to finish and could not have asked for more! Thank you to all who made our afternoon truly memorable!

Fantastic food and service with Mr.Lester and Miss Julia. Her selection of tea is so nice.

We had a wonderful night with Jazz after dark and then a wonderful breakfast the next morning. It was great to meet Lefter - he was so generous with his time and was more than happy to meet our needs.

Service and food was amazing. Lester and Rita were terrific. Truly pampered us and made us feel so welcome.

Lefter made our high tea an amazing moment during our trip to London! Can’t wait to come back

Lefter, absolutely superb! What a great time!

Such a beautiful experience! Everything we tasted was so delicious and the teas were so unique. Our servers Lefter and Julia were so knowledgeable of the teas and made our experience so much better. I recommend trying this place out!

My friends and I came here during a short stay in London. Afternoon Tea here is amazing! A variety of tea choices and finger foods/pastries. Julia and Lefter’s service made it all the more enjoyable. Highly recommend when you come to London!

This afternoon tea was just delightful. The tea was great, the little sandwiches were tasty and the desserts were so lovely. Highly recommend this you are in the area. Lefter and Julia took great care of us and made our experience even better.

We came for an afternoon tea and had the best time. The sandwiches and desserts were all made so delicately and were just delightful. We each ordered a different tea so we were able to try 4 different kinds. Lefter and Julia were amazing waiters who made the experience one to remember.

Lefter was so gracious!!! I adored my experience!

So happy we decided to have afternoon tea at The Drawing Room. Everything was perfect! The food was exquisite and the service impeccable. Our server Lefter was very kind and has guided us with what tea to select and ensured we have the best experience. Will definitely be back again!

Lefter was an amazing host! I learned so much about tea.

Lefter and Julia were fantastic. The food and tea were top notch. I am looking forward to coming back

Just perfect! If you want a quintessential English experience in the most glorious surroundings with perfect service - look no further. And their Manhattan’s are the best I’ve ever had. Just book it - you won’t be disappointed.

Loved it. Our service from Lefter was excellent.

We really enjoyed with the atmosphere, delicious food and several types of tea. Also we appreciate with the kind service by Mr. Lefter.

Julia and Lefte were so accommodating to allergies. Dairy free & gluten free options were incredible.

Lefter and Julia were amazing, held great conversation with us, and excellent service start to finish. Very professional, and attentive. The food is also so delicious !

This is the best high tea in London. Amazing atmosphere with live piano music and an immaculate Service thanks to Lefter who really looked after us well.

What a wonderful tea time ¡¡¡ We enjoyed so much the ambiance with the piano and above all the charming Rita that took care of us and make us feel so relaxed . The finger sandwiches were delicious as well as the pastry.The choice of teas is really nice and the recommendations of the waitress made it better.

Lefter and the rest of the staff were top notch. The food, service and tea were outstanding. I highly enjoyed and recommend!

Excellent service, food, and atmosphere! Lefta (?) and Kairo (?) were both very attentive, shared in depth knowledge of the teas and gave us great recommendations for our trip.

Place is wonderful,we were greeted by lefteris he was very attentive and polite.It was all in general an amazing experience

My wife was wanting to experience a traditional English Afternoon Tea and this was the perfect experience. The service was great. The food was excellent. And the tea was amazing. We are stuffed and happy that we took the time for this experience. I would highly recommend.

Brown's tea is an exquisite experience filled with delicious sandwiches, yummy scones, and fine cakes that tasted as wonderful as they looked. Brown's offers a phenomenal selection of teas you may not find elsewhere. If that wasn't enough to entice you into trying tea at Brown's, we enjoyed impeccable service provided by Maria and Leftor.

What a lovely and beautiful room for an afternoon high tea. The food was nice, there were so many desserts and the tea menu was expansive. We each got two different kinds and they lured for us and everything. The interior was so luxurious and gorgeous.

My daughter surprised me with a tea time here and I would definitely recommend it. Xhulieta & Lefter were amazing! They were kind and personable. ALSO You will be nice and full and delighted with all the beautiful assortments of sandwiches and desserts. What a lovely experience!! 😊 ❤️

Had an excellent late afternoon tea service at the Drawing Room recently. My friend and I went on a weekday and had extremely attentive service. The design and atmosphere of the space was cozy and lovely. The tea and dessert selection was also extensive and extremely high quality, definitely worth the price. One of my favorite afternoon teas in London so far.

Had a lovely time. Lefter was very nice

Best afternoon tea in London. Been here about ten times now. Excellent and kind service from Julia and Lefter today :-)

Lefter and julia were terrific today very informative and knowledgeable on the teas

Brown's Hotel deserves more than 5 stars

We went to have afternoon tea on Friday 6th September. The food and service was first class. A special thank you to Lefter and Simona for providing us with such a wonderful experience!

Thank you Lester and Maria for making our afternoon tea a wonderful experience. The service was ourstanding! The athmosphere at The Drawing Room was lovely and calm. I warmly recommend the afternoon tea for everyone!

We had an amazing afternoon tea at the Drawing room. Lefter provided us an amazing experience and service, definitely recommend it.

Got tips on Traditional Afternoon Tea. And we are super satisfied can really be recommended.

Nuestro primer Afternoon Tea, difícilmente será superado si decidimos probar otro. El espacio es tan encantador como el equipo que nos recibió, en especial nuestra fabulosa camarera Rita, que nos atendió en español y nos guió a través de la experiencia (nos vemos en el próximo concierto de Kraftwerk). La comida es rica y abundante y puedes probar varios tés, aunque yo me mantuve fiel al Tarry Lapsang Souchong, un elixir ahumado. Muy contentos de haber ido.

My husband, son and I enjoyed afternoon tea in the Drawing Room on August 17, 2024. Bianca reached out to us prior to our reservation to clarify our son’s anaphylactic nut allergy. Bianca was kind, clear and extremely thorough. On the day of our reservation, somehow in the midst of a very scheduled visit to London, I confused the time of our tea. I received an email from Bianca to follow up on our noon reservation as we were walking into the hotel at 1pm. Instead of being turned away, we were immediately welcomed into the Drawing Room and given grace and understanding for the timing error. Simon was our server throughout the afternoon and he was on point and delightful. Everything was delicious with special mention for the pickle and goat cheese sandwiches, however it was the service and ambiance that further elevated the experience. After our memorable afternoon in the Drawing Room, Bianca followed up once again answering our historial questions about the Drawing Room itself, giving us complete attention. Furthermore, she offered to take family photos for us that are perfect momentos of our time at Brown’s. As we exited the hotel, we had delightful conversation with the charming doormen. We will stay at Brown’s when visiting London in the future based on this five star experience. The photos do not do this magical gem justice as it is the people here that accentuate its loveliness. SRK Aspen, Colorado USA

Exquisite attention to detail here and combined with a flawless level of customer service. The food was surprisingly filling given the small looking portions, as well as being very good. Highly recommend.

My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary here. It was absolutely delightful. The sandwiches and desserts were delicious and they even gave us our own personal (small) Victoria Sponge cake for our anniversary. I highly recommend The Drawing Room at Brown's Hotel for high tea.

We wanted to try afternoon tea here for ages. Our visit proved to be a total anticlimax. I wish we had not bothered. Surely, arrogant "service" supported by totally average, over priced food. Not recommended. Avoid!

Honestly, if I was coming to London and could only choose one activity, it would be Afternoon Tea here. Truly first-class. This time we introduced some friends, with no prior experience of London’s afternoon tea scene. They were very impressed, indeed, and will be talking about it for a long time. Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, beautiful presentation, top quality food and bev, lovely piano accompaniment. What more can I add? Just one thing really, and Browns, this isn’t unique to your lovely venue…some people can’t help letting themselves, their companions, and the venues down, with their appearance; it’s almost as if they think their money and their patronage is all that counts. Undeterred, we’ll be back!

Highly recommend this experience. The service was excellent and the venue absolutely lovely.

I had a great experience at High Tea with my mum and everything was great. I especially enjoyed the smoked salmon and the coronation chicken sandwiches. Also the Chou pastry was incredible with the custard inside having the perfect vanilla flavour.

I researched a TON of afternoon tea options in London and landed on the Drawing Room at Brown’s Hotel. No regrets! The atmosphere was simply perfect, the food and tea delicious and the service was top notch. They even accommodated my gluten free request and everything was high quality and delicious. I highly recommend afternoon tea service at Brown’s to anyone looking for a gorgeous setting and quintessential English tearoom vibe.

Marial, Rocco and Rita were amazing! This is my third time having afternoon tea in the Drawing Room and it was just a lovely as the first time. I have multiple food allergies and they were able to customize and experience for me. Highly recommend!

This was our first experience with a high tea and it was spectacular. The ambiance, history, and service made everything feel special. I want to give a special shout out to our server Maria. She was thoughtful, caring, and even brought out a special treat to celebrate my promotion/friend anniversary. I will make sure to visit here every time I’m on London and recommend to friends

The food and atmosphere were excellent. The gluten free options were fantastic Lefter and Maria did a wonderful job.

Had a lovely afternoon tea. Beautiful food in a beautiful environment. Leffer and Julia were delightful.

Afternoon tea at Brown's Hotel is a must-do when in London. Our servers, Lefter and Rita, seated us next to a fireplace in the same spot where Agatha Christie had her tea. Service was prompt and attentive, and Rita provided great recommendations on pairing different teas with the sandwiches and sweets. Every bite was delicious, and you can never go wrong with the classic cucumber sandwich. Highly recommended!

Absolutely love high tea amazing serving great quality food

Lefter & Xhuliefa did a great job today!

The foods were very nice! My favorite was the scone. With the cream it was wonderful. Thank you Lefter Julia, your service was awesome! See you again.

We had a lovely tea with Lefter and Xhulieta

Lefter and Julia were such amazing servers

Lovely, historic setting with attentive service and delightful food! Lefter and Xhulieta provided excellent service!

Simone Mariat was wonderful during our High Tea at the Drawing room! What an experience!

Loved attending Browns as usual for afternoon tea. Maria T was informative and kind to myself, my friend and our children. She also knew everything about the menu even though we needed gluten free and peanut free! Fantastic!

Maria T has been amazing she has made our experience one to remember we came here for our birthday with our daughters and she really attended to us and there allergies making it hassle free hope to get her next time we come

Great experience at The Drawing Room. Wonderful service from Lefter and Julia.

Lefter and Julia were excellent

Lefter and Julia made our time fabulous!

A wonderful evening spent in the drawing room at Brown’s Hotel. The tea was delicious and a perfect compliment to the sandwiches and sweets. Lefter and Julia were amazing hosts and made our experience the best it could possibly be.

Lefter and Rita made the atmosphere extra special. Thank you