The Orangery in West Oxfordshire

Had a three course lunch and all courses were of excellent quality, taste and presentation. Service was excellent and restaurant has a pleasant ambience.

Having visited the Orangery about a month ago and having had the most amazing experience myself and my husband along with 2 friends revisited, what a let down no longer were we meet at the door and shown our seat's it was every man for...

Had booked for our afternoon tea in advance and was our first adventure outside of the covid 19 era. Greeted well at the desk and seated outside. However this is where the enjoyment of our day froze, basically we were ignored by the staff where...

I went there last Saturday in the afternoon with my friend for a tea. They were very welcoming and nice. The staff is very young, friendly and smiling. Hugo was looking after us and was really attentive and professional . Good place . High reccomend...

We booked for afternoon tea at £28 pp so we were looking forward to a delicious experience. Unfortunately this was not to be. The finger sandwich had obviously been ready to serve for some time as it was verging on stale - not a good...

Wanted to leave a review, as I have seen some recent negative ones and we were worried- but shouldn’t have been. Setting, service and food were all first class. We had the afternoon tea, and it was superb. We were met and greeted straight away,...

Feeling a little dissappointed with afternoon tea at Blenheim Palace ...wanted to treat my daughter but sadly it wasnt great . The orangery is a lovely setting but it was all a bit grubby chairs were stained, and tea pots n strainers had seen better...

Visited the Orangery to have the Churchill Afternoon Tea with friends, having not seen them throughout lockdown. Have to say not the best afternoon tea we have had. The staff came and asked what we wanted to drink, ordered tea and a jug of water....

Met my mother in law and aunt at the Blenheim flower show and pre booked an afternoon tea for 4 people. We were seated on a table more suited for two than four despite them not being very busy. We had to ask three times...

My daughter surprised my wife and I to a Afternoon Tea in the Orangery. We had never visited Blenheim Palace, such an imposing building, so were looking forward to the whole experience. We were not disappointed with so many photo opportunities before reaching the Orangery...

My wife booked a Winston Churchill Champagne Tea as a surprise for my birthday. The food was delicious and we had superb service, particularly from Maria our waitress who made sure my birthday was a special occasion. Thank you!

I’ve been to the Orangery a few times and it’s always been great. My friend and I had lunch and sat outside on the terrace looking out onto the italian gardens which were beautiful. Would definitely recommend - the staff are all very friendly and...

Food was delicious, younger waiting staff were polite and helpful. They were very busy and service was very slow but in such a beautiful setting and on such a glorious sunny day, that was OK. We had the Sunday roast and would return to try...

We had booked in for afternoon tea. We were promptly seated and the service from start to finish was really good. Helpful friendly staff who timed items as we had requested including fresh tea. Stunning views out over the Italian garden. Personally I would have...

Afternoon Tea in the Orangery. Pros: With one exception food was nice. Lovely surroundings outside Cons: Wait for food and drinks was ridiculous (45 mins before tea arrived. Sandwiches clearly been out too long and curled Limited quantity (which I guess is expected from somewhere...

I was given vouchers for Champagne Afternoon Tea as a present. We were seated promptly and asked if we wanted any water for the table and then studiously ignored. We were offered the wrong water about 10 minutes later. Nearly 10 mins later our order...

We were shown to our table promptly but then had to wait 30 minutes before our order was taken by a staff member who didn't know the drinks and food menu.Also not at all apologetic about our wait.My wife had the terrine and sauce was...

The view from the restaurant is incredibly beautiful. The food is delicious and healthy. I had the salmon salad, some water and a coffee with a cake. The staff is very nice and helpful. I cannot wait for the restrictions to be lifted so I...

Each to their own. We found the afternoon tea to be less than average both in presentation and in taste. We enjoy afternoon teas, the sumptuousness and freshness of them. Some places are imaginative with flower petals or other little touches. This was a fairly...

Visited for the Christmas Lights Show the previous night and staying in Woodstock for a couple of days returned to visit the Palace and rounded things off with afternoon tea. It sounds a bit pricey but it is excellent value with most people asking for...

Had a Red Letter Day voucher from our Sons for a Birthday treat. Food was excellent with bubbles, the banana bread and butter pudding was to die for! Service was good and venue was stunning! I would recommend this for a nice relaxing safe day...

Had a lovely afternoon. The food was good and there was plenty of it. The service was great. We had to rearrange our booking twice and they were very accommodating. They were very with children and added a "happy birthday" message on my daughter's plate...

Got given voucher for three course lunch for two for my birthday last March and finally able to enjoy it. Lovely space overlooking gardens and staff very welcoming and attentive. Felt very safe and COVID compliant. The food was delicious and the presentation exquisite ....

Afternoon tea after a walk round the grounds was the end the a lovely day. Super food served by pleasant staff all adhering new guidelines. My wife and I loved it. Thanks

I took my daughter and granddaughter here for lunch yesterday as a treat following a lovely walk in Blenheim grounds. It was not a good experience at all! My granddaughter aged 2 and a half was bright her lunch on a scalding hot plate, the...

We've had afternoon T in lots of fine hotels, across the UK, notably in London. This rates at the top of our charts, Searcy's have got it spot on. What impressed ideas the move away from "boring" sandwiches. A lot of thought had gone into...

Really pleased with our experience here today.. The food was delicious & Laura and Chantelle were extremely attentive. Looking forward to visiting again very soon! Thank you very much :)

Situated in the courtyard at Blenheim Palace adjacent to The Italian Garden this is a truly lovely setting and very different. We ate Alfresco. The menu was limited but was varied and also surprisingly different from what I was expecting. Everything was well presented and...

Wonderful Afternoon Tea experience Fantastic value for money afternoon tea- plenty of teas to choose from, you could even substitute coffee for tea if you’re not a tea fan. The afternoon tea is served in there conservatory or outside with views over the gardens. A...

Amazing day!! Greg was such an amazing host it was really enjoyable so props to him!! Our food and drinks were also delicious!! 😊

After a long time in lock down took aged P out for a day trip. I booked afternoon tea on the terrace. Lovely weather and afternoon tea. We liked the savoury canapés instead of the usual sandwiches that many restaurants serve.Waiters all wearing masks and gloves plenty of hand sanitizer. Aged P loved it the view across the gardens and certainly was a welcome treat.

I visited on 22 December 2019 for the Mad Hatters Afternoon tea. We were really disappointed with the tea and found the food quality poor, as well as the overall experience. The sandwiches were extremely dry, as if they had been made hours before. My...

The menu selections were varied and each more delicious than the one before. The atmosphere was enchanting and unique. Service was excellent!

Let me provide with you with an absolutely honest review. We absolutely love the venue! The setting is undeniable stunning and beautiful. Although the windows are dirty, which is a shame. The staff are fantastic. Wonderfully presented, kind, relaxed and efficient at the same time....

Following an exploration of the beautiful gardens, we treated ourselves to lunch at the Orangery.We had rebooked the table through Open table. We received a warm welcome on arrival and were very well looked after by the staff , in particular Andres and Chiara. Andres...

After a wonder around the grounds call in here for an amazing luch. The Orangery is beautiful and i expect even better in the evenings. You are welcomed by friendly staff and the menu although small is perfectly put together You will love it here...

Amazing food, we thoroughly enjoyed afternoon Tea, However for a fine dining experience you need to address your front of house and up the etiquette and service attention to detail, as their letting down some great Chefs who are working hard in the perfect backdrop,...

Had New Years Eve festive dinner food very good with attentive staff. Folowed this with walk round the light trail, lovely evening all round.

We popped in for Mad Hatters afternoon tea while visiting the Palace for the Alice in Wonderland Xmas experience. The staff are lovely and very helpful, the location is very nice, we were seated overlooking the terrace. Unfortunately I didn't rate the food much. The...

Visited for Sunday lunch on a beautiful autumn afternoon, the Orangery itself was filled with light and the setting was perfect was a relaxed lunch. The food was outstanding, one of the best roast beef dinners I have ever had! Superb! The only slight disappointment...

Not the delicious Christmas afternoon tea we had hoped for, unfortunately. In fact, a bit of a sugary disappointment. Our waiter was couteous and attentive, so no complaints about service. But the food...... One cucumber and cream cheese sandwich, two small wedges of croque monsieur,...

Our hostess Chiara, and the team were courteous and very friendly. We got seated immediately, got a table with a view and our drinks arrived shortly after. Afternoon tea was a good selection of savory and sweet treats. We had an unlimited supply of tea...

As a party of 16, we were looking to do something nice for my mother-in-law's "milestone" birthday. We initially tried to book a meal some weeks in advance at the Orangery restaurant, however they were unable to seat so many on this date due to...

My best friend is getting married in two weeks and while the boys were having the stag do. I was looking for somewhere special to bring my best friend for a girls day out! The orangery seemed the ideal place to go! We chose the...

The room was fairly cold. Food average. I don’t think I would have paid if it wasn’t part of voucher deal.

70th birthday lunch treat for our friends. Due to unforeseen road closures we had to push our reservation back twice en route, making us an hour late, the restaurant were so understanding & accommodating, we were welcomed & not made to feel awkward at all....

My other half had pre planned a birthday champagne tea here, and my family came as a surprise. Between us we are a real pain; one gluten free, one dairy free child, one nut free and one alcohol free! The Orangery managed this beautifully however...

Ordered afternoon tea to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Good selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes. Would have liked a few more sandwiches and only one scone rather than two. I noted on my only booking that it was our anniversary and Happy Anniversary was...

A delightful setting, good food and service all at a more than reasonable price. Well worth taking the time for the experience when visiting the stunning Blenheim Palace.

The main problem is lack of training for staff,,, mostly run by weekend teenagers. Did not see any prominent members of staff who were supervising the overall running. sandwiches were not the freshest, nor were the scones, macraroons were poor and tea was stewed. Asked...

The Orangery is a quiet oasis in the middle of the Palace. I guess that we were lucky as it was less than half full on the afternoon we visited which given that it was a Sunday was a surprise. We had the basic afternoon...

It took ten minutes to gain entry into the grounds although there were only 3 vehicles in front, then we had to park some distance from the palace, whilst our friends used the normal car park. After a ten minute walk from a muddy car...

We wanted to have a lunch worthy of being at Blenheim Palace without being overly long and hugely expensive, and the Orangery delivered. Massive window casements, lovely view of the near garden, attentive staff, a lunch menu of restaurant rather than pub character. We enjoyed...

I love this restaurant! The first time I visited I saw a proposal which was lovely, the second time I dodged a huge rain storm and had a second gorgeous lunch! I've never had the afternoon tea but that looks beautiful too! The food is...

We had a wonderful afternoon tea after spending the day at the palace. The sandwiches were very fresh. The scones were delicious and flaky. The clotted cream was amazing and the little cake selection superb. We indulged as it was a special occasion for us....

Came here pre theatre for Subday lunch. Starters were exquisite, Roast was plentiful, and ok. Sgamevwe couldn't have more choice, next time I will come on a Saturday and hopefully get a more varied menu.

A birthday celebration of afternoon tea at the Orangery didn’t disappoint in terms of the food, surroundings or notification of arrangements prior to arrival. Service however, was very intermittent and seemed to lack any kind of system in terms of who brought the food to...

My sister had booked this for my birthday. We had the most amazing afternoon tea. After a full morning of walking around the palace it was nice to sit down. The views over the Italian garden was really nice, helped by the wonderful weather we...

Booked in for lunch at the Orangery in Blenheim Palace. Large and airy building which was pleasant in which to sit. Two course meal was 26 pounds, drinks and wine were on the expensive side with coffee being 4 pounds. The food was delicious and...

We visited the Orangery last week for tea. The food and ambience are great. Writing this review to be helpful to other parents whose children may have food allergies. Unlike every other place visited in England where the caution and care surrounding food allergies is...

We'd pre-booked online but wanted to eat a little earlier than scheduled, and as the room was almost empty we were seated on arrival without issue. The room itself is impressive and staff were attentive. Special dietary requirements are sensitively catered for. The ice cold...

I used a birthday voucher to visit the Orangery with friends three weeks ago. A delightful experience with beautifully filled sandwiches, scones and cream and cakes. The service was excellent...a warm and friendly welcome and Angus, Rob and Daisy were brilliant in their attention and...

The Orangery is a beautiful decorated, bright restaurant in Blenheim Palace. We popped in on chance a table was available and while the staff debated among themselves we were shown to a table. Not sure what the fuss was. From 1:30pm to 3pm when we...

We visited Blenheim Palace with the extended family on Father's day and booked for afternoon tea as a treat for my Mum's birthday also. On arriving we found that the afternoon tea was quite a bit more expensive than we had seen advertised on the...

£36 + service charge per head for High tea. So you pay £2 extra for high tea instead of getting the sandwiches, i got the Welsh Rarebit which was a joke, it was so small and tasteless If you order coffee instead of tea, you...

I hate leaving a negative review, but our meal at the Orangery really messed up an otherwise enjoyable afternoon. Table was still being cleared when we were shown to it, despite there being 2 empty rows of tables and I had to ask them to...

My husband went online to book a surprise afternoon tea for my birthday this week. It was advertised as £28 per person last week when he booked it. When we arrived we found the price had gone up to £34 per person. We asked the...

We had read some reviews on Tripadvisor and we hadn't planned on going here. However, the day we were in Blenheim Palace the weather was scorching, the other restaurants were full and noisy so we went here. What a great choice that turned out to...

I really love to visit Blenheim palace and grounds. last October we decided to try out the Afternoon Tea at the Orangery, we booked our table and were really looking forward to it. We were very disappointed, we have had many afternoon teas all over...

I love an afternoon tea and had high expectations for this place. The restaurant really is a let down for the palace. Please see the photos of the food that cost £66.94 with 15%!!! Tasteless sandwiches, basic scones and desserts!!!

We booked for lunch after a stroll around the extensive grounds in lovely weather. We were given a nice table by the large windows overlooking the Italian Garden. The staff could not have been more friendly and welcoming. We ordered bread to share which bizarrely...

This place looked a bit more refined yet the food seemed a bit lackluster. We were not impressed with the selection or the two apparent food lines that caused a perpetual blockage in the middle of the serving area. It was okay just because it...

Es war ein wunderbar angenehmer Aufenthalt: Wenig Gäste in einem sehr geschmackvollen Ambiente, die Ober von ausgesuchter Höflichkeit und ein...

We looked forward to attending for afternoon tea as the location was perfect. Welcomed and given a lovely table by the window in a lovely old Orangery. One waiter was a little brusque and seemed put out to be asked for sugar! Sandwiches were ok...

There was 5 adults and 1 toddler. They were very accommodating as one of our party was Gluten and Dairy intolerant. The chef came up with a special menu for him. The food was lovely and plentiful. I even was given a glass of champagne...

We booked to come here for a set 2 course dinner. I had soup and hake both of which were amazing. The manager went above and beyond to accommodate my dietary needs. Very civilised meal in a lovely setting. Would recommend.

We made reservations for an afternoon tea at The Orangery while visiting Blenheim Palace and it was a wonderful experience. The restaurant was not crowded upon our arrival and the service was prompt and professional. The food with the tea was delicious and we took...

We booked the Orangery for Fathers Day for a party of 7. On arrival it was apparent the waiter was not happy to see it, we soon realised we must have been the last sitting. We were shown to our tables and rushed to order...

We booked the Orangery to celebrate Fathers Day. Overall - presentation, meal and service were excellent. Its was the right place to go for a meal to celebrate. A few points to consider: 1. Dress - When we booked on line - we received a...

It just works so perfectly well with a visit to Blenheim Palace. Whatever your original plan of the visit one finishes walking a lot. The vast territory of the Palace is well worth an extra effort of wondering around. And then is the time for...

Pleasant setting, but a very disappointing lunch.The food was just ok but the quantity an absolute joke, especially at the price. The service was average at best. Never again!!

We booked lunch reservations. We were seated by the window facing one of the beautiful gardens. The bread, entrees and dessert was delicious. The interior restaurant space was large with a high glass roof.

I find this to be an excellent destination for friends and family visiting from out of town. A gorgeous setting, good service, and a wonderful tea presentation.

Enjoyed a wonderful Afternoon Tea in The Orangery Restaurant at Blenheim Palace. The sandwiches and cakes were delicious and the service was exceptional. I would highly recommend.

Extraordinary location for a lunch, but expensive. The food we had was quite good, but I expected a bit more, having read the reviews of other guests. It's a good and quiet place to have a rest when visiting Blenheim Palace.

We had afternoon tea. Two of us had the Orangery afternoon tea and two had the high tea. The afternoon tea had finger sandwiches, where as the high tea has rarebit. I had the rarebit. There is also a buttermilk scone with jam and clotted...

Went to celebrate my husband's birthday over lunch. When the dessert plate I arranged in advance failed to be presented, I enquired with the hostess at the entrance who, showing no remorse, casually remarked that the waitress forgot, blankly looked at me and did not...

of the two eating places at Blenheim, we found this the much better proposition. A decent choice of hot and cold food, cakes and pastries abound and a wide variety of teas and coffees.

Great afternoon tea. Beautiful restaurant with lovely view towards Blenheim Palace!! Will definetly come back!

Visited as part of a trip to Blenheim Palace. Had informed about anniversary and dietary requirements when booking but this was not acknowledged at all during our arrival/visit. Requirements were all met well though and tea, sandwiches and cakes all of a high standard and...

They couldn't have been more accommodating, great service and wonderful food. Made a special occasion extra special. Thank you

Our party of 4 booked a table here for a Mother's Day afternoon tea. The grounds, of course, are stunningly beautiful and the buildings, gardens and gift shop are all well thought out and nice to visit. The Orangery itself is a very attractive conservatory-like...

We've booked a team lunch for our yearly celebration. The service provided by the Orangery staff created a day that none of us will forget. The quality of the food was exceptional and the taste unique. A wonderful sensorial experience. The weather was amazing too!...

I went in the place with my family and wanted to eat something .We stopped for a coffee and cake in the Orangery !Beautiful restaurant with great service and amazing view. Thank you Andrea and the team for great coffee and carrot cake . We...

I'm a bit surprised by some of the recent reviews on here; today was our first visit to the magnificent Blenheim Palace, and my son wanted to treat us to tea in the Orangery. We are big fans of high teas, and have been to...

Restaurant and Decor attractive; we were entertaining guests from abroad and really wanted them to experience an excellent High Afternoon Tea in an elegant surrounding.. Sandwiches good but supporting level of tea service was poor,, wait staff did not follow up to ensure tea refills...

Omg..what a major disappointment.£28 per person must be a joke surely?. I'm not going to bore everyone telling the same story, in fairness our waiter was fine and polite, what food there was!... poor quality/cramped table, I've had better tea in transport cafe's. As mentioned...

BUYER BEWARE. My Wife and I thought lovely afternoon tea at Blenheim Palace (the Orangery) this will be lovely....What a MAJOR disappointment You read the menu for the Afternoon Tea at £28.00 per person and it sounds really good. Unfortunately reality is not like the...

Visit the Orangery for an afternoon tea last weekend.

This was part of a birthday visit and while it was ok frustratingly it was not the experience I was hoping for. The service was attentive and the tea itself plentiful but as always it’s the little things The restaurant was quiet but we were...