I Spent £300 On Afternoon Tea, So You Don't Have To...

[@lyndabond1443]

Hannah 🎉. You, your sister and nieces are so much fun together 😊. I agree ..overpriced afternoon tea and no tablecloth!! Or a take home box ..definitely wouldn’t go there again. Glad you did, so I don’t have too lol 😂

[@abdulsadek6277]

Yes

[@EnnisDoug]

A very nice venue but as regards the Lan3sborough but I think for the price even for the varied selection of sandwiches and çàkes etc it struck me as a bit of a rip off.As you said Hannah it would have been nice to have a table cloth and after none to take home either.All in all you ladies enjoyed it all but I would prefer the Ritz for that price..

[@mariahunter9882]

Thanks so much for this lovely video. Super impressed with the littlest member of the group setting her napkin across her lap so promptly. Not every kid has that kind of great table manners.

[@buzztravel8253]

This is what a blog should be, it's like watching a friends day out. Funny, lovely and honest...absolutely love the channel and yes that definitely felt like a rip off. It must also be said, you always look amazing in you videos.

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks so much 😊

[@georgeallman3382]

Makes me want to take my bride back to UK, again...

[@ericbecker710]

What could be more delightful than a beautifully elegant £300! afternoon tea with 4 charming Ladies of Londontowne. Thanks for bringing us along!😊❤

[@angeladormer6659]

My mother would have sent those sandwiches back, and complained about cold scones. Who serves cold scones? That was the worst afternoon tea you have ever had to go through for us. No tablecloths, bah humbug, and your waiter could not pronounce the cakes properly. My mother taught herself to slice quantum loaves (11/2 times ordinary loaf), lengthways in thin slices after removing the crusts, to make her finger sandwiches. She would have shrieked at the terrible egg mayo, we had to finely grate all the boiled eggs for hers, even the cucumbers were not uniformly sliced. Then not to let you take the remainder home. I am showing my age. (My mother once sent her steak back 3 times at the Hilton for not being cooked properly and being tough). You really do give great content. Thank you

[@darlenechandler2403]

I would have also and the jam was like watered down jam. Not great.

[@PatriciainOz]

totally agree the biscuits and cream and jelly...really bad service

[@carasnow8441]

I instantly thought of my mother when looking at the sofa's. They were beautiful but my mother wouldn't like sitting in them while dining and now that I'm older neither would I. Furthermore the fact that you can't take home the desserts is practically a criminal offense. In comparison to other tea rooms this one seems to be running their room with a downsized staff. Hence no table cloths, duplicate desserts for the kids etc. But still, Hannah and family made it great fun.

[@Corteum]

I wouldnt have fcuked around. wouldve gone straight for the refund. one fcuk up is enough.

[@marieterrycosgrove2102]

Good on you for being so honest. Appreciated. ❤

[@angelicab3482]

Thank you for letting us tag along on your Afternoon Tea. It´s truly valuable to know where to go for a nice Afternoon Tea-treat in London, and where NOT to go. Noted. Thank you.

[@itsmephil2255]

Always wonderful to see Nat and the little ladies joining you for afternoon tea Auntie Hannah is the best ❤

[@Kari_B61ex]

Stunning location - the Lanesborough is fabulous and the afternoon tea looks delicious. But, £300 is my grocery shopping for a month. So, I'll just dream and bookmark it for a lottery win... thanks for taking us along.

[@antjee]

And if you win go to a better place please

[@cliffhorman6846]

Beautiful room without doubt! It would all have ended with "stale" dry anything for me! Regardless of my being a chef, it would not matter if it where a simple café, stale is not acceptable. For this price inexcusable! All you both mentioned from table cloth and everything at once is what high tea is about. Tea bags, Sugar strips ect at this premium price! And no take home! Yes it seems I am moaning, but when people go to a beautiful grand hotel for something magical, this is a let down of the worst sort. You are right, it is so taking the "P"! The architecture and the room was absolutely beautiful however, and maybe a normal lunch is the answer here? As ever I like going on the trip with you, Your sister is lovely and the children are so well behaved. Thanks again for you special no nonsense delivery. I think I like the Ritz and F&M teas the most.

[@CuriousandCultured]

Thank you for the recommendation! I will definitely check out the Ritz and F&M for their tea.

[@ericgee198]

you're such good sister and aunt. Thank you for showing off the architecture as well and general aesthetic of the event.

[@gabriellad1725]

I agree. I think the table setting and service leave a lot to be desired. Having everything served in one go, means the table is overcrowded and the scones are not served at the premium temperature. It’s slapdash service to save staff coming to the table to check on guests. Teabags!!! And the children deserved so much better. Totally agree about table cloths. For the money, definitely not good enough - they need to up their game! Thank you for testing this out for us and saving us from a less than special and over priced afternoon out! Loved seeing you with the family -great vibe Hannah! 🎉

[@ToschKWSaxon]

No loose leaf option - X. No tablecloth - X. Runny jam - X. Cakes all biscuit based -X. No additional cake - X. No extra plates - X. No chocolate anything - X. Worn out tray flowers - X. Light coloured and not hot enough hot chocolate - X. Stale food - X. Awful children's sandwiches - X. No doggy bag - X. Cold scones - X. Weak tea - X. Strange teapot gloves?? - X. Very odd ambience - X. Weirdly cut sandwiches - X. Cluttered too busy table - X. No kids cakes - X. Sandwiches contaminated each other -X. Dodgy looking cress - X.....all in all, the best vlog I've ever seen! Well done Hans, you really went the distance on this one, but that decor and the hotel, WOW, pmsl, STUNNING💐😅😂🤣😭😭❤❤❤🌹😁

[@debbymorey7691]

The most disturbing thing to me were the teabags!

[@Aurora-qn2dx]

Agree with you!

[@lindaelliott5411]

The Ritz takes some beating in my opinion. When we went it was like a bottomless afternoon tea, they kept on coming asking if we would like more, of everything! I will never forget it, it was all fabulous and i hope to go again one day.

[@Jbeaufortizard]

Oh my the kids sandwiches 😂 and the cake stand decoration compared to the picture in the website 😂😂 a rip off

[@keahithefieryone8513]

This American thanks you for the comment, I wouldn't have known

[@rainshine3457]

And her beautiful sister too what a treat these video is.

[@janetclaireSays]

Yes I have to agree that £300 for two adults and 2 children being served from a children's menu seems a bit steep. And I know what you mean about getting it all at once. Doesn't that take some of the specialness away? I think of Afternoon Tea as being a bit of an event and the presentation is a large part of it. I agree about the tablecloths too! However, the dining room and hotel were lovely and you were all such good company! So it's a win!

[@isabellind1292]

My bf and I made reservations to have a romantic dinner at a restaurant at Rockefeller Center/NYC looking out on the skating rink and the servers brought all the courses to our table in one fell swoop. Save the sweet nothings, there's no time to dawdle, lol!

[@annehutchison4524]

Not letting you take the food you couldn’t eat what waste! After all you have paid for it😢. Thanks for another insightful video ❤😊

[@isabellind1292]

I'd be tempted to scribble a little note and shove it up through the underside of a scone before I left, "If you read this message, you've been served my leftovers", lol!

[@annehutchison4524]

@@isabellind1292 Brilliant!!, I had a uncomfortable feeling when they said the sandwich was dry , makes you think 🤔

[@oceanhome039]

It was fun to share afternoon tea with you ladies. The girls are growing up and are so beautiful. I would be very disappointed with that tea considering the price. The sandwiches looked rag-tag with the yellow filling on the surface. There should be tablecloths, loose tea and hot water pots. Anytime we’ve visited the UK, we enjoyed afternoon tea in the rural areas and I have to say they had more class for less cost. (Being from the colonies, we would be loading the scones into our handbags. 😝)Really enjoyed the video. Thank you. 💕🇨🇦

[@joannewall5499]

For the price I agree they could have use tablecloths, thanks hannah for taking us along

[@joannewall6359]

@@frankbrennan1619totally agree

[@grantmail4112]

@@frankbrennan1619 and the table

[@Jen-U]

You, your sister and those precious nieces - how perfect!! 😍 😍😍😍 I love that you’re back and will watch whatever you film!

[@literallyheather]

Hannah is a spectacular ambassador for London! ❤

[@jennifersherwood1901]

Hannah SURE is ! 👍🏅

[@MiliYoung]

Yes, she is indeed!

[@brendaflower7790]

Lovely video Hannah, agree ,disappointing for the money paid.Just a suggestion, go to antique markets or charity shops for pretty bits of china and glass also vintage table cloths, make your own cakes and scones or buy. M&S are very good on delicacies. Creating your own afternoon tea could be fun for your lovely girls.

[@jaygrant1650]

Hi Hannah, very unfortunate that you didn't have a better experience for the money that you paid, Maybe a bit of shrinkflation happening as they don't let you take anything away. Thanks for sharing and I thought your nieces were adorable. Loved the curtsy at the beginning.

[@jennygibbons7683]

I know you are in London and I'm not but went we went for Mother's day afternoon tea at a lovely local hotel and it cost £87 for 5 of us including 2 children but no fizz. We were able to take things home that we didn't eat, we took cakes, scones and my boys sandwiches home. It was in a beautiful room, linen table clothes and napkins with beautiful vintage crockery too. Feels like these London hotels really ramp up the prices, the cakes looked beautiful but also looked very samey and like what they looked like was more important than taste. The felt like the attention to details was missing maybe with the sandwiches and stuff which is probably why you feel how you do.

[@carolynfettes1785]

Loved your comment, your Mothers Day sounded so nice and able to take things home. Do you live in the country? The price was so good. Thanks

[@Susanroels]

Beautiful day in London. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@valeriekelly315]

Never mind girlies - live and learn - lovely to see you all together x

[@awineandfoodnerd]

Excellent vlog, Hannah! An absolute joy to see you, your sister, and nieces enjoying afternoon tea on such a beautiful afternoon and in such glorious surroundings. The adults tea itself looked spectacular. Thank you for your reviews of afternoon tea in so many places. They are very informative and helpful. Happy Friday and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@sonofagunner50]

How lovely, I get to have my morning coffee with your afternoon tea, in glorious surroundings (at both ends, I'm in warm California sunshine, you're in the lap of luxury at the Lanesborough!) and wonderful company, What a privilege! Thank you ladies.🥰 P.S: Yes please, Hannah, more whinging, whenever necessary!

[@anastasiafua]

Totally agree - if you’re paying 300 pounds for high tea at a luxe establishment- from service to the table details you’d expect everything to impeccable 😅 I did watch your Ritz video and was impressed how it looked and felt like high tea atmosphere. Totally agree Hannah 👍🏽 Thank you for sharing and showing us this high tea experience with your family!

[@annekuss4959]

Hello Hannah, I really agree with you, the experience seems average, I don't like tables without a tablecloth for an elegant tea. I don't book if there is no tablecloth in an exceptional place, it's part of the quality welcome, it's also less noisy and contact is more pleasant. Although this may seem exaggerated to some, it is important to me. the scones must be warm and taking away treats is a pleasure that continues at home....for the price it is important. thank you again for your videos you and your family are charming, have a nice week end

[@rachelw1076]

I just came over from your Ritz pre-fixe lunch video, and I cannot get over how much more value you got from that experience vs. this one! Also, I wish I could coach Brits in sending things back that are not up to standard 😄 I'm a Canadian (born of English immigrants), so I am afflicted with excessive politeness, but sending things back (politely) is pretty normalized over here. I would've sent those stale sandwiches back in a hot minute. We're always amazed when our UK relatives come to visit and are clearly not enjoing a restaurant meal, but we cannot for the life of us convice them to speak up! You paid an enormous amount of money - the least they can be is fresh 😊

[@mermaidserenity]

I just kept on refreshing Hannah's youtube page on the dot until this new video became available. Friday has been once again made and blessed by Your Grace!

[@athlynne72]

I’m from the southern US, Georgia, and the debate on butter or jam first on biscuits rages on here, similar to scones. I’ve always put on butter then jam and when in England I put Devonshire cream and then jam on my scones. Love your videos, I’ll forward to them every week!

[@VegaChastain]

Right? the butter has to sink in a bit before the jam

[@sharonsmith583]

I'm from GA and I think it should be butter, then jam too! Let the butter melt a little!

[@FionaEm]

I'm from Australia. We call them scones, not biscuits, but yes, butter should definitely go before jam 😊

[@isabellind1292]

Whether you put the jam or the cream on the scone/biscuit first has practically divided a nation. Queen Elizabeth preferred putting the jam on first before the cream but I've heard that people in Devon prefer the cream, then the jam. It seems like you'd want the heavier item (the jam) to go on first so the cream doesn't squirt out the side, lol!

[@fmcm7715]

I’m Irish and put butter on before the jam. But put the jam on before the cream😂

[@Teresa.7777]

£300 afternoon tea… Disappointing… Spending time with your sister Nat and your adorable nieces… priceless❤!!!!!!

[@maureenterlizzi6594]

Great to see you as always and for including your sister and the 2 adorable lovely ladies. It would be wise for the hotel to watch your video and make immediate changes and invite you back, comp. I agree completely for $330.00 it was a poor value in a beautiful setting. They definitely need tablecloths, loose tea, nicer sandwiches, and telling adults to share a bun is ludicrous, crown and all. The children’s sandwich’s looked atrocious. And cold scones and runny jam. Really!!! For that price, no thanks. Hope they make changes. PS. Valentine’s tea, not a single thing of Valentine’s. Thank you for sharing💗

[@ThisthatandtheOther-o2q]

I love it when you and your sister hang out and take us along on your afternoon tea 'adventures' , it's an extra bonus to see your nieces join you, the girls are so well behaved and polite 🤩🤩🤗 - you definitely have the same 'ranking' with all the other coolest aunts of the world!!! - thanks for taking us along with you Hannah. ❣

[@sharonsmith583]

Oh my gosh! Hannah's nieces are adorable! That hotel is gorgeous but, i agree, thats a steep price for what you got.

[@alanbarnes3569]

As someone that worked as a pastry chef for 40 years. Your assessment of the whole thing was very accurate. Sandwiches were roughly cut, cakes were very similar in texture but just with different coatings, Cold scones, Cheap Tea. As you said, just missed the mark. Have a good day 😊

[@joanlawrence6658]

That looks lovely, beautiful setting, enjoy 🌹💕

[@anniebowen1]

Fantastic vlog! Shame about the afternoon tea. (The Library Bar at the Lanesborough is genuinely wonderful.) Always so jolly with your sister and nieces!! Thanks for sharing!✨🤗

[@DeborahMaufer]

Thank you for mentioning the Library Bar. I just looked into it, and now it's on our short list of places to visit soon (and it's dog friendly) 😊🍸

[@carloschbn]

Congratulations Hannah on your 170k subscribers! What a beautiful Hotel! Really amazing. I loved to see you, Natalie and your nieces having goods moments. Hannah your afternoon tea 🥞🍰🍮🫖🍵 vlogs are always the best! Have a wonderful FriYay to you, Natalie and your nieces! 🙂💐🌹🌺🌻🌷🇬🇧

[@kimpaceVArealestate]

I love the Ritz! This Tea looks less than thrilling. I wouldn't waste the money now. I appreciate you sharing this.

[@stephenlane9168]

Rewatching this video Hannah. You’re looking gorgeous as ever. 🥰😍lovely seeing Nat again. 😊

[@kdean9537]

Hi Hannah, lovely to see you and your sister and nieces...they are always such well behaved girls. It's a real shame about the children's tea. Comparing it to your other afternoon tea's you have reviewed, this wasn't up to their standards, like you both said, nothing special...so thank you for going to we don't have to. 😀 But is was fun to go along with you. I love these outings. Have a wonderful weekend! Thank you so much for sharing, take really good care, stay well! Lots of love Kathy x ❤🌸🌺

[@wendimooreart]

Your nieces are adorable. @17:30 - I think your niece is preparing to take over your job. What a cutie!

[@TC.C]

Oh wow, I’ve been there many times for dinner. Love the interior! Thanks for showcasing this and letting us know of your thoughts

[@auntiegliz737]

It's such a treat to get to feel like we're having tea in London. I was kind of shocked at the quality there vs the price, though! Your nieces are adorable, and it's so good that you all get to spend time together making memories. ♥ More whingeing please!

[@JefferyWirtanen]

Wonderful Hanna being with the family sis is so great with you you’re so comfortable and relaxed great job!❤

[@michaelsvoboda8499]

hello again! loved seeing sis again and the girls, better watch out they may take over your channel, just loved seeing the room, the food did look a bit common, til next week!!!

[@MelissaThompson432]

Yes, more fabric would have made the sound less brittle and splintery. And I agree, I would have liked it better if the different "courses" came out one at a time at correct temperature.

[@RichardSamuelsxx7]

Good to see u back on KZbin Hannah. Good video.

[@otterlips8414]

Hannah, Just wanted to comment on how lovely your nieces are: it's obvious that they have been surrounded with much attention and love all their lives! Kudos for being such a loving auntie!

[@katharinehegarty1362]

Try Browns in Mayfair, we really enjoyed it there. Their attention to details was very good. The food was served in order rather than all at once. 😊

[@darlenechandler2403]

I mentioned that also, as I have gone and it was lovely. Also for a change of scenery and not a hotel, the Wallace Museum has a lovely tea, or you can just have tea and a sweet and the room is beautiful. I have visited many times.

[@lyndamasterton2662]

Claridges is my no.1, hands down.

[@Miaka61]

Didn't expect the bread to make noise when you tapped it on the plate. Strange at that price that so many dishes are stale and that it was disappointing for you. Really appreciate the honest review - The crown sounded like a bit of plaster when it hit the table

[@doreenjodhan9160]

Girl?! That startled me too. But it could've been her nails hitting the plate?

[@barrycoppock]

Absolutely agree with your comments and opinions. The proverbial is being taken now for afternoon teas. But, when they are booked up so far ahead they know they can get away with high prices.

[@sayingthisaboutthat1046]

Thank you for sharing this with us. You are so appreciated. It is also delightful to see your lovely family.

[@isabellind1292]

Thank you Hannah Ricketts & your family for taking your viewers along w/you on your afternoon tea luncheon. How lovely! What a beautiful hotel! WOW!

[@taylorgolub]

You should totally do the M&S afternoon tea! My husband and I did it last year while in London and I think it’s about £10! It was great and very cute!

[@debrasams2362]

I love this video. Great seeing the kids and your sister. The venue is beautiful. The tea sandwiches and cakes didn't look like they deserved the expensive price. I think I would forego a tea. Still a fun video. Love your nieces. So cute!!😊❤

[@osptony]

It's really great to see you and your sister. Stay close!

[@Geemeel1]

ooh MG.... 328 ponds for finger sandwiches and cakes as small as a button....? Wow. I must say here in Amsterdam , of course influenced by our dear neighbors , the high tea seems more British than in this London establishment..LOVED the vid, the kids are too cute 🥰

[@moonstoneway2694]

Thank you! Always nice to see you, your sister, and nieces having a tea party.

[@boat_topper6147]

I really enjoy watching Hannah and her sister showing interesting places to go for tea in London and their practical observations of the food and serviice. I also watched a video about Gentleman afternoon tea which had more savory meat sandwiches, and included fish and chips, did not not leave out the champagne, cakes, and scones. It was less expensive than the more expensive hotels. I had never heard of a Gentlemans afternoon tea. It was on Insider Food from a month ago A British foodie guy showing an American foodie guy around three places that had very good afternoon tea. The places were Swan London, Cafe Royal, and Bridget's Bakery. Hopefully gentlemans afternoon tea does not keep women from ordering the same tea it would be a shame LOL, because the guys seemed to have better food selection and price for their money. Definitely better than the Lanesborough, Hannahs nieces should not have had a choice of sandwiches where any of them were stale. Glad your bach Hannah!

[@MichaelSampson-c4d]

Thanks!👍....The BLUE 🔵 BALL pastries are QUITE LITTERALLY ...The MOST BEAUTIFUL pastries that I have EVER laid my eyes 👀 on 👀👁️.... THANKS for showing the PRICES 👍👍👍🥪🍰🍔🥓!!! I 🤔 what would happen if you" accidentally "dropped the MILLION POUND 🎍 PINEAPPLE LAMP??😊😅…. The kids food looked overpriced 😢...The hotel was STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL... Everything GOES BETTER WITH A COKE !!!

[@lisachild6098]

Did Afternoon Tea at The Lanes borough & I too would have given it 6/10. I went with 3 friends & we all agreed whilst there that 'Hannah would consider this substandard'.We concluded extremely overpriced & the table absolutely dreadful. When I saw what this week's video was I just knew how your sister & yourself would review the A T. All things considered quite a rip off. Big fan of the channel Hannah. Best wishes Lisa fr Watford

[@svatisingh1]

Love the scream sound effect after the word tea bag 9:37 😆- I'm in Sydney on a short break of a few months, missing London, I will be flying back soon, so thought I'd see what's new, thank you for this wonderful vid 😆💕🙌

[@hmegan2736]

Delightful video, but have to agree that afternoon tea is a total rip off … no table cloth, uninspiring sandwiches everything served at once and tea bags!! I’ve stayed at the Lanesborough a couple of times and was never overly impressed. The Ritz is far superior for afternoon tea with a nicer more authentic ambience .. btw the Lanesborough used to be a hospital .. one of the rooms we stayed in was definitely haunted .. we mentioned it when we checked out .. the staff seemed to be aware of the fact …

[@carolynfettes1785]

I should add Hannah that back in the day I was a student nurse at 18yrs in the hospital called St Georges. Which is now where the Lansborough Hotel is now. Very strict, lots of starch and you only spoke when spoken to. But it was a very beautiful hospital but quite regimental. Having watched the whole video I only remembered right at the end where I was.😢

[@sassafrasdent4557]

Thanks for another fun watch 😊the dining room looked wonderful, it’s a shame the food itself was just okay and there was wasn’t enough attention to detail for the premium price. It’s also disappointing they think they can get away with providing the children with stale food and £40 is still a lot to pay! I was surprised you initially gave it a 7 😂 I thought 6/10 was definitely a fair score.

[@GailDuffenais]

Lovely afternoon tea with your sister and nieces. Everyone was dressed very chique. Gorgeous dining room! But for £300, omg, left lacking on key points that you mentioned. Love both Natalie and your honesty. I absolutely love your content, Hannah!!❤❤❤❤

[@MartinPC1]

“Subscribe for more whinging” 😂 it’s good to be English isn’t it 😂 always enjoy your vlogs with Nats. Your nieces are gorgeous and funny. Hopefully they will be on more vlogs in the future 😊

[@Sanc-ls2cl]

So glad that you could take one spot off my list Hannah. I agree, a white tablecloth and I also like a bit more silver and also no take aways, whats up with that! Thanks for the review, I enjoy watching your family together and your nieces are lovely and so is your sister.

[@VegaChastain]

The girls STOLE the show!! Their little voices give me so much life!!! ❤ Love !!!

[@thistleanddill9246]

😂What a fun video! Always nice to see your sister and nieces joining you for an adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@lyndabond1443]

Hannah, once again as with every Friday..I’m not getting a notification from KZbin. Just an FYI for you. Because I used to always. ❤

[@rhondalockrey9592]

The room was beautiful that blue everywhere ! I agree the desserts were too much the same thing compared to your other teas you have had. I love hearing the girls accent & their view. They should of let you take home what you can't eat everyone likes to do that. The prices for everything every country are getting insane. Thanks for showing us Hannah!

[@noodleperson17]

Always too many sweeeet cakes and not enough savouries. Artificial flowers?!

[@jillfallon8497]

You four have such fun together. Yes, I agree you were ripped off. I do hope they see your vlog and up their game. The decor of the hotel is stunning. Thank you for sharing and showing us another one of your wonderful London experiences. ❤️

[@kayuk74]

"subscribe for more whingeing" hilarious, made me laugh & spit my tea out 🤣🤣✌🏻🧡

[@ohmydays5567]

It's Hannah Friday!!! Thanks for sharing !! Always wonderful when you and your Sister provide reviews!🥰🥰

[@EmmeChatterton]

Stale food and no to go box?? I would have complained, at that price it's completely unacceptable! I would be mortified to have those sandwiches served to my children, stale bread and a sliver of cheese? They're definitely cashing in at this location, I wouldn't waste money here, thanks for sharing this one!

[@eleanorbesly9868]

Beautiful setting, but I agree that there were too many “little touches” missing. You need to feel thoroughly pampered at these special (and expensive) places! Even just watching, I could feel how average it all seemed. Finally, as a person who can’t eat a lot at one go, I was shocked there were no take-homes! Quite wasteful, as it’s not like they could serve it to anyone else! Still it was lovely to see this beautiful hotel, and your sister and the adorable girls! Thank you, Hannah, for taking us along. Off to make myself a good strong cup of tea now! 😉😘

[@searam1]

Cheers Hannah, it’s Sean in Atlanta. Your sister and her two daughters are just adorable and I’m wondering, did you skip into the room like your niece did? Haha! I would buy tickets for that! £300 for afternoon tea and only £10 for shopping? I think you may be a smidge off centre! ( Notice I have my British spelling on just for you!) I have to say I was a bit surprised at the names of all the bits and bobs laid out before you! Half of them went above my American head but I’ll bet they were better than they looked! I don’t understand why people get upset with you for using your fingers when it is actually finger food! The pastries actually made my mouth water! I had a bagel for breakfast… I cannot believe I have never had a scone with cream and jam, or jam and cream! I must be leading a sheltered life! Those little girls are so cute and well-behaved, and they look astounding in their nice clothes! And of course, you and your sister always look beautiful! My last comment would be that I would think they would bring these out in a sort of order, so they didn’t get stale or crusty. But what do I know? Thank you for taking me to afternoon tea, and I can’t believe I didn’t really pay attention to that Hotel as I walked past it every single day for two weeks the last time I was in London… Sean

[@helenmcmahon2498]

Hi Hannah, so lovely to see you out with Nat and your nieces. The hotel is absolutely stunning, agree with everything you said about your experience - no table cloth, serving all the food at once, tea bags (outrageous, definitely should be loose leaf), sachets of sweetener, cakes all much the same (I actually found the colours of the cakes a bit off putting), the kids sandwiches were a bit of an insult. Ridiculous that you didn’t get a goodie bag to take the scones home, after all, you paid good money for them. You’re right on the score 6/10.❤️😉

[@tinalinton2253]

Well done, girls! BUT WE WON'T BE WASTING OUR MONEY THERE THEN, BASED ON YOUR REVIEWS!😂😂. Keep on going so we don't waste our money on nonsense!😂👏👏😊❤❤❤. Your nieces are so cute, by the way!🥰🧡

[@pamdawson8598]

Hannah , it has the Wedgewood look...just delightful

[@bradleylampo2535]

There was a moment in the play-by-play analysis I thought I was watching sporting event. I love when you share tea with us. Love you Hannah ❤❤❤

[@ralas72]

Watching a afternoon tea Vlog from you makes me feel fancy... Love seeing Volgs that include your family... Hoping the sun comes out for you... 🌞

[@am-yu6jo]

Off my to do list!

[@lyndamasterton2662]

Don’t bother with Langhams either. It was £115/120 and was dreadful.

[@markjenner6415]

Another fantastic video Hannah. I’m a little surprised at your experience there though, albeit I completely understand your comments . We went last year for the afternoon tea and found it superb, probably better overall than The Ritz. Something has changed by the looks of it. We certainly were given the option of taking home the scones (we ate everything else😋) and we did. We thought it felt very calming and serene, compared to Ritz which I feel seems a little more hectic. I do agree completely with you about the lack of a table cloth!

[@joyRM8]

Hannah! I tried to message or share it on IG but couldnt. I saw that The Shard has a Peter Pan afternoon tea!!! Is this something you would consider reviewing?! I’d love to watch a video on it.

[@sandee2064]

I wanted to ask Hannah the same thing, the Peter Pan tea looks astounding, and her sweet nieces would probably love it! 💗

[@HannahRicketts]

The Peter Pan one is even more money.. £50 per kid which is too much..

[@joyRM8]

@@HannahRicketts ohhhh wow. :(

[@sandee2064]

@@HannahRicketts Expensive! 😳🤯😳

[@cher128bx]

A new subscriber from America. I love your videos and thank you so much for sharing this one. Based on what I saw, there is absolutely no excuse for stale, tasteless, poorly assembled food. And oh my God, that old, dirty piece of material on the handle of the teapot...what in the world! Unjustifiable. The problem is in the kitchen with the executive chef, the pastry chef and it trickles down to the kitchen staff. The executive chef sets the example, sets the mood. Maybe he's tired , lost his enthusiasm and just doesn't care like he used to. Time to go but the money is great so he stays on. This place needs an overhaul, inside and out, top to bottom that's for certain. I would never go there. Great video!

[@CraftyLittleThingsbyAlwyn]

Absolutely shocked at the price for what you got - those cakes looked more like sweets not cakes 😤😤 and no offer to takeaway uneaten items is scandalous 😮😮

[@robertd..17]

Fun video as always. Love to see you and your sister with her wonderful daughters enjoying afternoon tea. The building was beautiful even if the food didn’t live up to expectations.

[@glenn5328]

Hi Hannah Great vlog…….lovely room. Fantastic to see your sister and nieces. Think the afternoon tea we had at Mandarin Oriental was a little better…..smaller room but sandwiches cakes and scones look superior.

[@russsimmons2770]

Thanks!

[@HannahRicketts]

Thanks for the support!

[@stevenarthur5714]

Sorry I always think in terms of what could I have bought for 300 pounds at Lidl or Aldi.... But it's a beautiful memory making experience and we do need to live it up sometimes 😊

[@simonbaker5972]

Love the vlog! I don't mind paying, but for that price point, everything needs to be perfect. It needs to feel special. And the stale sandwiches! What are they doing! Can't wait for the next vlog!

[@christinemurphy5118]

What a disappointment for the price. Your nieces are adorable!

[@annettewalter2273]

The room had a Wedgwood feel about it. Very gracious and elegant. It wasn’t wonderfully exciting was it, but I love devilled egg. I never eat my scones hot. Warm scones seem a bit strange to me but I’m Australian.

[@rrsh2544]

Good afternoon ☘️ 🍃 🌱 Amazing ❤❤🎉❤

[@rrsh2544]

❤❤❤ he'llo

[@juliapowell9688]

Hi Hannah! Thank you for taking us along!! Your little nieces are lovely!! And it’s always good to see your sister as well. I agree about the afternoon tea..that’s just too expensive!

[@jaysoncotterill4534]

I don't think that was worth over £300 I😢