Afternoon Tea at Claridge's - Best Afternoon Tea London

[@alexnorth60]

one of my most wonderful experiences on my first trip to london in 1968 was afternoon tea at claridges. i had the good sense to dress up, which is why i was seated at once. the room was much simpler, lots of slightly curved love seats, and a tea table in front. the tea was quite good; i was amazed, when they put down a large plate of tea sandwiches. i thought perhaps i was to choose from them. but , no, they were all mine! wonderful pastries. this was b4 the scone and clotted cream craze, which was fine. i had tea in penzance with marvelous scones, clotted cream (looked like it was going to go str8 to my heart and clog it up. lol) and strawberry jam. loved the vid. i think they have gone overboard with the decor, but no one asked me. wink btw, in my 4 trips to england, i never had a bad meal. english food gets a bad rap. for one thing, there are gobs of different cuisines from the commonwealth countries.

[@purplefee9210]

Went there for my big birthday a few years ago it was expensive but lovely. The service was impeccable and I got to take away my left overs too. I wonder how long it will be before the world becomes normal and one can travel again and go to restaurants and cafés. Would love to to go to England again.

[@biomanization]

Afternoon tea at Claridges. Beautiful little finger sandwiches. A great break from all the coronavirus news!

[@sandramullen7804]

It's look the best of them all.. The doggie bag. Looks great.. 👍❤️🇬🇧

[@wadelorentzon5394]

Wow...loved when you you explained each thing we were looking at....in Canada we also have this tradition from our English heritage...

[@shrijitmazumdar8156]

All items look so yummy,,,n nicely decorated

[@margaretd3710]

1:50 Just a note - It's considered inappropriate to use the utensil and put the clotted cream or preserves directly onto your scone. The proper thing is to put the cream and the lemon curd/preserve onto your plate, then use your knife to put it onto your scone. Also, you don't cut your scone (like you would a bagel), you use your hands and either break the scone into halves or just break off a bite-size piece, then put the clotted cream and preserves on the individual bite and then eat it.

[@sandracaster308]

Margaret D 👏👏You are soooo right, you don’t put Creme and jam directly on your scones, it makes me cringe😢🙄🤔

[@Bmarker299]

Oh! common. This is the 21st Century. These tiddly details don't make any difference or don't make you a better human being. Just enjoy - within limits thought. I am not advocating that people behave boorishly and stuff their faces or don't follow polite etiquette. Good manners, politeness graciousness are wonderful. Just forgive and smile the tedious nuances that really don't matter.

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

@@Bmarker299 Very good observation. I fully agree with you, those idiotic and pedantic details of outdated etiquette are totally irrelevant. The fools who advocate them are living in the XIX century...

[@priestessmikokikyo77]

My mother went their in the late 1980s! Soo beautiful!i would love to go England one day. English people are some of the most sweetest people you could meet. Love from USA!

[@christinemusselman5499]

I've had afternoon tea at Claridges. Worth every penny, but be sure to plan and make your reservations prior to your trip. Also, if you're going to do other activities that day be sure to allow enough time. I speak from experience. For a number of reasons, we almost were late for our reservation and would have lost it as there usually are people waiting to see if there are any no-shows.

[@matthewjackson9615]

Enters a five star establishment with high-expectations. I hope so. I can't think of anybody that enters the Ritz , for example, with low expectations wondering if it's not going to measure up. Looks like this place made the cut. Very polite staff in clean pressed white coats. Marmalade was delicious, extra cakes were served. Tea was fabulous. Accommodations opulent and splendiferous.

[@PolyRoxy]

Well filmed a very pleasant to look at, it looks so delicious !

[@ajayjackson7727]

very nice, i love the tableware

[@lilinparis1]

Very nice video which reminds me of my own experience there. In April 2015, I flew to London to spend one week with my sister and her 13 years-old son who lived in Paris. It was my nephew's first visit to UK. The day we walked to the Claridge's for the afternoon tea, my nephew was in a very bad mood after visiting the National History Museum. We arrived at the Claridge's and he still was grumpy. But just after the waiter served the tea, the pastries, scones, the sandwiches, etc., I noticed he started to change as he grapped a pastry... and then he ordered a fresh squeezed orange juice.. twice ! He loved everything and felt much better after his ate and drunk like a prince ! Spoiled rotten kid !

[@micky4fun]

Just discovered your channel. Looks very interesting. I would also like to suggest that as part of your policy of transparency you include the total cost at the end of each one of these videos. Thanks.

[@AdventureswithNaoms]

Looks really good and yummy.I recently had a tea party and etiquette lessons with my friends.We enjoyed it

[@TimeToDessert]

That sounds great. Can you give me some tips? I have another Afternoon Tea planned in two weeks so it could get handy.

[@vilstef6988]

This looked really wonderful and delicious. Another KZbinr I watch regularly did afternoon tea at Langhams and was very pleased with it. Do consider trying it too!

[@TimeToDessert]

Thank you. I added it to my list

[@newbatgirl]

I was thrilled to see your to-go bag. I would have been heartbroken if any of that went to waste!

[@pierrecaron8731]

Good video, I love afternoon tea. I had afternoon tea at The Wolseley on Piccadilly, it was very nice, you should try it.

[@TimeToDessert]

Pierre Caron thanks a lot for the recommendation.👌I will check it out.

[@pierrecaron8731]

@@TimeToDessert I am sure you will love it,it would make a nice video. There is also the famous Jubilee tea room at Fortnum and Mason.

[@saidtheactress]

I think a vlog like this should include the cost at the end.

[@gilgamesh3328]

It's about £60 per person plus taxes. Add £10 if you have a glass of champagne instead of tea. Children's meals are half price. For what it's worth, Claridges is one of my favourites in London, I certainly preferred it to The Savoy. But pastry chefs come and go and quality can come and go with them

[@saidtheactress]

@@gilgamesh3328 And I thought €35 for tea and scones at Babington's Tea Room in Rome was steep.

[@marybarcenas8929]

@@gilgamesh3328 thank you!!!

[@daynerpotter9514]

£75 each now for a basic afternoon tea, we are booked 8th April.. ☕🎂

[@sweetbug]

thanks for the video! very informative. The link also brought me to your Ritz video.

[@TimeToDessert]

Thank you. Afternoon teas in the Ritz and Claridge's are a great experience. I will visit more afternoon tea places in London, so hopefully, I will be able to give you even better comparison in the future.

[@leadealaa]

Gorgeous, i just went to my city at Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur :)) Manage to video the afternoon tea session too.

[@phyllispetras2181]

Get your shirts done, medium starch, ironed, in a box!! San Francisco tailor. As you were.

[@willrichardson5931]

When I die I want to go to Claridge's....

[@AgentAO7]

Lol 😂

[@michaelmontagu3979]

Quoting Spencer Tracey.

[@matinhewing1]

Subbed and liked. Great review. Thanks!

[@TimeToDessert]

Thank you!

[@claudiozuniga913]

Have you ever Lucy's wich I believe outside of London. Thank you for your honest comments.

[@annathey4001]

I'd love to go here for tea and The Ritz.

[@Aoendkth-nv7au]

Me too

[@mikeberryessa7245]

You should explain the different sandwiches available ! It was half the experience !

[@theressamurphy2996]

I have already had the Ritz experience in Paris but will have afternoon tea at Claridge

[@inezneal7258]

how pleasant.

[@ZestyLemonBoi]

Lovely!

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks for sharing 🌻

[@missymason2377]

Come on.......its just amazing watching someone else enjoy foods sweets I cannot eat lol lol Better you bro! Cheers....

[@joyouslife09]

Nothing can beat black Darjeeling or Assam tea with scones and chicken/tuna finger sandwiches! ❤️

[@esmeraldablack2365]

Agree.

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

You can take away unfinished food? Were they refillable portions? Everything looked amazing....

[@TimeToDessert]

They will always ask you if you want more. You can also try as many teas as you want. And yes, you can take unfinished food.

[@helenlouiseadams]

Ah that’s brilliant!

[@simian2361]

I just recently watched your videos and was very delighted. You are my kind of a person who appriciates class and quality. Well done! Keep continuing your lovely adventures. Were are you from, by the way? Holland perhaps?

[@TimeToDessert]

Thank you. I am from Slovakia. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYeadJadmq55jdk

[@mattw9966]

Have you taken tea at Fortnum & Mason? It’s outstanding!

[@deckhead33]

The Ritz was the best for me

[@janeough45]

i could make you a divine home made afternoon tea for a mere snippet ,,however my small lovely home is not Claridges xxps the food looks really yummy yummy x

[@PokaDotsandStripes]

this is on my bucket list.

[@m.d.b.6318]

⭐Very beautiful - TFS!⭐

[@Lagunatree]

Thanks for the review

[@nonnabagdasaryan199]

Eet eet se dessert... mmmmm very nice niam niam enjoy..

[@Lianel402]

So lovely 😊

[@johnhoward6132]

How much is it? Thanks so much.

[@lorrainehodder8913]

I have seen a few of your videos of the London Afternoon Teas and I see that your first choice is Claridges. How would you r Compare the Ritz to the Savoy please. I'm an Australian lady and am hoping to revisit the UK next year so planning which hotel I would like to have Afternoon Tea at. Thanks.

[@TimeToDessert]

Hi, they are both great. I would recommend visiting The Ritz. Savoy has more generous seating, so it feels a little bit less crowded and relaxing, but the Ritz it's still the top Afternoon Tea experience in London, in my opinion. Definitely the most glamorous. They have a very strict dress code. Men have to wear a jacket and tie, which might make it difficult for a holiday visit (although you can borrow it from the cloakroom), but it's well worth it. I am going there in two weeks again and will try to make a new video, so maybe you will be able to see it before you will book your visit.

[@josephineblanc9801]

Yeah what price of afternoon tea looks lovely

[@jamesblundell4616]

Its 65.00 each for tea or with a glass of champagne its 85.00 i went 2 weeks ago

[@suzannelawson9215]

The cost please? Is there one set price? Do you get to try all the deserts or each one a separate price? Is it casual dress or do most people wear dressy clothes? I couldn't really tell from the video.

[@rondaarauco4500]

Nothing looked dry there wonderful

[@missymason2377]

You are lucky! Amazing amazing...

[@priyankaghosh2795]

Namaste! I am planning a trip to London this April and this is on my Wishlist. But the portion size seems huge to me. We are planning to go as a group of 3 friends. Do we still have to pay the cover of 70 pounds /person? I feel we won't be able to gobble such huge portions :) do they have any other ala carte options?

[@anamariagutierrez2019]

Did they gave you the scones and marmalade for free my friend? ,thanks for sharing this video even the music was great.

[@TimeToDessert]

Hi. Thank you. If you mean the bag at the end, it was the scones we couldn't finish. They are generally ok to give it to you if you can't finish and ask. If I remember correctly they put in some extra marmalade. However, I am not sure if they do it always (I would assume that they could as it's just the size of the jam you can get in the airplane) or they did it just because they knew that I am making YT video. I am planning to go there (when the circumstances will allow) and refresh the content, so I will be watching for it more carefully.

[@robertsilva8097]

Thank you for the Great video

[@bradwhite8122]

Have you done Cafe Royals Hotel Oscar Wilde lounge yet? It was wonderful.

[@digitalsparrowmusic5339]

Nice

[@cbisme6414]

I've been very fortunate to have have High Tea at Claridge's on thee occasions and the extra special Champaign High Tea for my 60th. I was surprised with my own special mini birthday cake and, as shown in the video, presented on the plate with Happy 60th (Name). I would highly recommended it to everyone, however it is very popular so you will have to book in advance. 🍰☕🍮🍣🎹🎷

[@marydestefano7498]

WoW! AMAZING

[@melanienagy6389]

Do they have a dress code? How much is it for afternoon tea? I would love to try it.

[@TimeToDessert]

Hi Melanie, I wrote a blog post with the details about the Claridge's Afternoon Tea. You can find the link in the description below the video now. However, a long story short. There is no strict dress code mentioned on their website. A smart casual is alright, but people really like to dress up for these occasions. The price was £60 per person + 12.5% service charge, so £67.5. That was for the traditional afternoon tea. They do also festive and champagne afternoon teas which are £20-30 more expensive per person. Definitely give it go. Claridge's afternoon tea is in the top of my list. You will have a wonderful time.

[@melanienagy6389]

@@TimeToDessert Thanks I appreciate the info.

[@thomaslowdon5510]

The Best people go to CLARIDGES HOTEL....its pricey But the best always is...3 months waiting list proves a point

[@mscott3918]

@@thomaslowdon5510 Correction. The best people used to go to Claridge's. Now they go to the Ritz or the Goring. Claridge's has lost its special cachet. It used to be the place where European royalty and aristocracy stayed. It now markets itself to the rich American, Far East and Middle East clients. A three month waiting list doesn't prove it's where the best people go. It proves it's where everyone wants to go. It has become a tourist stop off.

[@oliviaperrin1146]

If you have to ask the price then you can’t afford it.

[@RussiaIsARiddle778]

You have been showing the price on other afternoon teas in London but not this one. Are they comparable in price?

[@dankiely2673]

i worked there over50 yers ago a lot of change we had to ware morning suites then very classey plaice THE SAVOYwas known all over the worl

[@mscott3918]

Which department? I was there regularly from the 1960s until about 10 years ago.

[@nicusc1046]

Tried Fortnum and Mason on Picadilly???

[@rachelbird4825]

Were the sandwiches good? I thought the fillings looked a bit dull eg cheese and ham?

[@TimeToDessert]

Hi Rachel. It is a very traditional selection of sandwiches. Smoked salmon, chicken, ham, egg mayonnaise, cucumber, and chef’s seasonal savory which in my case was a mackerel. I enjoyed them a lot. Both the Ritz and Claridge's are very good with traditional sandwiches. It may sound boring but the quality of preparation and ingredients make it special.

[@rachelbird4825]

@@TimeToDessert Thank you for your reply!

[@lornadesmarais-zo4pr]

No tie required?

[@laurabrandao7246]

Good times...

[@thetruthseeker555]

He looks so cool😍😍😍😍😍

[@mirianseresteira]

My favorite 😍🥰🤩

[@DeWolden68]

Wow. Thank you. It really looked great. Was the price advertised as one person's?

[@TimeToDessert]

Hi. The price is from £70 per person + 12.5% service charge. It went up since the last year.

[@yamunasomasundaram1233]

Would love to visit and experience afternoon tea

[@azzeea2949]

How much is afternoon tea @ Claridge's 2024 prices? probably £80 per head. I can replicate all of this at home from M&S for around £12

[@pedrojuliancereceda8301]

Do you have to book a table or just show up in the hotel and ask for it?

[@mscott3918]

You have to book

[@gykg3202]

Where are you from?

[@pamelawing626]

Just noticed the Dale Chihuly chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Afternoon tea is a delightful way to complete a day of shopping and sightseeing.

[@gregcleveland8806]

You must have a fast metabolism plus workout a lot. Good for you.

[@zubaidakablan6782]

Nice one

[@paullewis2413]

I love your accent - are you from the Czech Republic?

[@TimeToDessert]

😀 very close. I am from Slovakia.

[@paullewis2413]

@@TimeToDessert Wow, I guess I got 9 out of 10 for my observation :-)

[@maxwellfan55]

The crockery appears decidedly thick walled, please correct me if I am wrong. Tea of this quality should be served in bone china only.

[@phyllispetras2181]

My dog prefers bone china.

[@maxwellfan55]

@@phyllispetras2181 What breed? Obviously has impeccable taste.

[@anatolyyurkin6635]

А где чек с суммой?

[@may_mei8544]

They charged u more 12.5% for service. Do u need to tips them more?

[@TimeToDessert]

Hi Natawan. No. Of course you can if you want but 12.5% service charge is basically the tip.

[@may_mei8544]

Oh thank you:)

[@olenamalkova2886]

Good

[@kathleensmith644]

Years ago we won a trip to Claridges for afternoon tea. It was lovely but the highlight for me was when my teenage children turned to me and said Mum, your cooking is better.

[@biancahotca3244]

Auzi, din ce tara esti? or what country are u from?

[@Michael-bf1dt]

Hi Bianca how are you. Greetings from Ireland. Hope you’re safe from Covid. Nice video. Have a good day and stay safe 😀😘 Michael

[@khadijamachkouk4167]

Lovely

[@tanyam3403]

Is this your favorite in all of London so far?

[@TimeToDessert]

Hi Tanya, sorry for the late reply. I believed I replied on my mobile phone but it seems it got lost. It's a tough call. All the afternoon teas I tried so far were very good and had something unique about them. I will make a dedicated video explaining this, but until then I can say that Claridge's Afternoon tea is definitely in the top of my list.

[@tanyam3403]

Thank you!

[@tanyam3403]

Thank you!

[@bobduvar]

I liked the way the waiter pronounced the word "choux"... So british with a french word...

[@ohwellwhateverr]

The waiter didn't have a British accent.

[@jefsimpson8129]

So what was the cost?

[@encarnacalderonpuig6505]

The cost is very expensive.

[@clerouxbotha2784]

These high tea/afternoon tea eats look almost the same at all hotels in that price-range. Only the porcelain and rooms are exiting

[@TimeToDessert]

Yes. The differences are subtle. It's mostly about atmosphere, scones, jams and pastries.

[@AugustDeb]

If you're going to tea, why are you hoping there will be sandwiches, scones and desserts? What else would you be expecting?

[@tanmengkon2595]

Yummy🤪

[@betsyswindell2240]

Anyone know what china pattern that is?

[@mscott3918]

It is unique to Claridge's

[@7ajhubbell]

Thank you.

[@iblessyou.forextrablessing7597]

Wow you can box it. My aunty fought with hotel mgr over boxing uneaten in one country.

[@stuartlee6622]

I once was done in a tea room

[@janeough45]

stuart would that be sexually or money ?

[@clerouxbotha2784]

Stuart Lee 😂😂👊🏼

[@preydator776]

So was it better than Ritz ?

[@TimeToDessert]

It's very difficult to say. They are both excellent. If you never experienced traditional afternoon tea then I would recommend you to go to the Ritz first. I think it's a little bit more glorious and richer experience for the tourist. However, if you prefer a little bit more casual and relaxed atmosphere then definitely Claridge's. Food wise they are both extraordinarily good.

[@wesammansour1486]

Was going to ask him the same question..

[@mscott3918]

@@TimeToDessert I agree. As someone who was a regular at Claridge's from my childhood in the 1960s until about 10 years ago, it is now very casual. Unfortunately, at least as far as I am concerned, it is has gone from being unique and magical to just another 5 star hotel. The clientele has certainly changed. I now use the Ritz or the Goring. Claridge's just seems too bright and flashy for a a traditional old man like me. Too many badly dressed and loud people.

[@azizataurus]

Hello sir. Regards from Kuwait👍🏻

[@dilean9514]

One day ill be there.

[@annwrite1866]

Is it very costly ❓

[@TimeToDessert]

Hi Ann. Afternoon Tea at Claridge's costs £70 + 12.5% service charge now. That's without champagne. It is quite expensive. However, it is definitely one of the best afternoon tea experiences I had in London so far.

[@annwrite1866]

Time To Dessert ❤️thank you for sharing

[@robertthistlewood5892]

Per person?

[@westsidebilling]

I wish they did this in America

[@BibaSenana]

Sounds very loud there.😮

[@Dfgh-t4m]

Did you prefer claridges or the ritz?

[@robertsilva8097]

I would love to stay at this hotel but they won't let guess wear jean shorts Inside the Hotel

[@ayeshagull4966]

❤️

[@robertsilva8097]

I watched a PBS special on this hotel this American couple has been going to this hotel for over 40 years this American officer met his wife in England when you go there once a year and that this PBS special is where the hotel management gives his lady the keys to the hotel when she stays with her husband we can watch it on PBS I think and see it on KZbin but I'm not sure

[@lindanorris3226]

VERY NICE 💝

[@janetcorey5102]

The room was lovely but sounded so noisy

[@mscott3918]

That's the problem with Claridge's now. Fifty years ago, it was really quiet, maybe even 20. Now it's become a place where everyone wants to go, which means that it has a very different clientele. It's become a place to tick off on your bucket list. Probably a horrible thing to say, but most of the people who go for afternoon tea there now wouldn't have thought of going there in the past. It used to be a very different place. I suppose that's what happens when you get older. The places we knew well as a child have changed. The evening lounge waiters used to wear knee breeches and wigs, the bar was the Causerie restaurant and it wasn't as bright and shiny. There used to be a regular dish of the day. On Sunday it was chicken pie, which was always my choice if we had to be in London at the weekend. Tuesday or Thursday was oxtail day, which my father loved, and he used to go for lunch on that day, rather than Simpsons. Ah, the good old days.