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Dress up and indulge yourself with this quintessential British experience -- an afternoon tea at the Ritz Hotel.
Photo: theritzlondon.comLocated in the heart of London's most luxurious hotel, the Palm Court is a glitzy setting with birdcage chandeliers and lemon-coloured Dior chairs. With the guests all dressed in jacket and ties and the staff waltzing around in brass-buttoned tailcoats it's like Downton Abbey brought to life!
Afternoon tea menu
Photo: theritzlondon.comThe Ritz is the only hotel in the country to have its own certified Tea Master who travels the world's tea plantations to source their wonderful teas.
You can choose from 20 different varieties including classic like Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Chamomile, to the more exotic Lapsang Souchong, Ceylon Orange Pekoe and Jasmine Dragon Pearls. Or how about a cup of Lemongrass and Ginger, Green Elderflower or traditional Chai?
Photo: theritzlondon.comThe finger sandwiches will be served on exquisite chinaware with the Ritz's signature tableside service. Typical flavours include Scottish smoked salmon with lemon butter, breast of chicken with tarragon mayonnaise, cheddar cheese with chutney, cucumber and cream cheese, egg mayonnaise with chopped shallots, or the classic ham and grain mustard mayonnaise.
Photo: theritzlondon.comYou can also choose two generous slices from the guéridon cake trolley, all expertly crafted by the hotel's own Pastry Chefs to complement the flavours of the season.
And it wouldn't be an afternoon tea without a freshly-baked scone served up with strawberry preserve and lashings of Cornish clotted cream.
Photo: theritzlondon.comLive entertainment in the Palm court
If you choose one of the following sittings then you'll be entertained by a string trio, harpist or the hotel's own piano player.
Pianist -- 11.30 AM, 1.30 PM, 3.30 PM, 5.30 PM (Mon-Fri); 7.30 PM (Sat-Sun); String Trio -- 7.30 PM (Mon-Fri); Harpist -- 11.30 AM, 1.30 PM, 3.30 PM, 5.30 PM (Sat-Sun)
Dress code in the Palm Court
There's a very strict dress code in the Palm Court. Gentlemen must wear a jacket and tie. Jeans, sportswear, shorts and trainers are not allowed.
How to get to The Ritz
| Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless | Travelcard | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | One day | ||||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | Anytime | Off-peak | ||
| Bus (all zones) | n/a | £1.75 | £5.25 | £6 | |||
| Train (zone 1) | £7 | £2.90 | £2.80 | £8.90 | £8.90 | £16.60(zone 1-4) | £16.60(zone 1-6) |
| Train (zone 1-2) | £7 | £3.50 | £2.90 | £8.90 | £8.90 | ||
| Train (zone 1-3) | £7 | £3.80 | £3.10 | £10.50 | £10.50 | ||
| Train (zone 1-4) | £7 | £4.60 | £3.40 | £12.80 | £12.80 | ||
| Train (zone 1-5) | £7 | £5.20 | £3.60 | £15.30 | £15.30 | £23.60(zone 1-6) | |
| Train (zone 1-6) | £7 | £5.80* | £3.80* | £16.30 | £16.30 | ||
| * Journeys between zone 1 and Heathrow are always charged at the peak rate. Prices are correct as of | |||||||
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