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The Promenade at The Dorchester

53 Park Lane | The Dorchester, London W1K1QA, England
+44 (0) 20 7629 8888
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Ranked #122 of 11,954 restaurants in London
Price range: ₹0 - ₹5,435
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Description: Set in the heart of Mayfair on Park Lane, The Dorchester has been a symbol of luxury and charm for more than half a century. The Promenade is the sumptuous setting for the hotel's legendary afternoon teas, offering sandwiches, scones and pastries alongside a selection of 25 different types of tea. The truly decadent can also opt for champagne while reclining on the high-backed divans, or hide away in one of the intimate alcoves for an informal lunch or a light supper.
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We treated ourselves to an afternoon of indulgence at the Dorchester with the Afternoon Tea/Champangne package - table for two - it was perfect, the waiting staff were first class, the food second to nothing especially the finger sandwiches and the basil bread ooh la la - they just kept coming and we had so much more to get through.... More

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Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We went to The Dorchester for some drinks before going onto dinner and sat at the bar with a bottle of Champagne and listened to the baby grand with accompanying vocals. The staff are so friendly and the atmosphere just leaves you wanting more1 I will be going back to try out the taster menu, a friends recently been so... More

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Roland_Fasel, General Manager at The Promenade at The Dorchester, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Dear TiffanyJR, I thank you for taking the time to leave such kind comments regarding your recent visit to The Dorchester. It is a pleasure to read how much you enjoyed your drinks in the bar, listening to the live music and how highly you appreciated the service. It will be my pleasure to share your comments with the team... More

Morges
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

i knew about it, my wife and i treated our self for this unique experience. you enter a incomparable hotel and very rapidly you are greated , although while booking you understand that you are allocated a time slot but don't worry they manage , don't be afraid they have seen the richest people on earth but they have also... More

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Reston, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

The afternoon tea at The Dorchester was a very thoughtful gift from my husband on our anniversary trip. The atrium where the tea was served was elegant and specially decorated for the Chelsea Flower show that was taking place that week. We began the tea with a glass of champagne. The tea sandwiches were very good and we were offered... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

My wife and I enjoyed every moment of the afternoon champagne tea. The hotel is beautiful. Service was polished. The food was more than we could eat and was very good. This experience sets the bar very high for an afternoon tea.

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Aberdeen, Scotland.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We received excellent personal service from the moment we entered this lovely hotel for Champagne Afternoon Tea in The Promenade. The family booked this treat as part of the celebrations for their mum's 50th birthday and we were all treated like royalty from start to finish. The staff were so friendly and attentive and the food was excellent! A surprise... More

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Roland_Fasel, Regional Director - UK at The Promenade at The Dorchester, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear DaisyKn, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review of your recent visit for Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester. I am delighted to read that such a special occasion was made even more special and that you enjoyed the service, food and the surprise birthday cake. I am pleased to share your comment with the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013 via mobile

A very special family occasion was made all the more memorable by superbly attentive (but not overly) staff, elegant classic surroundings and the most gorgeous cakes and sandwiches you could imagine, it's not cheap but then you wouldn't want it to be.

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Good quality high tea in beautiful surroundings. The food just kept coming, and you have to try it all!

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

My little sister is an avid tea drinker and had always wanted to do a traditional high tea - when we found out we'd be meeting up in London, i started researching places to do it and based on reviews picked The Dorchester. We had booked a reservation for the Vintage High Tea package on the Promenade. Service was impeccable,... More

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PromenadeDorchester, Director of Food and Beverage at The Promenade at The Dorchester, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear Marion V, Many thanks for leaving such a kind review of your recent visit for afternoon tea at The Dorchester. I am delighted to read that you chose us to visit with your sister and how much you both enjoyed the experience. It will be my pleasure to share your comments on the food, the service and the experience... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

My husband organised the Chelsea Flower high tea for my 30th birthday at the Dorcester as all our friends had highly recommended it. I was so excited and looking forward to it but what a disappointment is was - the service was a hit and miss with only 2 waiters serving half of the room. I had to pour my... More

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PromenadeDorchester, Director of Food and Beverage at The Promenade at The Dorchester, responded to this review
24 May 2013

Dear Chivintha, Many thanks for taking the time to leave feedback on your recent visit for afternoon tea at The Dorchester. I am very sorry to read that your experience did not live up to your expectations and that you felt let down by the service. I would very much like to discuss your experience further if you could kindly... More

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