Amberley Castle Restaurant

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   Jo

   West Sussex

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Festive afternoon tea was just the perfect way to start Christmas. We had a gorgeous view sat by the window overlooking the gardens and the open fires made it feel super Christmassy. Food was lovely and some nice festive touches such as mulled wine to start and Christmas themed cakes. I marked down a star for service as although all the staff who looked after us were lovely, I felt at times service was a little slow and on a couple of occasions we were looking for someone to come over rather than then being there. When we asked for more sandwiches they were happy to oblige but in other locations we've always been asked if we'd like anything else rather than having to ask. Also, and this applies to many venues not just this one but on paying, 10% service charge automatically added to the bill. If you're going to add it anyway just include it in the price because as the way it's presented, as you're leaving, with people queued up behind you often difficult then ask to be taken off. The service was good but as expected for afternoon tea so would expect the service to be included in the £/ head. Overall Amberley castle is one of our favourite venues and we will go back. Just a couple of minor suggestions for service and it would be 5* from me.
   

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   Verity

   Surrey

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely evening, with very good service. Especially from the very attentive gentleman from Serbia, and the gentleman from Argentina! So sorry to have forgotten their names. A very special place, with so much history.
   

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   Christine

   London

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   A beautiful place but not for a festive afternoon tea . We chose Amberley castle as we assumed that a 5 star hotel we would get a special afternoon tea Our table was not ready for us and room was empty with hardly any Christmas decorations Table was not festive and the room had no atmosphere We waited over an hour for a savoury selection which was nothing very special . And then waited another hour for our cakes and scones which again were nothing special Tea was nice and hot and selection good Service was okay We were a group of 5 ladies all family and go every year for afternoon tea at Christmas We chose Amberley thinking it would be a very special place to make memories sadly we will not return ..
   

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   Simon

   London

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Really good food and service- slight let down was that they do not stock any alcohol free Beer or Lager, no did they stock any half bottles of wine ( despite being on the wine list ) Restaurant a little cold and austere as not very full.
   

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   Heike

   West Sussex

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely stunning venue and gorgeous afternoon tea. The team at Amberley Castle were exceptional- welcoming and attentive, and the service couldn't have been better. We'll definitely be back in 2025. Thank you!
   

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   Philip

   West Sussex

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely afternoon tea experience in a great location.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   West Sussex

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent 5 course taster menu and dining experience. Have been to Amberley Castle a few times before and it never fails to deliver. The food this time around was exquisite and I would point out the sole with crabmeat and leek stuffing as truely memorable - a festival of taste and delicate texture - quite the best I have had. Hats off the chef. Thoroughly recommended and we will be back.
   

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   Alison

   Hampshire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Amberley Castle is a great place to visit, especially for special occasions. However, this time we went for the festive Christmas afternoon tea, and the food was quite disappointing as not very festive. The sandwiches were exactly the same as we had a couple of months ago. No nice mini minced pies or Christmas cake etc came away feeling quite underwhelmed and disappointed.
   

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   kevin

   VIP

   London

   64 reviews

   4.0

   64 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderfully atmospheric dining room, full of a sense of history. Food was very good, we had the five course tasting menu, braised pigs cheek starter was soft and juicy, everyone loved the flavour and tenderness of the venison. Very good service.
   

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    Sammy

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I booked for a special afternoon tea for my partners birthday and that’s exactly what we got. Fantastic staff, the service was the best I’ve ever had, the afternoon tea was absolutely delicious and the price is good for what we experienced. Overall they made my partners birthday special. They even gave him a birthday card. Would highly recommend for that special occasion or for a perfect gift.
    

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