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Great Scotland Yard Themed Afternoon Tea  - The Parlour, London, London

The Parlour

4.6
4.6
211 Reviews
£41 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
With more than 100 years of history , VALRHONA selection of ranges have become our partner as we dare excellence on each of our desserts.
Experience the new Great Scotland Yard Signature Afternoon Tea at The Parlour. Inspired by the building's iconic history as first head quarter of the British Police, each dish is a journey through its infamous tales, with rare ingredients and creative twists. The iconic Ink Pot Cake is a toast to all the great writers who passed through the building, like Lewis Carroll, Charles Dickens, and Arthur Conan Doyle, who drew inspiration from its stories for his Sherlock Holmes tales.

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Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Westminster
  • Cross Street
    Great Scotland Yard / Whitehall
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Embankment Underground Station / London Charing Cross Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Afternoon Tea at The Parlour

    £65.00 - £105.00 per person

    Nov 18, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
    Celebrate the festive season in style with the best afternoon tea in London at The Parlour in Great Scotland Yard. Nestled in the heart of Central London, our luxury afternoon tea experience combines timeless tradition with a seasonal twist. Enjoy a curated selection of hand-crafted pastries, delicate finger sandwiches, and freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and homemade preserves. Each bite is infused with festive flavors, making it the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
    Festive Afternoon Tea at The Parlour photo
  • Festive Pre-Theatre Menu

    £25.00 per person

    Nov 18, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
    Celebrate Christmas with a Festive Set Lunch at Great Scotland Yard Hotel. Available 18th November - 5th January. Menu includes different succulent dishes such as: Prawn cocktail, baby gem and oscietra caviar, Bronze turkey breast, root vegetables and roast potatoes and cranberry bigarade, Christmas pudding and brandy sauce. Our Pre-theatre menu is served daily from 17.30pm until 20.30 pm. 2 course at £25 - 3 course at £35t.
    Festive Pre-Theatre Menu photo
  • Festive Set Lunch

    £25.00 per person

    Nov 18, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
    Celebrate Christmas with a Festive Set Lunch at Great Scotland Yard Hotel. Available 18th November - 5th January. Menu includes different succulent dishes such as: Prawn cocktail, baby gem and oscietra caviar, Bronze turkey breast, root vegetables and roast potatoes and cranberry bigarade, Christmas pudding and brandy sauce. Our set lunch is served daily from 12.00pm until 14.30 pm. 2 course at £25 - 3 course at £35
    Festive Set Lunch photo

What 211 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Afternoon Tea

  • West End (London)

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Parlour at Great Scotland Yard Hotel offers a delightful afternoon tea experience, blending history and elegance. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and "fabulous food," highlighting its "seasonal and handcrafted" menu. The charming atmosphere and unique concept make it a "highly recommended" spot in London.

211 Reviews
  1. CAROLYN

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We felt that there could have been more savoury items - only three finger sandwiches and no refills offered is much less than we’ve had at other afternoon teas

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  2. Patrycja

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Together with my friend we went to the Parlour for a Festive Afternoon tea. We had the £75 Prosecco set. The food was good enough, 4 small sandwiches each plus four cakes. The cakes were all together a bit too intense and sweet, but I am sure that it would satisfy more of a sweet tooth. The disappointment came later when the table next to us ordered extra sandwiches. We asked our waitress for it who said because we had cakes we would have to pay extra for any extra order of sandwiches. None of the process was explained to us at the beginning, the menu is also silent about this. We also weren’t asked whether we wanted tea refill, and all together the service was quite poor. We ended up paying an automatically added (non-discretionary) service charge of 13.5%. After giving us the bill the waitresses ignored us for the rest of the time and forgot to give us the coats (which they didn’t seems to remember even taking from us). All together £88 (including water and service charge) seem pretty steep for one tea, 4 tiny, just okay tasting sandwiches, overly sweet cakes, and nonchalant staff, spoiling the nice evening we would otherwise have.

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  3. Vanessa

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the surroundings but service was disappointing, left us to pile coats on a chair. We ordered one vegetarian and one normal afternoon tea, but I ended up with more vegetarian items. Unable to resolve because it was difficult to understand what the waitress was saying, we gave up. Savoury items very odd, cakes and jam delicious, rest mediocre. Quiet ambience much appreciated.

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  4. Koral

    Coastal Georgia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was looking for the perfect afternoon tea experience to celebrate my daughter’s 16th. I am happy to say that this was the loveliest experience and possibly our most favorite thing that we did on our trip to London. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We cannot wait to come back.
    The ParlourResponded on December 1, 2024
    Hi Koral, Thank you for choosing The Parlour to celebrate your daughter's 16th! We're delighted to hear that our afternoon tea made your trip so special. It’s wonderful to know it was a highlight of your visit, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more memorable experiences! Best regards, The Parlour at Great Scotland Yard

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  5. Jae

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very unimpressed. Went for doggy afternoon tea with two dogs. Neither dogs ate much of anything - the food looked bland and not presented very well. Absolute gimmick! The festive afternoon tea (for the humans) had some cute elements but the range was limited and taste was very underwhelming. Service was okay, but not particularly impressive.
    The ParlourResponded on December 1, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Jae. We apologise to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We aim to provide high-quality food and service for both our human and furry guests, and we'll take your comments into consideration to improve. We hope you’ll give us another chance in the future to offer a better experience. Warm regards, The Parlour at Great Scotland Yard

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  6. Beth

    West Palm Beach

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing afternoon tea at the Parlour, and opted for the unlimited Veuve Clicquot. The food was delicious, the ambiance was spectacular, and the staff could not have been more fabulous, especially Avalyn.
    The ParlourResponded on December 1, 2024
    Hi Beth, Thank you for sharing your fantastic afternoon tea experience at The Parlour! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the delicious food, stunning ambiance, and exceptional service, especially from Avalyn. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit! Kind regards, THe Parlour at Great Scotland Yard

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  7. Jessica

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This afternoon tea was so very interesting. We loved the variety of food, and how the servers explained why each meal and presentation piece was chosen. Everything was utterly delicious, and we really enjoyed the selection of teas presented. We left very stuffed, and very happy. The atmosphere was relaxing and quiet, and we were able to converse normally without having to shout or whisper. It was that perfect blend.
    The ParlourResponded on November 1, 2024
    Thanks for your wonderful review of The Parlour, Jessica! We're delighted you enjoyed the variety of food and the tea selection. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful afternoon tea! Kind regards, The Parlour at Great Scotland Yard

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  8. Åshild

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good food. We experienced some faulty service though. We came with a child and had to ask 3 times before they found a high chair for him. We also ordered the champagne afternoon tea, but had to ask to get the champagne when the food started to show up but not the champagne.

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  9. Valeriia

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful room, great atmosphere and excellent service! We really enjoyed our time in Parlour.
    The ParlourResponded on October 27, 2024
    Hi Valeriia, Thanks for visiting us here at our British authentic afternoon tea parlour! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the atmosphere and the service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, The Parlour at Great Scotland Yard

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  10. Leonardo

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was looking for a special place to celebrate me and my wife's anniversary and a friend recommended this tea saloon. I'm glad to say the whole experience was incredible!! Located in the Great Scotland Yard hotel, the afternoon tea is inspired in the history of the building, which I thought was very cool and innovative. Loved the foamy mystery box at the beginning (definitely a plus if you come with kids!). The savouries were all delicious, specially the chicken coronation and sausage roll. The selection brings the traditional afternoon tea sandwiches from a modern perspective. The cakes were visually astonishing and very tasty as well. I'm not a particularly a sweet person, but I managed to finish all of them, as they were so good and very different from one another, which added to the experience. The staff was very friendly, specially Avalyn, who was kind enough to accommodate all our needs. It's also cool that they offer afternoon tea for dogs on Sundays. I haven't heard of other places who does this. I don't have a dog but I'm planning on getting one just as an excuse to return. Overall an amazing experience and would definitely recommend it. 10/10 !!!!
    The ParlourResponded on October 23, 2024
    Hi Leonardo, Thanks for your feedback! We are glad that you and your wife enjoyed your anniversary celebration at The Parlour. Thanks also for appreciating the historical theme, especially the foamy mystery box and our modern take on traditional sandwiches. We're glad you loved the cakes and found them delicious. We'll be sure to pass on your compliments to Avalyn, and we can't wait to welcome you back, perhaps with a dog for our Sunday afternoon tea! Best regards, The Parlour at Great Scotland Yard

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FAQs

The Parlour offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7925 4759.

The Parlour is rated 4.6 stars by 211 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Parlour

3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London, London SW1A 2HN

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Great Scotland Yard / Whitehall
  • Neighbourhood
    Westminster
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Lounge, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Embankment Underground Station / London Charing Cross Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alexandra Ellis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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