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Tea and Tattle, London,

Tea and Tattle

4.5
4.5
78 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Romantic
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
Ah, there really is nothing more wonderfully British than a nice cup of tea and an opportunity to put your feet up, something the folk at London’s Tea and Tattle know only too well. Situated under the atmospherically delightful Arthur Probsthain Oriental and African Bookseller (est. 1903 no less), Tea and Tattle is a very English escape from the stiff upper lips of the busy streets above. Painted in a bright white, the room is light and airy despite its subterranean location, one wall featuring hand-painted Chinese wallpaper, others eclectic art works, some of course related to the business of bookselling. Calling itself a ‘traditional tea room with a modern cultural twist’, Tea and Tattle specialises in that indulgent favourite, the afternoon tea. It’s a must for tourists and locals in need of a relaxing hour away from the office alike but for those needing something more practical to eat, there’s also a good range of high quality sandwiches, cakes and scones.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    07722 192703
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

78 Reviews
  1. juliettg

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming basement location. Feels like an old world london. But the spot has a funny odor that made eating unappealing. Food wasn’t bad but not my favorite. The cream on the scones looks beautiful but tastes old and heavy. The service… waiter is quite nice but alone.

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  2. ChrisTM

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Older dining area downstairs from a book shop. Not super fancy, which was exactly what we were looking for in our afternoon tea. The tea was good, the sandwiches were ok, and the scones were excellent. Overall, I felt like it was a good value. I would recommend Tea and Tattle.

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  3. Maria

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Tasty food, good service, quite expensive. I'd recommend

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  4. Rebecca

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I really loved the scones and sandwiches! The tea was super nice and so was the gentleman at the counter. I thought the bathroom could use some attention.. There was nothing to dry my hands with. The tiny sugar bowls on the table were a little off putting.

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  5. NikkiD

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff. Quick service Taste tea and cakes

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  6. Ijs16

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's kind and delicious! I ate it full because it was a lot! :)

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  7. Haulingcold

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very kind and delicious food! The tea was amazing, and the ambience is very London-ic. Great choice for travelers who want to enjoy tea food.

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  8. MazzoniM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great moment. I really enjoy my party Time

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  9. Carmen

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Todo muy bien,llegamos con retraso por un imprevisto y no nos pusieron problemas .

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  10. KimL

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a pleasure to have tea at Tea and Tattle. I like the service and of course all those good things that are served, the teas, the sandwiches, the scones…

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FAQs

Tea and Tattle is rated 4.5 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Tea and Tattle

41 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3PE

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Bloomsbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cafe, High Tea, Non-Smoking
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