Tea Palace

The Tea Palace is pitched firmly at Notting Hill princesses shopping and pampering themselves at the boutiques and spas of Westbourne Grove. Tastefully swirly purple carpet covers the floor, starched linen stretches pristinely across the tables, and soft leather upholstery completes the languorous look and feel. On entering, you’re greeted with shelves of tea for sale, in purple tea caddies: three types of assam, and even greater choice in other varieties, including darjeeling, ceylon, unheard-of herbals and many Far Eastern infusions. So proud is Tea Palace of its leaves that waiters bring a sample of your choice in a tiny dish for your inspection. Even the sugar is unrefined lest it cloud your cuppa – so don’t even think of asking for coffee. Light three-course meals (juicily grilled lamb and tzatziki, or squid and prawn salad) are of a high standard and there’s a decent selection of wine too. But afternoon tea is almost a blessed sacrament, and should be at these prices – £17 with finger sandwiches, scones and sundry cakes or £23.50 with champagne. You won’t get a more sophisticated brew in London.

Services

Child facilities: Babies and children welcome: high chairs; nappy-changing facilities
Disabled: toilet

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