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Thames Foyer at The Savoy

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The Savoy, 100 Strand, WC2R 0EW Full details & map

Hotel restaurant: British

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By Time Out Editors Posted: Aug 22 2011

Since its astonishingly expensive refurb, The Savoy is a pleasure to visit. The Thames Foyer in particular, with its domed glass room and oversized birdcage centrepiece, is an enchanting place to take tea. And what a tea it is. Interesting sandwich fillings (poached chicken and mango chutney, say) make for a perky start while a nostalgic lemon curd (alongside the requisite strawberry conserve) adds interest to the excellent scones. Pastries are generously topped up and you'll certainly be asking for more than one chocolate-and-pistachio opera.

Less successful are the three classic British cakes that round off the meal, but it's a forgivable flaw among otherwise near faultless fare. The tea menu is also well conceived here, your favourites available to buy later at the tiny boutique shop Savoy Tea.

Note: there are five sittings a day (each for around one hour 45 minutes); booking up to eight weeks ahead recommended. Dress code: smart/casual.

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Tags: European, British, Central, Strand, Expensive, Tea room (afternoon tea), Café, Hotel restaurant

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Thames Foyer at The Savoy details

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Thames Foyer at The Savoy

The Savoy, 100 Strand WC2R 0EW

Transport Embankment tube

Telephone

020 7836 4343

Thames Foyer at The Savoy website

Afternoon tea served 1.30-6.30pm daily

Afternoon tea £40 per head

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Booking essential

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Comments & ratings 1/5 (Average of 2 ratings)

By Jack Ruskin - Feb 3 2012

1/5

Staff seem to have an attitude issue. I went with my family for Saturday dinner. Place is fine, food ok, service utter rubbish. I hope the management pay some attention to waiting issues
Jack Ruskin - New York City

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By Anna - Jan 16 2012

1/5

Extremely overrated!
The tea was warm and turned cold very quickly. The food was ok at best and far from excellent but the worst bid was the service. Our extremely arrogant waitress made us feel really bad and she acted as if she was doing us a favour. We booked more than 6 months in advance and only got a space at 13:45, as it was so close to lunch and knowing how big afternoon teas are we wanted to share one with additional tea and champage, which we have been told wouldn't be possible as we'd have to order one each! Very dissapointing, especially since other 5 star hotels in London actually recommend to share an afternoon tea in two as they are quite big and rich....not going back and can't recommend it!