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It was ok - though nothing startling.
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I booked the afternoon tea to take my friend for a "girls" catch up. The scones and "fancies" were fine, but the sandwiches had obviously been sitting out, uncovered, as the bread had started to turn dry. I am not sure if any of the other afternoon tea folk who were there experienced the same but towards the middle of our afternoon a staff member came round with extra sandwiches on a separate plate and laid them on the table (and on some of the other tables too). These were much better and so much fresher, and its a shame it wasn't like that from the start. The staff were very attentive but its the first afternoon tea I have been at (and I have had many!) where you weren't allowed your own pot of tea (with extra hot water) the staff had to come round and top up your cup. I did ask for a pot at the start and was told they would have to charge me for it if I wanted to have this!
I would go to Glenhouse again though not for an afternoon tea as I have heard others speak of having lovely meals and would like to try that. I would recommend Glenhouse though with the proviso that we weren't enarmoured with the tea. I have put these comments here as its not a simple Yes or No!
Had much better elsewhere
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First time here and the place did look almost full. We weren’t told what was on offer until it arrived. Was told you could have tea or coffee and when I asked for a hot chocolate this was offered at no extra cost. The advert did state a hot drink was included. The sandwiches were a choice of smoked salmon, cucumber and cream cheese, egg, and avocado with something I’m not sure of. The bread was slightly hard and not fresh. The scones were warm but very small and there was a tiny piece of carrot cake, tiny piece of raspberry mousse cake and one chocolate sponge cake which was cut in half. We were given an additional plate of sandwiches which we didn’t ask for which contained the fillings we weren’t keen on so this was left. First time I have had an Afternoon tea and not been full. Staff a bit too attentive and we felt like we couldn’t sit and chat unless we ordered another drink so left and won’t be returning.
It was average
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The food was tasty but not much of it for 2 people to
Share. Coffee was nice. Service was good when we got it, but overall a defo 6.5/10. We wouldn’t return sorry
Poor
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Very poor service and food. Do not recommend
Lovely place
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Lovely place to sit and have drinks , however food below par and a long wait
Okay
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We were a bit underwhelmed in honesty. We tried asking for the menu in advance which wasn't provided - appreciate they were dealing with building issues.
The sandwiches were very basic. Usually at least there are some other savouries such as sausage rolls or quiches. With the lack of menu, thry didnt confirm what the fillings were although we could see the smoked salmon. The scones were a bit dry. Then with the cakes, there was meant to be battenberg but those were missing - we got a very small chocolate square and a very small cheesecake bite (which suspiciously looked shop bought but maybe we are wrong). For the same price His Majesty Theatre has come available for an afternoon tea and we wished we booked that instead.
Disappointing
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Sandwiches were only white bread, no choice of fillings. Scones were dry and crumbly.
No tea or coffee with the offer ( would have thought afternoon ( TEA ) would supply this )
Did purchase tea as an extra .
Staff were very attentive (sometimes too attentive)
Classy restaurant and delicious food
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We really enjoyed our afternoon tea! The service was excellent and the food was really fresh delicious. It is a beautiful restaurant and has a very relaxing & classy atmosphere.
Staff friendly venue was cold
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Even though it was a Prosecco afternoon tea would still expect tea or coffee to be served at no extra charge