Does anyone know the dress code for Afternoon Tea at the Wolsley? I understand that it is a classy, dressy place and that dressy attire would be expected for dinner, but what about Tea around 5:30? We are planning on taking tea at the end of Rick's "West End Walk" and I don't really want to wear dressy attire for the whole walk. Any thoughts?
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5508 posts
I don't think The Wolseley has a strict dress code for tea, but why don't you ask them directly via email? I'd probably avoid jeans and tennis shoes, but I've been to many a nice London restaurant in slacks and sandals.
Posted by
London, England.
661 posts
Smart casual, definitely no sportswear.
Most of the people I see coming and going from there look well turned out.
Fairly packed most of the time... too smart a place for me.
The place below is a few minutes walk from The Wolsley, and for me, a much nicer and more relaxed place to have afternoon tea.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32709 posts
You are getting to the tail end of tea time with a 5.30 arrival.
The Wolseley (note that they have two "e"s) stops serving at 5.30 on a Saturday and only an hour later the rest of the week.
Do you have a reservation? It is prudent there as they tend to fill.