Hello all,
At around minute 21:15, in the RS BOL episode, he is having Afternoon Tea at a lovely venue in an intimate garden. Can anyone identify where he is having tea? I have been wanting to experience Afternoon Tea, but would not at all enjoy going to a department store or to a posh restaurant or hotel to do so. I prefer a more casual and comfortable venue plus, I love natural settings. I know it is probably a long-shot identifying this place. Does anyone know of a similar type place that would fit my preferences?
Thanks in advance!
Posted by
Portland, OR
253 posts
I did some sleuthing and found this post on his Facebook page:
https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/number-sixteen/the-orangery
Posted by
OP
36 posts
SKfromthePNW,
Thank you for your help! I thought I had looked at the Orangery's website, but apparently not! I really appreciate it. It is now on my must-do list.
If anyone else knows of another similar, casual and leafy place, I would love to go there as well.
Posted by
Land of La
10317 posts
Check to see if still open but there is a place called Paddenswick Tea Garden in Ravenscourt Park,
Posted by
OP
36 posts
Claudia,
It is still open and seems to be exactly the kind of place I was looking for! I really appreciate it! Looks like a great place for brunch too.
Posted by
Land of La
10317 posts
Pleased to hear still exists. Enjoy your time there.
Posted by
Salem, Oregon, USA
4327 posts
FYI, you can also use Google Lens to find the answer - I played the video, paused it, and used the lens to search. It quickly brought back the answer already supplied.
Posted by
OP
36 posts
CL,
Groovy!
Posted by
Portland, OR
253 posts
Esby--You are very welcome. Enjoy your afternoon tea! I love London and would love to be back there having an afternoon tea in a beautiful garden.
Susanne (SKfromthePNW)
Posted by
Central Coast CA, USA
455 posts
I had cream tea at Paddenswick tea garden on a lovely September afternoon last year! Next month I am returning to London with my husband who also loves cream teas and gardens - so I have these on my list, but no recommendations since I have not been there yet: Chelsea Physic Gardens (need to pay entrance fee), Bishops park tea house (catered by the same folks as Paddenswick, and they have a lot of other locations - see their website), Fulham Palace. Be aware that if you want the full afternoon tea experience, you often need to book ahead.
If you go to any National Trust properties, they do very lovely cream teas too ( not sure if they have afternoon teas). My favorite so far is the NT tearoom at Corfe Castle.
Enjoy your tea in London!