Harrods – Georgian Restaurant

If there was ever a perfect high tea experience, this is it. It’s delicious, delicate, a little filling and totally worth the price.

Came here for Afternoon Tea and it was everything I was hoping for and more! I did a lot of research about where all to do afternoon tea and I finally choose this place and I am so happy I did. Everything from the service to the food was spectacular! We ordered the Georgian Afternoon Tea which includes a choice of Harrods’ Fine Tea. I went with the Georgian Blend. This was the first time I have ever had milk in the tea and I have to say I will be doing it more often because they know what they are doing. They Brought out the plates and starting at the bottom you have the finger sandwiches and quiche, which all the plates were all refillable. Second plate you have the jelly for the scones which they brought out after you were done with the sandwiches that way they were warm. Then the third plate had the light delectable pastries. It was just a really nice way to wind down and relax from walking all over creation. One of the jelly’s I had to ask if they sold it because it was out of this world. It was a Rose Petal Jelly and they did sell it downstairs in the pantry area but it did say it was a limited edition so don’t be surprised if its not there forever. Hopefully they will bring it back or keep it for a while because I could not get enough of it. Overall I cannot wait to go back and have yet another afternoon tea. So Classy!

The epitome of high tea in London! Definitely book ahead, as when we were there the other day, they were packed as every table was filled from the time we arrived to the time we left 3 hours or so later. It was the same when I’ve been in the past or someone else was fortunate to have the grand experience, which is precisely what it is. The Georgian Restaurant at Harrods has high tea down pat and the execution of it is quite beautiful!
Everything from the choice of tea, of which there are around 10 or so, to the interesting finger sandwiches, moist fruit scones, pastries, trifle, cakes, clotted cream, lemon curd, jam makes for a filling meal, especially since servers are more than happy to refill a patrons silver lazy Susan’s. If not for the super high price of a savory snack (we were stuffed, so it sufficed as a meal, which is nice) with delicious tea and all the nostalgia of a prim & proper Great Britain, I would gladly give this 5 stars.

If you’re in London looking for a classy afternoon tea experience, this is the place to come!
My girlfriend and I came in as broke backpackers, and even though we left with our wallet more empty than ever, we felt like royalty. Despite the £50 price tag, it was a worthwhile experience that we still laugh about today. Even though we felt so out of place having considerably under-​dressed for the occasion due to the limited space of our backpacks, we were warmly welcomed despite our unsightly sneakers. Our waitress was so friendly and kind, and we felt no sense of judgment from her whatsoever.
From the beautiful restaurant (and Harrods as a whole) to the delicious choices of sandwiches, scones, and cakes, everything was better than what I could’ve imagined. We shamelessly asked for more of the sandwiches that we liked, and without any hesitancy, our waitress brought us what we had asked and more.
Oh, I almost forgot about the tea. We tried the earl grey and darjeeling. Both were outstanding, and far exceeded my expectation of British tea (being Chinese, I always thought our tea was better). My parents would scold me if they found out that I added sugar and milk to my tea, but I can say I’ve had the true high tea experience and absolutely loved it.
TL;DR: Come here for high tea. Service and food are both excellent, and it’s an experience you’ll remember!

Having booked for afternoon tea here I thought £50 per head was pricey, but it’s Harrods so it was never going to be cheap.
Let me say, for £50 each it was an amazing experience and well worth the cost.
Not only you you get served a never ending array of freshly prepared delights, the pianist who plays on Friday and Saturday was lovely, the décor is breath takingly beautiful and I could not eat everything offered but they kept offering more.
Afternoon tea started with a glass if rose champagne, and an amuse bouch of lobster tails, then the sandwiches; delicate little finger sandwiches served on a proper cake stand. Roast beef, egg, salmon and cream cheese, * I can’t recall what the other two were but you get five)
Then fruit scones warm from the oven with clotted cream, jam, lemon curd and rose petal jelly.
Tiny cakes, trifle, strawberry in Pims syrup and a pot of tea. All the while the staff are offering to refill your tea pot if it gets too cold and to bring more sandwiches but there was ample food and the pretty silver tea pits were well insulated so stayed hot. I had green tea, Keith had English breakfast.
Beautiful surroundings, wonderful food, this is a great place for a girlie day out.
Only slight downside is the added 12% service charge, I always find added services charges a little cheeky, I know the waiting staff don’t get all of those added charges but it meant we didn’t leave her a tip either.
I think this review doesn’t really do it justice, the overall effect is so much greater than the sum of its parts.
I say Go on, take your mum for her birthday or your best friend who doesn’t want a hen night or your grown up daughters and enjoy afternoon tea as it was always meant to be done. I promise, you won’t regret it.

Time for tea! To celebrate the new princess, we had tea on ⁵⁄₂! Great service, high style, and tasty treats!

I went here with some coworkers for high tea. It felt regal indeed but I didn’t see the clientele being that dressed up or anything.
The food and tea were pretty good. I’m pretty sensitive to caffeine though and I thought the tea I got was incredibly strong. I was wired all day.
The tiny sandwiches were delicious. My favorite was the sweet onion relish and roast beef. I even got seconds. The sandwiches are incredibly small though so I would definitely go for the free refills.
The desserts were slightly disappointing. Some of them were a bit too sweet or too crazy. I did like the scones though especially with the clotted cream.
High tea is pricey but I would come back again and order a lot of sandwiches and scones!

This was a lovely place though I admit I had expected much more from their tiny decadent heavenly bites. But overall, it was splendid service and ambiance.

Was advised by the reservation line that walk in for tea was okay.
Presented for tea to a dining room that was ²⁄₃ full.
Snooty hostess couldn’t seat ONE solo person for tea.
Seriously? Might my Franco-​American accent had
something to do with her refusal? Epic fail. There
are just too many other places in London
that welcome EVERYONE for high tea.

My boyfriend and I visited Harrods’ Georgian Restaurant earlier this year for their high tea experience. Being tourists, but also experienced tea drinkers, we knew what we were looking for. We were both impressed with the service and the quality of the food and tea that we were served. I am sure that there are fancier, more exclusive places to go for tea, but this experience was really enjoyable and we would return.
My only complaint (which may be more of a preference) is that they don’t take the tea leaves out of the pot when the tea is stepped. I’ve been to establishments that do this and those that don’t… so I’m not exactly sure which is the «proper» way to serve tea. However, I prefer it when the leaves are taken out, so that there is no risk of over-​steeping. They did offer to add more hot water, but I still feel like this is selling the tea short.

Not quite the decadent experience of one certain well renowned ‘tea establishment’ situated nearer Piccadilly Circus but definitely a solid performer.
Good service, pleasant surroundings on the terrace (recommended, away from the bustle of the main restaurant).
A plentiful supply of tea, sandwiches, scones and pastries. It’s good value at around £30 and very casual. No need to wear a tie or even a pair of trousers but you probably won’t be allowed in if you’re just wearing your underwear!

Came here for their Christmas Afternoon Tea but when all was done wished we tried elsewhere like Claridge’s. Yet another reason to return to London. The room is beautifully decorated and that’s about the only thing I enjoyed. Service was sporadic, the sandwiches, scones, and pastries were okay. Maybe their regular afternoon tea is better? I thought Athenaeum’s afternoon tea was far better at exactly the same price.

I was entirely unimpressed by the service. The staff treated us cursorily at best. As a tourist in a restaurant which is known for serving experience as much as serving food, this is a somewhat important aspect.
Coming to the food, it was perfectly acceptable English tea fare. Acceptable. Nothing special. At all. Kinda boring, actually.
Skip it; find somewhere else to take your tea.

Bonne cuisine goûteuse dans un cadre magnifique. service parfait et buffet magnifique. Pour une pause sympathique au calme chez Harrods.

Very special place to enjoy afternoon tea; sophisticated surroundings that aren’t as gaudy as the rest of Harrods, polite staff and a huge amount of delicious food. Delicate finger sandwiches, scones, a selection of pastries and cakes, a wide variety of teas and a glass of champagne pretty nice way to pass a decadent hour on a Sunday afternoon!

The best afternoon tea I had while studying abroad in London. This place isn’t too touristy or snobby — it’s a nice mixture of people and a lovely environment. As a fellow Unilocaler mentioned, this place gives you the afternoon tea experience without the stuffiness!
I went here twice over the course of my program, and the first time was the best. We were placed close to the piano (but not so close that we couldn’t chat) and the atmosphere was vibrant and bustling. Service was overall superb as everyone was professional and overall friendly and accomodating. The waiter was consistently available to provide more treats — delicious, delectable sandwiches (I loved all of them), clotted cream and scones (great texture), a wide variety of miniature desserts ranging from chocolate flavors to fruit flavors, and a wide choice of teas including their special house blend. The price isn’t too expensive for afternoon tea, especially because it’s all you can eat! (So rare for afternoon teas.) You get what you pay for.
The second time I came here, service was slightly off. I awkwardly stood, waiting for some service but no one came. I had to actively walk and seek for help after the rest of my party came. Also, the vibe seemed a bit dead and service was inconsistent and not as friendly as the first time around. However, the food and tea were still delicious and the service, although slightly underpar, was not bad enough that I wouldn’t come back! I’m hoping it was just an off day, and the treats are just so good!
Definitely check this place out if you’re visiting London and Harrods!

This was the only good food experience when I went to London. But then again this was 10+ years ago before the food/​restaurant revolution and now it is the city to beat culinary wise. I loved the scones with clotted cream and the tea! The place was gorgeous inside and just had this great vibe about it. If you come to London and want to check out afternoon tea you go here! The store is also very fabulous from what I remember.

A decadent English afternoon tea experience without the stuffiness.
If the wide selection of interesting teas hasn’t yet wowed you, just you wait for the sandwiches and pastries. Their scones alone, as tasteful as they is unassuming in their appearance, will make you wonder what we’ve been doing wrong with baked goods in the States. Those with a fetish for spreads will be pleased to know they are accompanied by choice marmalades and fresh devonshire cream.
Wait staff is professional and accomodative, and seems to be at ease dealing with American visitors.

Visiting Harrods was just something we had to do while in London. Never seen a store quite this huge. . seven floors taking up an entire city block, and selling everything imaginable.
We hadn’t really done proper afternoon tea, and this seemed like a good opportunity. We were dressed casually, but not a problem. We were seated right behind the pianist, which really rocked (in a low key kind of way, ya know?).
My wife had the tea and sandwiches. I was too hungry for that and had the club with mint tea. All very good, and our server was really nice, even spent a bit of time taking some pics for us.
Beautiful décor, and well worth walking through the entire store to get there (kinda like Ikea). Nice relaxing experience energized us for some shopping afterward.

It’s nice to have a place to sit down for a proper tea in a department store this big. Tea here is good, but not as good as Brown’s, Fortnam & Mason, or the Ritz. Having said that, the price for tea at Harrods is at least £5 less. There is a good selection of teas, including Harrods own blend. The sandwiches were the best of the offerings. The scones were not as flaky as they could have been and the pasties tended to be on the sticky side. Service was polite, but not as attentive as it could have been. We had to ask several times for water and more jam.
Ambiance makes up for some of the failings of the food and the service. The room itself is lovely and a pianist provides entertainment with live music. The tables are covered with heavy linen.

Every second year it has been tradition to have a Christmas Lunch with some family friends at Harrods.
As you can imagine everything is exquisite form the food, to the staff to the décor. We are always sat at a beautiful round table and spend hours eating and chatting.
It is a buffet — which can sound really basic and simple. However it is not any old ordinary buffet. The waiters do try to take you around with a pâté and serve you individually according to your needs. However we always prefer to do it ourselves because they give you far too much!
They have a chef who carves the meat as you request so no meat is sliced and waiting for you to collect. The selection of vegetables is outstanding and they are all cooked to perfection
We always manage to roll out after this three course meal. We never need the desserts or the cheese and biscuits after but we do anyway!
A real treat and so worth the money.