The Savoy
The Savoy is the place to be seen, celebrated, and indul-
ged. Queen Elizabeth had her first public appearance here
after the Coronation Ball in 1952. The Savoy has been the
choice of every prime minister in England since Winston
Churchill; even Harry Potter himself has celebrated here.
It opened in 1889 and it is located in the center of the city,
overlooking the Thames.
In the Thames Foyer, where afternoon tea is served,
guests without reservations were already lining up. Despite
the fact that I made my reservation for two people, adding
one more guest did not create a problem at all. In fact,
we were seated in no time. The Thames Foyer is quite large and popular among Londoners and visitors alike.
With the elegant columns, large flower arrangements, cozy chairs, and the white grand piano in the center, the
whole setting is inviting.
Afternoon tea has been served at the Savoy since its opening. We looked at the menu consisting of a wide
selection of teas, including the Savoy's own blend and a range of herbal teas. This is followed by selection of
tea sandwiches with a variety of fresh fillings, delicate pastries and tea cakes, and scones with clotted cream
and fruit preserves. While we were enjoying our food, the pianist entertained us with musical pieces. It has
been said that the resident pianist is one of the best pianists playing in any tea courts of England. In addition,
the service was excellent, considering the fact that there were many guests to attend to.
Do not leave the hotel until you visit the gift shop, which sells souvenirs related to tea. Afternoon tea is serve
daily from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
ged. Queen Elizabeth had her first public appearance here
after the Coronation Ball in 1952. The Savoy has been the
choice of every prime minister in England since Winston
Churchill; even Harry Potter himself has celebrated here.
It opened in 1889 and it is located in the center of the city,
overlooking the Thames.
In the Thames Foyer, where afternoon tea is served,
guests without reservations were already lining up. Despite
the fact that I made my reservation for two people, adding
one more guest did not create a problem at all. In fact,
we were seated in no time. The Thames Foyer is quite large and popular among Londoners and visitors alike.
With the elegant columns, large flower arrangements, cozy chairs, and the white grand piano in the center, the
whole setting is inviting.
Afternoon tea has been served at the Savoy since its opening. We looked at the menu consisting of a wide
selection of teas, including the Savoy's own blend and a range of herbal teas. This is followed by selection of
tea sandwiches with a variety of fresh fillings, delicate pastries and tea cakes, and scones with clotted cream
and fruit preserves. While we were enjoying our food, the pianist entertained us with musical pieces. It has
been said that the resident pianist is one of the best pianists playing in any tea courts of England. In addition,
the service was excellent, considering the fact that there were many guests to attend to.
Do not leave the hotel until you visit the gift shop, which sells souvenirs related to tea. Afternoon tea is serve
daily from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
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