Deanstreet Townhouse High Tea Review

Dean Street Townhouse High Tea Review

We waited for about 15-20 minutes to be seated despite having booked a table (remember to book at least 2 weeks in advance) because the lunch crowd “refused to leave” according to the waiter. But the high tea was worth the wait!

The ambiance of the place was really cozy and the lighting was quite dark, and it is a great choice for afternoon tea if you're looking to just sit back, relax, and have a nice chat with your friends. We were shown to a corner spot with large comfortable armchairs in deep hues of maroon and green and the decorations were quite pretty. One quip I might have with this place is that the tables are located quite close to each other, so one might find it a little noisy because you can't hear your friends very clearly and you can't help but overhear the conversations next to you.

We ordered an afternoon tea set (which comes with sandwiches, scones and some cakes), an extra plate of cakes, some crumpets, an extra plate of scones to share and 3 pots of tea amongst the 3 of us. We might have over-ordered just a tiny bit (or maybe more than a bit...). The portions were very sizable and if you're a small eater, the afternoon tea set might just be enough for two people! The sandwiches were standard and the bread was moist. The desserts were good but my friends felt that some of them were a tad bit too sweet (especially the chocolate fudge and Crème brûlée). But the highlight of the day was THE SCONES! I am personally a massive fan of good scones. The scones here were huge and perfectly baked. They were warm when they first arrived and were (crispy?) on the outside, but soft and moist on the inside. They also came with generous servings of clotted cream and strawberry jam. Also worth noting is that the cutlery and plates (in a dark blue intricate floral design) used were gorgeous!

The total bill came out to less than 20 pounds per person (which is really affordable considering how we ordered way too much for our own good!) What more can a girl having afternoon tea want? :)

Summary: Cosy, affordable, large portions, delicious!