The Rosewood Hotel's tenth anniversary reminded me that I've long wanted to try out their high tea in the in-house salon. The 'Mirror Room' is housed in the side wing of the four-wing, neo-baroque building, whose origins date back to 1912. It is très chic and decorated in warm tones and creates a very pleasant atmosphere. The 'Afternoon Tea' there was inspired by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Vincent van Gogh, David Hockney and Yayoi Kusama and you should take enough time to enjoy it. Almost everything tasted absolutely delicious (especially the 'Petit Brioche' with truffled egg farce is amazing!); I personally found the scones to be too dry and crumbly. To accompany the various courses, the sophisticated teas from 'Mariage Frères' and the finely sparkling champagne from 'Ruinart' were served - always a sure bet! But special praise goes to the charming crew, who accompanied the event with a lot of warmth. Bravo! 🥂

Beautiful experience overall. We had our anniversary day afternoon tea here 🍵🍵 the cakes were inspired by Hockney🎨 They all are delicious, although some of the sandwiches could have been better. We were happy with the service and the place itself. 👍🏻

Lovely afternoon tea here, and the staff were very accommodating to allergies. Menu had a good selection. Security guards outside can be a bit intimidating though.

I found the pastry level to be quite low when compared to the tea times at Parisian palaces.

The sandwiches are nice and the artist-inspired desserts are delicate and tasted nice, not too sweet. But overall, with the food, the service and the atmosphere, it feels overpriced which is £95 per person.

The location of the venue is not immediately obvious and when we approached the entrance we thought we were in the wrong place because the doorman did not acknowledge us, or offer up a friendly ‘can I help you’. We did eventually find the venue, just in the main entrance and to the left. The room is stunning, and the layout nice although some of the tables are very close. We were sat next to a couple and could hear every word, and it felt a little un-comfy, especially because there was no other noise - the music was turned down very far; perhaps some live music would have been nice, or something a little louder and classier like at Browns Hotel or the Four Seasons at Ten Trinity square. The service was fine if a little inattentive. They never refilled water and were quite terse. It took quite some time to pay, despite only being in a half filled venue. I did not feel the love and the nerve of a 15 percent service charge for such service is not on. The sandwiches were the standout high; creative and delicious, interesting textures and well thought out re-creations of classics. The scones had the added touch of lemon curd which was divine, but were a little dry. The cakes, although looked wonderful, were all actually quite similar; very well made, but so rich and some over-cloyingly sweet. Very apt that the looks should be deceiving, considering it was Dali inspired, but not in a good way. The sensations of an overly-tart passion fruit, tart mango, tart mandarin, combined with a cremaux, or olive oil chocolate on nearly every dessert just got a little tired, and it is all stuff we have had many times before. the creative flavours did not match the looks at all. Shortly after our visit we went to Pantechnicon in Belgravia, and despite feeling sooo full, had a cake there, that was more delicious and creative, flavour wise than what we ate in the Rosewood. Overall there was nothing wrong with the place, but far from London’s finest teas. I also don’t like how quite so many offerings on the tea and drinks menu have supplements too. It is a little tacky especially seeing as, price-wise, this is nearly the most expensive tea in London. Browns offer a vast selection in comparison, and take the brewing of the tea far more seriously.

Flawless experience. Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. High quality food, divine pieces of edible art. We went for the Ruinart afternoon tea and what an experience! You can take as long as you like, savoury refills, comfortable seats, beautiful surroundings and absolutely delicious sandwiches. For a special occasion or sumptuous experience, the Mirror Room is a must. One of the best quality afternoon teas in London (far surpasses The Savoy).

We had Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea and had an amazing time. It’s so posh here, and the waiter made us feel so special. Sandwiches were really tasty, scones were fresh and warm. Cakes looked beautiful but the taste doesn’t match. Overall it was a great experience, and we really enjoyed it.

Recommend. Delicious food. Extremely prepared staff. High class. Super tidy. Desert a bit too much sweet ( depending if you like one ) Definitely recommend.

This place is gorgeous. The design and decoration of the room is so pretty. The service was incredible, our waiter was lovely and she was funny. We went for afternoon tea. The tea was delicious and the recommendations were spot on. The food was the best part though as it was so so so good. And I'm vegan! They catered for me and it tasted wonderful!! The theme was van gough and all the cakes played on this with a starry night one and a sunflower one. I didn't realise how good a sandwich could be. I went with my mum and it was her birthday so they made her a banksy themed cake with child and the red balloon which was beautifully done. It's very pricey but as a birthday present or one of for a special occasion or one off afternoon tea, I couldn't over sell.

Good experience. Staff is attentive, accommodating and knowledgeable. Sequencing of food could have been better (sugar overload at the end was too much to take). Loved their scones!

First afternoon tea experience in London (and also celebrating our wedding anniversary), and among all the options we decided on Art Afternoon Tea at the Rosewood. It's a super classy, truly aesthetically pleasing experience, both in terms of the decor/ambiance and the food. Sandwiches and pastries were good (some looked better than they tasted admittedly), but the teas were wonderful. The mini-cake for our anniversary was so impressive that I almost felt bad eating it! Service was a bit inconsistent, as there were times when it was difficult to get the attention of a host/hostess, but one young lady (unfortunately didn't catch her name, but she mentioned she was from Fulham after we told her we were attending the Tottenham-Fulham match) was incredibly attentive, explained all the teas to us, and gave great recommendations. Generally an exceptional afternoon tea experience, and worth the stop!

To start with the good, the service was excellent and, so was the atmosphere. The servers are very attentive, make tea recommendations with every course, and are willing to accommodate different requests. However, we thought the cakes themselves were just okay, they were great to look at though. The scones were the highlight and the sandwiches were also very good.

Slow service and no communication between the staff. I asked for my tea 3 times to get it. They forgot to bring us the cakes. We had to share one portion because they would not know what they were doing. Anyway, I'm not coming back. There are better choices in London.

We popped in for a drink, we were greeted by a lovely welcoming lady who found us a nice table,with comfy seating..we ordered Gin & Tonic's,the waitor that served us was very attentive,we asked for a different tonic to accompany our Gin, as the one it was served with was not great,so we asked if it was possible to have fever tree tonic,as its the best brand to go with the Gin we ordered, he managed to get this for us with no problem at all,great guy! This is what made our drinks so enjoyable, atmosphere was relaxed & the service was great too! 100% recommended this bar.. Great evening, 👍

Service was excellent, cocktails were good and the food looked pretty. Unfortunately it tasted quite mid. Not bad, just mid. Tried quite a few things, nothing was particularly remarkable :(

Beautiful restaurant set in the Rosewood Hotel. Enjoyed our anniversary dinner here. Lovely food, service, and atmosphere. Good wine list, we tried the Albariño; supernice! The dinnerware is luxurious. Spacious yet cosy.

The Art Afternoon Tea at The Mirror Room was, in my opinion, one of the finest afternoon tea experiences. It offered an impressive selection of rare teas, artistic food presentations, and a classy ambiance, all housed within Rosewood London. Chef Mark Perkins deserves kudos for infusing his artistic talent into the delectable pastries. It's no surprise that Mirror Room is acclaimed as the best contemporary afternoon tea in the UK. Our server, whose name I unfortunately forgot, was excellent. He provided detailed explanations about the teas' origins and suggested superb food pairings. Beyond the appealing aesthetics, the food tasted exceptional. Having traveled from the US to London for a memorable birthday celebration, I have no regrets choosing this venue. While it may be pricier compared to other afternoon teas in the area, I can confidently say it's worth every penny. I highly recommend the Mirror Room for a truly phenomenal experience.

We died and went to Afternoon Tea Heaven! This was the highlight of my best friend’s birthday celebration in London! Franchesco had been such a lovely and caring host during our stay for high tea (he was our main host, all of the staff were kind and lovely too!). We highly recommended the option with tea pairing as it guarantees you the perfect match of tea with the sandwich, pastries and desserts. The food seemed to come straight out of an exquisitely curated art collection. They were delicious on its own (yes, they may be too beautiful to eat but they sure do taste wonderful!), then with it came the excellently paired teas which continued to elevate our dining experience. I so love the yummy Banksy Birthday cake for my friend. :) We very much appreciate it! This should and shall be the best place to create fond memories with the special people in your life.

Loved the art theme. Flower arrangements were a delight to look at.

Great experience for afternoon tea. The service was great and our server would recommend different teas for each course. We got unlimited choices of teas and refills on sandwiches and scones. The beautifully crafted desserts are very rich and therefore very filling. We were barely able to finish everything by the end. I would highly recommend this experience.

Always a pleasure and a place I return to time and time again as they update their menu regularly. I have had various versions of their Art Afternoon Tea ranging from Andy Warhol, Van Gogh and this time, Salvador Dali and it's always been a reliable place to bring guests and visitors. Do try a variety of tea as you can change what you're having for a fresh pot.

Beautiful room, fantastic tea service. Tea options were great and the finger foods were delightful.

First time in London, I decided afternoon tea is an experience we need to try here. I am a bit picky about tea but this tasting exceeded my expectations. The tea selection was great- I would be surprised if anyone can’t find a tea of his or her liking. The selection of pastries was excellent and arranged in a proper order.

had afternoon tea. presentation, service and the place itself was lovely but the food quality was average at best. pricey as well but it’s for the experience.

Very expensive afternoon tea. The food was Not what we expected for this price.

As winner of the best contemporary afternoon tea 2017, this venue has high expectations. The venue itself is beautiful designed, from the hotel entrance to restaurant and toilet facilities. Service is very good, food was tasty. I was offered refills on sandwiches but not on the sweet desserts (although free refills is not mentioned anywhere). The cakes were nicely crafted but were a bit too chocolatey for my preference. Pricey but worth a visit for special occasions

This is the most beautiful afternoon tea I've ever eaten. The presentation for every course was phenomenal and it tasted good on top of that. They change their menu every season, so I would totally come here again the next time I'm in London to try whatever their pastry chef dreams up next!

Can it be more disappointing? I went to Rosewood with my husband, sister and brother in law. I had such high hopes for the afternoon tea at Rosewood only to be utterly disappointed. The afternoon tea consisted on 3 courses, namely 1) sandwiches; 2) scones & pre-dessert: 3) Dessert. We ordered at around 12:15pm and the first course was served at 12:25pm. And this was when things started going downhill, as one of the sandwiches was missing. And then the server spilled tea all over the table as they collected the teapots. We finished the sandwiches rather quickly but the second course only came at 1:14pm. And we had to wait for the new pot of tea. The last course arrived at 1:49pm. At around 2:10pm, they came to say they need the table back in 10 minutes (when we have not even started eating the last course), as the afternoon tea was supposed to last for 2 hours (claiming that they expected us to have already left at 2pm - even though the last course came only at 1:49pm, it’s obviously our fault that we were so slow). Eventually we were evicted to the bar on the side with terribly uncomfortable chairs. If they need the table back at 2pm, they should have let us know in advance and they should surely have brought us the food and tea more quickly to avoid all the idling time in between. Just as you thought it cannot get any worse, when we left and my sister tried to collect her coat from the cloakroom, the staff said they cannot find it. My sister had to get into the cloakroom to search for it herself only to find that her coat was lying on the floor, and the staff didn’t even bother apologizing. If you wonder about the food, it’s alright. All in all, 5 star hotel with 1 star service. It was absolutely a letdown.