The Orchard Room

Name: The Orchard Room
Address: 22-28 Broadway, London, London, United Kingdom, SW1H 0BH
Telephone: 020 3301 8080
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

66 Reviews

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

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Located in the heart of historic St. James and Westminster, The Orchard Room at Conrad London St. James is situated within a historic 19th century building, which was once Queen Anne's Chamber. Serving Afternoon Tea Wednesday to Sunday.

Our elegant Afternoon Tea menu is classically based with some fresh ideas and delicious sweet and savoury specialities, making it even more of an occasion.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

29 Nov 2023

22:00

Booked 5 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, British
Hours of Operation
Daily 08:00–17:00
Phone number
020 3301 8080
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party contact
Reservations team: 020 3301 1400

Location
22-28 Broadway, London, London SW1H 0BH
Area
Westminster
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public Transit
Set opposite the Conrad London St. James is the St. James's Park Tube Station, which has access to the District and Circle lines. Victoria station is just a 10 minute walk away for national rail and underground links. Westminster Tube Station is an 8 minute walk with Jubilee, District and Circle line available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

66 Reviews

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Nicole
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved the tea menu from the Orchard Room. The selections of food were delicious and our service was phenomenal. A great addition to our time in London visiting from the states. Thanks so much to the staff!
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darnellwillbeback2dine
Houston
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was an excellent breakfast venue. The buffet was set up nice and it offered a variety of items for breakfast.
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bird
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was wonderful! The tea sandwiches were delicious and not boring. The desserts were beautiful to look at and tasted amazing.
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AndyA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good and elegant. Service was amazing and staff was outstanding.
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Litchick
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 April 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
A little off the beaten track but great if you've been sightseeing around the Houses of Parliament etc. It's a room within the hotel, so no views but there were lovely flowers on the table and it was beautifully decorated, so still felt special. The food was excellent: stunning patisserie, especially. However, a fuss was made when we asked for the vegetarian option for one guest. It was not clear that this had to be pre-ordered and seemed excessive, given that it only amounted to changing a couple of the sandwiches. Otherwise, it was a very pleasant venue for a birthday treat.
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KellyC
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a lovely experience on the 02/04 for my friends 40th. The room was set up beautifully and there was so much food for the 5 of us which was all delicious. The lady looking after us was amazing , I believe her name was Francesca (apologies if this is wrong) she even presented personalised birthday chocolates for my friend which was a lovely touch. We were really well looked after and that made the experience for us!
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OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2023
overall3food4service1ambience3
Food was nice but service was very poor, from arriving at the hotel there was a distinct apathy from the the staff. Parts of the order were forgotten and it took several requests to rectify. Seemed to be a lack of staff resulting in an eternity trying to get their attention to pay the bill.
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Dora72
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great ambience and service. Food was good in particular the sandwiches and the scones. Good value for money compared to other places.
The Orchard RoomResponded on 29 March 2023
Dear Dora, Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our Afternoon Tea and the service. We hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you. Kind Regards, Food & Beverage Management Team
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MissCfn58
Essex
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely afternoon tea, couldn't have asked for anything more. Unfortunately the Orchard room had been hired out for an event so we were seated elsewhere, which was still lovely however the tables were very low and small making it a little difficult to sit and eat comfortably but this did not spoil our day. The food was outstanding and the tea perfect, would highly recommend.
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LorryM
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first Afternoon Tea was very enjoyable and delicious. The servers were very attentive and engaged in personal conversation. It was very convenient for us because we were guest of the hotel.
The Orchard RoomResponded on 14 March 2023
Dear Lorry M, Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our Afternoon Tea and the service. We will definitely share your feedback with the Team. We hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you,
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NormaB
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and atmosphere!! Beautiful room and wonderful staff.
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ChrisO
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
The food was good with a nice selection of scones, sandwiches and desserts. The tea was served in an interior room without a view or even a window. When we were full and asked to take a few items back to our hotel - we were told they did not allow "takeout". The manager said there was a UK law prohibiting "takeout". However, we were able to take leftovers from other establishments during our trip. So we were left a little confused about their rules.
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Christmas afternoon tea
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GeoffN
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
It took a while after ordering our drink choices for them to arrive, and londer still got the food. Some of the sandwiches were a little dry. Perhaps ask how quickly we would like our food so that people can choose to chat first, and others can eat sooner. We hadn't had lunch and so wee a little hungry. Other than that, it was a lovely afternoon and we'll be back again.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time with our friends visiting from overseas. The overall experience was great and we would highly recommend it!
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rseidon
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went at 4:30pm and there was only 1 other table which left shortly after we sat down so we had the room to ourselves. The service couldn’t have been better. They accommodated my want allergy by giving us each a full dessert instead of sharing one. The service couldn’t have been better!
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ChristineT
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Terrible service. Had to ask 3x for coffee and 2x for bill. Food terrible. Staff nice but untrained
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Foocmalwothf
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was lovely, they took care of my dietary restrictions amazingly well. Good food, good tea, lovely room.
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Lu44
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 October 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very very good afternoon tea! Our host was so lovely but the person who served us could have been a bit more hospitable (we got some subtle rude hints from her when paying). The food was great and the tea was really high quality too!
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was really impressed!!! This is a genuine hidden gem for an afternoon tea. The scones were outstanding, served warm and with home made lemon curd! Plenty of tea, sandwiches and cake!
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Richard
Pittsburgh
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on 28 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful start to a great trip. Food was delicious and had a lovely presentation. Server was very helpful with tea suggestions. Would definitely return for tea.
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RussellB
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding. Food and tea were very well done and are highly recommended. The high tea is a classic English experience and truly well done here.
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SueK
Cambridge
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 August 2022
overall3food3service4ambience1
No atmosphere as there was nobody else in there. Good cup of tea with plenty of refills, nice finger sandwiches, decent scones. Little cakes too fancy for me but good variety.
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priyankaj
Las Vegas
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall2food1service4ambience3
Having prebooked and requesting a vegetarian afternoon tea, all I got was the regular afternoon tea sandwiches (Just egg and cucumber) minus all the meat ones. This was quite disappointing as I was paying the same amount and very little had been done. You only get 5 small fingers and that’s your lot!! The staff and service was fantastic however
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Staff accomodated for my dairy and gluten allergy really well. So friendly and welcoming! Beautiful space; I can’t wait to go again!!
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MDBarnette
Charleston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 8 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A friend and I are traveling for Wimbledon and then on to The Open primarily, but she really wanted to have tea in London. Very difficult to find a time slot on our schedule, but the Orchard Room had several spots with more flexible hours than most Teas offered. We were both incredibly impressed by the tea, service, and property. If you want to do Tea in London- you will be delighted here. More private, but exactly what we hoped for and more.
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Dano
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
lovely room, decent food. subpar service but i think the waitress was on the newer side
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MeiM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the Platinum Jubilee themed afternoon tea. It was excellent. Everything was so delicious. We will definitely go back for another one.
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VirushkaR
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was a quiet setting, however we got to really enjoy the food without being rushed. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Would have liked the afternoon tea to be more jubilee themed or traditional Victoria sponge maybe some options would have helped as wasn't a fan of dark chocolate, and orange sponge
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Deborah
Kent
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
Really lovely food but let down slightly by the service. We waited 25 minutes before being offered any food or drink. The room also feels a bit remote with staff having to come in and out of the door which leaves you there alone without any way of asking for help. When the food did come it was really good, one of the best I’ve had but the service didn’t match up which was a shame.
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OpenTable Diner
London
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Everything is average or lower than average nothing special
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Angela
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice ambience, pretty room, delicious desserts, great service.
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JimmieJ
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
In one word - amazing. The sandwhices and the scones with the toppings was seriously some of the best stuff we've had in a long time. Staff was super nice and the room very nice and quiet. Definitely worth every penny.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a lovely tea service and the service was friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were treated like royalty.
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MichelleL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 20 April 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
I wasn't overly impressed. Have had better tea service in New York. The food was all brought out at once. Server never came back to see if we wanted more tea. Just lacked the overall tea service. Felt like an average restaurant where the food is served and the server just walks away. Room was very pretty but cold. Waiting almost 30 minutes for our check. I would not recommend
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Maria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service and a lovely place for an afternoon tea
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DorothyC
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely spot for a quiet afternoon tea. Service was great and the room is charming. The tea and treats were great. Highly recommend if you are looking for a quiet, charming place for afternoon tea.
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Valkyria
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely afternoon tea, beautifully presented in a quiet, elegant room with discreet yet attentive service. Excellent vegetarian alternatives made this a very enjoyable experience. I’d be happy to come back any time.
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lizelf
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best experience and the staff are very polite and accomodating..
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks

FAQs

The Orchard Room is rated 4.6 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

The Orchard Room does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

29 Nov 2023

22:00

Booked 5 times today

22-28 Broadway, London, London SW1H 0BH

Additional information

Area
Westminster
Hours of Operation
Daily 08:00–17:00
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public Transit
Set opposite the Conrad London St. James is the St. James's Park Tube Station, which has access to the District and Circle lines. Victoria station is just a 10 minute walk away for national rail and underground links. Westminster Tube Station is an 8 minute walk with Jubilee, District and Circle line available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
020 3301 8080
Private party contact
Reservations team: 020 3301 1400

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Menu

Afternoon Tea Menu #1

Finger Sandwiches

Forman's London Cured Smoked Salmon with Lemon Dill Crème Fraîche

Roasted Hereford Striploin of Beef, Horseradish and Watercress on White Bread

Pickled Cucumber with Cream Cheese and Chive

Coronation Chicken

Truffled Egg Mayonnaise with Watercress

Cakes and Pastries

Candied Orange and Manjari Chocolate Opera Slice

Bromley Apple and Cinnamon Crumb Tart

Espresso Coffee and Chestnut Choux Bun

Mulled Cranberry and Almond Macaroon

Scones

Chocolate Scones

Plain Scones

Golden Raisin Scones

Blueberry & Lemon

Raspberry & White Chocolate

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Protective equipment

FAQs

How is The Orchard Room restaurant rated?

Does The Orchard Room offer gift cards?

Is The Orchard Room currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Additional information

Gift card