An intimate atmosphere pervades this townhouse which feels more like a country hotel than one in central London. The beautiful gardens help to foster this impression, while indoors the stylish public rooms are staffed by a dedicated and discreet team.
Executive Chef, Martin Halls, has carefully designed a "not to be missed" Afternoon Tea Menu experience designed to reflect the seasons, using only the finest British ingredients.
Tea in the conservatory is delightful, with views on to the grounds beyond; or you can go one better in the summer, and sit on the terrace under a large sunshade.
THE TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA: offers guests a fine selection of finger sandwiches including Egg Mayonnaise & Mustard Cress; Smoked Scottish Salmon; Free-range Corn-fed Chicken with Celery & Almonds and Cucumber with Cream Cheese, Warm, Freshly Baked Scones with Devonshire Clotted Cream and home made Strawberry Jam. A fine selection of delicious Pastries and Cupcakes, including such delights as Raspberry Macaroon; Kir Royale Jelly; Lemon Curd Tart; Passion Fruit Mousse; Strawberry Meringue and Chocolate Cupcake are then served on a silver cake stand with elegant china plates and tea cups as a reminder of past grandeurs.
Choose your tea from a selection of top quality carefully chosen and interesting teas listed on the excellent Tea Menu.
THE GARDEN AFTERNOON TEA: offers guests all of the aforementioned but with additional strawberries and cream.
THE CREAM TEA: offers guests Warm Freshly Baked Scones with Devonshire Clotted Cream & home made Strawberry Jam served with a delicious and refreshing Pot of Tea chosen from the excellent Tea Menu of top quality carefully chosen and interesting teas.
THE LITTLE PRINCE AND PRINCESS TEA: is a treat for every little prince and princess to enjoy and includes; Jam & Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Cupcake and Ice Cream served with a choice of Tea, Hot Chocolate or soft drink.
Of course, a delicious glass of chilled Champagne can accompany your chosen Afternoon Tea Menu.
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Tea served every day, 12.00pm - 6.00pm Booking is Essential.
PLEASE NOTE that your area of seating for Afternoon Tea is at the discretion of The Montague on the Gardens Hotel.
Address:
15 Montague Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1B 5BJ
Food & Beverage Manager: Mr Peter Bradley
Phone: 020 7637 1001
Web: www.montaguehotel.com
Email: bookmt@rchmail.com
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