I, as you know, am a big fan of afternoon tea. And the prettier and cakier the better. And the afternoon tea at the Charing Cross Hotel is one of the prettiest and cakiest I have ever seen…
We checked into our Junior Suite (ho yes… pictures down below…) on the newly refurbished 6th floor of the hotel, then moseyed our way to The Brasserie on the first floor, where Afternoon Tea is served. A room bursting with light and blessed with spectacular London views. We poured over the extensive tea menu deciding what to choose.. it was hard. Really hard. Really really really hard. But then we were brought bubbly Champagne peach bellinis…. and lo and behold, the bubbles focused me! Boom! A decision was made; Spiced Chai tea for me, please. And Earl Grey for him.
Beautiful crockery from Maxwell & Williams
The view from The Brasserie. Hello London!
We began our afternoon tea with delicious crust-less finger sandwiches, teenyweeny quiches and shiny, fluffy brioches filled with Scottish smoked salmon, cream cheese and chives… Sometimes I find that the food is so cute and tiny that a manly man might feel a bit silly eating all the yummies. However, the sandwiches were delicate, but a very decent size, so don’t think twice about taking your chap. He’ll be very pleased you did.
Fragrant, crumbly quiches
I spied these mums and daughters on a girly afternoon out…
My favourite afternoon tea course was up next – freshly baked (STILL WARM) fruit scones with strawberry preserve and Devonshire clotted cream… swoon. Although, we nearly came to fisticuffs, arguing about whether the jam or the cream should go on the scone first… (jam first, OBVIOUSLY.)
Jam or cream on first? Hmm?
The scones were utterly gorgeous.. I can never resist scones at the best of times, but this was ridiculous. And I couldn’t stop. It was about now that I should have stopped eating and had a snooze under the table. But I didn’t. Don’t be silly. There was cake…
Gorgeously moist cherry cake
The whole shebang was just lovely. The pots of tea were a very decent (large) size and we both had several cups without a refill… I was full to the brim and we didn’t make it through everything, but we gave it a very good shot.
There is also a gluten free option and a £12.95 menu for kids, which certainly would make the whole experience more affordable if you’re taking some mini-mes with you…
We strolled out into the glorious sunshine and in a hop, skip and a jump we were at Gordon’s Wine Bar, the oldest wine bar in London, (Established 1890) basking in the sun, sipping wine and trying not to look at the enormous platters of bread and cheese that were being devoured everywhere we looked… It’s such a treat to have a mini holiday in London. Everywhere looks different. Feels different. I’ve walked down Villiers Street a million times before, but it felt brand new on that day… Then it was back to the hotel for supper in bed. Or on bed. Supper on bed and telly. Mahoosive telly. Does. Not. Get. Better. Than. That.
King Size Bed with sumptuous Egyptian linen
This may look like an ordinary sofa.. but it is in fact a sofa bed…
Flat Screen LCD TV with Freeview
Poppy was ‘ere. Stripe Dobby Shirtdress from GAP
My favourite Monsoon bag looked right at home…
Walk-in shower
Spectacular views over London… I could have gazed at this all day long
..which soon turned to this. A sparklier view I never did see…
The next morning involved a delicious lazy breakfast in the Brasserie, which included a hot buffet, pastries, fruit and fresh cheese and cold meats. I didn’t quite manage to try everything, but I gave it a very good go…
I’m a sucker for a good bit of toast…
Charing Cross Hotel is situated right above Charing Cross Station
Love it.
I loved my stay at the Charing Cross Hotel and if you’re looking for a mini London Staycation, just rock up there with your suitcase and enjoy a wonderful stay in a wonderful spot, with wonderful staff who will look after you wonderfully and make you smile.
Toot toot!
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Afternoon Tea is served 12 – 5pm £24.95, or £34.95 with a glass of Perrier Jöuet Champagne £12.95 for children Poppy and Lovely Man were guests of the Charing Cross Hotel
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Oh the afternoon tea just looks so delicious! Serious scone cravings right now. And the teacups are so pretty!
Lovely dress by the way – so pretty.
Beccy ~ Bluebell & Bumpkin
Ahh thank you Beccy – the dress is from Gap and from memory was under £40 xx
OOH pretty pretty tea cups I love love
Me too ;) They’re Maxwell & Williams xx
Hi poppy just discovered your blog and love it! Really inspirational to help us get going with our blog x love the photos!! x
Thank you Lillia – that’s a lovely comment to receive – so pleased you like my little corner of the web! You can follow me on Bloglovin here: http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2466023/poppy-loves
I am envious it looks great
I have just stumbled across your blog as I am making my down south for the weekend and was wanting to find some real yummy afternoon tea’s. Your blog is real cute with plenty of mouth watering pictures!! My kind of blog. I have just set up my little baby blog http://www.theteabee.com x
Hey Poppy, Great photos!
Just wondering, those shots of London, are they from the hotel?
Am looking to find some great views of London and I think this might be it!!
Thanks
Sam
Hi Sam, yes all the photos of London in this post were taken from the hotel :)
Do let me know if you book it! x
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