Sheila
User's reviews
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British Bell
This tea room is going to be FANTASTIC one of these days, unfortunately they are brand new and that day has yet to come. But stay tuned because their hearts are in the right place! What gorgeous decor! The room is beyond tasteful, I thought I was in an elegant hotel for afternoon tea! The service, after a blip or two seating us (we did have a reservation, but that didn't seem to matter) was pretty good but could have been better. My feeling was that the owners and staff were overwhelmed and much busier than they thought they would be. There were three of us and the charming and lovely waitress got 2 scone and tea sandwich orders wrong BUT because she was trying so hard and the place was so lovely, I didn't mind and let it go. What we did mind however, was the stingy presentation of lemon curd and the so-called 'clotted cream.' Once these folks get the details right, there is going to be a line going around the block to get in. Lest I forget, the mix and match vintage china made for such a charming and inviting table. I just loved it. Also, the gift shop is just right, the vintage flavor of some of the gifts and the variety of items for sale was super. Okay folks, I'm coming back and bringing another group of tea mavens, so get some good clotted cream!