The Hardiman - Afternoon Tea

Name: The Hardiman - Afternoon Tea
Address: The Hardiman 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, Galway, Ireland, Republic of, H91 NFD2
Telephone: (091) 564 041
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 3.3

3.3 (82)

€31 to €50

Afternoon Tea

The Hardiman 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, Galway H91 NFD2

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Fancy
Good for special occasions

Afternoon Tea at the Hardiman, served daily 12noon to 16.30pm

History of Afternoon Tea

The story goes that Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford, complained of “having that sinking feeling” between lunch and dinner. These days, she would have been given a protein bar and cup of coffee and be sent on her way but times were different in 1840 and she was, of course, a duchess. So instead a tray of tea, bread and butter and a selection of small cakes were brought to her in her boudoir.

Such was the spectacle of the whole thing that she began inviting friends around and before she knew it “afternoon tea” became the thing to do for upper class and society women. I suppose the Duchess was what we’d nowadays call an influencer!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
(091) 564 041
Website
https://www.thehardiman.ie/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
The Hardiman 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, Galway H91 NFD2
Neighborhood
Galway City Centre
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Family Afternoon Tea Summer Special
€90.00 per party
May 8, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Family Friendly Afternoon Tea €90 for 2 adults and 2 children. Experience the joy of family time with our Afternoon Tea at The Hardiman. Enjoy an afternoon filled with sweet treats, warm drinks, and a relaxing atmosphere. Family Afternoon Tea. €90 per family (Based 2 Adults & 2 Children aged 12 & under)

Mojito€13.00
The classic cocktail gets a new lease of life with the addition of a premium golden rum and refreshing Schweppes ginger ale, balanced with the sweetness of sugar syrup, fresh mint and lime. Available alcohol free
Espresso Martini€13.00
If you’re looking for the perfect post food tipple, then the Espresso martini is a go-to for coffee lovers
Passionfruit Martini€13.00
Vanilla Vodka, Passionfruit Syrup, Passionfruit Liqueur, Lime Juice, Egg Whites

Signature Spritz

Pink Spritz€13.00
Martini Rosa, prosecco, soda, lemon-mist
Aperol Spritz€13.00
Aperol, prosecco, soda, orange-mist
Limoncello Spritz€13.00
Limoncello, prosecco, soda, thyme, orange mist
Bosco Prosecco Frizzante (Italy)
Lovely aromas of flowers, apples and pears introduce this wine with its delicate fruity flavours and mouth-tingling bubbles.
- Glass€8.50
- Bottle€34.00
Layla Non-Alcoholic Sparkling (Austria)€34.00
A typical varietal aroma of lemon balm and tangerine peel. Fresh, clear and very balanced on the palate. Very animating thanks to a beautiful combination of minerality, lively acidity, fine perlage and sweet fruitiness.
Moët et Chandon Champagne (France)€130.00
Hawthorn and honeysuckle aromas give way to the rich biscuity flavours of good quality Champagne. Quite full-bodied and dry.

What 82 people are saying

The Hardiman - Afternoon Tea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.3

3.3 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
3.8Service
3.7Ambience
3.2Value

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82 Reviews

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Olivia
Connacht1 review
2.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I booked the afternoon tea at the Hardiman for my best friends big birthday, for the price of the afternoon tea, €43, I didn’t think it was great value for money, very small spread, one sandwich of each, or like half a sandwich/ wrap, one scone each, also we asked for prosecco, which we got but we did not realise if we got Prosecco we didn’t get tea?!The table is very beautifully set with a teacup and saucer that unfortunately was not used, a big let down on a big day
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A
Dublin2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Decor was nice. Presentation was impeccable. Serve was good. Quality and quantity of the food compared to the price was disappointing. €70 for 2 people is too much for what you get.
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Amanda
Connacht3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere, a wonderful to spend time catching up or celebrating a special occasion. Excellent service and delicious food.
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Lisa
Connacht6 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was nice - desserts delicious - although there seemed to be a smaller amount than I've had before in either The Hardiman or elsewhere. One ordinary scone each - in the past I'd have had one tasty plain scone and 1 fruit/chocolate one, as well as sweets and savouries. I brought my friend there for her birthday and I had pre-ordered the vegetarian Afternoon Tea for her. Unfortunately her egg sandwich tasted of salmon, which we pointed out to the waiter, but apparently the kitchen claimed that she had SEEN something orange in her egg sandwich which they reckoned was only egg yoke. We didn't push it because we were there for a nice celebration but it has made both of us inclined to avoid The Hardiman for Afternoon Tea in the future, which is a shame, as the surroundings are just lovely.
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Sarah
Connacht1 review
1.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The staff were absolutely lovely. It’s a great location.
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Kyra
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately, our experience was nothing short of disastrous. Despite booking the afternoon tea in advance, we were greeted with confusion from the staff who seemed completely unaware of our reservation. Initially, we were sent to the bar to wait and assured that someone would come to get us when the table was ready. It wasn’t even a busy afternoon, yet we were forgotten for 25 minutes until I had to find the waiter myself, who admitted he had completely forgotten about us. We eventually seated ourselves in the lounge and informed the same waiter, but it was another 30 minutes before anyone came to serve us. The manager did come down eventually, but things didn’t improve. Orders were forgotten repeatedly, including basic items like side plates. After waiting for a considerable time and asking two different waiters, both arrived simultaneously with the plates. Witnessing the same disorganized service at nearby tables, we even suggested they give the extra plates to another group experiencing similar issues. When the afternoon tea finally arrived, it was underwhelming. The plates were visibly unclean, and while the food looked presentable, it was not fresh. The only redeeming item was a small scone. One decent item out of many simply doesn’t justify the cost. The service wasn’t the only disappointment—the bathrooms were in a shocking state. No toilet paper in any cubicles, no hand towels, and broken electric dryers added to the dismal experience. If the venue was short-staffed, it would have been professional to inform us from the outset, especially from the manager. A gesture of goodwill, such as a complimentary drink, would have at least acknowledged the delays and poor service. At €75 per head, this experience was absolutely not worth it. I strongly urge others to avoid this establishment. From start to finish, it was a complete disaster.
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caroline
Connacht1 review
1.0
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very poor sandwich selection with really plain fillings. No effort at all. Service was poor and we were left alone after the initial service. It was not a treat at all as you would expect. Very bad value for money at 35 euros per person. I would not recommend it ....do not waste your money.it was supposed to be a birthday treat but it was a complete disaster and very disappointing
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
1.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It was terrible. 15mins waiting I had to keep going to find staff and request our table and was ignored my most. Finally sat 20mins later than booked. Again staff disappeared. It was 45min before we had drinks order taken. My mug had a huge chip. Our food was served an hour late. The area was freezing aswell with the main door blowing cold air on top of you. It was frustrating to find staff to speak too. There wasn't even people to complain too. I went to pay and they tired to charge me twice. Food was OK but everything else was awful. Never ever again and i suggest people go elsewhere
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Jane
Connacht2 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was beautiful and great service. Seating area was pretty cold due to the revolving door. Otherwise lovely.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great experience at the Afternoon Tea service with my sister and nieces. They easily accommodated my sister's gluten allergy and my nieces felt like princesses through the whole experience. Our server was so lovely to us and made us feel special. The pianist played beautifully and my youngest niece was enamored with her. I highly recommend booking yourself an afternoon tea here.
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FAQs

The Hardiman - Afternoon Tea is rated 3.3 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Hardiman - Afternoon Tea

The Hardiman 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, Galway H91 NFD2

Additional information

Neighborhood
Galway City Centre
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thehardiman.ie/
Phone number
(091) 564 041

The Hardiman - Afternoon Tea

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Family Afternoon Tea Summer Special

Menu

Savoury Selection

Goats Cheese, Pesto, Tomato Bread

Ruben, Horseradish, Sourdough

Smoked Fish Rillette, Lemon Aioli, Brown Bread

Gribiche, Brioche

Sweet Selection

Lime Meringue

Strawberry & Baileys Charlotte Russe

Apple, Mint & Toffee Mousse

Chocolate & Raspberry Cone

Fruit Scone Cranberry & Lemon

Savoury Scone, Goats Cheese & Rosemary

Baked Goods

Fruit Scone

Savoury Scone, Goats Cheese & Rosemary

Signature Cocktails

Mojito€13.00

Espresso Martini€13.00

Passionfruit Martini€13.00

Signature Spritz

Pink Spritz€13.00

Aperol Spritz€13.00

Limoncello Spritz€13.00

Bosco Prosecco Frizzante (Italy)

Layla Non-Alcoholic Sparkling (Austria)€34.00

Moët et Chandon Champagne (France)€130.00

What 82 people are saying

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