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Willard Peacock Alley Tea - Willard Peacock Alley Tea, Washington, DC

Willard Peacock Alley Tea

4.6
4.6
933 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Seated in the grandeur of Peacock Alley, amongst the elegant sounds of the harp, Willard's traditional Afternoon Tea offers a tempting array of savory sandwiches, decadent pastries, and teas.

Afternoon Tea at Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. takes place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with two seatings available at noon and 2:30 p.m.

Afternoon Tea makes for an elegant way to celebrate a special occasion. Contact willardtea@ihg.com for more information.

All specialty menus and any modifications must be requested at the time of the booking or at least 48 hours before your reservation via phone or email.

We respectfully request that the scheduled reservation be canceled 72 hours in advance. The cancellation fee is 50% of the full service amount.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Thu–Sun 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 658-6218
  • Website
    https://washington.intercontinental.com/food-drink/willard-peacock-alley-tea/?utm_source=opentable&utm_medium=info
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mauricio Manzano
  • Private party facilities
    Interested in Afternoon Tea for a private group?Whether for a bridal shower, baby shower, or birthday, Afternoon Tea makes for an elegant way to celebrate a special occasion. Contact our Private Events Team at willardtea@ihg.com for more information about hosting Afternoon Tea at Willard for your special event.
  • Location
    1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 14 Street NW
  • Parking details
    Please inquire with the hostess at Afternoon Tea for the parking validation.
  • Public transit
    The closest subway station to Willard InterContinental is Metro Center. This station houses red, orange, blue, and silver lines. Upon arriving at Metro Station, depart the station via the F Street exit. Walk two blocks west to 14 and F Streets NW. Cross the street. Turn left and walk to the corner. Willard’s main entrance will be on your right.
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 933 people are saying

Willard Peacock Alley Tea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Willard Peacock Alley Tea offers an "elegant" afternoon experience with "wonderful" service and a "beautiful" venue. Guests enjoy the "delicious" variety of teas, "lovely" harp music, and a "magical" ambiance. The cherry blossom theme and "homemade" pastries are highlights, although some find the price high. "Highly recommend" for special occasions.

933 Reviews

  1. Cal

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time! This was our first time but it was a great overall experience and we will definitely be going back!

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  2. Yolanda

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my birthday by having afternoon tea at the Willard Peacock Alley Tea. It was a wonderful experience in every way.

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  3. chris

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful tea service, scones were very good, however, some of the pastries were too sweet. Should try to cut down on the amount of sugar.

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  4. Alexandrine

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and attentive service at the Willard’s afternoon tea service.

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  5. Kim

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon Tea at the Willard is an exceptional experience and well worth the splurge. The savories, scones and pastries are as elegant as they are delicious, and the service is discreet and outstanding. This is what English Afternoon Tea is meant to be.

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  6. Wendy VIP

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional experience. A special occasion must. Tea and food were delicious. Service was impeccable.

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  7. Lily

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ziza (apologies if I'm mispelling!), the manager of the afternoon tea, was super accommodating for my friend's specific allergies when I called in ahead of time. He also made sure my parents had an excellent experience last time I booked here for them to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Deepak, our server this time, was very attentive, and didn't rush us even when we showed up late after accidentally going to the wrong Peacock Alley (there are two, one at Waldorf Astoria, and one here at Willard Intercontinental, so take care to check you're going to the right one when you head here!) . Overall, excellent experience both times I've been here for afternoon tea. Highly recommend.

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  8. Victoria

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a requisite, delicious experience! Perfect for a girls day.

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  9. Kirsten

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible especially when you get to sit in peacock ally

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  10. teresa VIP

    Richmond10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My birthday fell on the day of our tea and the staff was very attentive. The setting was exquisite but it was the food that was very disappointing. We had no finger sandwiches or anything hearty. We were shocked to see sushi and ahi tuna at our tea party. The sweets were overly sweet . It was not deserving of $90.00 due to the food shortage,

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FAQs

Willard Peacock Alley Tea is rated 4.6 stars by 933 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Willard Peacock Alley Tea

1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 14 Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Thu–Sun 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Please inquire with the hostess at Afternoon Tea for the parking validation.
  • Public transit
    The closest subway station to Willard InterContinental is Metro Center. This station houses red, orange, blue, and silver lines. Upon arriving at Metro Station, depart the station via the F Street exit. Walk two blocks west to 14 and F Streets NW. Cross the street. Turn left and walk to the corner. Willard’s main entrance will be on your right.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mauricio Manzano
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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