The Tavern at the Henley Park

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1. JL

   JudithL

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food5service4ambience1

   Ambiance very disappointing. Room stark and uninviting. Cheap tableware. Mediocre tea. Not what we expected. Would never go again. However, food was excellent and Jamal, the waiter, was good.
   

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   AlanB

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 16, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Very friendly and attentive wait staff. Good assortment of classic English tea items.
   

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   Monia

   Washington DC

   45 reviews

   4.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   A nice place. Good food. Really good scones. The place was completely empty on a Monday night therefore it was very quite.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   A really lovely tea with friendly, helpful staff! We really enjoyed it!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   I have a number of weird allergies, and the staff at The Tavern went out of their way to make sure I could enjoy the same meal as the rest of my party. I can’t say enough how much I appreciated their thoughtfulness!
   

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   IreneW

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 9, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   High tea was very good. We had a very nice and relaxing time.
   

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   RangerRik

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on May 1, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The folks at the Henley Park pulled out all the stops for us at tea, even though we asked for an earlier table and were literally the only folks there. Nevertheless they laid out the full spread and the service was impeccable. And the surroundings, of course, are delightful.
   

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8. KF

   KimberlyF

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 30, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This was lovely. Enjoyed our evening and loved the ca ambiance.
   

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   GeGe

   Alabama

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on April 16, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Don’t decide not to go for afternoon tea based on the reviews - experience it for yourself. I enjoyed the food and the experience. And in reference to the one tea bag for a pot of tea comment, it was not a regular sized tea bag, it was large enough for the pot it was served in. Would have been nice to have a little music, but overall it was a nice experience and I would go back if I was staying nearby.
   

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    Dave

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If you like afternoon tea, not a bad place to hit on short notice.
    

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    SeaOtter

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Beautiful decor and nice lunch. We were the only table seated at lunch…not sure why!
    

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    MargareC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    The Tea was $70 each which is what we about what we paid last year at the Sofitel but the Sofitel was so much better. Everything at the Tavern tasted slightly less fresh and not as tasty. I wouldn't go back there and wouldn't recommend it. If we do tea again next year, I'll go back to the Sofitel.
    

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    AnitaC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful space and presentation, wonderful service
    

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    Maririn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was wonderful time! I’d like to visit here again.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    It was a lovely tea for the four of us. The only issue of concern to me was that we did not receive Devonshire cream and lemon curd for our scones. That detracted from our enjoyment of the scones.
    

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    Anne

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3

    Price jacked up tremendously during Cherry Blossom week. $70 pp including champagne...which I didn't want. Was offered juice as a sub. Food was fine but there was very very little of it for the money.
    

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17. CG

    CityGirl

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Quiet, small dining rooms, very good food for the price in historic building.
    

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    Justin

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2

    An authentic "Afternoon Tea" in the style of England includes much more than was offered at the Tavern. We were only allowed to have one pot of tea with one tea bag. If you wanted to try a different tea, that was a charge. If you wanted a second pot of the same tea, that was a charge. And for the size of the teapot, one tea bag made for a rather weak tea. And then the sandwiches, savories and sweets. Only one plate, with one sandwich per person. No additional food allowed or even offered. For $70/person, the experience was less than adequate and it was definitely not an Afternoon Tea experience one would get for the same price (often lower) in London. In sum... weak tea, one pot only, with only okay food. But only one sandwich for you!
    

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    RenataL

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2

    Really disappointed in the tea service. The champagne was moderately okay, but the real disappointment was the food, which tasted stale and made of low quality ingredients. Definitely a lot was not made in house. If I had to guess, it was mostly procured through restaurant supply. Very dry puff pastry; brie cheese that was nearly tasteless; even the cocoa powder on the truffle had no discernible cocoa powder sharpness. For $70 per person, definitely not worth it. Spend a bit more and go to Salamander hotel for better champagne, food, and a much lovelier, more comfortable room.
    

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    TiffanyB

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My daughter and I had the most wonderful time experiencing our first afternoon tea at The Tavern at Henley Park. The food was amazing and there was such a good variety for the price we paid. The atmosphere was extremely pleasant and the waiter was very professional. We really enjoyed our waiter’s friendliness and patience with my daughter. The overall event was very memorable.
    

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    NatalieR

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This was actually really fun and worth the $70/pp cost. We got a FULL glass of champagne that was a lovely addition to the sweet and savory foods on the tea tower. Don't be fooled, it looks cute and charming, but it's actually quite a bit of food. Only weird thing is that there wasn't any music playing, which made it even quieter at a time when there wasn't a large crowd.
    

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    RachelJ

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and very delicious food. My family and I loved it and will be back!
    

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    Moglimc

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    Worst afternoon tea I have attended. Tea reservation was at 3:30, you know: afternoon. The folks at the front desk were amazing and super friendly and super helpful, the waitstaff was the exact opposite. We were rushed and were made to feel like we were imposing on their day. I made a note ahead with my reservation about allergies: COMPLETELY IGNORED. I then asked about ingredients to make sure and the waiter never came back to tell me anything. The tray was brought out and just put in the table: no explanation of what was what. And the tea. Oh, the tea. It was a tea bag in a tea pot… I’m not a tea snob, but c’mon. Really??? Oh, and no honey. Also two tiny ramekins with “lemon curd” and clotted cream for 3 people. We needed more and had to track down the waiter who NEVER returned one the tea and bites were placed on the table. ( one of the front desk staff noticed we were looking around and tracked him down - you know because we needed more clotted cream ) My companions thought the food was good, I thought it was just ok. Just barely. Then we waited for the nonexistent waiter to return with the check….and waited…and waited. I will say the tea cups were very nice. The food came out on a plastic plate tiered tray… And another very strange side note: I received a call midweek asking to call back if I wanted to keep my reservation. Which was a weird way to phrase it. If I didn’t call back we’re they going to unilaterally cancel a reservation? It wasn’t to call to confirm and reach back if I needed to cancel, it was call back if I wanted to keep it. Weird. I wanted to love this place, but, never again.
    

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Pleasant but not very private.
    

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2

    The food is simply old and not good. The price is similar to other high tea times but they fall so embarrassingly short in terms of quality AND quantity. you only feel ripped off and hungry after your stay.
    

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    AlexisG

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Reasonable tea service, but the pastries were very so-so.
    

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delightful afternoon tea.
    

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    TROYS

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5

    Surprised of the limited menu. Waiter didn't offer expanding on the order options.
    

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    EmmaC

    Washington DC

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent afternoon tea in this beautiful historic hotel. Fun heart-shaped scones and macaroons. Delicious food and good service.
    

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    elizabethg

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely Valentine/Birthday tea. Attentive service, perfect assortment of teas, sandwiches and desserts. A perfect afternoon of celebration.
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2

    Went there for valentines dinner. Service was the worst I’ve ever experienced. Not sure where to start. Our food came 10 minutes apart. They don’t serve stake with stake knives. We had to wait 27 minutes for desert after main course. And then even after asking for the check I was waiting over 10 minutes and then I actually went to the counter and paid. Never brought the check at the table. You don’t expect this kind of service when you are paying premium for a so called premium restaurant.
    

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    sandyh

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We LOVE this restaurant. It is small and quiet, and the food is always fantastic, as is the service. It’s always our first choice when we are in DC
    

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    We were only surprised for the Valentine’s Day menu price. While it was a good value. And understandable given the occasion, there was no heads up of the special menu and price. However, after being informed we were enjoying tea after the appointed time, the staff was gracious and attentive.
    

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    MaryB

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The servers very attentive! Enjoyed!
    

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    sunshine3821

    Memphis/West TN

    73 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    The restaurant staff was surprised to see us, and appeared unhappy about honoring the reservation. They said they were closing at the time we arrived & we were the only people in the restaurant. There were available time slots every 15 minutes for 2 hours before and after our reservation. The waiter was unfriendly, and we all felt that we were intruding. Our food was quite good, and reasonably priced. We all agreed it was the least welcoming restaurant we’ve ever endured.
    

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    Hansen

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Sandwiches were dry. Bread was stale.
    

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    JamesW

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent time ! Service was spectacular! Definitely recommend
    

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    This is a great venue and is really set apart by its aesthetics and comfortable atmosphere. The food was good and I would guess in the ballpark for cost and quality with the rest of the area. We had a full room as many conference attendees all arrived at once but other than the service being a little slow, it was a great experience.
    

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    Lugo

    Mexico City

    84 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Agradable y tranquilo Pequeño Ideal para cualquier ocasión.
    

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    michellem

    Orlando

    206 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    206 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Had a 7P reservation but was contacted at 5P if I could make it at 6 or 6:30 since restaurant was closing at 7P. Since I was driving in to the city it was a stretch to make it, but did so by 6:10P. Other than that, all was fine, nice atmosphere.
    

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