Tea at the Ritz

[Im a BusyBee]

4 of us (2 couples) going to have tea at the ritz!! next saturday.....just wondering what we should wear??? Also we going at lunchtime, nothing else planned can anyone suggest something that 'has to be done' while we are there - we have a lengthy train journey to get there and only go couple of times a year. Any other info or comments on ritz appreciated.

[ali_alic]

Bought a tea for 2 for a chap in our office for his birthday - he loved it. Maybe Frazer will answer this...........
I'll go and wake him up!!

[Mikeyd2]

From their website...

The Ritz London has a formal dress code in its public areas. Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie when using The Palm Court or The Ritz Restaurant. Jeans and/or training shoes are not permitted in these areas.

Plus an article on it...Enjoy.

http://www.epicurean.com/articles/tea-at-the-r itz.html

[frazerd]

Who's waking me up?

Did indeed go last Sat with the wife. Wonderful experience but chaps have to wear jacket and tie and the air-con there is a bit antiquated so wear something lightweight and ask for cold water with your tea to keep you cooled in betweeen cups of beautifully served tea/coffee. The ladies looked lovely in their' floaty' dresses but nothing overboard 'cos you'll draw attention. I was presented with a little birthday cake while the pianist played Happy Birthday.

We didn't take a camera in case it was not allowed, but it is and your waiter will be more than happy to snap you. They really are the kindest bunch of waiters you would want to faun over you. Nothing is too much trouble. Chuck 'em a fiver when you leave.

We popped into Fortnum mason's, almost next door, on the way to make up some time.

If the emperature is still high on saturday take some bottled water for the tube. It is like an oven and we felt quite unwell at one point. It's not built for this lovely weather.

Don't be intimidated - most people there have not been before, so do stare at the decor, do stare at the hotel itself and the beautiful furnishings - it's OK! Enjoy!

Visit their website at www.theritzhotel.co.uk

[vehelpfulguy]

You will be be in Piccadily so a few things to do:

As someone else said, go to Fortnum and Mason nearby. Shop for the VERY rich. Amazing food hall, and other amazing floors.

http://www.fortnumandmason.com/

There is also St James Church in Piccadily. Designed by Wren who also did St Pauls. Much smaller of course, but lovely inside (cool as well)

http://www.st-james-piccadilly.org/

Burlington Arcade is also nearby, continuing the theme of the rich. Amazing small arcade

http://www.burlington-arcade.co.uk/home.htm

And to finish the theme of the rich, Bond Street with all its jewellers and designer shops is also nearby

http://www.streetsensation.co.uk/mayfair/bs_in tro.htm

Go there and count the Rolls Royce cars.

All the places I have mentioned are just a few yards from the Ritz.

[vehelpfulguy]

I forgot, the Royal Acadamy (RA) is opposite the Ritz.

http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/