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The Withdrawing Room at The Lanesborough - The Withdrawing Room at The Lanesborough, London, Greater London

The Withdrawing Room at The Lanesborough

4.6
4.6
31 Reviews
£26 to £40
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
The Withdrawing Room is a light and elegant setting for an informal meeting, leisurely lunch, cream tea or cocktails. Overlooking Wellington Arch and sumptuously decorated with hand-painted trompe l’oeil marbling and chandeliers, The Lanesborough hotel's Withdrawing Room offers a luxurious yet relaxing ambience.

During Wimbledon fortnight, the Wimbledon Flora Cream Tea will be served in the adjoining Great Hall from 1st to 14th July 2024 (Sittings are from 12pm to 4pm). To book this experience, please select 'The Great Hall' when booking online.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, Cafe Dining
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 09:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 09:30–01:00 Sun 09:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    020 7259 5599
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Shay Cooper
  • Private party facilities
    A number of private dining and event spaces are available at The Lanesborough. Please visit our website or email events@lanesborough.com to find out more.
  • Area
    Knightsbridge
  • Cross Street
    Hyde Park Corner
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Hyde Park Corner Underground Station: 1 minKnightsbridge Underground Station: 10 minGreen Park Underground Station: 10 minVictoria Station: 15 min
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cocktail Cream Tea

    £42.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For those in search of a lighter alternative to Afternoon Tea, our Cocktail Cream Tea brings together two Lanesborough favourites - the Lilibet cocktail and freshly baked, fluffy scones served with strawberry jam, clotted cream and your choice of tea or coffee.
    Cocktail Cream Tea photo
  • Cocktail Cream Tea (non-alcoholic)

    £37.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For those in search of a lighter alternative to Afternoon Tea, our Cocktail Cream Tea brings together a mocktail of your choice from our non-alcoholic menu and freshly baked, fluffy scones served with strawberry jam, clotted cream and your choice of tea or coffee.
    Cocktail Cream Tea (non-alcoholic) photo

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

31 Reviews
  1. Simon

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Definitely not a vibe. Very trad, not interesting visually and no atmosphere of its own. Service is willing and discreet but there is no reason to return.

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  2. Stylianos

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was just excellent Especially the service. Thank you very much for the hospitality.

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  3. Joanne

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    another superb visit . Food was beautiful, and as always , the staff were very welcoming and efficient and gave excellent service. fabulous lunch .

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  4. Dr Ward

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not at all what we expected, much less quality and hospitality than we were led to believe.

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  5. JulianaG

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great value , ambiance and service! the Xrated cold drink option is delicious

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  6. Debra

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had cream tea in The Withdrawing Room, which included scones with cream and jam, tea and the best mocktail I’ve ever tasted. The service was impeccable and the room is beautiful. It was a very enjoyable experience.

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  7. SZQ23

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After visiting Apsley House and Buckingham Palace Galleries this was the perfect place to enjoy lunch. We had a lovely waitress. Everything was delicious. We enjoyed the special lunch menu. Calm, quiet away from the crowds of London.

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  8. Jordanb

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service Michael made the entire visit a sheer pleasure. I intend to return simply based off the service recieved. Fantastic afternoon.

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  9. JulianaG

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    love it! 2 scones, a hot and a cold drink for a meet and greet with family or friends!

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  10. SarahV

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately, much to my disappointment, the manager of The Withdrawing room prohibited my table from photography while obviously allowing other guests to photograph within the same arena- I do class this as discrimination however do not feel confrontation is the answer hence left the Lanesborough feeling rather dissatisfied. Previous visits have been positive however this particular manager did not have knowledge of the PR promotion online of the Withdrawing room or Social Media in general, this may be due to his ethnicity or background as it was not British hence the manager could comprehend certain media or cultural terminology .

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FAQs

The Withdrawing Room at The Lanesborough is rated 4.6 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Withdrawing Room at The Lanesborough

Hyde Park Corner, London, Greater London SW1X 7TA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hyde Park Corner
  • Area
    Knightsbridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 09:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 09:30–01:00 Sun 09:30–23:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, Cafe Dining
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Hyde Park Corner Underground Station: 1 minKnightsbridge Underground Station: 10 minGreen Park Underground Station: 10 minVictoria Station: 15 min
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Shay Cooper
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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