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Afternoon Tea at The Montague - Afternoon Tea at The Montague on the Gardens, London,

Afternoon Tea at The Montague on the Gardens

4.3
4.3
75 Reviews
£41 and over
Afternoon Tea

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Gluten-free-friendly
There's nowhere better to savour a delicious traditional Afternoon Tea than The Montague, overlooking peaceful gardens in the heart of London or in our beautiful Leopard Bar.

Our Afternoon Tea includes a scrumptious selection of warmly baked plain and raisin scones, delicious cakes, and freshly hand-cut sandwiches including egg and mayo, smoked salmon, chicken, cucumber, and cream cheese. We ensure we pay proper respect to this special ritual while offering some intriguing variations on the original, with a delicious 'Prince & Princess' option for the little ones.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7612 8416
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Martin Halls
  • Private party facilities
    The Montague on the Gardens offers an exquisite venue for a variety of events, including elegant weddings, joyful celebrations, summer parties, Christmas parties, bachelor parties, hen dos, conferences and meetings. Beyond our spacious function rooms & dedicated events manager, we are renowned for our seasonal pop-ups: Beach Bar & Ski Lodge.
  • Neighborhood
    Holborn
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk to Russel Square Underground Station or Holborn Underground Station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New for 2025: Friday Jazz Afternoon Tea

    £60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Friday Jazz Afternoon Teas with Big Mart Available between 1pm and 4pm Enjoy our delicious afternoon tea accompanied by live jazz with acclaimed artist Martyn Winning (Big Mart), creating an enchanting atmosphere that perfectly complements your experience at The Montague on the Gardens. Saxaphone player Martyn C. Winning has an illustrious live performing career and recording sessions with a variety of artists on the UK scene (notably Van Morrison, Chris Farlowe, John Martyn, Dana Gillespie, Nick Lowe, Tanita Tikaram, The Proclaimers, and indie band Revolver (2)), and performed live with Ray Charles in 2003, at the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame Awards in New York.
    New for 2025: Friday Jazz Afternoon Tea Photo
  • New for 2025: Alpine Inspired Gourmet Fondue

    £25.00 per person

    Jan 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
    Join us at the Winter Lodge for a unique pop-up dining experience featuring traditional Swiss cheese fondue. This special event celebrates timeless flavours using ingredients that are perfect for sharing. Discover the distinct and delicious tastes of Swiss cheeses like Gruyère and Vacherin as you follow the tradition of dipping crusty bread and new potatoes into the melting pot. Each two-hour session is designed for a cosy, memorable gathering. Please note that drinks are not included in this package. Price: £50 for two people; additional guests will be charged £25 per person Time: Available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 8pm (subject to availability)
    New for 2025: Alpine Inspired Gourmet Fondue Photo
  • Special Offer: Traditional Afternoon Tea

    £45.00 per person

    Jan 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
    Our Afternoon Tea includes a scrumptious selection of warmly baked plain and raisin scones, delicious cakes, and freshly hand-cut sandwiches, including egg and mayo, smoked salmon, chicken, cucumber, and cream cheese. Enjoy our traditional afternoon tea at the exclusive price of £45 per person (usually £60) through to the end of March. Groups are welcome - private spaces are also available to celebrate your special occasions.
    Special Offer: Traditional Afternoon Tea Photo

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

75 Reviews
  1. Kerri

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely venue and the Xmas afternoon tea was expensive for what it was - the scones were flat and dry and the sweet patisserie was very poor and dry and lacked flavour. The sandwiches were the best part and the chicken and almond one went down the best. We also ordered a magnum of champagne and the glasses they served it in were very cheap and disappointing to drink Veuve from… it was ok but wouldn’t rush back as better afternoon tea and patisserie skills at another hotel…

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  2. Najla

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience We loved the afternoon tea and all the pastries and the cakes

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  3. slbsamantha

    West Sussex

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is mediocre. You can get as good, if not better, at any village coffee shop. The exceptions were the mango tea (that is divine) & the chicken sandwich with crushed almond crumb. The rest is nothing special at all. The venue’s decor is tired. Service lacks finesse (a pot of hot tea ended up on a diner’s lap). Tables are too small for the type of food being served & you don’t feel that this is a place where you can take your time. The cost is exorbitant for what you receive. It’s London pricing + some.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    As described. Everyone was helpful and made the extra mile to accommodate food allergies and preferences

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  5. Elle

    New Mexico

    81 reviews

    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Relaxing afternoon tea in a beautiful setting. They were able to accommodate gluten free diet and also a low sugar diabetic diet. It was the high point of a hectic day in London!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon at the Montague, lovely staff and very child friendly

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  7. Pami

    VIP

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience , ambience amazing food delicious

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  8. LaurenceP

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Pour service and bad surprise when receiving the bill. The service was extra-charged which made the final price quite different from what was announced in Opentable reservation. Is it Opentable police to give prices without taxes or was The Montague unfair?

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was good, tired venue and not good value for money

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  10. Steph

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall the price/quality ratio is low. Pros: nice environment with garden view, easy to get a table in short notice, friendly staff, service is good, it’s possible to refill the tea, vegetarian option is possible, kids are not forced to take the normal tea package like other places Con: the sandwiches are ok, the scones are good and the sweets are not so good. Most of the guests didn’t touch or finish the food.

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FAQs

Afternoon Tea at The Montague on the Gardens is rated 4.3 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Afternoon Tea at The Montague on the Gardens

15 Montague Street, London, WC1B 5BJ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Holborn
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk to Russel Square Underground Station or Holborn Underground Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Martin Halls
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7612 8416
  • Private party facilities
    The Montague on the Gardens offers an exquisite venue for a variety of events, including elegant weddings, joyful celebrations, summer parties, Christmas parties, bachelor parties, hen dos, conferences and meetings. Beyond our spacious function rooms & dedicated events manager, we are renowned for our seasonal pop-ups: Beach Bar & Ski Lodge.
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