The Brasserie at Wivenhoe House - Afternoon Tea

The Brasserie at Wivenhoe House - Afternoon Tea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Terri

   London17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on September 21, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Pleasant surroundings and good food. Service attentive with a smile. Decor in brasserie was lovely.
   

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   SueS

   Essex2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on September 10, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was delicious. The rhubarb cooler was a lovely starter and very welcome in the extreme heat of the day. Plenty of food including two scones each! Lashings of tea which was also lovely. Overall very happy. One small tiny thing, this was for a birthday celebration and a lovely decorated plate was presented, but this would have been nice to have come out towards the end to finish off the event rather than squeezing in with the food stands. Just a minute thing and just mentioning to enhance an event but thank you so much for doing this.
   

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   HannahD

   Essex1 review

   5.0

   Dined on September 9, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We came here for afternoon tea and it was just wonderful, I was allowed to decorate the table as it was a small hen get together. The service was brilliant the staff were very attentive. It’s a beautiful setting with comfortable seats and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back and definitely recommend to friends and family.
   

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   AngelaB

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 30, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall lovely, food could of been a bit more adventurous.
   

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   AngusF

   Essex2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on August 29, 2023

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   On Arrival to main reception the stairs were extremely dirty hadn’t seen a hover in days the main reception was the same the standards have drastically reduced a very unimpressive sight. Thought we were in a derelict building. The walk along to the brasserie was not much better boy standards have dropped. Our table was presentable but under was grubby, the view from window showed an outdoor area with seating again in an unkept state. Over all impressions very let down really gone down hill could not recommend needs management to get a grip. Very disappointed cannot return or recommend.
   

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   CaitlinS

   London3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on August 27, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Welcomed so nicely. Sat down on a very comfortable table which was already laid out. It was my mums birthday and they made her a plate with chocolate saying happy birthday which was a nice touch. Sandwich’s were amazing as were the cakes. My brother and I have a nut allergy and they effortlessly catered for us with no fuss which was amazing! Only complaint was it was a bit slow. Sat down at 14:00 and didn’t get any food until 14:45 but other than that was such a lovely time
   

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   KazM

   Essex1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 25, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice setting, staff very attentive. Afternoon tea was lovely, could have done with a bit more filling, but overall nice choice of sandwiches and cakes 🎂
   

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   KirstyW

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 18, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely place to have afternoon tea, food was lovely, staff were helpful & friendly
   

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   SteveJ

   Essex1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 18, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea, everything was very fresh and well presented. Staff were attentive and helpfull. However we could not find the disabled toilet on the way out despite following the signs.
   

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    MickO

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent service from a dedicated staff, very welcoming & friendly. The tea was a gift for our wedding adversary, staff surprised us with a decorated plate wishing us happy anniversary, wow.
    

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