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The Hardiman - Afternoon Tea, Galway, Galway

The Hardiman - Afternoon Tea

4.0
4
73 Reviews
€31 to €50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Traditional Afternoon Tea at The Hardiman
The Hardiman has long been recognised as the home of the perfect ‘Afternoon Tea” in Galway city.
Treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence and a little time out from the real world.

The Sarah Battle Festive Afternoon Tea will be served from the 8th of November 2024.
€2 from every Festive Afternoon Tea enjoyed will be donated to local children's charity - Hand in Hand.
While away an afternoon with friends or family at the Hardiman overlooking the Christmas Markets in Eyre Square.

Limited availability - November & December.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 1:00 pm–4:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (091) 564 041
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 73 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hardiman's Afternoon Tea offers "lovely ambiance" and attentive service, with a pianist adding a "lovely touch" to the experience. While some found the food lacking, others highlighted the "friendly and helpful" staff. It's a popular choice for a special treat, but be mindful of noise and lobby setting.

73 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience at the Afternoon Tea service with my sister and nieces. They easily accommodated my sister's gluten allergy and my nieces felt like princesses through the whole experience. Our server was so lovely to us and made us feel special. The pianist played beautifully and my youngest niece was enamored with her. I highly recommend booking yourself an afternoon tea here.

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  2. George

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a very nice afternoon tea, in a lovely setting. It was not amazing, we were expecting a little more. We have had afternoon teas all over the world. It was ok. It was elevated by an amazing member of staff who made it more special. The environment was noisy with lots of coming and going as we thought they were prepping for Christmas decorations. The ladies toilets were in such a mess that I mentioned to an indifferent member of staff on the front desk. Only ok, not marvellous.

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  3. Brenna

    Portland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The tea experience at Hardiman seems to be an afterthought at best for their culinary and service staff. You are located in lobby which has a lot of noise and foot traffic. The tea selection was basic and the food was bad. The pastries and scones were very dry and seemed like they had been previously frozen. No clotted cream or even normal butter is provided. Sandwiches were poorly constructed - they gave me one that was only a spread on white bread. The staff was pleasant but clearly too busy for a tea experience. For the price; this was not at all worth it.

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  4. Gabrielle

    Connacht

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    It was alright, but you’re sat in the lobby of the hotel around threadbare couches, doors wide open getting the sounds of eyre square, people walking into the lobby with their bikes, etc. Just not the elegant or refined experience you have in mind when you book afternoon tea. And like, the saucer under my cup had been dirty (not a huge deal as food doesn’t go on that, but still a bit of an ick). Not super well presented on the table. The server was nice. The food was nice. But yeah, overall a kind of mediocre experience and a bit overpriced as a result.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience Delicious food Nice atmosphere

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  6. Katie

    Connacht

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food wasn’t great but service, music and ambience was so lovely

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  7. Collette

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had afternoon tea with my daughter. We had a lovely experience. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive and we weren't rushed. The lobby area was perfect for the occasion. Really enjoyed it as a treat.

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  8. Catherina

    Connacht

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable experience. I received it as a gift, which was fabulous as it's not something I would normally do. Quite expensive for what you get, but a lovely treat. Service and atmosphere was great and no pressure to rush us out.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Connacht

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance, our server was lovely and very helpful but I felt they were a bit short staffed overall which caused a delay. We substituted out a couple of sandwich fillings we didn't like - I thought the sandwiches could have been a bit better - they were all the same white bread, except the smoked salmon on brown bread.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Connacht

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our Afternoon Tea at the Hardiman. The setting is lovely nice selection of food. I didn't like the truffle in the egg sandwiches but other than that everything else was delicious! Staff are lovely and friendly and helpful and the pianist playing in the back ground is a lovely touch!

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The Hardiman - Afternoon Tea is rated 4 stars by 73 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
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Hardiman - Afternoon Tea

The Hardiman 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, Galway H91 NFD2

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Galway City Centre
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 1:00 pm–4:30 pm
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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