Harden's survey result
Summary
“Ignore The Ritz around the corner, for afternoon tea this is the place to go” according to fans of this St James’s bastion: “the scones are soft and freshly baked”, “the sandwiches and cakes are divine”, and the “famous Dukes ‘James Bond’ martini is an optional extra”.
Summary
“Very peaceful… staff were lovely… we had an extra plate of sandwiches and I chose the mini set of Martini which were totally lush…” – this posh St James’s hotel’s top culinary attraction, according to our survey, is afternoon tea in its very comfortable drawing room or conservatory.
Summary
Limited feedback on the eateries of this posh St James’s hotel, but its afternoon tea did catch reporters’ attention this year. Served in the “beautifully-decorated” drawing room or conservatory, it wins praise for its “very generous portions” and “exceptional service” (“staff treated my young nieces with such kindness, and really catered to their needs in a thoughtful manner”). Out with the girls? – go for the MarTEAni…
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Have you eaten at The Drawing Room at The Dukes Hotel?
35 Saint James's Place, London, SW1A 1NY
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always | £39.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|
| £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
35 Saint James's Place, London, SW1A 1NY
Opening hours
| Monday | 7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm |
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