RestaurantsLondonWestminsterSW1A

survey result

Summary

£70
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“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

£67
  £££
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“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.

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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

No dress code

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Always £39.50  

Traditional European menu

Veggies Pudding
£0.00 £0.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £40.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%
35 Saint James's Place, London, SW1A 1NY
Opening hours
Monday7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm
Tuesday7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm
Wednesday7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm
Thursday7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm
Friday7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm
Saturday7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm
Sunday7 am‑11.00, 12.00‑9:30 pm

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