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Cuisine High Tea
Hours Daily 3-5pm
Location In the gardens of Kensington Palace, W8, Kensington
Transportation Tube: High St. Kensington
Reservations Reservations not accepted
Phone 020/7376-0239
Prices Afternoon tea £14.85, with Champagne £33.75
Credit Cards MC,V

The Orangery Review

Just north of, but part of Kensington Palace, the Orangery is a long, narrow garden pavilion built in 1704 for Queen Anne. Rows of potted orange trees bask in sunlight from soaring windows, and tea is served amid Corinthian columns, Grinling Gibbons woodcarvings, and urns and statuary. The menu includes soups, salads, and sandwiches. But it's afternoon tea that brings out the great aunts. The array of different teas is served with high style, accompanied by fresh scones with clotted cream and jam, and Belgian chocolate cake.

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