"The atmosphere was cozy, with a limited number of tables for high tea. The bar area and live DJ added an enjoyable energy, but I would have preferred a brighter location, as we were seated in a section without much lighting. I did appreciate the table setting, which included a delightful hat hairpin as an accessory.
Regarding the tea selection, it consisted of tea bags served in a large pot. I had hoped for loose leaf tea, so I was a bit disappointed to find only tea bags available. The pot was quite substantial, which meant we didn't need refills during our 90-minute visit, but it felt more like it was meant for sharing. Each of us wanted our own tea, so we ended up pouring it ourselves, which was somewhat inconvenient.
In my experience with afternoon teas around the city, this was the only place that offered tea in bags. The snack selection leaned more towards sweet treats than savory options, but most of what was provided was enjoyable.
As for the service, it was just average. Normally, I would have tipped 20% regardless, but knowing that I had already included a 20% tip in advance made it disappointing to receive such minimal service. Overall, my experience was quite mixed."
