georgian restaurant - harrods

from rain to snow to sunshine… and all in one day, it’s safe to say that spring in london has been more than a little fickle of late. well, whatever the weather, it’s good to know that we can always count on a sunny afternoon at harrods, as the iconic department store will be celebrating all things floral throughout may…
starting with an absolute beauty of a floral-inspired afternoon tea served in the conservatory, which you’ll find fittingly transformed into a quintessential english garden!

marchesi café, which is part of the georgian restaurant at harrods, is quite simply the most fashionable place to drink, dine and be seen this month in london. let me tell you why…

went to this place cz it was in my wife’s bucket list for afternoon tea!

so we booked the afternoon tea and i must say that it was totally worth it!

the cafe, ambience, servers, the people, food and presentation, everything was upto the mark!
we had a variety of tea and scones and finger sandwiches!

a must place to visit if you want to shop and eat at a fine place at the same time.

overall:5/5
ambience:5/5
staff:5/5
quality: 5/5
quantity:5/5

gosh, it’s been a rather eventful time in london recently what with fashion week, london design festival, freize, pad art fair, cocktail week and champagne week. 
of course, the most important and keenly-anticipated event of them all is uk chocolate week, which runs from 10-16 october and is a celebration of our eternal love for the cocoa bean!

i have to confess that my cousin and i were so excited this year, that we may have gotten into the spirit of things a bit early, indulging in an #allchocolateeverything afternoon tea at harrods this weekend. the cocoa extravaganza took place in the georgian – the department store’s most iconic restaurant, which has been open since 1913....

a few carefully selected items of clothing. well, the georgian restaurant in harrods was like a fine lady who already looked elegant but fancied a new look that was in keeping with her usual style…i mean she’s been open since 1913 so after over a hundred years it was time for a bit of a change.

if you are looking for a classy and gourmet/ nouvelle cuisine (with fair plates size) thats your place! amazing food and excellent service! i will definitely suggest the georgian for lunch!
the food was simply perfect, we ordered the lamb steak, lobster salad, tuna tartare with aubergines and some sandwiches.. we were full with a small place for the dessert.. so we had a raspberry soufflé and small chocolate sticky toffee .. im not a dessert fan, but damn! i just love it!

this week’s throwback thursday post is my experience of afternoon tea with my mum at harrods. it feels like yesterday but it was a year and a half ago now – my mum was on holiday in the uk, partly to see ‘the wedding dress’ before i bought it, and to get the mrs rex seal of approval ;)

if you want afternoon tea, there are loads of other places in london serving a better product. for example, the lanesborough, the ritz, even dean st townhouse serve a better tea than the georgian. it's usually a mixture of tourists or day trippers who rock up for tea at harrods, either because they don't know where else to go, or just the cachet of the brand that attracts them. however, where it does score highly, is if you want to pig out and have an appetite to match, then the georgian buffet is a splendid place to eat at. a truly wonderful gathering of delectable dishes all in one place, for you to sample endlessly. where else can you eat these days such a massive variety of food and as much as you like of it, for £50. i wouldn't usually recommended a buffet, but this is old school and hasn't lost its charm over time. good value, good food, good service and a belly full at the end of it all.

ahhh...those january sales (which rather confusingly no longer start in january) love them or hate them, they've got to be done. i mean, what if you missed out on a total bargain because you couldn't be bothered to brave the scrum? perhaps, by total coincidence the shoe gods had decided to reduce the louboutins or the choos by 50%, and that perfect size four and a half was just waiting for me  and where else would we head to the sales? harrods, the most famous department store in london, perhaps even the world. i actually had one item in mind as we headed to the hallowed halls of that famous shop. my sony rx100 camera has served me very well in the past year of blogging but with all our travel plans coming up this year, mr s and i were looking to upgrade and invest in a brand new camera.  to be honest the whole process was pretty overwhelming and after an hour in the technology department we were very much in need of a afternoon treat. we actually didn't end up buying anything as we were advised to return the following weekend when there would be an extra 10% off.  our tea was booked at harrods' poshest restaurant, the georgian . and we sat ensconced in throne-like red-velvet chairs. i hadn't been to the georgian in ages, but my parents used to the take me there for a sunday roast from the buffet.  in collaboration with interior designer, christopher guy harrison, the beautifully elegant restaurant has had a bit of a refresh. the designer was inspired by the 1920s and 1930s to create a dining room that is both modern and classic and not all stuffy. i loved the mismatched chairs, particularly the carved wood ones, and the gorgeous hanging lights.  tea began, as all teas should, with a glass of champagne. you may know harrods have their own brand of champagne which proudly stands besides all the premium brands, and of course tastes lovely.  for my tea i chose blackcurrant and hibiscus poured from a beautiful silver pot. mr s, who is more of a proper tea drinker than m

my favourite sandwich was of course the smoked salmon and mr s and i did a swap so he got two of his favourites (rare beef and stilton) too. that's the great thing about mr s, he loves to share :). 

the egg mayonnaise and cucumber sandwiches were nothing out of the ordinary and i didn't like the cranberry bread that enveloped the chicken and stuffing. to be honest, the sandwiches were a bit of a let down as the bread was quite dry - afternoon tea pet hate! but it was great that they came with a little caramelised onion tart, it's always good to have a savoury that's a bit different. 

as you can see the scones didn't arrive with the rest of the tea, so after the sandwiches mr s started on the cake...

'stop,' i yelped, 'the scones come after the sandwiches!!' but mr s is an afternoon tea newbie and he wasn't aware of the proper etiquette.

i must admit i am not the biggest fan of rosé but this was rich, deep and had a well balanced finish in true pinot style. i was impressed and would happily order another glass again.well done harrods. harrods rosé champagne our waiter also brought over a simple amuse bouche, in this case a prawn cocktail complete with quail eggs and caviar to go with the champagne.

i recently tried this place for tea and had a great time here. the food was excellent with wonderful presentations. the tea had wonderful flavours in it and was amazing. even though this place is a bit expensive, at the end of the whole experience it was all worth it. i would love to visit this place again and would recommend others to try it as well.

ever since i had visited this place for the first time, i have been quite a regular here. if you're searching a place that serve amazing tea in london city then you must check this place out. this place is gorgeous in every aspect and offers brilliant service. this place is great value for money and the staff members are really friendly and pretty supportive. cheers guys!

i went here for celebrating my birthday and was very disappointed. we were made to seat outside despite having reservations for the restaurant. the staff was too haughty and rude to the customers. we were eventually seated and given some complimentary bubbly tea. however, my birthday was ruined. i will recommend everyone to avoid this place at all costs.

i have always had a great experience at this place with my afternoon tea. this place recently received a new decor and now looks very classy. the finger sandwiches are amazing and so are the cones. the trifle is a delight to the eye and the tongue alike! the items might be a little expensive for people though. however, it is all you can eat. definitely recommended.