morganlmartinez2 t1_jdxvj1z wrote on March 28, 2023 at 12:03 AM

Clicked on this thinking someone was spilling some tea…

keyjan t1_jdwqdf2 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Willard, but it's hella $$$

Wheresmycardigan t1_jdxvn3m wrote on March 28, 2023 at 12:04 AM

I've been to The Lafayette in Hay-Adams Hotel which is the roof terrace restaurant across the street from the white house.

We went during cherry blossom season and they had a Cherry Blossom special afternoon tea so desserts were cherry blossom themed. It was pricey, $85/pp with champagne ($65 wo) but it actually was a lot of food and they packed the leftovers us lol. We sat outside on terrace which was fantastic. I think everyone who wanted a terrace view got an outdoor table.

I've done afternoon tea at Mandarin Oriental (now salamander) and would definitely pick The Lafayette for ambience and quality of food.

Great special occasion spot.

I was celebrating my mom and we walked to check out blossom after.

GenericReditAccount t1_jdwuh3l wrote on March 27, 2023 at 7:48 PM

It’s been since pre-panda, but we really enjoyed St Regis and Blue Duck Tavern. Neither are cheap, but both are great. Willard is also notable.

AssumptionSlow76 t1_jdx8ckv wrote on March 27, 2023 at 9:17 PM

I like the one at the watergate it’s a pretty reasonable price for what you get.

Small_Horror t1_jdxej1f wrote on March 27, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Lady Camellia's in Alexandria

brineymelongose t1_jdxn5t5 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Noise here can be a real problem though. Small room with lots of smooth, reflective surfaces. Great tea, pastries, and atmosphere though.

Small_Horror t1_jdyj7at wrote on March 28, 2023 at 2:58 AM

Very true! I miss their Georgetown location.

El_andMike t1_jdwr8wl wrote on March 27, 2023 at 7:27 PM

I did the one at The St. Regis and loved it. I also found it to be fairly priced

gopoohgo t1_jdxpx9s wrote on March 27, 2023 at 11:21 PM

There were a lot of people having tea in the atrium of the Waldorf.

Beautiful lobby when sunny

missesT1 t1_jdy8gro wrote on March 28, 2023 at 1:39 AM

The Waldorf does high tea at peacock alley, very fun

DestinationTeaDT t1_je4o5zd wrote on March 29, 2023 at 12:02 PM

You can find a full list of options in the DC Afternoon Tea Directory on Destination Tea. Several hotels that had paused during the pandemic are offering afternoon tea again. Salamander DC, Waldorf Astoria and Fairmont Georgetown are some of the newer offerings. The Fairmont Georgetown is doing a Cherry Blossom Tea right now.

Afternoon Tea in DC

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