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Afternoon Tea @ Prestonfield, Edinburgh,

Afternoon Tea @ Prestonfield

4.7
4.7
42 Reviews
£41 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Afternoon tea is a luxurious Prestonfield tradition and a memorable occasion, whether served by the side of a roaring log fire or, in summer, in the rose-filled gardens or the whimsical gothic tea house.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–6:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 225 7800
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

42 Reviews
  1. AmandaW

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We found this to be a charming and indulgent experience for summer afternoon tea. The serving size was plenty (we had leftovers to take away) and they graciously allowed us to have more than seven different pots of teas! We stayed for nearly 2.5 hours with no sense of being rushed by the staff. Outstanding!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, the decor, the food, the ambient, the service, it was all remarkable!

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  3. Tigger

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the welcome outside before we even entered the hotel to when we left it was a magical experience. The service was outstanding, unobtrusive yet observant. Noting was too much trouble. The food was delicious. We were celebrating my daughter’s birthday and the meal finished with a plate of complimentary handmade chocolates on a Happy Birthday plate. Leftovers were beautifully boxed to take home. A traditional experience made extra special by staff and ambience. We will definitely be back

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best experience in the best place!!!! We took our time to enjoy it and loved every second of it!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!! Thank You!!

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  5. JillB

    Argyll

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely time at the afternoon tea experience all season themed snd lots to eat! Will be back.

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  6. NataliaN

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luxury place, very friendly hosts, quick service, our table was ready before our reserved time, delicious food. Worth visiting 100%.

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  7. Kiri

    Tokyo

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I would like to comment how pleased I was with the service provided by the staff!

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  8. SheaH

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This was the most disappointing tea experience we had in the UK. I wanted our last afternoon to be special and really do it up with a fancy afternoon tea experience to round out our vacation. After pouring over reviews and photos I settled on Prestonfield. We reached the rather remote location and were fairly quickly ushered upstairs to a lavishly, if not garishly, decorated room filled with sofas and tea tables. It was very dark and overstuffed with furniture. Being August, I had assumed we would be seated outside because of all the pictures I had seen online, but the weather was a bit iffy that day, so inside we were. There was a family slouched around one of the sofa sections as we entered which was not the upscale atmosphere I was looking for based on the price and location. We were seated in a corner with a loveseat and armchairs and 2 low tables. Our server was very attentive and explained everything in detail (except that the portions were massive) and we all ordered - One tea each which turned out to be way too much food. The food itself was lackluster, but there was plenty of it. There were actual buckets of scones. I had the champagne add-on for 15 pounds which was just a scant pour. We were also treated to another large family being seated right next to us with kids running around and playing videos on speakerphone. In short it was NOT the experience I had hoped a 50 pound tea would provide. If you decide to try it based on the glowing reviews here and on TripAdvisor, just be sure to determine where you will be seated (all the "views" are downstairs with the windows and light and there are actual tables to sit at). It did not look a thing like the pictures online. And don't order more than one tea per person. You will be bagging up dry scones to go. Honestly - I wouldn't bother.

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  9. ANNIES

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an experience we will not forget. Thank you ! The service, food and incredible building and furnishings are outstanding! Keep it going

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  10. Zeta

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, the place is amazing, quite and beautiful, the afternoon tea is definitely worth the 50£. I would recommend it to everyone visiting Edinburgh!

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Afternoon Tea @ Prestonfield is rated 4.7 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Afternoon Tea @ Prestonfield

Prestonfield House Hotel, Priestfield House, Edinburgh, EH16 5UT

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–6:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
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