The Promenade at The Dorchester

Over the Christmas break, we went into The Dorchester Promenade bar for some festive drinks.

Bar staff were really nice/attentive.  The place was filled mainly with people there for afternoon tea so we went and sat at the bar area.  (Decided not to go to the actual Dorchester bar as they had carol singers in the Promenade area by the piano which happens to be just by the Promenade's bar).

First off, the cocktails were good and I don't mind paying for a good cocktail. But be warned, the cheapest is £16. We stayed for two each and I would possibly go here again, but still think Duke's and Claridge's do better drinks at a bit cheaper price (not much mind you).

4 stars goes to the bartenders who were really nice.

Afternoon Tea at The Promenade at The Dorchester was totally amazing! Really plush, beautiful surroundings with lots of fresh flowers, the staff were really attentive and friendly, without being overbearing. Food was lovely, staff kept coming back with more sandwiches and scones. They even bought a birthday cake for my mum, got to be one of the best afternoon teas in London. You definitely need to make an effort clothes wise, very smart surroundings! Pianist was really great also, would recommend

It was a pleasant experience dining here, the food is outstanding and the service is excellent. However I did not find the atmosphere very comfortable or relaxing at all.
Despite the restaurant being quite full, it was still fairly quite, so definitely not a place to talk too loud at all. All in all it was a good night out, but for that price tag I can name many better places to eat.

Promenade: (old fashioned) a walk that you take for pleasure or excercise…

Located at the plush, pretty,posh place that is The Dorchester, the promenade is literally a hall way, marvellously designed in victorian pieces, you walk in not even knowing that you are at a restaurant, the air is very calming, be it the smiling concierge, the polite waiters, the entertaining pianist, the very impressive seating arrangements, it is all round marvellous (i’m still in awe).

The restaurant accepts reasonable requests (like cheesy birthday songs), the pianist will sing any tune as long as he knows it, the staff smother you with attention.

You maybe digging deep into your pocket, but it lives up to the QYPE