The Drawing Room in Kensington and Chelsea

We chose the Ampersand Hotel for a Hen Party Afternoon Tea. It was particularly appropriate as the bride to be is a chemist. The tea was excellent with different diets catered for with no problem. The waiter who looked after us was very smiley and helpful. All in all it was a lovely afternoon and I would certainly recommend it.

We had a fantastic Science afternoon tea at the Ampersand hotel. It was a unique and memorable experience for the whole family. The hospitality team were brilliant and ensured that every part of the tea was enjoyed to the full. The savoury and sweet selection were tasty and the variety of teas offered were exceptional. Definitely a must after a visit to the science museum! Thank you to Shakibul for being attentive through out our experience!

Had 2 vegetarian and 2 vegan options for the afternoon tea for four people. This was more than plenty for us. Scones were delicious plus the presentation of the food was lovely - particularly loved the planet shaped desserts. However, the desserts were overly sweet and the vegetable burger bun was soggy. The vegan hot dog was dry and chewy. The dry ice spectacle upon arrival of the food was exciting but caused our desserts to go soggy as they ended up in a pool of water by the time we wanted to eat it. Furthermore, for an afternoon tea there was a very minimal tea selection! The first waiter who served us was lovely however another waiter tended to us towards the end of the tea. This waiter was quite rude and spoilt the end of our experience. Infront of all the other guests, he made a spectacle about us not finishing the food. He said "what will the other guests think". We responded by saying we simply had enough to eat. There was no need for him to talk to us like that. We did bring the leftovers home in which a box was kindly provided. However, for the money paid and the abruptness of this staff member, we would not choose to attend this hotel again for afternoon tea.

I took my little ones to the science afternoon tea for my birthday. It was a really lovely interactive experience which they thoroughly enjoyed. Staff were very kind, good service here. It could be improved by adding more savoury items - there were no finger sandwiches which would have been nice to have.On the pricey side but a nice experience nonetheless

Took my hod son for science afternoon tea and he enjoyed it as much as I did. From the moment we entered the lobby we knew this was going to be a great experience (and our husky was allowed in too)The kids tea in a rocket tower with smoke coming from its base made his eyes light up and the sandwiches and scones all tasted great.He got to search for chocolate fossils and did his own experiment with fizzy lemonade.Would recommend for any child 5 and older.

Stumbled on this tea place as recommended on a website as a good tea experience in London. A little bit underwhelmed by the reality of visiting the Drawing room. It was a cute little room but didn’t look much like the photos on the website.The table by the Foyer not a great choice. Noisy and cold!It was way overpriced for the value and service. Cream tea was a couple of scones and a small pot of tea for £15 minus service charge. The staff weren’t attentive and there was nothing special about the place. The scones came nice and warm and the tea options were great. Probably good for kids who enjoy science experiments as they tend to provide these to customers.The experience could be better.

Best afternoon tea ever!!! Absolutely divine food, attentive service, very reasonable for the amount of deliciousness served. And fun!! Highly recommend

We went for a pre-booked Sunday afternoon tea to this hotel that offers restaurant service. There was a vegan option, so it was great to see that they catered for us. And due to its proximity to the Science Museum, it was a scientific-like and distinctive afternoon tea.The tea room is fitting for a 5-star hotel in Chelsea. The seats were very comfortable, but I'm not very sure they were that great for eating. I felt I was a bit far from the table and I couldn't recline my back or you'd be too far from the other guest and wouldn't hear the conversation (unless you want to be heard by the other guests).When they brought the cake stand the waiter added something to the top layer that made it smoke. He even advised to have your camera ready, which I thought it was handy. Impressive presentation. Starting from the bottom, the sandwiches were cut to laser perfection and I appreciated the beetroot brioche bun for a change instead of all of them with sandwich bread. All the bread was soft and the fillings varied. My favourite was the guacamole and vegan cheese sandwich. The scones felt like fresh out the oven and spongy and moist inside. Most of the vegan scones I've had were dry, so it was nice that these were spot-on. They came with margarine, jam and a coulis inside a toothpaste tube! The cakes were small enough to prompt you to try them all. The Victoria sponge in a planet shape blew my mind. And I loved that there were two of each (sandwiches, scones and cakes), so that we could both try them all.In summary, incredible attention to detail, the staff was courteous to a high standard hotel, and overall it was a joyous experience: both visually and palate-wise. A definite come back, but for special occasions only (because of the price).

Best best themed afternoon tea, I have had for a long time, and the best I have had with my kids, very welcoming and cozy interior, very friendly and serviceminded staff. Very lovely afternoon with science themed mixing of drinks, planet based chocolates and dino cookies in chocolate edible soil served with dry ice for maximum effect. Perfecr after a visit at one of the South Ken. Museums.

Spectacular! What an awesome experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the Scientific Afternoon Tea at the Drawing Rooms. We didn’t really know what to expect but the whole experience and the food was outstanding. The service could not have been better. Every single detail, addition and item of food was well thought and tasted Devine. The “science tea” started with test tubes and syringes with bright liquid and was delicious. The tiered serving of delightful treats was complimented with our tea in a pot. Savory, scones and then dessert sweets were all delicious to the very last crumb. My wife celebrated here birthday here and the staff were fantastic, offering her champagne and a ‘birthday delight” that further amplified the entire experience. We have had “high tea” all around the world and this is by far the most memorable. We have never had a “scientific afternoon tea” but it was mindblowingly fantastic. Sit by the windows on a sunny day and the whole experience is surreal. Thank you very much!