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Afternoon Tea

yourdeadwright · 2019-06-21 08:38:57

hey folks I want to take the mother out for afternoon tea for a special occasion, its something she always wants to do but wouldn't spend the money on it herself to go to one of the really nice ones, so I thought why not treat her, Just wondering where is the best place in the City ,The Shelburne ,The Merrion, The Westin…

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21-06-2019 9:38am

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yourdeadwright

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hey folks
I want to take the mother out for afternoon tea for a special occasion, its something she always wants to do but wouldn't spend the money on it herself to go to one of the really nice ones, so I thought why not treat her,

Just wondering where is the best place in the City ,The Shelburne ,The Merrion, The Westin and so on ?

Oh she doesn't drink so cocktails or champagne wouldn't be plus if you get me ,

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#2 21-06-2019 9:40am
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Some recent options here...
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057969967

"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)

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#3 21-06-2019 9:45am
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That thread is pretty good - definitely don't do the Shelbourne unless your mum has romantic notions about it - they really pack you in. The Westbury is brilliant for people watching and relaxing. Plus I think they recently changed the menu to tie in with some fashion theme....

One that wasn't mentioned was the Vintage Tea Tours - it's actually been my favourite but it's quirky as opposed to opulent so probably not what you are looking for!

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#4 21-06-2019 9:46am
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The one in the Merrion is spectacular. The Westin is pretty nice too.

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#5 21-06-2019 12:42pm
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I didn't have a great experience at the Westin. I didn't find the service great, they had misplaced our reservation and when they did find space for us they rushed us through. It was probably a once-off because of the mix up with the reservation, but I don't plan on going back.

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#6 21-06-2019 3:07pm
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My one and only afternoon tea was at the Merrion and it was extremely disappointing. So much so that they offered us a lunch by way of apologies. That was much a better food and experience.

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#7 22-06-2019 8:27am
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For a Mammy, I'd recommend the Westbury.
Lovely location, great for people spotting.
Pretty sure you can order it without alcohol and just have tea instead.
Lovely thing to do. Enjoy yourselves!

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#8 22-06-2019 10:46am
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There's a special bus that drives around the city centre and does afternoon tea.

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