CHRISTMAS AT THE RITZ – AFTERNOON TEA with a glass of champagne.

During the Christmas season (from 19 November until the end of December), traditional Afternoon Tea in The Palm Court or The Ritz Club is given an elegant, festive twist. You will enjoy a choice of 18 different types of loose-leaf tea, servings of delicate finger sandwiches, delicious pastries, mouth-watering cakes and of course their famous freshly made ‘light-as-a-feather ‘ scones with Cornish clotted cream & strawberry preserve. To complement your Afternoon Tea, a glass of Barons de Rothschild Reservé Champagne will be served to help celebrate the start of the Festive Season. Cheers!

Palm Court is traditionally transformed into an Edwardian winter wonderland, surrounded by rich red and gold trimmings and a beautiful lavishly decorated Christmas tree in the centre of the room, making it feel absolutely enchanting.

Gratuities are at your discretion. The Ritz prides itself in delivering the highest of service standards and maintaining traditional values by not including a service charge. Tips of course are always welcome if you are happy with your experience.

YOUR DAY WILL BEGIN from your preferred  local pick-up on our luxury executive coach. You will be whisked up to London and dropped off in Manchester Square for an optional visit to the exquisite Wallace Collection in Hertford House (TBC), where you can spend as little or as much time as you like between drop-off and pick-up.  With Oxford Street just a few minutes walk away,  there will be plenty of eateries to choose from for lunch and you may want to take this opportunity of some pre-Christmas shopping.
NB. This may be amended to another London venue of interest, but as bookings are not taken until later in the year for many such alternatives, The Wallace Collection is currently the preferred option.

Later in the afternoon, we will meet the coach for our transfer to Piccadilly for dining at The Ritz before leaving London at around 1930.
Please see the itinerary below for full details.

RITZ DRESS CODE:
Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and tie (jeans & sportswear are not permitted for either ladies or gentlemen).

Tables for 2 persons and 4 persons have been reserved.

NB. As shorts, trainers & sportswear are not permitted in any of the hotel’s restaurants or bars, you will be able to wear comfortable shoes & attire during the day, leaving a ‘change’ on the coach before arriving at The Ritz for Christmas Afternoon Tea.

COOKBOOK
The Ritz London has also published a cookbook, celebrating recipes from Executive Chef, John Williams MBE. This can be purchased during your visit to the Ritz.

COACH ONLY PLACES
(or Hyde Park Winter Wonderland places if dates coincide)
A certain number of Luxury Coach-Only places will be available so you can do your own thing until 7.30pm!! Enjoy a glass of wine & nibbles during your journey home!