Afternoon Tea - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

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1. HP

   HarmP

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Incredible, atmosphere is expertly created, it was a chess theme. Staff are friendly and lively, tea and food was excellent. Will definitely go again.

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2. DC

   DavidC

   Austin

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   I’m sorry to say that the afternoon tea at the Hotel Vancouver did not meet our expectations. We like a nice tea and have sought them out all over the world. This one was lacking in several respects. #1 was the fact that the scones and jam were not served with clotted cream. They came with crème fraîche (more like whipped cream) which the waiter tried to fudge by calling it “crème fraîche clotted cream”. Nice try! Clotted cream with scones is an absolute basic requirement for a proper tea and we were not fooled. #2, the tea pots were filled about 1/3-1/2 full with hot water with a lousy tea bag inside, not proper loose tea. To add insult to injury, when I asked for a tea refill, the waitress brought more hot water to (partially) fill the pot with the used tea bag. The subsequent tea was weak and tasteless. For $69 per person, they could have sprung for a fresh teabag. #3, when we asked the waiter if one of the pastries was rolled in coconut (which I hate) or white chocolate flakes, he didn’t know, checked with the kitchen, and told us it was coconut. We tested it anyway and discovered they were white chocolate flakes. Happy it wasn’t coconut but the waitstaff and kitchen should know what they are serving. Overall, this experience was subpar for a restaurant in a luxury hotel. I cannot recommend it as a proper tea experience and not worth the price.

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3. JB

   JanetB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 26, 2022

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   So much food and everything was delicious! Several teas to choose from. The decor was very detailed and the theme was put into the dishes themselves, which was very creative.

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4. S

   Sally

   Vancouver

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 24, 2022

   overall1food2service3ambience1

   First of all, the tableware was dirty that there was food scraps on my plate, and the cup was oily. Also, the food tastes not very good, for all the sweets were chocolate based, and the scones were the only thing valuable.

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5. AK

   AdeleK

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 18, 2022

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   Fabulous time with really great food. The ambiance is fantastic and the staff is very kind and accommodating. The tables are far enough from each other to enjoy privacy and a good conversation at a normal noise level. The themed tea time is wonderful and the team is clearly proud of all the detail they present. Well done, we will come back for sure!

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6. JK

   JenniferK

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 17, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   It's been awhile since I have been for afternoon tea, and this was a really lovely experience. I loved the chess decor!

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 12, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very nice is an understatement. Every aspect was wonderful.

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8. DK

   DougK

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 12, 2022

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   Lovely day of High Tea. Very well done and Theme was excellent. Service was impeccable and well attentive. Noise level did seem to rise as service went on but otherwise throughly enjoyed.

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9. DF

   DennisF

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 11, 2022

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   My wife & I celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary with Afternoon Tea at the Queen's Gambit inspired Fairmont Notch 8 restaurant . The menu was inviting and the savoury selections were exquisite. Our server, Serge, made it even more special with his engaging & pleasant personality. A complimentary anniversary desert was the icing (pun intended) to a remarkable afternoon.

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10. AK

    AimeeK

    Caribbean

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience4

    This was a belated birthday celebration.

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11. AB

    AilishB

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredibly enjoyable experience, staff were excellent and service was prompt… will definitely be returning … everyone had a great time

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12. R

    Rosemariew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

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    A lovely afternoon. Service was wonderful. A lot of variety of sandwiches and sweets. Scones were especially good.

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13. MK

    MarcK

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    In Vancouver on vacation. We love afternoon teas and seek them out. This was one of the best. It was Queens Gambit themed (I think the theme changes quarterly) and it was beautiful. The food was excellent as was the service. It was expensive but in line with afternoon teas at other high end hotels.

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14. TM

    TMont

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    Nice experience and great service. But I feel like the food quality declined a bit since last time I've been there for high tea

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15. KW

    KarenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful time Great service and food Made us feel like royalty’s

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was amazing ~~^^ Thank you…

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17. MM

    MontyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic experience and good for a belated Mother’s Day outting. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Would happily return. Thank you.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely afternoon “tipsy tea” at the Fairmont in downtown Vancouver. The scones were particularly delicious; so light and fluffy, but all of the selections were yummy. Service was outstanding, too. Highly recommend!

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19. MM

    MariaM

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall3food2service1ambience2

    not special for the price that we paid could have been better

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    never2disappoint

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Our server was not very welcoming and we felt rushed to leave even before our 90 mins was up for the afternoon tea.

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21. LS

    LStanley

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Nice afternoon tea but doesn't not compare to the Fairmont Empress. Small dining room with a library feel that could be updated, not as luxurious as I had anticipated.

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22. TL

    TeaLady

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best place for afternoon tea in Vancouver!

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23. E

    Erica

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Very lovely Mother’s Day high tea. We all enjoyed it.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience5

    For a fancy place in a fancy hotel on a special occasion such as Mother's Day, the high tea stack was not impressing to say the very least. Scones, followed by egg sandwich, thin cucumber sandwich and a 3rd 1/2 tuna sandwich.... I may as well go to Tim Hortons and spend 1/10th of the price. How is that worth $80 a person??? The desserts on the lower stack were mediocre. A mint cheesecake, a brownie and one flavour macaron. Not much thought out into this assortment at all. No boxes or bags were offered when we asked for the bill. We had to ask. Waitress brought a SECOND bill for $0.16 to charge for the bag AFTER we paid the bill AND tipped her well. Unbelievable.

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25. C

    Cindy

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Mother’s Day High Tea. Aside from the scones, the quality of the food was a bit disappointing given I had been in about six months prior and the selection of sandwiches and desserts were far superior. For $160 for two, I didn’t feel like I got my money’s worth. I have definitely had better high tea experiences at other Fairmont properties.

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26. C

    Colleen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is a truly lovely experience. The history and atmosphere of the room is so interesting and really adds to the overall enjoyment. Food was perfect. I am gluten free and you would never know the food was all prepared gluten free. My server was absolutely exceptional!! It was a special occasion and I couldn’t have asked for anything to be better.

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27. A

    Aaro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was great and so was the service. My daughter and I had a really nice time.

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28. KE

    KEVINB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Would have preferred a quieter space. Large groups at some tables were loud and contributed a lot of unwanted noise which along with the music, undermined the calm spa-like ambience one normally expects to find as part of a high tea experience. Also missed having some windows/natural light - felt a bit like a basement space and somewhat claustrophobic. All in all, food and tea was good, but event felt more like a pub brunch/lunch experience than a classy high tea event. If the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver was catering to an inexperienced, younger, high tea audience it succeeded and that's why my wife and i will not be back.

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29. ML

    MariaLW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

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    My two colleagues and I had a nice outing for high tea as part of a retreat. Service was good, and the ambience was pleasant. The food was good, but not particularly spectacular. It was an overall nice experience but not so special to merit the cost per person.

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30. SH

    SandyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience for my mom's birthday. Staff and service were great.

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31. B

    Beary

    Vancouver

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

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    Had an Easter High tea set on Sunday. The sandwich was quite dry otherwise tasted good. Rest of the items were savory. The highlight of the High tea was the scones, it was perfectly made, one of the best in town. Server was very friendly and helpful. Would be good if the surrounding lighting was less dim, a drawback for food photography enthusiast.

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32. A

    Ange

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

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    What a fun indulgence! The surroundings are very pretty, the food was super tasty & we couldn't finish it all... great signs for a perfect high tea. It is costly, but very enjoyable. We took our in-laws for their first time & they loved it.

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33. SN

    SandieN

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience5

    No one came over for 9 minutes after being seated. Server never checked on use after food was delivered. Service was bad.

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34. CS

    CarinS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was a beautiful outing with my daughter💖 great experience

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35. S

    S123

    Exclusive

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very enjoyable afternoon tea and attentive service from staff.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We celebrated my friend’s birthday here and had a wonderful time! Lovely service and delicious food made this a wonderful experience! I’m just maybe sad I was too full for another round of sandwiches!

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37. TL

    TeaLady

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celebrated a 55th birthday and it was a lovely experience, with tasty food, thank you!

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38. O

    Outdooraphobe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    You dream of having afternoon tea in a book-lined study, backlit with recessed lighting for that modern, clean touch? With delightful, petite savouries and sweets, all designed to please the eye and tastebuds? Go here.

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39. RF

    RizzaFashionista

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Me and my girlfriends were celebrating a birthday. We had a wonderful time at Notch8 having high tea. We thought it was value for your money. We highly recommend.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful service and experience. Staff truly made our friend feel special on her 40th Birthday!

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