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The Tavern at the Henley Park, Washington, DC

The Tavern at the Henley Park

4.4
4.4
709 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Come enjoy with us our Afternoon Tea, it is served daily Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 5:00pm and Friday - Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Our Royal Tea is at $60.00 Per Person and our English Tea at $50.00 Per Person.
*Times and pricing differ during the holiday season.

The Henley Park Hotel welcomes you to The Tavern at the Henley Park (Formerly known as Coeur De Lion), a favorite among the DC locals. This restaurant is adorned with a stunning skylight atrium, ornate chandeliers, and a natural brick face. Our Chef offers a diverse New American menu featuring the freshest regional ingredients. For a less formal atmosphere, we offer a light Small Plates menu in the Blue Bar.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 414-0500
  • Website
    http://www.henleypark.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For private functions please contact us at 202-414-0510 or on-line at www.henleypark.com and fill out a Request for Proposal
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate the rich traditions of Washington DC at the Henley Park Hotel. A member of Historic Hotels of America, this magnificently restored Tudor building features a superb restaurant with a private dining room for up to 45 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Carmen Alvarenga: (202) 414-0510
  • Location
    926 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    10th NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Metro Center, Mt. Vernon Square, Convention Center
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy a night out at Blue Bar Lounge. See our schedule for Jazz and Blues.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 709 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

709 Reviews

  1. SabrinaS

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and the tea was delicious. I liked the variety in tea selections. Next time I may ask to modify the food because it was very sweet-heavy and I would have liked more savory choices. I also would recommend that tea times should be listed on the website (they currently are not). I will be back again with friends for a nice calm and refreshing mid-afternoon treat.

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  2. MichaelM

    Atlanta Metro

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    All food and tea were delicious. Service was inattentive

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  3. CharleneH

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. They have a nice selection of tea - various black, herbal, etc. The service was great and the atmosphere was lovely. A great option for Afternoon Tea.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Hotel is lovely; a little bit of a hidden gem that I was completely unaware of. Afternoon tea was lovely and very good value. Will definitely go again.

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  5. PamelaT

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Gluten free was not available unless pre ordered.

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  6. joans

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful, traditional Afternoon Tea. Everything was fresh, delicious and good quality. Elegant tea room. Excellent service. Just perfect for a special experience or a celebration.

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  7. MEGAWATTS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food and tea were good, I thought high tea would allow for more variety in tea choice but you only get to choose one or they charge another $5. The restaurant was right off the main lobby so it got very loud at times, and they didn’t play any music which was strange. Overall it was nice, though I’m not sure worth $60 per person. Worth going once.

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  8. CindyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    It was a lovely afternoon tea. My only suggestion would be to invest in different teapots. It was next to impossible to pour a cup without tea dripping. It wasted much of the tea. Otherwise, very happy.

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  9. Alves

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    First, let's start by saying that the pictures are very deceiving. The tea experience was not what we expected. Not commenting on the tea cups and plates used that were very cheap, but the food...that wasn't good at all. It tasted old and of bad quality. The waiter was very inattentive not trying to please us any moment. The price was $60 per person, and we were 4 so when we asked for the check, we paid and the waiter run to see the bill and ran after us because we decided that for the experience and food, $263 was more than enough and did not give him a tip. He started complaining and we explained that the experience and service were not good, so he decided to raise his voice and open his arms around my wife and son making them leave the place. We replied to him saying that the food and the service were not good at all. Definitely, that is not the way a waiter should do. If you did not get a tip means that something was very, very wrong. I will give a tip for everybody: stay away from this place!

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  10. HelenK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    service was just average. food was good. decor aa bit dated.

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  11. JMW1503

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    A way over priced with terrible service. Unprofessional servers who spilt items and really didn’t assist in creating an ambiance associated with afternoon tea.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    It was a lovely experience. I enjoyed the tea and tiks. The scones were great, the rest was ok.

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  13. Dawes

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    I had read some of the reviews and thought I should just give tea time a try. The reviews were correct, as far as Washington DC tea time, this establishment could do it better. The food and ambiance was minimal compared to other hotels. Music is needed, and the beautiful room of the Tavern is only reserved for food not tea. There was no seated for lunch so the beautiful room sat empty. The food was just ok, scones were good but small. Overall, it is fair compared to others in the area. I would seek tea time elsewhere.

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  14. luvnyc

    Washington DC

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tea was delicious; the service was very good and the ambience was lovely.

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  15. JudithL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience1
    Ambiance very disappointing. Room stark and uninviting. Cheap tableware. Mediocre tea. Not what we expected. Would never go again. However, food was excellent and Jamal, the waiter, was good.

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  16. AlanB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very friendly and attentive wait staff. Good assortment of classic English tea items.

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  17. Monia

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    A nice place. Good food. Really good scones. The place was completely empty on a Monday night therefore it was very quite.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    A really lovely tea with friendly, helpful staff! We really enjoyed it!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I have a number of weird allergies, and the staff at The Tavern went out of their way to make sure I could enjoy the same meal as the rest of my party. I can’t say enough how much I appreciated their thoughtfulness!

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  20. IreneW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    High tea was very good. We had a very nice and relaxing time.

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  21. RangerRik

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The folks at the Henley Park pulled out all the stops for us at tea, even though we asked for an earlier table and were literally the only folks there. Nevertheless they laid out the full spread and the service was impeccable. And the surroundings, of course, are delightful.

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  22. KimberlyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was lovely. Enjoyed our evening and loved the ca ambiance.

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  23. GeGe

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Don’t decide not to go for afternoon tea based on the reviews - experience it for yourself. I enjoyed the food and the experience. And in reference to the one tea bag for a pot of tea comment, it was not a regular sized tea bag, it was large enough for the pot it was served in. Would have been nice to have a little music, but overall it was a nice experience and I would go back if I was staying nearby.

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  24. Dave

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you like afternoon tea, not a bad place to hit on short notice.

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  25. SeaOtter

    New York Area

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Beautiful decor and nice lunch. We were the only table seated at lunch…not sure why!

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  26. MargareC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    The Tea was $70 each which is what we about what we paid last year at the Sofitel but the Sofitel was so much better. Everything at the Tavern tasted slightly less fresh and not as tasty. I wouldn't go back there and wouldn't recommend it. If we do tea again next year, I'll go back to the Sofitel.

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  27. AnitaC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful space and presentation, wonderful service

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  28. Maririn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful time! I’d like to visit here again.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    It was a lovely tea for the four of us. The only issue of concern to me was that we did not receive Devonshire cream and lemon curd for our scones. That detracted from our enjoyment of the scones.

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  30. Anne

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    Price jacked up tremendously during Cherry Blossom week. $70 pp including champagne...which I didn't want. Was offered juice as a sub. Food was fine but there was very very little of it for the money.

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  31. CityGirl

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Quiet, small dining rooms, very good food for the price in historic building.

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  32. Justin

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    An authentic "Afternoon Tea" in the style of England includes much more than was offered at the Tavern. We were only allowed to have one pot of tea with one tea bag. If you wanted to try a different tea, that was a charge. If you wanted a second pot of the same tea, that was a charge. And for the size of the teapot, one tea bag made for a rather weak tea. And then the sandwiches, savories and sweets. Only one plate, with one sandwich per person. No additional food allowed or even offered. For $70/person, the experience was less than adequate and it was definitely not an Afternoon Tea experience one would get for the same price (often lower) in London. In sum... weak tea, one pot only, with only okay food. But only one sandwich for you!

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  33. RenataL

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Really disappointed in the tea service. The champagne was moderately okay, but the real disappointment was the food, which tasted stale and made of low quality ingredients. Definitely a lot was not made in house. If I had to guess, it was mostly procured through restaurant supply. Very dry puff pastry; brie cheese that was nearly tasteless; even the cocoa powder on the truffle had no discernible cocoa powder sharpness. For $70 per person, definitely not worth it. Spend a bit more and go to Salamander hotel for better champagne, food, and a much lovelier, more comfortable room.

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  34. TiffanyB

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My daughter and I had the most wonderful time experiencing our first afternoon tea at The Tavern at Henley Park. The food was amazing and there was such a good variety for the price we paid. The atmosphere was extremely pleasant and the waiter was very professional. We really enjoyed our waiter’s friendliness and patience with my daughter. The overall event was very memorable.

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  35. NatalieR

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was actually really fun and worth the $70/pp cost. We got a FULL glass of champagne that was a lovely addition to the sweet and savory foods on the tea tower. Don't be fooled, it looks cute and charming, but it's actually quite a bit of food. Only weird thing is that there wasn't any music playing, which made it even quieter at a time when there wasn't a large crowd.

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  36. RachelJ

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and very delicious food. My family and I loved it and will be back!

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  37. Moglimc

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Worst afternoon tea I have attended. Tea reservation was at 3:30, you know: afternoon. The folks at the front desk were amazing and super friendly and super helpful, the waitstaff was the exact opposite. We were rushed and were made to feel like we were imposing on their day. I made a note ahead with my reservation about allergies: COMPLETELY IGNORED. I then asked about ingredients to make sure and the waiter never came back to tell me anything. The tray was brought out and just put in the table: no explanation of what was what. And the tea. Oh, the tea. It was a tea bag in a tea pot… I’m not a tea snob, but c’mon. Really??? Oh, and no honey. Also two tiny ramekins with “lemon curd” and clotted cream for 3 people. We needed more and had to track down the waiter who NEVER returned one the tea and bites were placed on the table. ( one of the front desk staff noticed we were looking around and tracked him down - you know because we needed more clotted cream ) My companions thought the food was good, I thought it was just ok. Just barely. Then we waited for the nonexistent waiter to return with the check….and waited…and waited. I will say the tea cups were very nice. The food came out on a plastic plate tiered tray… And another very strange side note: I received a call midweek asking to call back if I wanted to keep my reservation. Which was a weird way to phrase it. If I didn’t call back we’re they going to unilaterally cancel a reservation? It wasn’t to call to confirm and reach back if I needed to cancel, it was call back if I wanted to keep it. Weird. I wanted to love this place, but, never again.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Pleasant but not very private.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    The food is simply old and not good. The price is similar to other high tea times but they fall so embarrassingly short in terms of quality AND quantity. you only feel ripped off and hungry after your stay.

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  40. AlexisG

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Reasonable tea service, but the pastries were very so-so.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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The Tavern at the Henley Park is rated 4.4 stars by 709 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Tavern at the Henley Park

926 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    10th NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Metro Center, Mt. Vernon Square, Convention Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy a night out at Blue Bar Lounge. See our schedule for Jazz and Blues.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.henleypark.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 414-0500
  • Catering
    For private functions please contact us at 202-414-0510 or on-line at www.henleypark.com and fill out a Request for Proposal
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate the rich traditions of Washington DC at the Henley Park Hotel. A member of Historic Hotels of America, this magnificently restored Tudor building features a superb restaurant with a private dining room for up to 45 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Carmen Alvarenga: (202) 414-0510
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