Indulge in afternoon tea at The Peninsula

Need a little luxurious taste of home? Afternoon tea at The Lobby in The Peninsula Hotel is a must for any Brit abroad in Hong Kong. Stepping in to this ground-level eatery, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported into a golden-age palace with soaring pillars and gilded décor giving off an impression of opulent glamour. Faithfully recreated from blueprints, the space is almost identical to the original restaurant that opened in 1928.

The fine level of craftmanship in the interior design doesn’t end here though, the iconic Peninsula Classic Afternoon Tea is also given an incredible amount of detail by highly skilled hands. The care taken in making your afternoon treat culminates in one of the best experiences of afternoon tea in the city. Your food is accompanied by the music of the renowned Lobby Strings band which play live, daily.

But we know the question you really want to ask – “what will I be eating?” Well, we don’t want to spoil the surprise but we’ll give you an idea. Imagine an Asian-inspired array of sumptuous finger sandwiches, perfectly-prepared pastries and an incredible selection of teas… and that’s only the savoury portion! You can also indulge in thick wedges of cakes, sweet bakes, raisin scones so fresh they’re still hot and layers of clotted cream with dashes of strawberry preserve. Getting hungry yet?

Of course, in such a stunning setting you’ll naturally want to look your absolute best, particularly if you are celebrating a special occasion here, so we’re sure we don’t need to tell you that the dress code is smart casual.

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If you’re in the mood to be pampered, The Peninsula hotel in which this fabulous eatery is located also has a spa. So why not go the whole hog and book yourself in for an indulgent massage before or after your dining experience?