Champagne Afternoon Tea : The Milestone Hotel, Kensington
I can't think of a better way to spend a post Christmas afternoon than taking a relaxing festive afternoon tea.
Whilst everyone else was out battling to the sales to do yet
more shopping, I took in the quintessentially English interiors of 'The
Park Lounge' at The Milestone Hotel on Kensington Court.
The Grade II listed building dates back to circa 1880, and
the hotel today is named after the original cast iron milestone that
still stands in it's original position beside the establishment.
The festive champagne afternoon tea menu kept all the important tradition of finger sandwiches but served with a festive twist;
Mini squares of Christmas cake, and miniature mince pies were served alongside freshly baked scones, only bought to your table at request to ensure they were freshly baked, served with clotted cream and homemade jam.
Finger sandwiches included a new take on a classic; round cut chicken sandwich rolled in chopped almonds.
I loved the wooden paneled interiors of this hotel, the
beautiful vintage caricatures adorning the walls. The restaurant,
Chenestons, looked amazing and I'd love to go back and dine in the
adjoining oratory area.
The Milestone is like finding a hidden gem of tradition amongst all the ultra slick modern hotels in London. Located opposite Kensington Palace it feels stepped in history and definitely opulently English.
The Milestone Hotel : Website
1 Kensington Court
London
W8 5DL
