The Dower House Restaurant Restaurant in Bath

Reviews

1. Joanne Rice ★★☆☆☆

   I was so excited to go for afternoon tea at the Royal crescent but I left bitterly disappointed. This was a special occasion as I was celebrating my birthday and I had traveled from Cardiff to visit my daughter who is in uni. Got off to a bad start when the server who greeted us made a comment which was supposed to be funny but I thought he was being serious. Note to staff, obtain a rapport with your customers before you try to be funny but end up embarrassing them. We were booked in for the festive afternoon tea which I was very excited about. We were told we could order unlimited teas. This would be great if the staff who take your tea order actually brings it out to you. I had to ask multiple times. As for the food, sandwiches were fine. Nothing special. Scones were lovely. Warm and buttery. The festive bun was a strange flavour and overpowering. The sweet treats were the biggest disappointment. We didn't enjoy any of the flavours. Very much style over substance. The polenta cake tasted like curry. The macaron was way too sweet. Service continued to be poor. No one checked on us to ask if all was ok. Our plates were not cleared away and we were sat there for almost an hour before I called someone to ask for the bill. I honestly wish i'd complained, especially considering how expensive it was. By that point, my daughter and I just wanted to leave. It was a huge shame as it is a beautiful venue. Sadly I would not recommend and I will not be returning.

   almost 7 months ago
2. julie nicholas ★★★★★

   Enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea, with an extra round of sandwiches & regular drinks tops up, including a switch to a decadent hot chocolate to finish. The Bath bun & scone were paticularly delicious. Excellent service, exquisitely decorated dining rooms with views onto the beautiful garden. Expensive, but worth it for a special treat.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Russell Martin ★★★★★

   The Royal Crescent was a great stay. Lovely grounds, amazing service and just relaxing. So quiet it was refreshing.

   almost 9 months ago

1. Emily Stokes ★★★★★

   A fabulous afternoon tea experience with our first visit to Bath! Some of the best scones we’ve ever had and were so light and fresh, with the Bath buns still being slightly warm in the middle! Exquisite bites of cake and pastry and the finger sandwiches were divine too. Cannot recommend the afternoon tea enough and the service was superb too!

   almost 10 months ago
2. Susan Williams ★★★★★

   The “Classic Tasting Menu” was delicious and the menu able to be modified to be gluten free. Mackerel, lobster, beef, strawberries were featured. Wine pairings were complementary. Lovely live music jazz, Garden backyard at the Royal Crescent, made for sensational evening.

   almost 11 months ago
3. Love Food blogging ★★★★★

   Phenomenal dinner served here whilst we stayed at the hotel. Classy, tasty, fresh, quite simply exquisite! Thoroughly enjoyed with the best customer service

   almost 4 years ago

1. Dan Kronbergs Soshenko ★★★★☆

   Had a good dining experience. The tasting menu for dinner is fab - food is absolutely gorgeous and the staff are friendly. The portions look small but the meal is very filling and the desserts are amazing. However, it did take us 3 hours to get through the dinner due to quite slow service. Double check the bill...

   almost 4 years ago
2. Cindy Thompson ★★★★★

   Lovely afternoon tea brilliant service and sandwiches, scones and cake treats. Really enjoyed the afternoon at such a wonderful place thank you so much.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Neil Dunbar ★★★★★

   Excellent meal in a wonderful location. Special props to Jean-Marc, the sommelier. I would never have chosen a Cali white, but his knowledge was spot on. Perfectly complementing the tasting menu, which was expertly prepared. Will be happy to return.

   almost 4 years ago

1. Rowan Bendle ★★★★★

   Gorgeous cream teas! Me and my partner have been three times now and they never fail to impress with the service and quality of food. Both the sweet and savoury cream teas are lovely, we want to one day return for dinner service. I would say the champagne cream tea is a little pricey and you only get one glass but it is very good quality champagne so opting for that luxury is a personal choice. The setting is also beautiful and the atmosphere doesn't make you feel awkward or out if place, you're always welcome.

   almost 4 years ago

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