The Orangery At St Elphin's Park

We had Afternoon tea, the portions could have been a tad more generous given the price but the food was excellent beautifully presented in the most spectacular dining room with stunning gardens terrace. Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Booked here for a meal for my mum's birthday. Due to having a quiz night on for the owners (residents) they put us in a small lounge rather than the main restaurant area which was lovely and allowed our two toddlers to explore without getting in anyone's way. I contacted the venue in advance to check the menu because of special dietary needs and they emailed through the menu for the day ahead of time so we could make sure it would be suitable. No kids menu but they are very accommodating, offering smaller versions of the main menu. We asked for one meal between the two kids and they served it as two little meals for us. Special mention to the waitress who served us, Becky I think. She was very friendly, especially with our children. My 1 year old cried when she left the room!

I visited the Orangery last week for an afternoon tea for my Grandma's birthday. When I booked, I specifically booked the Easter themed afternoon tea, but when it arrived it was nothing like the menu specified on the website. The online menu included 4 different sandwiches and 4 different cakes, however we were served only 3 of each. I was charged £43.90 for less than the usual afternoon tea menu. Furthermore, the member of staff who served us did not wait to explain what the sandwiches and cakes even were, nor did any member of staff ever return to check if we needed anything; I had to ask myself for extra milk. There were no teaspoons given with our tea so we had to retrieve one from another table. The website states that the menu is subject to change, however I think it is outrageous that I have been charged extra for a reduced menu, as I have paid more, and received less. I am extremely disappointed by this experience, which was meant to be a birthday gift and a very special occasion. Furthermore, I have been in contact with them twice about this, and have had no response from either email.

Very nice meal but it really does close at 20:00 ! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30