The Court Restaurant at The British Museum

Went to the Court Restaurant for Afternoon Tea on Friday 19th November 2010 with a friend from the States after a visit to the Museum. The setting is beautiful under the domed glass roof. Glad we had reserved a table as the restaurant was packed but nonetheless the service was polite and efficient. We started with a glass of bubbly brought over by a friendly waitress and then had finger sandwiches, scones and cakes with individual tea pots. The mini fruit tart was absolutely delicious and we were very impressed by the choice of teas. Not for those on a budget but I would definitely recommed the restaurant for special occasions.
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Marie
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Monday, November 22, 2010

Afternoon tea at the Court Restaurant? Sounded a great idea and at £18.50 a head it just had to be good, didn't it? Alas not. Although the place was three-quarters empty we had to ask twice for milk, and twice more for the fresh pots of tea which one of the waiters had in fact offered.

The food itself was disappointing. Scones OK, but the sandwich fingers less than fresh and made with thick slices of synthetic bread with negligible fillings. I honestly don't know what was in the one I ate.

As for the "cakes": these were more like chocolates or truffles or something similar, and far too sweet. There was then a weird assortment of puddings: coffee mousse and a kind of jelly thing served in miniature tall glasses and a portion of creme brulee. All pretty weird, and none of it very palatable.

A glass of something fizzy would have cheered things up, but this wasn't included and we weren't prepared to pay even more.
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3 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 2
Monday, November 09, 2009

Ate at the Court restuarant 17 April 2009. The setting is beautiful and unique. Walking into such a magnificent space 'after hours' adds a priceless dimension. The service was friendly and unobtrusive. The food was well thought out, well presented and delicious. The wine was much better quality that you would get elsewhere for the same price. I can't think of a nicer place to eat. Wish it was open more evenings.
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John Clarkson
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Saturday, April 18, 2009