Montagu's Mews at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

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.

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.

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.

Amazing experience -- we were offered unlimited selection of teas for no extra charge and the scones and bath buns were lovely. Service staff was polite and made an effort to make sure our dietary restrictions were accomodated. There was a slight issue early on with incorrect sandwich serving but quickly rectified. Overall -- I would highly recommend this place. One of the best afternoon tea experiences.

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!

We dined here yesterday and while the setting and service were genuinely lovely, the food itself was disappointing overall. From a vegan perspective, the menu was fine but slightly underwhelming. Flavours were very muted across the dishes and the portion sizes were small. The one real standout was the beetroot dish, which was also the only warm dish I was served and, unfortunately, the most memorable part of the meal for the right reasons. My wife is gluten-free and her menu was tailored, which we appreciated. However, the compromises made weren’t ideal. Additional vegan dishes were added for her, but these were also small and lacked depth of flavour. A cheese course was served before dessert, which felt a little odd, and the dessert itself had a grainy texture that didn’t land well. From a food perspective, the experience didn’t quite deliver, especially given the expectations. That said, the restaurant itself is beautiful, and the staff were exceptional – warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the overall experience far more enjoyable than the food alone would have allowed.

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

Atmosphere and service was what you would expect from an establishment like the Royal Crescent Hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tea. I really appreciated the option of hot chocolate or coffee for non tea drinkers. Scones were served warm and the sandwiches were very fresh and the bread so moist and delicious. Desserts were visually pleasing with a taste to match! When we return to Bath, this place will be our first stop!