Palm Court

We went to afternoon tea at The Palm and almost everything was great. The location is beautiful and our server, Alba, was really nice and attentive. The sandwiches and desserts were great. The big tea list was also really interesting and all our teas were lovely. We weren’t a big fan of the savories and really didn’t like the gazpacho at all. At such high price we expected a little more.

Absolutely stunning! The Palm Court at The Balmoral Hotel is breathtakingly beautiful. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff who made the experience feel special. The food was absolutely delicious, from savory bites to sweet treats, and the selection of teas was outstanding. I highly recommend this afternoon tea experience!

Wonderful afternoon tea experience. Gift Voucher received as wedding gift. Beautiful, relaxed setting. The food was exquisite, I even sampled a number of things I don't normally eat and throughly enjoyed them all. A tasty cucumber gazpacho with caviar to start, some savoury tartlets, a nice selection of sandwiches, two delicious scones each and a lovely selection of cakes for dessert. Extensive choice of teas and coffees. Staff were all first class and went out their way to make our experience special.

High tea at Palm Court, Balmoral, was a lovely experience in an elegant setting. The ambiance was refined, and the live harpist added a beautiful touch. Service was excellent, and the tea selection was outstanding—I only wish I could have tried more! Appetizers and sandwiches were excellent, desserts were lovely, but the scones were dry and overworked. The cucumber gazpacho amuse bouche was a miss—it tasted like soap, and we weren’t the only ones who left it unfinished. Still, a special and memorable afternoon

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. The Palm Court’s afternoon tea was everything I could want and more. The selection of tea was overwhelming - in a good way. And the staff was really knowledgeable in their recommendations. The presentation of the tea being steeped table side was very exciting! We loved the assortment of pastries and finger sandwiches. AND the room is absolutely gorgeous. The price was well worth it and we honestly had leftovers at the end of the meal. The place was inviting yet felt luxurious without being pretentious. Make a reservation & enjoy an afternoon tea here! It was a highlight during our Edinburgh trip.

Lovely afternoon tea with lovely relaxed surroundings. Staff were attentive & friendly. Sandwiches, savouries and scones were excellent but we personally found the cakes a bit too rich.

Enjoyed high tea at the Palm Court restaurant in the Balmoral Hotel last weekend. It was quite pricey but something I have wanted to do for quite some time so worth it for the experience. The service is top-notch and the food is very good. When they said we had two hours I thought that seemed long but it really does take awhile to get through the various courses without rushing.

Absolutely fantastic experience! Super kind and meticulous staff. I visited Palm Court for an afternoon tea with my mum. The gluten free selection was gorgeous, really delicious, it definitely impressed me, it was the best afternoon tea I have ever had. They’ve got over 80 different teas to choose from as well. I Definitively reccomend to visit Palm Court at the Balmoral when in Edinburgh! Loved my time here! Thank you to the staff for taking care of us