The Britannia Tearooms

An authentic British afternoon tea room experience. From its cozy timeless foyer furniture to the gift shop you will feel as if you have crossed the pond for a sip and savor experience. The staff is well trained and very attentive. Single clients get the same service as large parties. The quality of the food is top notch! Many many tea flavors to choose from. They have a large free parking lot and there is some free street parking too. I think it is a must do afternoon culinary experience!

We booked a long table for seven people at The Britannia Tearooms that has been around since 2000, which is now 25 years old. The menu changes with the seasons. We paid a total of 500 US dollars, which is about 72 dollars per person. The afternoon tea set included a variety of items such as salads, savory snacks, fruits, and desserts. Each person could choose their favorite tea. The table was beautifully decorated in a very British style, making it hard to resist taking pictures. There was a chessboard on the ceiling and a picture of Alice in Wonderland hitting her head on the ceiling. The bathroom was also full of details, which made it feel like someone was watching you while you were using the toilet, which was a bit strange. Overall, it was a very relaxing and enjoyable experience to come here with friends for a casual get-together.

Delicious fare, huge assortment of amazing teas, lovely and nerdy English-cottagecore ambiance. Fans of Dr. Who, Alice in Wonderland, Agatha Christie, Harry Potter, etc. Will love this vibe mixed with flowers and doilies... and did I mention the food and tea was amazing??! Be sure to check out the gift shop with hairy coos (highland cows), hedgehogs, mushrooms, Harry Potter memorabilia, and any accessory you could want to host your own tea party, such as tea pots, creamers, steepers, spoons, decor, aprons, etc.... including a selection of teas, jams, and curds. Brought my kiddo here for the 17th birthday, and everything was perfect, and everyone was so nice! We will be back!

It was cute inside, the employees for the most part were helpful and kind. We did go later, so they may have just been ready to get out and go home; I wouldn’t blame them. ( Positives ) - themed teas, not a bad price. - attentive to allergies - food was ok, I had my favorites, so the options presented to you was nice. ( Negatives ) - location - only given water at the beginning - variety of deserts - feeling rushed out

First time at a tea party, and it was fantastic! We enjoyed afternoon tea with an Alice in Wonderland theme. We all dressed up as different characters, and there were even games and trivia. The food was also themed and delicious. We had two young girls in our party and they provided kid friendly eats for them too. I recommend this experience!

What an indulgent lunch spot! Come hungry and ready for tea. There are so many different teas to choose from on the tea menu: black, green, white, herbal, iced, you name it! The names of the teas are very cute and creative. The tea pots are quite large but you are allowed to ask for another type of tea if you want to try another. Don’t be deceived by the size of the sandwiches and treats; altogether they are very filling! The menu is set so you don’t get to/have to choose what to eat, just what to drink. So much fun to come with family, friends, or on a date. Worth the high price if you’re a tea lover! Staff were very helpful and friendly. Bathrooms are clean and themed :)

UPDATE 3/30/25 I made reservations online and told them about the special occasion we were celebrating. There are vegetarian options also. We were celebrating my friend's birthday. The staff came out with a lit tiny cupcake and sang happy birthday. Roman (pictures) was our server. We came early and should have looked at their extensive tea list. Each of us picked a different tea so we could try them. One friend got a green tea, I got the French vanilla black tea, and the other friend got white ginger mango tea. They were all fun to try. Then we tried the mimosas with the rose, pomegranate orange, orange, and hibiscus. We liked them in that order. If I got it again, I'd get the mango or plain prosecco. They were served with edible mini daisies. The stew with the tiny leaf croissant was lovely. It would have been even better with a thicker broth and a softer ground beef. The veggies were perfect. Then the tiered plate came out with the vegetarian goodies on top, separated. The sandwiches, sausage roll, and open faced toast with egg salad on it was amazing. We loved the ham sandwich with the pickle spread. The cucumber sandwich was melt in your mouth. Our favorite was the chicken salad sandwich. The dragon cheese and mustard open faced sandwich was interesting, we liked everything. Our raisen scone that was delicious. The cream, lemon curd, and strawberry and rhubarb jam was divine. Strawberries, blackberries, and grapes were also served with it. Finally, we had a banana dessert (unfortunately two folks had hair in theirs), a lemon cupcake and a cardamom shortbread with chocolate on it. We were stuffed and saw that some people were taking to go containers. I regret not bringing home some scones. The bathroom was clean and had about three stalls. There was only an air dryer. Lots of free parking available. We can't wait to come again! Last time: The door said that they close at 4 pm, but that means only seating. I got there about 4:30 PM and am glad I walked in. The young dark haired woman (from the south of the USA, Anika) was so helpful and gave me a menu pamphlet for future month menus. She told me about the upcoming Agatha Christie murder mystery which will be in mid April. The place had a fun vibe and was clean. They have goodies to buy at the front and in the back there is a little store. My workmate loves tea and cats and they had some tea towels, mugs, and a variety of teas. It was fun shopping! The only thing missing were the English chocolates and toffees that would have been fun to include in the gift. The saleswoman explained that they have them at their other shop. I think they would be a hit here! I was scouting it out for a girl's birthday tea and it looks like it will be a great place to try. I especially was impressed with the way they greeted me when I entered, gave recommendations, and we're not too busy with closing to offer more information. I bought a sausage roll and a different grandma's savory pie. I can't wait to try them. I wish they would have had some hot to order like they do at their other location. We are excited to come back. There is parking, tight spots, but plenty. It's on a corner so getting there may mean a Uturn.

My first experience at a tea room. I had zero expectations and I liked it. As a guy I felt the portions were small and it was very expensive. Looking back though, it was a good experience, I loved the tea variety that was presented to me. Probably some of the best tea I had. EVER. Overall, I had fun and look forward to having another tea room experience.

My friend and I love going to all tearooms in San Diego county and this one has been on our list for a while. I'm so happy we were finally able to make it! I did make a reservation ahead which made it a breeze to go in and be seated right away. They even had a seasonal tea as a welcome tea on our table when we were being seated. Very thoughtful. I did order the London Town Fog as my tea of choice whereas my friend ordered the Across a Crowded Room. We love to share our teas so I did get a chance to try both. I absolutely loved my choice of London Town Fog as Earl Grey is one of my favorite teas and I love lavender and almond. The Across a Crowded Room was sweet on its own with its vanilla notes. A wonderful choice as well! We did have their August menu (I love that they have monthly/seasonal menus) so we started out with their British Rocket Salad and come cucumber, chicken, and egg salad sandwiches. I was very impressed with the sandwiches as they were perfect, but the salad was just amazing. The Earl Grey Tea vinaigrette added all the flavor to the fresh salad. One of my favorite salads ever honestly. Some other savories included the phyllo cup with curried veggies, the mini sausage rolls with pickles, and the beetroot and pate oatcake bites. The curried veggies in the phyllo cup were divine! I loved the pickle on the mini sausage rolls as it definitely added some flavor. While I am not usually a fan of beets, I do love pâté. The beets and pâté actually paired together perfectly. We also received English scones with double Devon cream, lemon curd, and strawberry lime jam. The scone was fresh and not too dry like your typical scones. I loved their strawberry lime jam and lemon curd. The double Devon cream really just had not flavor. Really an in-between flavor of real butter and clotted cream, but not sweet whatsoever. We did end our meal and tea service with some delicious sweets. We had some tea pot shaped shortbreads, banana sponge cake with dark chocolate buttercream, and champagne syllabub with strawberries. The latter tasted like strawberries and whipped cream. I love shortbread cookies so the teapot cookie was my favorite. The banana sponge cake was small yet delicious in every bite. Not only did I love the tea and food during our tea service, but the ambiance and attention to detail in decor really sets The Britannia Tearooms apart. I love their themed tea rooms like Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter. They have great photo ops for anyone visiting as well. I really loved their gift shop too as they have a wide variety of tea and British goodies.

First Afternoon Tea I went to in San Diego and boy was it a fun one! The review has been delayed for a while and regretting not doing it sooner. Found out about this place from their Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe on India street. I am a regular there getting some English chocolate and biscuits. The staff were so fun and cheerful and made the occasion exciting. The ambiance was colorful and clean with a fun vibe about it. They had the longest list of teas out of any other tea room I have been to in San Diego. The scones with lemon curd were absolutely perfect! The clotted cream was also so delicious as well were the finger sandwiches. Can't wait to return, they have been getting so busy and have to book far ahead if wanting to partake during peak times.

The hubster surprised me by arranging this afternoon tea service while we were in San Diego. Their interior is impeccable decorated and even has a shop for the most discernible tea lover. Once we were seated their staff shared with us the menu for the month and the initial tea offering. We then feasted on a lovely tea tray of sweet and savory fare and both of us made our individual selection of teas. I chose the James Bond, which had a lovely caramel and vanilla flavor. The hubster chose their Peach & Apricot. As the staff brought out the tray of sweets, I was surprised with an arousing of Happy Birthday singing and a candle. I am sure I was as red as their beautiful Champagne Syllabub with Strawberries. This was a wonderful way to end a lovely afternoon tea and the best way to kick off my birthday celebration in SoCal. If you are a lover of afternoon tea, if you are in the San Diego area, and if you want to experience a lovely way to spend time with a loved one, friends, family, or to celebrate...make a reservation at the Brittania Tearooms! The nice thing is that their menu changes monthly, so you will always have something new to experience too! Side note: make sure to stop in to see their Harry Potter decorated bathrooms!!

The tearooms are amazing! Each can be decorated for any theme and hold a small or large group. There are so many gift items or teas for you to take home and are reasonably priced too. The service is authentic to a tearoom you would visit in England and very gentile and proper. A perfect break from San Diego services to English decorum. They have a large parking lot and street parking too and all is free.

I recently ordered seven teas to go from Britannia Tea Rooms for a "sip and see" high tea party I hosted for friends visiting from out of town, and the experience was fantastic. Ordering over the phone was super easy, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I asked for a surprise mix of teas, and they picked a fun variety for me. Some had Harry Potter or 007-inspired names, so I wasn't exactly sure what flavors they were, but it added a whimsical touch. I'm sure I could've looked them up on the website beforehand, but I liked leaving it up to the staff to curate. Pickup was smooth, and everything came in the cutest individual boxes. Each one included finger sandwiches, like a tasty egg salad on wheat, along with other classic tea bites. The presentation made it feel extra special and perfect for hosting. The price felt totally fair for what you get -- quality teas, thoughtful packaging, and great service. If you're planning a tea party or any kind of elegant get-together, I highly recommend them. I'm already looking forward to visiting in person one day!

My sisters and I went to the Britannia Tea Rooms on Midway and had a spectacular time! My sister had just received some difficult medical news and so we wanted to cheer her up. This was the best idea! It was crazy fun. The service was amazing (Thank you, Andrea!!) The meal so special. The atmosphere perfect!! Thank you everyone! We will be back!

My group of 3 came for the Paddington Bear Tea yesterday. It went so well! We all had such a lovely time. I had booked it online pretty much as soon as it was announced. I was sent email reminders as well as text reminders, so there was no way I was going to forget I had signed up for this Tea. Which I totally appreciated. When I had booked it online they asked about anything allergies or dietary restrictions, so it seems like they are very accommodating. My group arrived 20 minutes early and we were able to kill the time by browsing in the gift shop, which was a pretty good size. We were seated at our reservation time in what I would call the Alice in Wonderland room. There were about 8 tables with 2-3 guests per table, and we were all doing the Paddington Bear Tea. We were given a pot of tea to start off with and then we each were able to order our own pot of tea. We were given a starter salad and each table got a three tier platter with a bunch of delicious snacks. Our tea was finished off with a dessert platter with 3 different types of desserts. During the tea, the host read a story, handed out a writing prompt, and held a quiz. There was a winner for the writing prompt and for the quiz (I won the quiz!). The winners of the writing prompt won small jars of honey and I won a postbox key chain. Totally adorable and fun! I had booked this tea not knowing about any of that extra stuff, I just thought it was tea and snacks. What a wonderful surprise. All of our servers were awesome and so pleasant. Every single employee I interacted with was so nice and made me feel so welcome. We were all given small jars of marmalade before leaving. The women's bathroom was totally decorated, I loved the Harry Potter decor. Parking was easy, there is a shared lot for the little stripmall. This was such a fun afternoon, it was about 2 hours long. I will absolutely love visiting this location again.

Love experiencing different places for afternoon tea and The Brittannia Tearooms was a nice one. We made reservations for a Saturday noon seating and were seated at noon in the Alice in Wonderland room. It was bustling with guests. Such a cute room. Set tea service but we each got to choose our own teas, in addition to the Brittania Blend tea they served. We ordered the Coconut and Cacao, English Bread Pudding, and the White Witch of Narnia. We enjoyed each pot. Appreciated the fact that they accommodated the food allergies and provided substitutions. Loved the scone with all the accouterments. Service was great in that they were friendly, answered questions, provided recommendations, and checked on us often. Also love that they have monthly themed tea events. Wish we lived in the area so we could visit more often. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience to spend with kiddo and SIL.

This place is so lovely. I went to the India street location for years. When I heard about the tearooms I was really excited. It was easy to make a reservation. The service was excellent and the food and tea were amazing! The space was so beautiful and I love how they have stuck with the mismatched cups and saucers!

Took my mom for a high noon tea and she loved it! The food was delicious and there was more than enough to go around. I tried a couple of the decaf teas and settled on the caramel tea. It was smooth and probably one of the best teas I've had. The service was good! Took a sec to get the bill, but we were able to continue enjoying the tea while we waited. Just FYI, there's an adorable back room I'd like to try next. I didn't see it on the way in, but heard you can request it.

First time ever trying something like this and it was a good experience. The service was very attentive. Great for large groups or celebrations.

Lovely mother/daughter tea time! Everyone was friendly and helpful. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with several key British themes. We loved the teas and food choices.

We traveled down to San Diego, by way of the Amtrak Surfliner (from Orange County) to this lovely Tearoom! Service was quaint and the sandwiches were delicious... scones, I know, I know - AGAIN WITH THE SCONES PAM???!! is what you are thinking but alas they are the cornerstone of what makes a decent Tearoom into a Marvelous Tearoom. On this day they were crumbly and not moist. Also, they are stingy with the preserves but it was fine for us because I wasn't interested in the scones after my first bite. The busser and server were attentive and informative with the Tea script. Having stated what I have I would bring my Grandkids in for a treat. The décor is perfect for a Tearoom and they have a nifty gift shop to purchase any of their teas (and plenty that aren't theirs). The restrooms are Harry Potter themed *so cute. The location is in a strip mall on the corner of two busy streets parking can get crowded. Respectfully Reviewed.

We had a wonderful time at Britannia Tea rooms I have been here twice: once with a friend and the second time with my family who came in to town as a group of 8 with two children. My family visited from out of town and this was a highlight of their San Diego trip! The tea here is excellent, the service is always great. The food highlight for me is the scones. For tea you choose one type of tea, although they will exchange it if you don't like it and you also start with a pot of their house blend. Some people in my group got iced tea, which also had a good selection of teas recommended for iced and had a nice presentation for the iced "teapots" Great options for children, offering hot chocolate in Winnie the Pooh teapots. We went on Tuesday for the discount and at 12:30pm practically had the whole place to ourselves. The decorated bathrooms are always a hit. I have never been to the themed teas but I can bet they are great. Staff was incredibly helpful and kind Located in an unassuming spot, parking is very easy!

What a great experience to try! The outside looks normal but the inside is transformed into this cute, tea party full of all sorts of photos to take. I loved the tea I chose, Winnie the Pooh. I would say the coconut flavors were not a fan favorite. It was a little bit of a wait before we got our food tower which came with the three tiers of food from sandwiches to scones. It was a hit or miss on the food items. Salad, Chicken salad sandwich and sausage biscuit was delicious but the rest of the finger food was okay. The scones were larger than expected and were great with the jam and lemon. Overall it was a great experience and worth a try. The best part was how accommodating they were with food allergies. Make sure you make note of that on your reservation so they know to swap out items. We had a peanut/tree nut allergy at our table and they had separate drinks, food and plates for her. She loved it. If you want to have a nice get together that's unique, this is the spot!

We had an absolutely incredible experience at Britannia Tearooms! I planned a surprise date for my wife here because we've been binge watching the "Queen of Afternoon Tea" on TikTok and it gave us a craving! My wife loves a certain Wizarding YA series (despite the author turning out to be a terrible person, so we don't claim her) and when I saw this offering I knew I had to book it -- especially since it's a generic version and no royalties go to said awful author. There were a million teas to choose from, and the one I chose was delicious -- I wish I remembered the name of it! But I don't know that you can go wrong here to be honest, since everything was so good. We went at brunch time, so I also ordered a mimosa. The food was all delicious, and we were quickly stuffed and had to take most of our sweets home in a to-go box. My favorite bite was probably the absolutely insane butterscotch scone, which had the perfect texture and caramelized butterscotch chips! But the sandwiches were second up for me, so delicious! Oh and I almost forgot the roasted red pepper soup with sourdough crouton we started with, which was also so good! Beyond the food, the experience was lovely. There was wizarding trivia, themed names for all the food, a potion recipe competition, and so many other fun little touches. I'm an introvert so I was nervous about this part but I found it the perfect level of "opt in" where you could have fun but not feel like you had to interact much with other parties or be in the spotlight. The owner of the tea room hosted our tea as (a generic version of) Bellatrix and was hilarious and fun. We finished up by visiting the gift shop to buy a teacup Christmas ornament to commemorate the experience. It was definitely expensive -- in the $200 range for two of us -- but I found that a great value for the overall experience and food we got! We can't wait to come again for some of their other themed offerings or even just a regular afternoon tea. For those with dietary restrictions, they also offer gluten-free food if booked in advance. Word to the wise: Make sure you make reservations since they often book up completely full! Read all the notes about booking and dietary requests on their website to be sure you book far enough in advance!

I highly recommend this wonderful tea room. So many wonderful tasty finger foods and desserts. They have so many delicious teas I had to try 3, 2 hot teas 1 cold lol afterwards you can purchase very cool items. Reasonable prices and you must make a reservation in advance. It's great for adults n children.

Went here for afternoon tea with my husband. Very enjoyable, service was great and the selection of teas provided good options for all tastes. The food itself was good. Every month is a rotating menu so each time you go will be different. They serve on a tiered serving stand which adds to the experience. Nicely decorated and clean. Food delicious and I enjoyed all the desserts. I would just suggest that a larger serving of the clotted cream or adding butter would be a good addition. I'd happily pay extra so maybe I will ask next time. They offer to go boxes if you can't finish your treats. There is also a Togo option for the whole tea which is nice for a picnic. Will definitely return on my next trip to San Diego.

Downtown Abbey, Bridgerton, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, James Bond, and Mary Poppins, Harry & Megan, William & Kate(meh!)... The Britannia Tearooms are cute, charming, fun, whimsical with fantastic staff, and pretty good food! The savory finger sandwiches and little pastries and desserts are lovely...the sausage roll is the best! The wait staff is even better! For most "normal" humans, it's enough food... but I'm a weirdo with a HUGE appetite, and I prefer savory over sweet. One hour prior to arrival, I ate a pastrami cheese sandwich and a bag of corn chips. Then after eating all the delightful afternoon tea foods, I was still feeling "peckish"(as the Brits say) and very tempted to stop by Shakespeare's Pub to have a plate of Fish & Chips. So for $53 before tax and tip, and walking away a bit hungry, it's not a good value for me...but 80% of the average American population will this to be enough food. I'll still come again if invited by the right people for a special occasion...and maybe stop by Shakespheare's Pub on the way home :)

I cannot recommend enough the Britannia Tearoom in San Diego. We were so excited to have a tea. We love going to tea parties but haven't since Covid. I passed by this place while going to the Liberty Public Market and kept it in my mind that the fisherman and I should go. It doesn't have a lot of curb appeal but there is ample parking. We walked in and the tearoom is so beautiful that you are transported to a lovely land especially when you go into the newly created Alice In Wonderland Room. We were so lucky that the owner invited us to check it out as it was just completed. I can't wait to have tea in that room. It is so special and chock full of all things Alice and since she is my favorite, I was mesmorized. We did not have a reservation but they were able to squeeze us in and lucky for us they did. All the food and pastries and teas were out of this world. Some were weird to me like the beet sandwich but the overall experience was incredible. I cannot believe that people gave it less than 5 stars. I just don't get it. The portions were so generous. The variety was incredible. I made a video of it on my channel so check it out and see for yourself how worth the price it is and how gorgeous the gift shop, restaurant, and Alice in Wonderland Room are. The staff is also excellent. My gosh! I didn't even mention the teas! I am not a tea drinker so I chose a tea that said "for the coffee drinker" it was a Vanilla puerh and it was delicious especially with a little sugar cube and some cream. The fisherman got the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tea and it really tasted like chocolate! We loved it. They also start you out with a house tea which was very tasty. https://youtu.be/oU-nNYngqS8 This place is THE BEST!

Having enjoyed afternoon tea at Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe, I was excited to see what the experience would be like at The Britannia Tearooms. The Wizarding Tea (aka Harry Potter) themed tea was absolutely right up my alley. While they offer regular afternoon teas in the main room, there is a room that is dedicated to the themed teas (Wizarding Tea, Downton Abbey, Sherlock Holmes, Middle Earth). At the Wizarding Tea, guests came dressed up in their finest dress robes. We participated in activities while enjoying delicious finger sandwiches, sweets, scones and sipping tea, of course. I had so much fun and would absolutely come back again. Be sure to make a reservation whether over the phone or online!

The husband had a meeting in San Diego so we tagged along. The daughter is obsessed with high tea and since there are none in Tucson (please let me know if I'm wrong) we looked for one to do here and found Britannia. To make even better, wizard themed for Halloween! If not interested in theme they do have a regular tea in front room. The theme room is decorated really well, with floating candles, potion bottles and more. The bathroom is even better. Which after all tea you will drink, you will need, so fun they kept on theme. The owner and servers dress up (as did one table of guests, which was fun) and kept it interactive with a potions contest and a trivia contest. Lots of fun but my score of 1 out of 10 made me feel need to reread all the books. The food was great. The pumpkin soup is now on my short list of top 5 soups I've ever had. Three types of sandwich were all good, the Scottish egg was fun but not my thing (I don't like sausage, so pay no attention to me if you do), and the scones and jam were amazing. The desserts were also good, but so full by then. Luckily they will give to go box, so don't feel like you need to eat all then. The real highlight though is the tea. The menu had four pages! The descriptions were so great had a hard time choosing. A pot of the Harry Potter butter beer is already on table when get there, plus a glass of iced tutti frutti. The daughter started off with sherlock homes (a Smokey tea that was her favorite) and I started with chai. Then I switched to black Forrest gautaux which was chocolate with cherry and cream and smelled and tasted amazing. The daughter switched to white witch of narnia, which was okay, but a little underwhelming compared to rest. Lots of decaf options. Already thinking about coming back for another theme and wishing someone would Open a tea house in Tucson. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Just a few days before I was scheduled to meet up with some friends for a birthday at Britannia, got the bad news from my doctor that I needed to go dairy-free. I called Britannia that Friday and explained my situation and they said they were happy to accommodate my request for Sunday. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised that the dairy-free afternoon tea at Britannia is absolutely scrumptious - and perhaps even better than the regular offering! (Check out my pics!) I loved the Earl Grey scone, and shared it with my counterparts who all declared it far superior to the regular scone served during afternoon tea! Service was fantastic as always, and the ambience was charming as usual. This was my third visit to Britannia and my first being dairy free. Can't wait to come back again! I love that they make terrific accommodations for folks with food allergies, and vegan/vegetarian lifestyles.

It's quite the experience. For approximately 60 dollars per person you can sample a couple of finger sandwiches, a few little appetizers, a scone and three mini desserts along with your choice of the offered tea flavors. The staff is very nice and they have the cutest Harry Potter themed bathroom. I don't regret the visit by any means but I don't see myself paying to redo the experience.

We booked a long table for seven people at The Britannia Tearooms that has been around since 2000, which is now 25 years old. The menu changes with the seasons. We paid a total of 500 US dollars, which is about 72 dollars per person. The afternoon tea set included a variety of items such as salads, savory snacks, fruits, and desserts. Each person could choose their favorite tea. The table was beautifully decorated in a very British style, making it hard to resist taking pictures. There was a chessboard on the ceiling and a picture of Alice in Wonderland hitting her head on the ceiling. The bathroom was also full of details, which made it feel like someone was watching you while you were using the toilet, which was a bit strange. Overall, it was a very relaxing and enjoyable experience to come here with friends for a casual get-together.

My son and his wife to me and my daughter to this lovely little spot for Mother's Day. Everything was perfect, the ambiance, the service, and the food. The collection of teas is phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about this place

I was super excited to go to their new location. There was a small lot available for parking. The quality of their food is always consistent, delicious, and super filling. I came for the Valentine's Day afternoon tea special. The owner came up to each table and greeted us as well as provided complimentary goodie bag with tea and a cute pin. I love the attention to detail they pay. The seating area had large glass windows and was well lit with natural sunlight streaming through. I really enjoyed the tomato bisque with puff pastry appetizer as well as the main tea. Each individual was allowed to pick their own pot of tea which was placed in a heater to keep it warm throughout your tea experience. I got the Yorkshire gold and also the earl grey.

This was our first time at Selena's new location, and as per usual, it did not fail to impress! From the decor, to the service, to the food and tea, everything was on point. As someone who's gone to a handful of the themed teas at their other location, we definitely had high expectations! Our server, Ivy, was fantastic! Very kind, really attentive, and just overall knocked it out of the park! We will absolutely be back and definitely continue to support this amazing business!

We passed by this place today and decided to give it a try as I seen a few recommendations of this place online. Not a lot of photos shows that this is a proper tea style restaurant. No big entrees just tea sandwiches, scones, toast and of course soo much different tea's. We did the a la carte menu- and it was not expensive for 2 people. I mean a pot of tea that can serve 3 people is only $7.00 and the finger sandwiches were light but still filling. If you like sweet tea I recommend the Peach and Apricot or the Paddington Bear. Lot of people celebrating some Mommy and me time with their daughters, there were 6 ladies who were doing a mini bachelorette thing, so do make your reservations in advance. And the egg sandwich reminds me so much of the Japanese egg sandwich I had in in Japan.

Afternoon tea here is truly worth every penny, I made the mistake today of trying a different tea room today with my sister. Britannia tearooms has truly spoiled us, as I was thoroughly displeased with my experience at the west gate hotel that my sister and I were complaining about how we should've come here instead!! Britannia tea rooms offer delicious food, wonderful service, and I love the music they play there - it reminds me of the modern classical sound tracks from Bridgerton! The vibe is lovely as well and the owner who spoke with us at the end was very kind as well. I am very excited to experience a themed tea session soon!

Britannia Tearoom catered my daughter's baby shower - making it such a glamorous and delicious event. We had the curry chicken salad, egg salad, ham and cucumber. Every sandwich was delicious and presentation gorgeous with their edible flowers and other toppers. We also ordered iced tea which everyone enjoyed. Communication was easy and everyone was so pleasant. If you want to level up your party - order from here!

This is one of the few tearooms that offers a vegan service. You have to book it in advance, so I have had this booked for several weeks, before we even came out to SD. You book everything online, and it asks things like "how many people in your party?" and "how many need vegan?" and "how many children?" Since mom is 100% vegan, and I eat anything that isn't nailed down, we ordered all 3 as vegan. It is only $5/person to change tea to vegan, so we opted for that on all of them. Once we arrived, we were seated in the order we checked in, so we were the second table to be seated. But weirdly, we were the last table to be served. We had 4 different people servicing our table while we were there. The first one came up and said "I'm told you're the vegan table" and when we asked if they had a sweetener other than non-vegan white sugar cubes, or any milk other than oat, the server went to the back, came back to tell us only sweet and low, and when we said that we couldn't have honey either, she said that they only use honey flavor and not real honey, and then we never saw that particular server again. They start the service with the house blend tea on the table, but it has chamomile, which is sort of a polarizing ingredient... You either love it, or you hate it. If we loved chamomile, we would have loved the idea of sitting down to a fresh pot of tea. Unfortunately, we aren't huge fans of chamomile, so we felt bad about either wasting an entire pot of tea, or drinking one that you don't really like. I wish we could have just opted out of their house blend. They do post a menu online with all of their other teas, so you can decide what tea you want before you even set foot inside. And each person gets their own pot, so we each got to try multiple pots of tea. My daughter got her own pot of hot cocoa, although they also have some very kid-friendly tea options too. Next, we had a second person come up and inform us that they meant to call us and let us know... There is no children's vegan option. They either get the kids tea, or the adult one, or some weird combination of both. We said to just go ahead and give my daughter the regular kids tea meal, but it ended up being some kid friendly options that were posted on the kids menu, and some of the adult options that she wouldn't even dream of touching. The kids menu had things like chocolate spread sandwich (which she loved) and instead of bringing the cucumber sandwich that she would have liked, they gave her a pepper, cream cheese and artichoke sandwich, which she HATED. The food was a little lackluster compared to some of our normal tea services. The filling was pretty nonexistent on some of the items. The vegan alternative to the cheese sandwich sounded PHENOMENAL. It was introduced as a chutney and curry sandwich, but the filling was so thinly spread, you couldn't even taste the curry. The "chicken" salad sandwich was tasty, made with grapes and some things to add crunch. Good, but small. And we did enjoy the pepper sandwich. The second tier was a "sausage" roll with a pickle relish type jam, a stuffed mushroom, and an onion and "honey" topped puff, and two strawberries with four slimy mango slices. The flavor was good on most of it, just too small to actually even apply the jam to. The strawberries were okay, but the mangoes were inedible. Not sure if they were frozen and thawed, or if whatever they put on them made them slimy. Gross. The bottom tier was a scone and some jams. Little one also got a scone with lemon curd, cream, and jam. The apricot jam tasted... odd, but the flavor of the darker berry jam was okay. The vegan scone was as we expected it to be... pretty dry, but that is something you sort of get used to when egg is not involved. Daughter liked the "butter" (clotted cream), and the lemon curd was nice and lemony. She picked the raisins out of the scone since she didn't like the texture they gave it, but she ate most of it once de-raisined. We really enjoyed the coconut and cocoa nib tea. The chocolate strawberry one I ordered was very sweet. The abundance of mismatched teapots is cute, but some of the pots seemed more ornamental than functional. I burned the heck out of myself on a pot that could not stand up to the heat of the hot water or the small tea warmer. Overall, while there were some lovely aspects, our biggest complaint is just overall value. Tea was $53 each for regular, or $58 for vegan or GF, and child's tea is $33. When you only receive 11 food items and a pot of tea, that comes to around $5 per item. Not bad for a scone, but terrible value for a single stuffed button mushroom. We left hungry. Our tea came to $195 after tip, and there are just so many more options you can have for that here. Most expensive but also underwhelming tea we have had.

A very nice way to spend a couple of hours leisurely sipping a multitude of different teas and enjoying three tiered platters of savouries and then another tier of sweets. Don't worry there are to go boxes available. It's a lot of food but taking the time to enjoy each different sandwich,roll or cake is a true delight. The service was excellent. Roman was our waiter and he was always there when we needed him and not there when we didn't. All in all, I think this is a great and unique addition to the San Diego food scene and I highly recommend it. Reservations are a good idea.

This was my second time doing a tea party experience and I love that we even have these options in San Diego actually, but anywho - I loved this experience here. Every single gorgeous server we had was kind, patient, literally SO sweet and it made this experience that much better. From walking in, the hostess who sat me down was absolutely lovely. Wish I got their name - and throughout our time here, every single server we had (I kid you not) was so, so sweet. Our main one (again, wish I got their names) was extremely patient because 1. My girlfriends came in a little afterwards than I did, so it put putting our tea orders in probably slightly behind, and 2. One of my girlfriends just could NOT decide on which tea she wanted for her own teapot lol and our server was so patient with that and offered different ones that she personally liked, which helped my girlfriend then decide. Their prix fixe menu this month was DELICIOUS. I was more than fully STUFFED by the end of it all and I could not believe how great the offerings were. I loved all three of our sandwich options, and the scone with the double cream was divine. So divine that they have jars of the double cream that you can buy for yourself, and best believe that's exactly what we went home with! There is a little freezer next to the registers that offer things to-go, and there's also a little shopping section towards the very back that you can gander around in. I like that we were able to take our leftover tea home also, because after 4 cups and all that caffeine, my belly was so bloated - I definitely wasn't going to finish it all there. My girlfriends and I also each took home some of their tea blends, along with a tea strainer each. And for the price, it was so worth it to get all the set offerings - plus basically more than enough tea that you can enjoy. So the server let us know that besides their Brittania blend that you start off with, you also each get to choose your own tea right off the bat so you and your guests can also all try each other's. We got the 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'French Vanilla Pu-Erh', and the 'Winnie the Pooh, Rain Cloud' blends. They were all light and floral, with mine (C&TCF one) tasting like more like chocolate milk once you added the cream and sugar! All were so delicious and I need to go back and try more. I think its also worth mentioning that our sweet server who took the food out to us, even offered a photo right before we dug in and right after she brought it out so that we would have the best photo with the cute tiered trays still fully loaded. It was literally a perfect experience except for me getting so bloated, but that's a personal problem... hehe.

This place was great! We went for their wizard themed tea party and they did not disappoint. It was interactive with games, the food was the best part, and the tea was good. Other tea rooms in San Diego don't have a limit for how many pots you can order per table and this place did but it was still enough. The waiters were amazing and really made the experience epic.

My first time having afternoon tea was at The Britannia Tearooms. I've been wanting to do tea for years and finally decided that this was the place to start, and I'm happy that I did. The staff was very friendly and helpful, she guided me on how the tea service works, reviewing the selection of teas, and making sure I had everything I would need. The starter tea was quite nice, and for the two choices I got, I choice The British Christmas Cake and the Scottish Carmel Pu-erh. Both teas were perfectly balanced and tasted great. The three-tiered server had a nice selection of savory treats along with the plate of dessert items, I found myself satisfied.

It was a good experience overall, a little pricier than other tea rooms. The set up is nice, and they have a gift ship to peruse while waiting on your table. Everything came out in a timely manner. One unfortunate thing was my friend was given a water glass with clearly visible lip stick on it. They replaced it, and the new glass also had lipstick on it. Third time was a charm, but for the price, you need to look out for those things All in all I had a nice time, but I think it will be a one time visit for me

My friends invited me for my birthday and it was so lovely. The servers were great and so attentive. The decor was inviting and whimsical. We thoroughly enjoyed each savory and sweet bite. The highlight to me are the amazing scones and macaroons. Yummy! We tried four teas and the best one was the English Bread Pudding tea which tasted like a dessert.

**February 2024: Saturday Morning Visit** I saw this tearoom on Tik Tok and was really excited to check it out for an upcoming girls trip. I made reservations at least a month in advance and put my credit card down to secure the reservation. On the day of my visit my friend and I were kindly greeted and taken to our seats. The setup was frilly, and sweet. We were informed that the tea tower was a set and that we could select from a number of different tea blends through a QR code. We started off with a pot of the house blend which was fruity and refreshing. After pondering over the vast selection of tea blends I decided to try the Harry Potter Butterbeer blend and my friend tried The Hobbit. Soon afterwards our soup starter came out as did our three tier tray of savory and sweet treats! It was displayed in a beautiful manner and while each item appeared small, my stomach was full from all the delicious tea! My friend and I take to take our sweets home since we were already so full! Overall I really enjoyed my experience here. Whether you're a Potterhead, Alice in Wonderland, LOTR fan there were many portions of the restarauant that would make you smile. I'll just warn you that in the girls bathroom - if you're a potterhead you'll be in on a big surprise lol Enjoy!

Really nice tea place. It is still fairly new. Loved the decore. The food was good. A few new twists on the typical food items. The house tea was hands down our favorite, super delicious. The owner came around to check on everyone which I loved. The menu changes monthly. My daughter and I had a lovely afternoon. Loved the potato soup. Make reservations ahead but they were able to get us same day since I called so early to check if this was a possibility. Parking was easy, there used to be a lot. But go early just in case you need street parking. Our server was very nice, however, she went on break and did not let us know so we were waiting a while for our refill. I think she forgot to let the person covering for her know. We did hear them sing a few happy birthday songs so that was so sweet. I took a point off because I felt the room got so loud. One less table or some plants or an armoire to break up the room a bit more would have helped the sound. Not sure if the main room is quieter or not. We will try the other room next time.

My favorite English tea place in San Diego (Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe) opened up a larger tea restaurant in Point Loma. I believe it used to be an old diner. They did a great job decorating the place with a cute little parlor in the entrance. The women's restroom has a fun Harry Potter theme. The food is always so good. I love their Scottish Carmel Pu-er tea. Everyone gets a pot of tea to themselves so it's fun to try different teas at the table. Fixed price menu. Call ahead if there are any dietary restrictions. We had a lady who was gluten free in our group so they had food prepared for her. The potato leek soup came out first and it was delicious. The tower of sandwiches, sausage rolls, and scones came out next, following last with desserts. All were delicious.

One of my favorite places in the whole world. The decor and ambiance is so immersive, the tea selection is huge and delicious, and the whole experience (service, theming, presentation) is beyond magical. I'm a repeat customer. Would recommend the sticky toffee pudding tea and the sausage rolls!

This is a wonderful high tea place. My family truly enjoyed it. They describe the food and tea. They were very attentive to my nephew's nut and egg allergy. It's so pretty inside and we loved the Harry Potter themed bathroom. There are so many different teas to choose from. The scones, jam, and dessert were so good! I definitely want to return.

Our daughter was taking us here for our anniversary with our granddaughter, but when the time came they could not come due to illness. They had made their policy clear that they had to charge us because "we already prepared the food" but they did pack theirs up for us to take as we left. The food was great and the list of teas available was vast, but I was disappointed that I just got one choice out of those blends. The ones we chose were excellent. Everything clean and neat and the service was really perfect. I think I've been to four tearooms in this county and this was competitive with the others.

Tried this tearoom for the first time and I must say their customer service was great. The food however, not so much. I was a bit disappointed with what they called their "Children's Tea" as my daughter received very basic sandwiches, and essentially only 2 desserts. For $35 I expected she'd be given more offerings. I'm aware they change their regular menu seasonally, and was hoping for some yummy nibbles, but I only enjoyed the salad and a couple of their sandwiches/savories. Not sure if my scone was over baked or if that's how they come, but it was very dry. The tearoom itself was very cute and I loved the decor. This is one of the more pricey afternoon teas I've had in San Diego, and did not feel it was worth the cost. Overall, come for the experience, if not the food.

I have always wanted to try The Britannia Tearooms which is run by the same people as the Shakespeare Tea. The decor is so whimsical from Alice in Wonderland to Harry Potter, and it has themed tea as well. We tried its regular tea service on a Friday. We are able to try several flavors of tea and our favorite is a white tea with fruity notes called Winnie the Pooh! The starter was a delicious salad with sunflower seeds. Nice surprise! Then we were presented with 3 tiers of goodies (sandwiches, scones and dessert). I thought the scones were a little dry, but the sandwiches and puff pantries were good. There were fruit and mini desserts as well. The service was very attentive and helpful with recommendations. That was a big plus! In all, we enjoyed our tea experience at The Britannia Tearooms.

The Britannia Tearooms are serving up a fun experience! I attended their Bridgerton themed tea with a friend. The decor is amazing from the moment you enter. Even the bathroom has a really cool Harry Potter theme. We had their featured tea: the viscountess tea, the strawberry shortcake tea, and one other tea. There were all SO GOOD! They also provide a salad, some finger sandwiches, and dessert. They accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and pork-free requests. We didn't love the food but the tea alone and the experience were worth the price to us. There's a little trivia quiz for some friendly competition with the other guests.

If you're looking for a good tea experience in San Diego, I strongly recommend this place! The tea is high quali-tea. See what I did there? lol. On a serious, the tea is delightful. The entire restaurant has the best spots for photo ops with cute backdrops. There's even a gift shop located inside. As well as a private room that is decorated from time to time with a different theme. Service was great. All the employees are extremely friendly and welcoming. The tea experience is timed. I believe you have the table for two hours. Kids under four years old are not allowed. My best friend and I absolutely love the fine China and pastries that came with the tea experience . Our favorite tea was the creamy earl grey. We also enjoyed the tomato basil soup. Wow. I'll never forget it! I'm looking forward to taking my daughter here when she's old enough!

My first time at the Britannia Tearooms was delightful! The decor was beautiful and there was plenty of natural lighting. I appreciate that there was both indoor and patio seating. Today I dined at 11am with a party of 2 indoors for the regular afternoon tea service. We were served a complimentary house tea and each person got 1 personal tea pot of their choice from a variety of green, black, infused, or white teas. The tea service also included 4 plated finger foods ranging from sandwiches, sweet and savory pastries, and dessert with a side of butter, lemon curd, and seasonal jam made in-house. The service was timely and the servers were polite and tended to us quickly. I would return for a themed afternoon tea service.