The French Room

"One of Dallas’s most famous tea services, the French Room, is amping it up this year with service seven days a week This $75 fancy tea service features two courses, including tea sandwiches and savory bites, numerous cups of tea curated by the Adolphus’ Tea Sommelier, and glasses of champagne or non-alcoholic cider. Children are welcome and service for them is $35." - Courtney E. Smith, Rachel Pinn

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"Located inside the tony Adolphus Hotel in Downtown, the French Room is one of those impossibly high-ceilinged rooms decorated in the neo-classical style with Louis XVI furniture and show-stopping chandeliers. Larger wedding parties with an eye towards luxury at any cost should consider the space." - Courtney E. Smith

"Head to the Cocoa Lounge at the French Room’s bar in the Adolphus Hotel for adult beverages, hot cocoa, and its holiday food menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Guests can enjoy the Cocoa Tea Tier, a paired-down version of the French Room’s famous afternoon tea, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $45 per person. The holiday offerings this year include a Truffle Egg Salad sandwich on a croissant; cucumber and mint cream cheese on sourdough; tandoori chicken salad and pickles on challah; orange chocolate tarts; poached pear tarts; and sticky toffee pudding cake. No reservations are required, and kids are welcome." - Courtney E. Smith

"Located inside the tony Adolphus Hotel in Downtown, the French Room is one of those impossibly high-ceilinged rooms decorated in the neo-classical style with Louis XVI furniture and show-stopping chandeliers. Larger wedding parties with an eye towards luxury at any cost should consider the space." - Courtney E. Smith