The Original Maids of Honour

Tea house · Kew

The Original Maids of Honour

Tea house · Kew

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288 Kew Rd, Richmond TW9 3DU, United Kingdom

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Step into this charming, family-run bakery and tea shop near Kew Gardens, where the quirky decor complements delightful scones and a warm atmosphere.  

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288 Kew Rd, Richmond TW9 3DU, United Kingdom Get directions

theoriginalmaidsofhonour.co.uk
@theoriginalmaidsofhonour

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288 Kew Rd, Richmond TW9 3DU, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 20 8940 2752
theoriginalmaidsofhonour.co.uk
@theoriginalmaidsofhonour
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@MaidsofHonour

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"Seconds from Kew Gardens, The Original Maids of Honour is the best kind of tourist trap: a genuinely ancient place, that sells decent food and brings it out quickly. To avoid getting ripped off, order a portion of scones rather than one of the sets, along with a pot of tea. The scones are dainty things, soft and aerated, with just enough structure to bear the weight of clotted cream and jam. But the main draw here is the chintzy interior, decorated with enough ceramic knick-knacks to supply an episode of Antiques Roadshow. The room is over 160 years old, but it feels more like grandma’s house; it’s the perfect place to enjoy a cream tea." - Isaac Rangaswami

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aoife nolan

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A great experience. We had the prosecco afternoon tea to celebrate my colleague's upcoming wedding. The atmosphere is lovely and the service is excellent. All the food was fantastic.

Mandie McGuire

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We return again and again for exceptional food and service. Yesterday I went to Original Maids of Honour for birthday tea with a friend. Today it was a return visit for breakfast with my husband. I LOVE IT!! It the best place around and still too much of a good kept secret. The staff are friendly and the ambience and food great.

Billie Branson

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We had a wonderful high tea, staff are friendly and willing to help. The food is amazing especially the scones!!! We took our SEN sister and the staff were so kind to her and acknowledged her. They took into consideration are requests to support her. The whole place seemed cleaned and well looked after. Detail has been put in to keeping it a traditional tea room what only adds to the experience. Highly recommend going!

Voyage49610067502

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Recommended by James O’Brien on his LBC show, I booked afternoon tea with the expectation of eating the mouthwatering quiche described by James as the best he’d ever eaten! I was not disappointed. It was delicious and the pastry was excellent. |The afternoon was further enhanced by the wonderful staff, who were extremely attentive, even under the pressure of a busy Easter Sunday. With a gift of chocolate eggs and some of their wonderful tea. I couldn’t have asked for a better afternoon. Our waitress, Arcia, recommended their full English breakfast and so we will be back for another visit very soon.

Bryony walker

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We came for an afternoon tea here and it was perfect, the staff were very accommodating and let us sit outside, the Sandwiches, scones and cakes were fantastic, the tea set was adorable and the tea was great too. The setting and the building were lovely, and would definitely recommend! It would be great place to rest and have something to eat after visiting Kew gardens too.

Barbara Crook

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We received a warm welcome and although we arrived early for our booking were found a table quickly. The service was excellent and afternoon tea delicious - best scones ever! Definitely need to book as this is a very popular tearooms located just across the road from the Victoria gate for Kew Gardens.

Mr C

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We had a lovely trip to the Maids of Honour. Roast beef and all the trimmings followed by coffee and their signature tart. The food was very tasty, the service friendly and attentive, and we found the whole experience very pleasant and uplifting on a sunny day in Kew.

Richard McGrath

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We came for afternoon tea and my college age daughters said it was their favorite experience from our trip to London. Nevinha explained everything to us as it was our first high tea. She was so friendly and helpful! The tea and the food were fantastic. The tarts were as good as they say. Just a wonderful experience!