{"id":801,"date":"2010-11-20T14:29:45","date_gmt":"2010-11-20T14:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp\/?p=801"},"modified":"2026-02-06T17:09:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T17:09:45","slug":"mens-afternoon-tea-at-de-ville-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/mens-afternoon-tea-at-de-ville-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"Men\u2019s Afternoon Tea at De Ville restaurant – review"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Mandeville Hotel is located in the trendy Marylebone Village, within a few minutes\u2019 walk of some of London’s most exciting shops, art galleries and Mayfair hotspots. The hotel is on Mandeville Place which must be one of the most elegant yet overlooked corners of this neighbourhood \u2013 known by locals but passed by tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Mandeville\u2019s classic facade hides a contemporary gem. A well-appointed hotel, a bar that will soon have the reputation as the place to be seen, and a restaurant that is a striking and versatile space designed by world-celebrated interior designer Stephen Ryan. De Ville Restaurant is both relaxed and sophisticated with an ambiance that changes as the day passes.<\/p>\n

\"De The d\u00e9cor of the dining room is of monochrome floral wallpaper of bold design with unique wall lights in the form of Venetian masks. The lounge area where tea is mostly taken offers the visitor sofas in chunky cord upholstery, puffy cushions and some truly original furniture. A comfy spot yet one that does make a fashion statement.<\/p>\n

Men’s Afternoon Tea at The Mandeville Hotel is the only Afternoon Tea especially for men in London. It\u2019s a suitably masculine event but one which panders to refined taste. This particular tea also offers the guest a range of whiskies as well as the usual champagne. The Tiffany blue china is devoid of those chintzy roses that manly sorts often find intimidating.
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\nMen\u2019s Afternoon Tea has robust sandwiches such as Crab and Shrimp in basil bread, Roasted Sirloin with red onion thyme jam in foccacia bread ( a particular hit with my manly guest), Beef and Chicken Satay with chilli cr\u00e9me fraiche for dipping, Grilled Mediterranean vegetables with tallegio, gratinated, on black olive ciabatta (an open sandwich and full of favour). Morecombe Bay Potted Shrimps were served with Gentlemen\u2019s Relish and toast, which made this savoury selection a worthy meal in its own right.<\/p>\n

Man cannot live by savoury snacks alone so this tea offered an assortment of pastries and cakes. Double Chocolate Brownie, Fruit Cake with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Lemon-Basil Tarts, Chocolate-Blueberry Cheesecake, Fig Chocolate Beignets, could all be garnishing your personal masculine three-tier stand. Scones, in my opinion, should always be included and they were here, freshly baked, with bowls of Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry jam. A splendid show.<\/p>\n

Special mention must go to the Fig Chocolate Beignet. Looking like a small doughnut, the soft and spongy jacket protected a layer of chocolate and a whole fruit. This was quite a delicious innovation and one that I will be driven to replicate in my own home. Far from mundane.<\/p>\n

Selected teas and herbal infusions are served to help down the mounds of savouries and sweets. The Mandeville Special Blend is a good standard tea, but the delicate Jing vanilla black tea was my guest\u2019s beverage for the afternoon. There are a couple of whiskies here to add even more to the male teatime experience. Choose from Lowland Rosebank 12yr Old, Highland Glen Garioch 15yr Old, or Speyside Balvenie 12yr Old, any of which might appeal to those who arrive frozen after arduous hours accompanying enthusiastic shoppers \u2013 they have an excuse for a warming glass.<\/p>\n

\"De Afternoon Tea for the ladies includes a selection of traditional sandwiches such as Scottish Smoked Salmon, Free Range Egg Mayonnaise with Cress, Home Cooked Ham with Grain Mustard, Roasted Organic Chicken, and Cucumber. The Freshly Baked Raisin Scones, etc, are also a fixture along with a decadent and substantial assortment of pastries and cakes. The Zandra\u2019s Pink Meringues are show-stoppers and big enough to defeat even the most ardent meringue lover. You might find a cupcake with delicate icing (these are also presented garnished with a candle for those special surprise occasions that one always dreads). Miniature \u00e9clairs and rose macaroons could also put in an appearance along with the ever-popular chocolate brownie.<\/p>\n

You will obviously want a cup of reviving tea with your indulgent treat. Flowering Osmanthus, Whole Chamomile Flowers, Peppermint Leaf, Whole Rose Buds, Jing Blackcurrant & Hibiscus are all suitably feminine. The rose tea is perfumed and seems somehow appropriate for the china, designed by the aforementioned Zandra \u2013 none other than the celebrated Zandra Rhodes. Perhaps a glass of fizz would help the sweets along and the Champagne Afternoon Tea here is rather good value.<\/p>\n

De Ville restaurant is contemporary but with the classic attentive service that one always hopes to find in boutique London hotels. It offers an island of tranquillity just a stone\u2019s throw from the throb of city energy from the capital\u2019s retail hub. Fine food with a touch of innovation at a reasonable price. An accessible gem.<\/p>\n

Visit here for Afternoon Tea at the Mandeville.<\/a>
\nMen\u2019s Afternoon Tea \u00a323.50
\nWhisky Afternoon Tea \u00a331.00
\nChampagne Cocktail Afternoon Tea \u00a333.00
\nChampagne Afternoon Tea \u00a331.00
\nLaurent Perrier Rose by the Bottle \u00a393.00
\nAfternoon tea is available from 3pm to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday<\/p>\n

Breakfast
\nMonday to Friday from 7.00am to 10.00am
\nSaturday and Sunday from 8.00am to 11.00am
\nLunch is served between 12.30pm and 3.00pm
\nDinner is served between 7.00pm and 11.00pm
\nReservations: +44 (0)20 7935 4040<\/p>\n

De Ville Restaurant
\nThe Mandeville Hotel, Mandeville Place, London W1U 2BE
\nTelephone: +44 (0)207 935 5599
\nFacsimile: +44 (0)207 935 9588
\nEmail: info@mandeville.co.uk
\nVisit The Mandeville Hotel here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Restaurant review by Chrissie Walker \u00a9 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

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Read reviews of other Afternoon Teas here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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