This is fine if you are on a budget and haven't booked anywhere, but still want to try afternoon tea. we simply went there on a Sunday afternoon and had to wait just about 20 minutes for a table.

The service was good. We ordered scones which were very good, but when the tea came, we were given TEABAGS – unforgivable I think for a place doing afternoon tea. This is not a little cafe on the corner after all!!!

The overall experience was ok, but if you really want to do afternoon tea in style, then you can't beat the big hotels – like the Ritz. Of course you will pay much more for the experience, but it's worth it in my opinion. It's quite “casual” at the orangery.

The Orangery is of course in the lovely setting of Kensington gardens, so it's convenient to visit while you're there.