Set in the heart of London’s theatre district, just yards from Drury Lane, Homage is putting on a stellar Theatreland-inspired afternoon tea. Here, in the Homage dining room, the white-panelled decor and impressive columns, all finished with gold touches, create a feeling of grandeur. At the same time, velvet furnishings perfectly soften the atmosphere, ensuring the restaurant is as welcoming as it is elegant.
Afternoon tea menus at Homage blend the pure magic of London’s great stages with the timeless elegance of The Waldorf hotel. As such, you’ll find it’s structured into distinct ‘Acts’. The opening act offers a cast of savoury treats. Naturally, it kicks off with the ‘Waldorf cup’, which reimagines the world-renowned classic as a delicate crisp cup filled with apple, celery, grapes, and walnuts. Then, you’ll be met with ‘The Supporting Cast’ featuring finger sandwiches with fillings like gammon and pickle on beetroot bread, coronation chicken in charcoal bread, and a prawn and crayfish number in a light citrus cream sandwiched between seeded bread.
The show continues with ‘Act 2’, kicking off with the ‘Wicked Green Apple’, featuring apple compote encased in white chocolate. You’ll also spot other pretty sweet treats like a popcorn tart with popcorn mousse; a ‘Mirror Mirror’ creation with dark chocolate, blackberry, and a glossy chocolate mirror; along with ‘Red Velvet Curtains’, which sees a vanilla cream cheese centre and chocolate sponge dipped in red velvet glaze. As for the scones, expect to see a vanilla and lemon version alongside golden sultana scones, all served with forest fruit jam, pear jam, and clotted cream.
As for the drinks, simply tag on a glass of Champagne if you’re looking for the star treatment, or go for the gin and Earl Grey tea ‘Curtain Call’ cocktail. Not drinking? Don’t worry, you’ll find a great selection of teas to accompany, including the Waldorf Signature Blend, featuring single-estate Ceylon whole leaf tea blended with orange pieces to lend a subtle citrus flavour.