Afternoon Tea at Prestonfield — Restaurant in City of Edinburgh

Terrible. Went for Champagne Afternoon tea on a Saturday. Arrived early and was put into a small room to the left and waited. Assumed this was a waiting room as we were early. A waiter finally showed up 20 minutes later and asked if we were there for the afternoon tea and then dropped two menus on the coffee table and walked away. 10 minutes later he came back and explained the menu and dietarys. We advised that we disliked 2 items, so he said these would be switched. The waiter then brought a tray and set up the coffee table for service. This was confusing as we'd booked into the restaurant, not a drawing room. The seats were uncomfortable to sit for 2 hours and the fire went out so it became cold quickly. We then got our tea, but we had to ask again for the glass of champagne, we finally got this 1 hour after arriving. When the afternoon tea food arrived, it was average at best. Definitely not worth the money. They hadn't switched the items we didn't want and some of the food was inedible. The salmon sandwich finger was good and couple of the dessert items were good. The scones were very dry and hard, they hadn't even been warmed. The carrot cake was also very dry. Once we ate we then waited for someone to come by so we could ask for the bill. No one came past again, so we got up and went to the desk to settle the bill and leave. Overall very poor, definitely not worth the £65 per...

This place is absolutely lovely. The staff is professional and accommodating, the interior is breathtaking, and the grounds are well-kept. Peacocks stroll around the garden, adding to the charming vibe. The tea service was exceptional, having a wide range of complex flavors, both savory and sweet. I enjoyed the rhubarb tea, and the glass of champagne was just the cherry on top. I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere of the toasty room, which boasted great decor. They have multiple rooms with different decor suitable to every taste. I would highly recommend this place for your afternoon tea, whether you’re alone or...

Oh. My. Goodness. If you want to feel pampered by some of the most attentive, polite, and friendly staff, and served some of the most delicious tea and savory and sweet treats, in gorgeous surroundings, do not miss afternoon tea (or lunch, or dinner, or a stay if you can afford it) here. We enjoyed our tea for a leisurely 3 hours and walked through the grounds afterwards since the weather afforded us sunshine. Thank you for a...