The Most Luxurious Afternoon Tea at the City's First French Restaurant.
L'Escargot, located in the trendy neighborhood of Soho, is one of London's oldest and most acclaimed eateries. This historic French eatery is revered for its authentic French food and warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Due to popular demand L'Escargot has created an exceptional afternoon tea. There will be a variety of finger sandwiches for guests to choose from, such as "Wiltshire ham with Dijon mustard," "Cucumber with cream cheese and chives," "Scottish smoked salmon," and "Burford Brown egg mayonnaise."
Homemade scones stuffed with golden raisins will be available with Cornish clotted cream and English strawberry jam. For dessert, there will be a variety of tempting sweets such chocolate éclairs, snail-shaped meringues, and raspberry and almond frangipane..
Earl Grey Imperial (Black), English Breakfast Tea (Black), Thé à L'Opéra (Green), Rooiboss Bourbon (Herbal), Wild Camomile (Herbal), Silver Linden (Herbal), Lemon Verbena (Herbal), Peppermint (Herbal), and Vert Provence (Grey) are just some of the teas that will be served from the renowned Parisian tea shop, Mariage Frères.Guests may also enjoy Champagne Henriot and Crémant de Loire.njoy.
Through its almost century-long existence, L'Escargot has been named "Best French Restaurant in London," "Best Restaurant in Soho," and "Most Romantic Restaurant in London," among other honors. James Tyrrell, formerly of the Claridge's Hotel and a protégé of the legendary Richard Shepherd of Langan's Brasserie, is the kitchen's head chef. James, or "Jimmy," is a fan of traditional French cuisine who enjoys preparing dishes with seasonal ingredients sourced from local, independent vendors.
Princess Diana frequently dined at this restaurant, which boasts a long list of famous patrons including Coco Chanel, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Judy Dench, and HRH The Princess Margaret. Petula Clark and Shirley Bassey played duets at the piano, while monthly lunches at the café were a regular occurrence for Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon.
The building dates back to 1741 and is considered to be one of the original residences in Soho. It was once the private residence of the Duke of Portland. Guests at L'Escargot are met with a charming environment that has been preserved in its original state and has beautiful aesthetics while also creating a warm and welcoming ambiance.
The rooms are bright and quirky, containing artwork by Matisse, Bacon, Gadney, Peter Blake, Grayson Perry, Keith Haring, and Lubaina Himid, as well as other modern artists. The top levels offer a number of private dining rooms, accommodating 10–40 guests, which are suitable for special occasions, business parties, or private dinners. The Snail Bar, located on the second floor, features a fantastic pianist every Friday and Saturday night as well as frequent live music events.
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