
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
Chicago · $$
Chicago, IL · $$
OPEN Wednesday FEBRUARY 11th and Thursday FEBRUARY 26th For those who love their afternoon teas fresh and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for over a century. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their royal visits here. Afternoon tea begins with Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends including classic selections like the English Breakfast to modern yet delightful twists like the Mélange du Cap. Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by the traditional three-tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches and scones, and dainty petit fours with complements of preserves, lemon curd and English double Devon cream. The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age is available throughout the duration of afternoon tea service. Reservations are heavily encouraged. Tea service seating duration is 90min Adults $86 / Kids $38(3-12) Valet available at $26 for 3 hours
“I’ve been here multiple times and every time it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are very accommodating. The place is just gorgeous. The tea is phenomenal, I always get the chai. The last time I went, I brought my five month old baby, and it was her first tea experience and she loved tasting all the different pastries. It’s so nice to get dressed up with our little fascinators and pearls.”
“A fun experience at afternoon tea! The space is beautiful and elegant, our server was very friendly, the tea and cocktails were great. We weren't able to try all of the food as we filled up on the delicious scones, but what we did have was good! Overall a bit overpriced for what you get, but would go back for a special occasion.”
“My 2 girl friends invited me for my birthday celebration. This afternoon tea party was amazing. We disconnected from the real world for 2 hours. The service was perfect thanks to Javier, the location is gorgeous (please go to the powder room which needs to be seen). The food was good but as a French person I think a few items could be more elaborate (what about some foie gras toast instead of the mini beef burger?). Some sweets were too much but no worries you can bring a box home. The variety of teas is incredible! A very nice moment 💕”
“For those fellow tea lovers there were some fundamental problems with the tea service. Specifically, the tea is served already brewed (who knows how long) with the tea leaves left in the pot (the entire time) they serve it with a little filter to place over your tea cup to catch the leaves as you pour. The problem with this is that the tea is left in the pot far past its optimal steeping point. Black tea in particular averages 3-5 mins steep time if the tea is left too long it becomes bitter which is what happened with my tea. Also, you may ask for a new pot however, it’s not offered, instead there is a server who comes over and refills your existing pot (oversteeped) with fresh hot water. No, no, no!! The drake blend is delicious it’s a shame it’s not served properly. The sandwiches and scones were so-so but seemed as though they had been sitting out too long. The desserts were delicious. Our waiter seemed rushed but did provide what we asked of him. The harpist was amazing and the ambiance while loud, was fantastic. Overall, it was a nice experience but I wish the tea had been served differently. Price versus value were not aligned.”
“Went to afternoon tea here. The scones were over baked and very dry. The desserts left much to be desired. The sandwiches were barely edible for the price you pay. It was absolutely borderline disgusting food. The service was top-notch; could not have been better or more welcoming. If only the food could catch up to the service, this would be quite the experience! Just walking into this historical wonder is exciting. What follows should equal the visuals.”
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