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The Britannia Tearooms
Step into a whimsical British wonderland for an unforgettable afternoon tea experience.
4.6(5 reviews)
cafe
$$$
Step into a whimsical British wonderland for an unforgettable afternoon tea experience.
The Britannia Tearooms offers an authentic British afternoon tea experience in San Diego, blending cozy, timeless decor with themed events like Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland. Since 2000, we've delighted guests with a seasonal menu of savory snacks, desserts, and a vast selection of teas in a charming, cottagecore atmosphere. Perfect for casual gatherings, birthdays, and special occasions, our attentive staff ensures a memorable visit, complemented by a gift shop full of tea party essentials and memorabilia.
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Enjoy a seasonal high tea with cleverly named savory and sweet items, themed around Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and more, served with your choice of tea.
Host special events like birthdays or casual get-togethers with long table setups, beautiful British-style decorations, and personalized service for groups.
Choose from a huge assortment of amazing tea flavors, with options for cream and sugar, curated to enhance your dining experience.
Browse a charming shop offering tea pots, memorabilia, jams, curds, and accessories to host your own tea party, featuring items from Harry Potter to hedgehogs.
Receive careful attention to dietary restrictions and allergies, ensuring a safe and enjoyable meal for all guests.
The Britannia Tearooms was a great find for tea & high tea goodies, no so much on parking, although there is free parking in the lot across the street. The sweet & savory menu items of the Harry Potter themed high tea were cleverly named, for example... Hagrid's Stoat with Mandrake Leaves & Thatral-Radish Aoli with Professor Slughorn (sandwich), Aragog's Fly Cemetery Cake with Spider Web (pastry shell filled with black currants), Harry's Butter Beer Tea (tastes best with cream & sugar). The dining area a to was also cleverly decorated. The chocolate covered sorting hat sorted each table into one of the wizarding houses; ours was maroon... so Gryffindor! The food was deceivingly filling! Recommend for next themed tea event.
An authentic British afternoon tea room experience. From its cozy timeless foyer furniture to the gift shop you will feel as if you have crossed the pond for a sip and savor experience. The staff is well trained and very attentive. Single clients get the same service as large parties. The quality of the food is top notch! Many many tea flavors to choose from. They have a large free parking lot and there is some free street parking too. I think it is a must do afternoon culinary experience!
We booked a long table for seven people at The Britannia Tearooms that has been around since 2000, which is now 25 years old. The menu changes with the seasons. We paid a total of 500 US dollars, which is about 72 dollars per person. The afternoon tea set included a variety of items such as salads, savory snacks, fruits, and desserts. Each person could choose their favorite tea. The table was beautifully decorated in a very British style, making it hard to resist taking pictures. There was a chessboard on the ceiling and a picture of Alice in Wonderland hitting her head on the ceiling. The bathroom was also full of details, which made it feel like someone was watching you while you were using the toilet, which was a bit strange. Overall, it was a very relaxing and enjoyable experience to come here with friends for a casual get-together.
It was cute inside, the employees for the most part were helpful and kind. We did go later, so they may have just been ready to get out and go home; I wouldn’t blame them. ( Positives ) - themed teas, not a bad price. - attentive to allergies - food was ok, I had my favorites, so the options presented to you was nice. ( Negatives ) - location - only given water at the beginning - variety of deserts - feeling rushed out
Delicious fare, huge assortment of amazing teas, lovely and nerdy English-cottagecore ambiance. Fans of Dr. Who, Alice in Wonderland, Agatha Christie, Harry Potter, etc. Will love this vibe mixed with flowers and doilies... and did I mention the food and tea was amazing??! Be sure to check out the gift shop with hairy coos (highland cows), hedgehogs, mushrooms, Harry Potter memorabilia, and any accessory you could want to host your own tea party, such as tea pots, creamers, steepers, spoons, decor, aprons, etc.... including a selection of teas, jams, and curds. Brought my kiddo here for the 17th birthday, and everything was perfect, and everyone was so nice! We will be back!
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