Vintry and Mercer Magic Afternoon Tea

"We started with a stroll through the city to build up an appetite. Shay marvelled at St Paul's and enjoyed taking in the sights, with a little impromptu history tour along the way. Our walk led us to Vintry & Mercer, set along a cobblestone street and overlooking St. James Garlickhythe church. This stylish five-star boutique hotel, tucked between St Paul's Cathedral and the Thames, nods to the area's historic trading past while offering a calm, contemporary escape from the City's glass-and-steel bustle."

"Downstairs, the candle-lit dining room feels like a secret discovery: low ceilings, marble-topped tables, red-leather banquettes and fringed lamps casting a warm glow. A small bar glistens with bottles, while atmospheric classical music plays softly in the background. It's moody and a little mysterious, or, as my young companion put it with a grin, cooler and more magical. The magic began with the menus, which lit up with small torches to reveal mythical creatures and the sword Excalibur glowing across the pages."

"Choices included the Magical Afternoon Tea for adults or the Wizard's Tea for kids, both with vegetarian options. I wisely chose a crisp glass of Charles Heidsieck Brut delicious! There were also three tempting otherworldly cocktails on offer. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, there's the Wild Idol alcohol-free sparkling rose or the Magical Tea Pot Tails, an artisanal tea selection."

An eight-year-old was entertained during the school holidays with finger sandwiches, scones and illusion at Vintry & Mercer’s Magic Afternoon Tea. A stroll through the City, including St Paul's, led to the hotel on a cobblestone street overlooking St. James Garlickhythe church. The five-star boutique hotel mixes historic trading-area nods with calm contemporary design. The candle-lit dining room features low ceilings, marble tables, red-leather banquettes and fringed lamps with soft classical music creating a moody, mysterious atmosphere. The menus light up with torches to reveal mythical creatures and Excalibur. Guests choose adult or Wizard's Tea, with vegetarian and alcohol-free options and cocktails available.

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