Willard Peacock Alley Tea

4.6

885 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Seated in the grandeur of Peacock Alley, amongst the elegant sounds of the harp, Willard's traditional Afternoon Tea offers a tempting array of savory sandwiches, decadent pastries, and teas.

Afternoon Tea at Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. takes place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with two seatings available at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Afternoon Tea makes for an elegant way to celebrate a special occasion. Contact willardtea@ihg.com for more information for groups of ten and more.

All specialty menus and any modifications must be requested at the time of the booking or at least 48 hours before your reservation via phone

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 942-7010
Website
http://washington.intercontinental.com/food-drink/peacock-alley-tea/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Mauricio Manzano
Private party facilities
Interested in Afternoon Tea for a private group?Whether for a bridal shower, baby shower, or birthday, Afternoon Tea makes for an elegant way to celebrate a special occasion. Contact our Private Events Team at willardtea@ihg.com for more information about hosting Afternoon Tea at Willard for your special event.

Location
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 14 Street NW
Parking details
Please inquire with the hostess at Afternoon Tea for the parking validation.
Public transit
The closest subway station to Willard InterContinental is Metro Center. This station houses red, orange, blue, and silver lines. Upon arriving at Metro Station, depart the station via the F Street exit. Walk two blocks west to 14 and F Streets NW. Cross the street. Turn left and walk to the corner. Willard’s main entrance will be on your right.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 885 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

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Willard Peacock Alley Tea offers a "wonderful iconic way to celebrate a special occasion" with its "amazing ambiance" and "extensive tea selection." Guests enjoy "lovely staff" and "beautiful decorations," while the harpist adds to the charm. Some reviews suggest improving the "savory bites" and service efficiency, yet overall, it remains an "exquisite experience."

885 Reviews

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Shiva
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambience. Lovely harp music. Gorgeous table settings and furniture. Delicious variety of teas, scones and jams but absolutely abysmal tea sandwiches which weren’t really sandwiches and below average dessert
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Robyn
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to tea as a very belated Christmas present. I would happily come back. We left full and happy! Grab some friends, gussy up and have tea @ the willard! You won't regret it!
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Sara
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere and service were excellent, but the snacks seemed stale and didn't meet our expectations. Given the high price, we were hoping for higher-quality afternoon snacks.
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Debbie
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great high tea and exceptional accommodation of both gluten free and vegan! Well done!
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Matthew
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The service was much worse than expected for my 3:30pm reservation today. My partner and I arrived 10 minutes early and were one of the first tables seated. We were given waters shortly and selected our teas shortly after sitting down. However, we then waited a VERY long time before receiving our tea or food. Our tea arrived at 4:06pm and our food arrived at 4:15pm. We also sat there with empty waters for 20 minutes during that time. This was my first time there. The ambience was great and the food and tea themselves were good, but the service was quite poor. I will not be coming back, and I recommend others check out the Regis or somewhere else before coming here.
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Christina
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Had to wait for a long time for a hostess. The servers did not come back. No additional food offered unlike other teas. Not worth the price point.
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Debra
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A relaxing elegant experience. Wonderful selection of teas!
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Britt
VIP
Washington DC
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The harp was really nice! Complimentary parking is a plus if you drive. The ambiance was severely lacking. The tea was amazing! The food was okay. Lady Cameilla is a better option. As always the service was astounding!
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Sarah
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful experience. Lovely staff, lovely food, and most of all amazing ambiance.
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Erica
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time celebrating a family birthday. The food was delicious and the ambiance lovely. Would definitely recommend.
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Willard Peacock Alley Tea is rated 4.6 stars by 885 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

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1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 14 Street NW
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Please inquire with the hostess at Afternoon Tea for the parking validation.
Public transit
The closest subway station to Willard InterContinental is Metro Center. This station houses red, orange, blue, and silver lines. Upon arriving at Metro Station, depart the station via the F Street exit. Walk two blocks west to 14 and F Streets NW. Cross the street. Turn left and walk to the corner. Willard’s main entrance will be on your right.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mauricio Manzano
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://washington.intercontinental.com/food-drink/peacock-alley-tea/
Phone number
(202) 942-7010
Private party facilities
Interested in Afternoon Tea for a private group?Whether for a bridal shower, baby shower, or birthday, Afternoon Tea makes for an elegant way to celebrate a special occasion. Contact our Private Events Team at willardtea@ihg.com for more information about hosting Afternoon Tea at Willard for your special event.

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