Refuel

I had afternoon tea and breakfast. Food was delicious and service was excellent. Beautifully appointed diningroom. Eddie was especially helpful (picture below), he spent time telling me about the hotel, their locations in London and New York, and generally just made me feel both welcomed and valued as a patron.

The young english? porter who was happy to answer my questions on whether i could have my tea and work in the drawing room or the library really set the mood for my visit. He was so efficient and helpful and knew exactly which room best suited my request. The restaurant manager / supervisor (suited man)at the restaurant's little reception area welcomed me with a beautiful smile and was able to inform me about what to expect during my visit. He even escorted me to the library and was so attentive and lovely while doing so. Made me calm and happy after trudging through the rain. then, oh then, there was Julia, my waiter. She was ever so wonderful, attentive, intuitive and made sure i knew everything i needed to know about what was available. She even helped me workout what might best suit me as i had a tummy ache at the time. She was so so delightful i had to write in praise of her! Note - I went in n a very rainy Monday afternoon so that i would have a quiet place to work on my creative projects.

Wow. Had a LOVELY 4 course birthday lunch with my sister. She treated me. The staff were AMAZING. Robyn, accommodated our change of time, confirmed our offer was in place, and was lovely on the phone. Ali and Edy our wait staff (apologies for misspelling) were engaging, thoughtful and intelligent. Every staff person made our experience a delight. Poor Edy had no choice but listen to my sister’s new kitten stories 😱 (admittedly, the kitten is beautiful). I have loved Firmdale for a long time. I love the Kit Kemp design. We will be back. Every Firmdale hotel is stunning ❤️❤️❤️

Lovely lunchtime movie downstairs followed by a set lunch doubleheader. Had a croque-Monsieur before the film started, which was warm, puffy, delicious. The mushroom soup starter was a wonder, the chicken and vegetable garnish main and tarte Tatin desert were well executed. The portions are generous so probably not worth having a snack before the meal. Made for a fun, relaxed and leisurely Sunday. Recommended 👍🏽

Had the three course menu on a Sunday. The soup was delicious however the flavours of beetroot and mushroom roast didn’t blend well. The Yorkshire pudding was overdone and the vegetables lacked flavour. The sauce was too sweet. The tartan for desert was odd, the apples were overpowered by rum or another alcohol of choice. I enjoyed the mushroom soup but given the price I went home and had another dinner :) that said I cannot fault the ambience and excellent service - well done to you. Just a let down by the chef