My daughter and I booked the candlelight Scottish high tea in late July for this past Friday. As my daughter is from out of town we had looked forward to this for quite some time only to find out once we had been seated that the menu only listed afternoon teas. When we questioned it we were told “oh that’s been canceled for a few months now”. Well the fact we had booked this when it was still in effect it would have been nice if your establishment contacted us to inform us that it was cancelled , considering we clearly booked that particular tea. We definately would not have attended and did not feel right leaving as we had already been seated. The whole concept of the candlelight tea was ruined for us , as an afternoon tea is just that held in the afternoon. The tea platter we ordered was lacklustre. We have been to many a tea around Ontario and the sandwiches and desserts were very basic compared to the others and the price point was high for what we actually received. There was no unique sandwiches or desserts which is what you come to expect from a high tea. I guess it’s expected that it’s all about the ambience of being in the “drawing room” of the Prince of Wales Hotel “ but it was not enough. Our server was nice but it just was a disappointment all around. Two things to note one of our tea cups was dirty with a lipstick stain on it which we had to alert the server of and also a couple came in about an hour after us who had also booked the same tea only to be told it was non existent and they had come from the US! You may want to check your website and booking agent to ensure that it is removed. I for one will never be back to your establishment and will not recommend.
Richard Chu
This is located inside a historic hotel. We came here for high tea in the afternoon and it is an amazing experience. The portion is giant for my small tummy that they already prepared boxes for you. The earl grey tea tastes great and the food makes me forget my stress. The atmosphere feels comfortable and nice for a girl's talk in the afternoon. Don't miss to walk around that there are tons of great portrait paintings in the hotel lobby.
Deb Trowbridge
Amazing afternoon tea. Exceptional scones !
noh name
I don't know own what to say. I certainly haven't come across any places like it outside of England, for which this emulates very well. Clean, with courteous staff and a lovely atmosphere. The food doesn't look like much, but it adds up quick and fills you up, so, bring your appetite or expect a to-go bag. I liked the enclosed patio-like area best, and will always get the cheese platter add on, it just goes so well with the variety of fruit. It's an experience you won't regret and would definitely recommend.
Zachary Lucier
Thoroughly pleased with Julia’s great and professional service. We had a wonderful afternoon tea and got many great recommendations for things to do in and around Niagara Falls for our trip. We shared The Royal Tea (more of a traditional afternoon tea) and His Royal Highness Tea (charcuterie + cheese) which worked great because we got to try a bit of everything. Everything was delicious and well presented, and the space was lovely, clean and well decorated.
Wai Chan
Great experience for afternoon tea
Jennifer Webb
A Tea Fit for a Queen! Or rather 4 queens otherwise known as The Golden Girls or Girl Just Want to Have Fun! We loved your Royal tea; what could be better than a sumptuous afternoon tea served with a sparkling mimosa! Delicious! The tea and the drink. From the savoury egg salad on a croissant to smoked salmon and dill cream cheese to the wonderful cucumber sandwiches then the piece de resistance the warm scones with whipped butter, clotted cream and simply delicious strawberry jam! Topped with berry crumble tarts, garnished with strawberries and blackberries, cookies, macaroons, mini cupcakes ! Your tastes buds will explode with flavours upon flavours! A true culinary delight!
Sue Trad
The Drawing Room is inside the Prince of Wales Hotel. We have been wanted to try their High Tea Service for a while, and finally we had the time to go.
Our waitress was wonderful and explained the trays to us in detail.
They have a limited options for tea flavours. Tea is served in large mismatched teapots, they looked very cool.
The food tray had a variety of sandwiches and treats. Scones were hot and tasty. The smoked salmon and the cucumber sandwiches had a very thin layer of filling and were very dry. The egg sandwiches were quite tasty though. And the hummus tart was okay.
Overall the ambience was lovely and charming.
One comment, we ask the hostess for window tables when we arrived but we were told that we had to specify in the reservation that we wanted to sit next to a window. However, then I overheard the other hostess saying to another group who had requested for window table in their reservation that they can’t reserve a table beside the window. It was a bit confusing
It also felt like they only set up the table when guests arrived. We waited and also saw few guests stand and wait for the table to be ready even though those tables were empty for a while.
All in all, it was a good experience.
megan pagniello
What a fun experience! I also found my new favourite tea.
Lovely food, even more lovely servers and overall fun a s fancy experience!
I brought a guest from overseas to the Prince of Wales Tea Room expecting a charming, upscale experience. What we got was an embarrassment. Despite having a reservation, we weren’t seated until 2:15 PM, and by 2:20, no one had taken our drink order. The staff were cold and disinterested—the hostess gave a curt “thank you for your patience” with no smile or sincerity.
To make it worse, the pillow on my chair was still squished from the previous guest—no one even had the decency to fluff it. That tiny detail summed up the whole experience: lazy, inattentive, and far from the elegance they pretend to offer. We left without being served. Save your time and money
Maldita D.
Afternoon tea at The Drawing Room inside the Prince of Wales was an absolutely charming experience that exceeded all expectations. The elegance of the space is undeniable, deeply rooted in the rich history of the hotel. From the moment you approach the building, the Victorian style captivates you—it's like stepping back in time, in the most beautiful way.
Inside, the tea room is tastefully decorated with vintage touches that carry through from the furniture to the table settings. Every detail, from the delicate teapots to the fine china, oozes old-world English charm. It truly felt like a classic English tea experience.
The food and tea were simply amazing. Each tier of the afternoon tea was beautifully presented, from the exquisite finger sandwiches to the decadent desserts. The cheese and fruit plates were perfectly curated and balanced. And the scones? Absolutely to die for—warm, flaky, and served with all the right accompaniments.
We were lucky to have Brooklyn as our server, and her service was nothing short of exceptional. She was attentive, warm, and added such a personal touch to our visit.
At $55 per person, this experience is a true treat and worth every penny. If you're looking for an elegant afternoon tea steeped in Victorian charm, The Drawing Room at the Prince of Wales is a must-visit.
Allen
We came over from another Vintage Hotel property in the area for their scheduled tea tasting event, and had an absolutely wonderful experience with Victoria as our server. She was knowledgeable about the tea, friendly, and a real treat to accompany the tasting. Based on this experience, we will definitely consider staying at the Prince of Wales and trying the High Tea next time we're in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Maria
Good day. My husband and I had High Tea today at the Prince Of Wales. We are locals and visit the tea room twice a year. At Christmas and Spring.Service was great and special mention to Mary as she was so accomodating to my husbands specific food needs. Kudos to the staff always making us feel so welcome. Maria and Luis Carvalho
Robert
We celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary with high tea at the Prince of Wales, not our first time either. The rooms were busy when we arrived so we didn't get a Solarium table, but we were very happy in the large, wingback, comfortable chairs where we ended up. The decor is lovely, and the atmosphere very relaxing. The mood music was quite soothing. Staff were busy at first but very cheerful and friendly at all times, and we had a very pleasant, brief conversation with our staffer when she was less busy later on. The food was very good, varied tastes and flavours, and fresh, and the tea of course is the best you can get. Our staffer refilled the teapot, "of course, with pleasure" she said, and we appreciated the care we were given very much.
My daughter and I booked the candlelight Scottish high tea in late July for this past Friday. As my daughter is from out of town we had looked forward to this for quite some time only to find out once we had been seated that the menu only listed afternoon teas. When we questioned it we were told “oh that’s been canceled for a few months now”. Well the fact we had booked this when it was still in effect it would have been nice if your establishment contacted us to inform us that it was cancelled , considering we clearly booked that particular tea. We definately would not have attended and did not feel right leaving as we had already been seated. The whole concept of the candlelight tea was ruined for us , as an afternoon tea is just that held in the afternoon. The tea platter we ordered was lacklustre. We have been to many a tea around Ontario and the sandwiches and desserts were very basic compared to the others and the price point was high for what we actually received. There was no unique sandwiches or desserts which is what you come to expect from a high tea. I guess it’s expected that it’s all about the ambience of being in the “drawing room” of the Prince of Wales Hotel “ but it was not enough. Our server was nice but it just was a disappointment all around. Two things to note one of our tea cups was dirty with a lipstick stain on it which we had to alert the server of and also a couple came in about an hour after us who had also booked the same tea only to be told it was non existent and they had come from the US! You may want to check your website and booking agent to ensure that it is removed. I for one will never be back to your establishment and will not recommend.
This is located inside a historic hotel. We came here for high tea in the afternoon and it is an amazing experience. The portion is giant for my small tummy that they already prepared boxes for you. The earl grey tea tastes great and the food makes me forget my stress. The atmosphere feels comfortable and nice for a girl's talk in the afternoon. Don't miss to walk around that there are tons of great portrait paintings in the hotel lobby.
Amazing afternoon tea. Exceptional scones !
I don't know own what to say. I certainly haven't come across any places like it outside of England, for which this emulates very well. Clean, with courteous staff and a lovely atmosphere. The food doesn't look like much, but it adds up quick and fills you up, so, bring your appetite or expect a to-go bag.
I liked the enclosed patio-like area best, and will always get the cheese platter add on, it just goes so well with the variety of fruit.
It's an experience you won't regret and would definitely recommend.
Thoroughly pleased with Julia’s great and professional service. We had a wonderful afternoon tea and got many great recommendations for things to do in and around Niagara Falls for our trip. We shared The Royal Tea (more of a traditional afternoon tea) and His Royal Highness Tea (charcuterie + cheese) which worked great because we got to try a bit of everything. Everything was delicious and well presented, and the space was lovely, clean and well decorated.
Great experience for afternoon tea
A Tea Fit for a Queen! Or rather 4 queens otherwise known as The Golden Girls or Girl Just Want to Have Fun!
We loved your Royal tea; what could be better than a sumptuous afternoon tea served with a sparkling mimosa! Delicious! The tea and the drink. From the savoury egg salad on a croissant to smoked salmon and dill cream cheese to the wonderful cucumber sandwiches then the piece de resistance the warm scones with whipped butter, clotted cream and simply delicious strawberry jam! Topped with berry crumble tarts, garnished with strawberries and blackberries, cookies, macaroons, mini cupcakes ! Your tastes buds will explode with flavours upon flavours! A true culinary delight!
The Drawing Room is inside the Prince of Wales Hotel. We have been wanted to try their High Tea Service for a while, and finally we had the time to go.
Our waitress was wonderful and explained the trays to us in detail.
They have a limited options for tea flavours. Tea is served in large mismatched teapots, they looked very cool.
The food tray had a variety of sandwiches and treats. Scones were hot and tasty.
The smoked salmon and the cucumber sandwiches had a very thin layer of filling and were very dry. The egg sandwiches were quite tasty though. And the hummus tart was okay.
Overall the ambience was lovely and charming.
One comment, we ask the hostess for window tables when we arrived but we were told that we had to specify in the reservation that we wanted to sit next to a window. However, then I overheard the other hostess saying to another group who had requested for window table in their reservation that they can’t reserve a table beside the window. It was a bit confusing
It also felt like they only set up the table when guests arrived. We waited and also saw few guests stand and wait for the table to be ready even though those tables were empty for a while.
All in all, it was a good experience.
What a fun experience! I also found my new favourite tea.
Lovely food, even more lovely servers and overall fun a s fancy experience!
Lovely experience - can’t wait to go back
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I brought a guest from overseas to the Prince of Wales Tea Room expecting a charming, upscale experience. What we got was an embarrassment. Despite having a reservation, we weren’t seated until 2:15 PM, and by 2:20, no one had taken our drink order. The staff were cold and disinterested—the hostess gave a curt “thank you for your patience” with no smile or sincerity.
To make it worse, the pillow on my chair was still squished from the previous guest—no one even had the decency to fluff it. That tiny detail summed up the whole experience: lazy, inattentive, and far from the elegance they pretend to offer. We left without being served. Save your time and money
Afternoon tea at The Drawing Room inside the Prince of Wales was an absolutely charming experience that exceeded all expectations. The elegance of the space is undeniable, deeply rooted in the rich history of the hotel. From the moment you approach the building, the Victorian style captivates you—it's like stepping back in time, in the most beautiful way.
Inside, the tea room is tastefully decorated with vintage touches that carry through from the furniture to the table settings. Every detail, from the delicate teapots to the fine china, oozes old-world English charm. It truly felt like a classic English tea experience.
The food and tea were simply amazing. Each tier of the afternoon tea was beautifully presented, from the exquisite finger sandwiches to the decadent desserts. The cheese and fruit plates were perfectly curated and balanced. And the scones? Absolutely to die for—warm, flaky, and served with all the right accompaniments.
We were lucky to have Brooklyn as our server, and her service was nothing short of exceptional. She was attentive, warm, and added such a personal touch to our visit.
At $55 per person, this experience is a true treat and worth every penny. If you're looking for an elegant afternoon tea steeped in Victorian charm, The Drawing Room at the Prince of Wales is a must-visit.
We came over from another Vintage Hotel property in the area for their scheduled tea tasting event, and had an absolutely wonderful experience with Victoria as our server. She was knowledgeable about the tea, friendly, and a real treat to accompany the tasting. Based on this experience, we will definitely consider staying at the Prince of Wales and trying the High Tea next time we're in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Good day. My husband and I had High Tea today at the Prince Of Wales. We are locals and visit the tea room twice a year. At Christmas and Spring.Service was great and special mention to Mary as she was so accomodating to my husbands specific food needs. Kudos to the staff always making us feel so welcome. Maria and Luis Carvalho
We celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary with high tea at the Prince of Wales, not our first time either. The rooms were busy when we arrived so we didn't get a Solarium table, but we were very happy in the large, wingback, comfortable chairs where we ended up. The decor is lovely, and the atmosphere very relaxing. The mood music was quite soothing. Staff were busy at first but very cheerful and friendly at all times, and we had a very pleasant, brief conversation with our staffer when she was less busy later on. The food was very good, varied tastes and flavours, and fresh, and the tea of course is the best you can get. Our staffer refilled the teapot, "of course, with pleasure" she said, and we appreciated the care we were given very much.
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