Harden's survey result
Summary
The “splendid dining room” at the queen of department stores dates from 1911, but had languished in recent times until a splashy relaunch last year, with the David Collins Studio spiffing up the spectacular interior (25 chandeliers; seating for 160 guests) and well-known chef Calum Franklin drafted in to reimagine an Edwardian-era menu (‘1909 – Harrods Diamond Jubilee Consommé’ and so on), augmented by his own signature pies. Needless to say, “service is exceptional”, while the food is better than you might expect – although relatively few of our reporters have actually made the trip, given that Harrods is still not really on the map for Londoner drop-ins: it’s more of a destination for internationals, and obviously Afternoon Tea here is massive.
Summary
Quintessential British dining – including a bold attempt to become an archetypal destination for afternoon tea – is the aim of this major relaunch by Harrods, of its large ‘grande dame’ restaurant dining space on the fourth floor. Created in 1911 with a not-insubstantial 160 covers (and 25 chandeliers!), this 10,333 sq ft space always used to languish next to the toy department and to be rather forgotten about. No more! With a significant revamp by David Collins Studio, the store is again attempting to turn the place into a top destination, seemingly with more gusto than has marked its efforts in years gone by. Chef Calum Franklin (the ‘pie king’, who used to run the kitchen at Rosewood London’s Holborn Dining Room) has been recruited to concoct a menu of retro luxurious British classics, incorporating: oysters and caviar; ‘1909 - Harrods Diamond Jubilee’ Consommé; and Pâté en croûte 1960 with Cumberland sauce. Pies will include ‘The Georgian Pie Experience’ to share, as well as Beef & shin, Chicken penny, and Beef Wellington.
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Have you eaten at Harrods, The Georgian?
87-135 Brompton Road, London, SW1X 7XL
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £50.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
87-135 Brompton Road, London, SW1X 7XL
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30 am‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am‑11 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
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