You'll need a teapot, teacups, cutlery and cake slicers for serving. Afternoon Tea Menu Subject: Washington Duke Inn - Fairview Dining Room - Afternoon Tea Menu Created Date: 2/19/2018 11:35:33 AM . Brunch pricing is $135 per adult and $35 per child (ages 2 to 10), plus tax and service charge. You can also access the Capital Greenway from the Umstead if youre comfortable riding on the gravel path in Umstead State Park. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I took my mom and girls here for an early birthday celebration. Many of the pieces are NC artists and also has a gallery hall with a rotating show. Really?! You don't even need to come dressed for tea here. Reservations for afternoon tea - The Umstead Hotel and Spa - Facebook Your email address will not be published. And The Weathervane at A Southern Season in Chapel Hill offers tea on the second Tuesday of each month for $19. This will be held in the Herons Private Dining Room with room for only 10 guests, featuringcourses from the Herons Dinner Menu to pair with the Musar wines. We will happily return. At the door, you'll find hats, scarves, jewelry and other accessories to don for the occasion. The Umstead also features DogWoods: an enclosed playground specifically created for pets. Afternoon tea Review of The Umstead Hotel and Spa Reviewed September 18, 2016 A couple places in the Triangle offer afternoon tea: Carolina Inn, Washington Duke Inn, the Umstead, the Mayton Inn (currently, only on Wednesday afternoons and by ticket only), and the more casual Olde English Tea Room. The quality of not only the staff but the beautiful setting made for a memorable time having tea which was the best I have experienced. Tickets are transferrable but non-refundable. The attention to the detail of tea courses and tea was perfect down to having real lump sugar which my daughter would rate how authentic a tea room would be. Required fields are marked *. To reserve your table in Herons contact us at 919-447-4050. Mother's Day Brunch will run from 10am to 2pm, on Sunday May 14th. Join a community with a zest for living life to its fullest. There were around 60 tornadoes in the RDU area that day!! This just means I will have to go back, right? This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. It was wonderful way to treat my Mother coming here and we will be back. If you're short on time, consider buying some items instead of preparing them yourself, and opt for dishes that can be prepared in advance, such as finger sandwiches that won't get soggy or sweets that can be refrigerated until they are ready to be served. Tea is served in the elegant and modern lobby. We had the three course dinner with wine pairings and it was outstanding. Our Sommelier invites you to journey through the world of wine with the Umstead Uncorked wine tasting series. Afternoon tea at the Washington Duke Inn starts at $25. I've had much better customer care & customer satisfaction at 2-3 star hotels, but to be brushed off after explaining we had a family emergency, on our anniversary, didn't spend the night and spent $100 on lunch, $120 at the pool and redeemed a 1 Night stay. Make sure the sugar and milk is set on the table, ready to pour your guests a cuppa as they sit down. Full payment is due at the time of booking, reservations are non-refundable but are transferrable to another guest. Afternoon Tea in the Lobby for 8th Birthday - Review of The Umstead Linzer cookies. The lounge dining was first come first serve and the patio was not open due to rain so seating was limited. The Washington Duke Inn in Durham invited me to sample their tea menu to promote their fall and holiday offerings. The property was well appointed from top to bottom and well situated within the city.