Parker's Tavern

Parker's Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Saima

   London2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Very overpriced, basic afternoon tea with very slow service
   

   Parker's TavernResponded today

   Dear Saima, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your afternoon tea experience didn’t meet expectations, particularly regarding the value and pace of service. This isn’t the standard we aim to provide, and your comments have been passed on to the team for review. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope we can offer a much-improved visit in the future. Kind regards, Parker's Tavern
   

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   Charlotte VIP

   San Francisco3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The ambience and the food were good, but unusually (we have visited several times before), the service was poor - slow, with different diners food arriving at different times (e.g, someone had finished their dessert before another diner’s arrived), drink orders forgotten, and long waits between courses. Not their usual standard of service.
   

   Parker's TavernResponded today

   Dear Charlotte, Thank you for your continued support and for taking the time to share your experience. While we're pleased you enjoyed the ambience and food, we're very sorry to hear that the service fell below our usual standards during your recent visit. This isn’t the experience we aim to provide, especially for returning guests, and your comments have been shared with the team for review. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon for the standard of service you’ve come to expect from us. Kind regards, Parker's Tavern
   

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   Rob

   Cambridge4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Took a little too long to come to take out order. Then the order was taken incorrectly so the wrong food was brought out. Staff were apologetic and free drinks plus reduced bill made up for the mistake. The starters were excellent, mains okay. Burger was overdone and therefore quite tough. Ambience was nice, live jazz music from the bar. Service overall very good. It is pricey but I don’t mind that if the food is excellent. It was good, but not excellent. The order mistake can happen and it was rectified quickly. I appreciated the complementary drinks and reduced bill.
   

   Parker's TavernResponded today

   Dear Rob, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the starters, the ambience, and the live jazz—and that our team handled the order issue with care and professionalism. We’re sorry the burger didn’t quite hit the mark, and your comments have been passed on to the kitchen for review. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience. Warm regards, Parker's Tavern
   

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   Nicholas VIP

   London24 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good and inventive food but the service was somewhat slow.
   

   Parker's TavernResponded today

   Dear Nicholas, Thank you for your kind words about the food – we're delighted you enjoyed it! We’re sorry the service was slower than expected on this occasion and appreciate your feedback, which helps us improve. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Parker's Tavern
   

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   Dave VIP

   Denver5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 25 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food not great for the price. Location and ambience is good. Service is pleasant but slow.
   

   Parker's TavernResponded today

   Dear Dave, Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed the location and ambience, and that our team made a positive impression. We're sorry to hear the food and pace of service didn’t meet expectations on this occasion. Your comments have been shared with the team as we’re always striving to improve. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Kind regards, Parker's Tavern
   

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   Eckart

   Cambridge1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely afternoon tea. Alka was great and gave excellent advice on the teas.
   

   Parker's TavernResponded today

   Dear Eckart, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your afternoon tea with us. Alka will be so pleased to know her service and tea recommendations made your visit extra special—we’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to her. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Parker's Tavern
   

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   Michael

   London6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The Scallop and herring starters were outrageous value for money. I’m actually surprised somewhat that the chef sent them out they were so small. The sausage starter was much better. Main courses were ok but the starters spoilt the experience. Still a good place to stay but will probably give the restaurant a miss for dinner next time we come.
   

   Parker's TavernResponded today

   Dear Michael, Thank you for your feedback. While we're pleased you enjoyed aspects of your meal and your stay, we're sorry to hear the starters didn’t meet your expectations. Your comments have been shared with the kitchen team for review, as we always aim to offer both quality and value. We hope to welcome you back in the future for a more enjoyable dining experience. Kind regards, Parker's Tavern
   

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   L

   Cambridge2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   I took a friend visiting from abroad to afternoon tea at Parker’s Tavern to celebrate a special occasion and was very disappointed. The hotel no longer serves tea in the lovely, beautifully appointed and comfortable bar and library. Instead it was served on small tables with uncomfortable seating and so-so views in a loud and crowded feeling dining room. Our server was lovely and my friend’s tea was tasty. However, the gluten free tea was nearly inedible. The scones were like tiny hockey pucks, the madeleine was tough, the pastry cups were like rocks. And the sandwich bread was tasteless. The only tasty thing in the tea was the chocolate mousse. I left most of the afternoon tea uneaten, which is absolutely unheard of for me. This was a very different experience from when I went last May for a family event and we had a wonderful experience. The wait staff explained that there is new management. I would strongly recommend finding somewhere else to have afternoon tea if you are looking for a relaxed and comfortable setting or anyone in your party is gluten free.
   

   Parker's TavernResponded today

   Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent afternoon tea experience didn’t reflect the high standards you previously enjoyed with us. We understand how disappointing this must have been, especially for a special occasion. Your comments regarding the gluten-free offering and the change in setting have been shared with our management and kitchen teams for urgent review. We’re pleased to hear your server made a positive impression, and we genuinely appreciate your honesty, which helps us improve. We hope we might have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for a much better experience. Kind regards, Parker's Tavern
   

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   Kim

   Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 21 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The decor and amience of Parkers is great but sadly the food has gone downhill dramatically over the last few years. Overcooked starter, burnt sausages for main and the pudding too big. This was from the set menu which obviously doesnt reap the same financial reward for the restaurant. I really hope that they don't serve a lower quality offering from this menu but each course was dissapointing. Such a shame as everything else about this restaurant/bar is great.
   

   Parker's TavernResponded today

   Dear Kim, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the ambience at Parkers, but we’re very sorry to hear the food did not meet expectations on this occasion. This is not the standard we aim to provide, regardless of menu choice, and your comments will be passed on to the kitchen team. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to welcome you back for a better experience soon. Kind reagrds, Parker's Tavern
   

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    Amanda

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    Increased waiting time to be served, eating a Parker's Tavern a number of times and sadly very disappointed with this visit. All our food was under seasoned, the Bubble and Squeak main was so rich it was sickly and I could not eat it. Has changed dramatically since Tristan Welch left.
    

    Parker's TavernResponded on 20 March 2025

    Dear Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your recent visit did not meet your expectations, especially as a returning guest. We regret that the seasoning and balance of flavours in your dishes were not to your liking, and we appreciate your comments about the waiting time. While changes over time are inevitable, we remain committed to delivering high-quality food and service. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will ensure it is shared with our team for review. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future so we can provide the experience you’ve enjoyed with us in the past. Please do reach out to us directly if you’d like to share any further details.
    

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