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The Academy Hotel and Alchemy Bar, London,

The Academy Hotel and Alchemy Bar

3.9
3.9
7 Reviews
£25 and under
Afternoon Tea
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
The Academy Hotel is a new edition to the Small Luxury Hotels of The World. Situated in the heart of Bloomsbury in London's West End, The Academy comprises a collection of five Georgian townhouses from 1762.

Luxury lifestyle interiors created by award winning New York-based designer Alexandra Champalimaud, who has created an engaging blend of modern and vintage with a nod to the lives and loves of the bohemian Bloomsbury Set who lived and worked in the area in the early 20th Century.

The cosy Alchemy Bar and Courtyard is the perfect West End retreat for bespoke cocktails, speciality gins, a refreshing glass of wine or champagne and signature Mr Ma's Afternoon Tea experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 6:00 am–8:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Bar Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7631 4115
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Fitzrovia
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Tottenham Court Road StationEuston StationGoodge Street StationRussel Square
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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7 Reviews
  1. DanielN

    Essex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very quaint a boutique hotel. Nice afternoon tea considering the price. Unfortunately my wife fell ill so couldn’t eat anything, but staff were friendly and brought it up to the room for me instead.

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    Toronto

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bar room we were seated in was lovely and staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was alright, the ambience definitely added to the experience as a whole.

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  3. Gnfdfgdggtfghhg

    London

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They didn’t know we were coming, afternoon tea was advertised outside but there didn’t seem to be anyone having tea. We were asked to wait 30mins. We decided to leave and go elsewhere.

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  4. Bill

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The price is reasonable for high tea, but the service was lacking. The wait staff didn't check the tea or ask us if we'd like a refill, and after bringing the food seemed to disappear. We did have a very nice conversation with the people sitting next to us, and the food was good (not great). We had to search the area to finally find someone to pay when we were done.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was so sweet and left a birthday card for my friend - we were celebrating a 30th birthday. Very sophisticated, elegant and private setting

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  6. DonnaG

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had afternoon tea at Mr. Ma's. It was simply wonderful. Highly recommended.

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  7. Hadar

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 June 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very very good We really enjoyed Good amount for the price

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The Academy Hotel and Alchemy Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Academy Hotel and Alchemy Bar

21 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HG

Additional information

  • Area
    Fitzrovia
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 6:00 am–8:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Bar Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Tottenham Court Road StationEuston StationGoodge Street StationRussel Square
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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