Mother-in-law given MBE, need London advice!

Edrof · 29 Aug 2010 at 14:48

So, as the title says, my mother-in-law has been given an MBE in this year's birthday honours list and the close family (12 of us including 3 babies) will be popping up to the big smoke to pick it up from good ol' Queen Liz.

She's asked me to have a look around for somewhere to have a bite to eat before or after the event (don't know what time it will be yet), something like afternoon tea would be perfect, but as I haven't got a blimmin clue about London I thought I'd pick yous guys brains. So...

Somewhere nearby to Buckingham Palace.

Money no object as she's paying!

Somewhere that doesn't mind babies.

Thanks in advance,

Matt.

Brycheiniog · 29 Aug 2010 at 14:50

I don't know what they feel about babies but I have had afternoon tea here before:

http://www.brownshotel.com/

Jonathan

DM · 29 Aug 2010 at 14:54

Got to be the Ritz then, lovely for an afternoon coffee.

http://www.theritzlondon.com/tea/

Greenlizard0 · 29 Aug 2010 at 14:55

I doubt for something that 'formal' they'd be happy about babies. Though ask them, they might suggest/give a creche (sp) service?

Cosimo · 29 Aug 2010 at 14:57

DiamondMark said:
Got to be the Ritz then, lovely for an afternoon coffee.

http://www.theritzlondon.com/tea/

Either that or Claridge's.

DM · 29 Aug 2010 at 14:57

Greenlizard0 said:
I doubt for something that 'formal' they'd be happy about babies. Though ask them, they might suggest/give a creche (sp) service?

They dont mind kids. 12 guests and the 500 quid bill they wont be turning you away.

DM · 29 Aug 2010 at 14:59

simulatorman said:
Either that or Claridge's.

Claridges is another good shout.

vectisitch · 29 Aug 2010 at 15:08

you don't say what she got the MBE for?

Deadbeat · 29 Aug 2010 at 15:11

There's a fantastic chippy just off Victoria coach station. Pretty near the train station too, if you're posh like that.

Jono8 · 29 Aug 2010 at 15:11

Maccy D's

JAzz · 29 Aug 2010 at 15:17

simulatorman said:
Either that or Claridge's.

Or the Dorchester Hotel.

xarr · 29 Aug 2010 at 15:22

Check out the Wolseley, right next door to the Ritz and far less touristy.

http://www.thewolseley.com/

GravyMonster · 29 Aug 2010 at 15:23

vectisitch said:
you don't say what she got the MBE for?

What I was thinking. What did she do to earn her MBE?

Congrats to her BTW

CaptainComedy · 29 Aug 2010 at 15:29

are you sure money is no object - just because you aren't paying doesn't mean there's a limit on what can be spent

Edrof · 29 Aug 2010 at 16:07

Some great suggestions, I'm checking them all out. Thanks a lot guys!

She has said money is no object, but we won't go without chipping in our share anyway. She was awarded the MBE for services to foster care: 30 years I think.

I'm hoping for a similar award for services to Modern Warfare 2, but people have told me this is unlikely.

vectisitch · 29 Aug 2010 at 16:15

congrates to her then.and i'll put in a good word with her majesty for you