The Winter Garden At Refuge

Oxford Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

🛍 Tea, Full, Cafe, Wine

4.4 💬 26 Reviews

Phone: +441612335151

Address: Oxford Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

City: Manchester

Dishes: 24

Reviews: 26

Website: https://www.refugemcr.co.uk/

"The afternoon tea was delicious and very filling. We came home with a doggy bag. The Service was a bit slow but staff were attentive to our dietary needs and made changes to the menu accordingly. However when we were offered a refill of tea having been there over an hour and a half we were just offered hot water rather than a fresh pot. We were then charged for a fresh pot at £2.50 each which we felt was very mean given the afternoon tea was £29.50 each and we'd also treated ourselves to a bottle of bubbly."

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Lovely afternoon tea. Although a little pricey. Service was fantastic too!


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The service was exceptional, the staff was very friendly, and the food was outstanding.


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Great little place nothing to fault We had bar food although menu slight, food was exceptional and plentiful.


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Amazing experience and would definitely recommend. The service was amazing and the winter garden team from 1-3:30 were tremendous.


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The afternoon was somewhat disappointing. The cakes had too much frosting and not enough substance. The waitstaff were inconsistent in their attentiveness.


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Absolutely lovely afternoon tea. The good was delicious and beautiful. The setting was lovely and relaxing and the service was perfect friendly and relaxed. We loved it!


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We sat at our table and waited for 25 minutes before deciding to leave. Nobody came by to greet us, and even the table next to us had been waiting for 40 minutes without receiving any acknowledgment.


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Booked tea for two which was lovely, infact everything was perfect. It's not a criticism, just a suggestion really, maybe give people a choice of teas such as a sandwich selection and the choice of cakes, as I did find the tea on offer more sweet than savoury?


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The afternoon tea was delicious and very filling. We came home with a doggy bag. The Service was a bit slow but staff were attentive to our dietary needs and made changes to the menu accordingly. However when we were offered a refill of tea having been there over an hour and a half we were just offered hot water rather than a fresh pot. We were then charged for a fresh pot at £2.50 each which we felt was very mean given the afternoon tea was £29.50 each and we'd also treated ourselves to a bottle of bubbly.

Categories

  • Tea Explore our selection of soothing teas, offering both classic and exotic blends. Perfectly brewed to awaken your senses, indulge in our range for a moment of tranquility and flavor in every sip.
  • Full Savor a delightful array of authentic flavors with our carefully curated menu. Indulge in a variety of dishes, crafted to perfection, offering something for every palate.
  • Cafe Indulge in our vibrant cafe selection, offering an array of freshly brewed coffees, artisanal teas, and delectable pastries, paired with cozy ambiance for a delightful dining experience.
  • Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity.

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  • Beer
  • Cafe
  • Wine

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