Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Sandyford (D18)

We went for my friend's birthday celebration. I booked for 4 adults, but we came with a 5month old baby with carriage. Was told 'you didnt book with a baby'. I felt embarrased infront of everyone. By the time we got a table, the party next to us have the same situation, a baby with a carriage. I need to know what's the drama behind booking with a baby. The hot drinks and pastries were ok at best. Scone for €5.5? It should be one of the best, but no. We have to ask for 2 hot drinks twice that werent served. The place is crowded and cramped. I dunno if this is usual. But I feel cramped in a canteen. The staff were nice and attentive. But the hard product was a complete contrast. I wil cancel the 2 bookings of afternoon tea after this experience. For almost similar price, just go to the nearby hotel.

My young family and my wife and I had a beautiful experience in The Lord Mayors Lounge at the Shelbourne. Service was very attentive, warm and friendly, particular credit goes to Johanna, who was very friendly to our two young children. There was a slight glitch with your booking, which Imelda, the duty manager, dealt with very well - the kitchen was very accommodating to us also. Overall, a very pleasant experience and looking forward to our next visit already. Strongly recommended

Lovely evening at the Lobby for my son's birthday. Lovely atmosphere and superb service.

Excellent service. Food was lovely. Great way to start Christmas week

When making reservation (from USA) I thought that at 1:00pm I was making a lunch reservation. Only to find they only do afternoon tea on Sat and Sun. They did give us lunch but told us that we’d need to order one afternoon tea since it’s their policy! So an extra unnecessary cost. Not impressed by that, the very least it should say that on open Table. Staff were nice and apologized for the policy!