Brasserie Max

£13 - £190 / British, European, Vegetarian options

10 Monmouth St, London

Opening hours

7AM-11PM

Sunday 8AM-10PM
Monday 7AM-11PM
Tuesday 7AM-11PM
Wednesday 7AM-11PM
Thursday 7AM-11PM
Friday 7AM-11PM
Saturday 7AM-11PM

Chic Hospitality, Perfect Afternoon Tea Experience

Ah, Brasserie Max, a place where both tradition and eclectic style waltz gracefully, much like a well-rehearsed theatre performance right in the heart of London. Imagine stepping in and being welcomed by staff with wide smiles, almost as if they've been expecting only you since the break of dawn. The luscious interiors whisper elegance while the lighting sets your mood to 'serenely relaxed’. Embark on the afternoon tea experience, which currently seems to be the pièce de résistance—where gastronomic delights and legendary tea varieties await your taste buds. Delightfully British, but with just a hint of cosmopolitan daring.

Let's be clear, the staff here are not merely service providers; they are more akin to tasteful guides leading you through layers of flavor and experience. Expect to be pampered by their warm hospitality, possibly curated by a lovely guardian named Flavio from behind the scenes. Conversations flow easily as your crook of a finger commands exquisite bites, although purists might suggest that consistency in bread or cake densities fluctuates erratically. Ah, but is a perfectly crafted scone not worth a lottery? Yes, sometimes there can be haphazard lapses—a forgotten dessert or slightly overzealous flavours with some fish bones unexpectedly adding a crunch—but let's call these the quirks of a character-filled venue steeped in London's endless quest for culinary excellence. I daresay you'll want to gamble an afternoon here, even if you do feel compelled to inspect the meeting room soap as part of your stay—or perhaps because you really must. — Penelope Savory