The Alice

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  Jessie Hur

  ·2 months ago

  “I was looking for a vegan afternoon tea after wondering around Oxford with my best friend, and Alice was the perfect choice! Just like the beautiful interiors, the food and service were incredible. Cameron and the manager looked after us so warmly, which made our first English afternoon experience feel even more special! Thank you so much! :)”

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  Ro Ci

  ·3 months ago

  “Really lovely place. Very cosy and beautifully decorated. We enjoyed two different teas, my favorite was Red Velvet. We also ordered fruity scones which were the most delicious scones I tasted. Will come back. Greetings from Germany 🫶”

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  Flannery Foster

  ·4 months ago

  “The best hotel buffet breakfast I’ve ever had…and I’ve travelled to 173 Countries, Colonies and Territories. Sadly, my photos don’t do it justice. The bowls of airy cream cheese (is this what you call clotted cream, here?) and whipped avocado were a real treat for this vegetarian. I topped the perfect potato patties with a dollop of each. I also dined the night before, and will again before I depart. My set menu of pea & mint soup and a garden risotto of fava and asparagus topped with crisps and Parmesan was light and lovely.”

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  Heather Walker

  ·5 months ago

  “Lovely afternoon tea for a birthday celebration. Attentive and helpful staff, we felt very looked after. Special shout out to our server Alpha, who couldn't have done any more for us, even bring out a special "happy birthday" cake for the birthday girl. Only 1 tip for customers, if you don't like the smell of cigarette smoke, don't sit next to the windows! The smell was a little overpowering ar times during our visit!”

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  Zoe Imansjah

  ·5 months ago

  “The cutest little Alice in Wonderland themed cafe, stop by for afternoon tea to catch up with an old friend and had a wonderful experience! Our server Sophie, was knowledgeable and quick with all the tea and cookies, and even gave us a few extra bites. Such a wonderful presentation and proper tea experience close to Oxford!”

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  Chun-Yu Yeh

  ·5 months ago

  “The Alice is a lovely all-day dining spot in Oxford with a warm, elegant atmosphere and a really comfortable setting inside the Randolph Hotel. The menu is well put together, and everything feels hearty and satisfying without being overly complicated, a great example of classic British dining done well. I especially enjoyed their Sunday roast and set-course meals; both were generous in portion, well cooked, and full of flavour. It’s a relaxed but polished place to spend a weekend lunch or Sunday roast, and overall a very enjoyable dining experience in the heart of Oxford.”

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  Becca Eats

  ·6 months ago

  “Falling down the rabbit hole at The Alice in Oxford🐇🫖 This was such a special afternoon tea, especially since it was my family’s first time experiencing it! The sandwiches were elite, the scones were warm and fluffy, and the sweets were basically works of art. If you love Alice in Wonderland or just want a really high-end tea experience in a gorgeous setting, this is the spot 🍰✨ What we ordered: 3 sets of afternoon tea: 9/10 teas: 9/10, we went with Peppermint, English Breakfast, and Jasmine. The presentation was beautiful, and it was the perfect way to introduce my family to a proper tea service tea sandwiches: 8.5/10, bread was incredibly soft and the fillings were so fresh and flavorful sandwiches were- smoked salmon & creme fraiche, cucumber cream cheese cumin & mint, curried egg & rocket, apple sage & sausage, mushroom quiche tart & pickled onion scones: 8/10, can’t have afternoon tea without perfect scones. These were warm, crumbly, and paired perfectly with the rich butter and sweet jam sweets: 9/10, every single pastry was gorgeously displayed and followed the Wonderland theme perfectly. Almost too aesthetic to eat, but they tasted just as good as they looked sweets were- carrort spelt cinnamon cake, cherry bakewell tart, victoria sponge with elderflower & lemon, alice grand fruit cake atmosphere: 10/10, super cute and whimsical. The Alice in Wonderland theme is done so tastefully, making it feel high-end but still really fun and playful”

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  adi upman

  ·7 months ago

  “Had an absolutely delightful high tea at the Alice yesterday. We shared three teas among four and it was the perfect quantity. Food - loved the tea cakes especially carrot and Battenberg. The mini mushroom tarts were incredible and so was the side of Pommes Anna, deep fried crispy and perfectly seasoned potatoes. The portions were quite generous with multiple servings of tea. Was surprised at how nicely brewed the masala chai was. Service - our attendant was very prompt, polite and accommodated all requests including one for a vegetarian selection. The lady at the reception was lovely and took our photographs with patience and effort. I’m really touched by how nice the staff was. Atmosphere- beautiful, luxuriant setting in the heart of Oxford, I would definitely go again just for the ambiance itself.”

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  Vikram S

  ·8 months ago

  “We dined here twice during our stay, and both visits were very enjoyable. On Christmas Day, we had lunch from the set menu. I went with the non-vegetarian option, while my wife chose the vegetarian one. The food looked great and tasted just as good, and the staff were friendly and engaging, which added nicely to the festive feel. We returned on Boxing Day for afternoon tea and were seated in the Drawing Room — a beautiful space that really elevates the experience. The nibbling-style spread was generous, with plenty of options for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences. Arjun looked after us during the afternoon tea, and his tea recommendations were spot on. Special shout-out to him for making the experience even better. Overall, a very pleasant place to dine — comfortable, well-presented, and consistent across visits.”

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  Jessica Davis

  ·8 months ago

  “Had a really lovely meal recently. The service was exceptional, the staff very attentive and on hand exactly when needed (not too soon or too late) which is refreshing. Obviously some good training. Food was delicious and full of flavour. Will definitely like to return for an overnight stay and visit of the hotel”