The Orangery
St Giles, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Orangery is a sensible central London choice for breakfast, afternoon tea or a relaxed occasion where the room and conversation matter. Choose it over faster nearby options when you want a calmer setting; cross-shop Plaza Khao Gaeng or Din Tai Fung Centre Point when cuisine focus matters more.
About The Orangery
The Orangery in London is best framed around its strengths: breakfast, signature afternoon tea, seasonal dishes and BBQs connected to guest chef residencies. It is a smart-casual choice for breakfast, afternoon tea or an evening plan on the days it opens later, rather than a venue to judge by a tasting-menu, awards or chef-biography narrative.
A London room for tea, breakfast and low-pressure occasions
The clearest reason to choose The Orangery is its range across breakfast, signature afternoon tea, seasonal dishes and guest-chef BBQs. Afternoon tea gives it a natural occasion role, while breakfast makes it useful earlier in the day. For a plan where a smart-casual dress code suits the brief, it is a direct London option.
Food brief is broad rather than tied to one narrow cuisine identity: breakfast, signature afternoon tea, seasonal dishes and BBQs tied to guest chef residencies. That makes it a flexible pick, but not the right choice if the priority is a single specific cuisine. If you are comparing London dining options, Dalloway Terrace, Din Tai Fung Centre Point, Freud Cafe, Plaza Khao Gaeng and Punjab are other names to consider. The Orangery earns its place when the brief is breakfast, tea, seasonal cooking or a relaxed London meal.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Consider it for breakfast or a daytime pause, plan around the published hours rather than assume every day works the same way: The Orangery opens 7 AM–4:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday, 7 AM–10 PM from Wednesday to Friday, 12–10 PM on Saturday, is closed on Sunday. For another London plan, Freud Cafe and Punjab are useful comparisons.
Use this as a London convenience pick with a softer edge: useful for breakfast, afternoon tea, seasonal dishes and selected BBQ-led residencies, better suited to diners who want a smart-casual visit than to those chasing awards or a tightly defined signature-dish list. For broader planning, see our full London restaurants guide, plus London guides for hotels, bars, wineries and experiences.
If the plan changes, compare The Orangery with other London dining options, including Dalloway Terrace, Din Tai Fung Centre Point, Freud Cafe, Plaza Khao Gaeng and Punjab.
Located inside
HotelNumber Sixteen, Firmdale HotelsFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 81 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1DG, United Kingdom
- Website
- orangerytcr.com
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Orangery occupies a middle ground between London’s white‑table tasting‑menu establishments and the all‑day café. On New Oxford Street, it reads as a Bloomsbury address that programmes a full day — breakfast, signature afternoon tea, seasonal plates, outdoor BBQs and guest-chef residencies — rather than a single meal. That programming gives it a confidently curated personality: attentive to tradition (tea service and British seasonal ingredients) but open to contemporary interventions via rotating chefs and seasonal events. The result is a polished yet approachable spot that feels both neighbourhood‑rooted and editorially minded.
Best For
This is a versatile, all‑day destination that suits morning and daytime visits as well as more curated evening moments. It is ideal for weekend brunches, leisurely breakfasts, and classic afternoon‑tea gatherings. The venue’s guest‑chef residencies and seasonal outdoor barbecues also make it a good fit for food‑curious groups and small celebrations. Because programming shifts through the day, it can accommodate casual business meetings in daylight hours and more eventful dining on nights when a guest chef is in residence.
Ordering Tips
Start with the signature items — Turkish Eggs for a bright, savory breakfast and the Chicken & Buckwheat Waffle if you’re leaning sweet‑savory. Reserve ahead for signature afternoon‑tea service and for evenings featuring guest‑chef residencies, which can sell out. In warmer months, look for outdoor BBQ programming and seasonal plates that showcase the kitchen’s rotating approach; otherwise opt for the seasonal dishes highlighted on the day’s menu to get the clearest sense of the Orangery’s current culinary focus.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright and modern atmosphere surrounded by a living vertical farm.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Turkish Eggs
- Chicken & Buckwheat Waffle
Planning details
Location
81 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1DG, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Din Tai Fung Centre Point, Notable alternative
- Plaza Khao Gaeng, Thai, ££
- Dalloway Terrace, Notable alternative
- Freud Cafe, Notable alternative
- Punjab, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How The Orangery compares nearby
Choose The Orangery when the occasion needs a composed central London room and a flexible daytime-to-evening format. Din Tai Fung Centre Point is the better call for a faster dumpling-led meal near Centre Point, while Plaza Khao Gaeng is stronger for diners who want a focused Thai meal at a stated ££ price level.
For ambiance, Dalloway Terrace is the closer cross-shop if the room is the point of the booking. The Orangery feels more useful for breakfast and afternoon tea, while Dalloway Terrace is the one to compare when the plan is more about a polished setting than a quick meal.
If the evening is drink-led, Freud Cafe is the more natural alternative. If the group wants a classic London restaurant meal rather than a flexible all-day format, Punjab is the stronger cross-shop. The practical split is simple: The Orangery for calm conversation and tea-friendly occasions, Plaza Khao Gaeng or Din Tai Fung for cuisine focus, Freud Cafe for drinks, Punjab for a fuller restaurant brief.
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Compare The Orangery
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orangery | London | Breakfast, signature afternoon tea, seasonal dishes and BBQs (guest chef residencies) | ; | No published awards |
| Din Tai Fung Centre Point | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Plaza Khao Gaeng | London | Thai | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe RecommendedThe Good Food Guide 20252025 OAD Casual in Europe2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Dalloway Terrace | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Freud Cafe | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Punjab | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Orangery good for solo dining?
The Orangery can work for breakfast or a daytime stop in London. It makes sense when you want breakfast, afternoon tea, seasonal dishes or a smart-casual meal; Freud Cafe is another London venue to compare.
Can The Orangery accommodate groups?
If you are considering The Orangery for a group plan in London, plan around its hours: Monday and Tuesday 7 AM–4:30 PM, Wednesday to Friday 7 AM–10 PM, Saturday 12–10 PM, Sunday closed. Dalloway Terrace is another London venue to compare.
What should I order at The Orangery?
Start with the signature afternoon tea, since that is one of the clearest reasons to go. Breakfast and seasonal dishes are also part of the offering, BBQs connected to guest chef residencies add another angle when available. Plaza Khao Gaeng and Punjab are other London venues to compare if you are weighing different plans.
What is The Orangery known for?
The Orangery offers breakfast, signature afternoon tea, seasonal dishes and BBQs connected to guest chef residencies in London.
