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Thursday 10 September 2009

Bollocks to baking: Bea's of Bloomsbury

This might not be the right place to admit this, but until yesterday, I had never been to Bea's of Bloomsbury. Which I realise now is completely scandalous and almost a crime against cake. Oh my goodness the cake. I spent half an hour eyeing up the individual lemon meringues before I succumbed.

Best. Lemon meringue. Ever.

Light meringue, tart filling and perfect pastry. It's not easy to do a good meringue but Bea's is wonderful. It might seem pricey at £4 or so, but it's worth every single penny. And they also serve Luscombe organic drinks so I'm in love with them a little bit more.

I adore it here. There's a great little buzz about the place, the staff have fun and there's the occasional shit-zu puppy about the place. Ladies come here for tea, school girls come here for cake. Yesterday a little butterfly was fluttering about the place for no reason. Everyone comes here because it's lovely. I imagine they also come here for the wonderful afternoon tea as well.

Eight of your English pounds will get you a cupcake, a scone with jam and clotted cream, a mini blondie brownie, a mini brownie and a mini meringue. And of course you get a pot of tea as well. That's a sugary bargain, even if I'd like something a little more savoury to go alongside it.

If you haven't been, I suggest you go sharpish. It's like a little home from home, just with really awesome cake.

Bea's of Bloomsbury is halfway up Theobalds Road. The nearest tube is Chancery Lane, but it's a short walk from Farringdon, Russell Square and Holborn as well.

4 comments:

  1. I have never been there before but thank you so much for that link! I have been trying to go somewhere new and lovely for my birthday and this has sealed the deal! I am a huge fan of high tea! Thank you for the recommendation.

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  2. You'll love it! Make sure you come back and tell us what you think after your birthday!

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  3. I have been reading this blog for ages, but this is my first comment. Bea's is my favourite place to go for an afternoon tea. on sundays £13 will get you an unlimited plate of sandwiches to go with your cream tea. BUT there aren't many seats, so book or go at low times.

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  4. Unlimited sandwiches? Yay! The little sandwiches are my favourite part.

    Thanks for commenting!

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