Inspired by the Grand Social Promenade That Connected the Original Waldorf and Astoria Hotels, Peacock Alley Transpires Grace and Sophistication
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Inspired by the grand social promenade that connected the original Waldorf and Astoria hotels, Peacock Alley transpires grace and sophistication. It is the epicentre of The Waldorf Astoria social scene for afternoon tea, pre reception cocktails or an elegant night cap. Our gifted pastry chefs create a seasonal afternoon tea menu that can only be matched by the finest teas this world has to offer while our experienced team craft classic and exclusive Waldorf Astoria cocktails, using only the finest liquors and freshest ingredients. Here is to be found the essence of the unique and unforgettable Waldorf Astoria experience. Peacock Alley – “A Place To See And Be Seen”. AYURVEDIC INFUSIONS The practice of Ayurveda hails from India. It is the oldest science in the world. Ayurvedic teaching is the search for self-awareness and personal well-being. These infusions are carefully planned using a measured mix of botanicals. Ayurvedic blends contain herbs, spices, leaves, flowers, grasses and pieces of fruit. Harmony Blend Tulsi herb, green rooibos, ginger, cinnamon, verbena, chamomile blossom, lavender blossom, rosebuds, harmonise the body and soul and Peacock Alley Afternoon Tea Gift Vouchers boost the body’s immune system. Helpful for a good night’s sleep. Not suitable for consumption during pregnancy. Waldorf Astoria Afternoon Tea for one 35 Elderflower & Ginger A delicious crisp blend. The strength of ginger root, cardamom, Waldorf Astoria Afternoon Tea for two 70 cinnamon and bruised pepper juxtaposed with delicate elderberry, floral elderflower and mallow blossom. Waldorf Astoria Champagne Afternoon Tea for one 45 Women’s Tea Waldorf Astoria Champagne Afternoon Tea for two 90 A blend of cardamom, cinnamon, apple, rooibos, ginger, raspberry leaves, fennel, chamomile blossom, alchemilla, clove, orange peel, St. John’s Wort, black pepper, juniper berries and goose grass. For tea purchases, please ask our team members for more details. Men’s Tea Vouchers feature a unique reference ID code, which may only be redeemed once, A blend of apple, rooibos, cinnamon, bean peel, ginger, mistletoe, St. may not be exchanged for cash, replaced if lost and are non-transferable. John’s Wort, lemongrass, field eryngo herb, cardamom, cloves, black Please quote the gift voucher ID reference when reserving your experience. pepper, lemon peel and ginseng root. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Restorative Ginger and turmeric roots and cardamom stimulate the mind. Coriander, clove and nutmeg combine to energise the body Great with a spoon of honey and iced in summer. A spicy invigoration Energizer Pack yourself with Vitamins and Minerals. Start the day with a combination of hibiscus, apple, rosehip, safflower, banana chips and pineapple chunks. A great boost for your energy level ROOIBOS Available daily from 9am to 11am REAKFAST B Rooibos is a plant native to the Cedarberg Mountains of Western Cape, Bakery Basket 7 South Africa. Selection of morning pastries Bacon & Egg Roll 7 Smoked back bacon with a fried free range egg on a freshly baked artisan bread roll Smoked Salmon Bagel 13 Lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese Available daily from 12 noon to 11pm APPETIZERS Soup of the Day 6.5 Chefs Mixed Salad 10 Organic Rooibos Chef selection of seasonal vegetable These finest Rooibos needles taste nutty and smooth. Organically grown The Waldorf Salad 10 and hand-harvested. Finely cut Granny Smith apples, celery, candied walnuts, mixed seasonal baby gem greens, grapes, Lemon & Ginger Rooibos truffle & celeriac dressing Pink pepper, cardamom and ginger are added to lemongrass and Caesar Salad 12 lemon pieces for a punchy mix! Also with basil, rosemary leaves, apple Crisp bacon lardons, croutons, anchovies, and orange peel. This tea is designed to boost creativity. Romaine lettuce, classic Caesar dressing Add free range grilled chicken breast 15 Orange Rooibos A blend of the finest organic rooibos is infused with natural pieces of orange. Zesty, tangy, Light and fruity, this infusion will lift your spirits. TRADITIONAL SANDWICHES Traditional closed sandwiches on white or brown bread 10 Served with crisps & green salad Vanilla Chai A spicy blend of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, pink pepper and organic rooibos. To soften these warm spices, we add vanilla and Scottish Smoked Salmon, Cucumber & Crème Fraîche cornflowers. A mouth-watering combination. Honey Roast Ham, Tomato & Mustard Mayonnaise Children’s Tea Roast Chicken with Tarragon Mayonnaise We sourced a tea that every child could enjoy while Mum and Dad have their own. Made from the finest Rooibos with little white Egg & Cress Mayonnaise chocolate stars! A fun (and healthy) treat for the little ones. Upgrade to freshly made French fries 2 HERBAL INFUSIONS DELI STYLE SANDWICHES Classic Club Sandwich 14 Herbal infusions are made from any plant that is not the Camellia Free range chicken breast, bacon, fried egg & tomato Sinensis bush, from which all teas are produced. The careful creation of on toasted white or granary bread, crisps & salad wild and fresh botanicals, herbal infusions may contain dried leaves, Vegetarian Club Sandwich 14 pieces of fruit, flowers and grasses. All herbal infusions are caffeine-free. Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, mayonnaise, fried egg, smoked cheddar, avocado, iceberg lettuce, crisps & salad Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap 10 Free range grilled chicken breast, crisp bacon lardons Peacock Alley Blend anchovies & lettuce, crisps & salad Combination of Chamomile blossom, Verbena and the BLT Ciabatta 10 Chrysanthemum flower. We also added lavender flowers and Smoked back bacon, lettuce & tomato, cornflowers. Light and floral, a relaxing blend for late afternoon. Not ciabatta bread, crisps & salad suitable for consumption during pregnancy. Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagel 13 Hummus, char-grilled vegetables & rocket wrap 10 Strawberries In Summer Strawberries In Summer is a delicious mix of apple, hibiscus, orange, Upgrade to freshly made French fries 2 blackberry leaf, raspberries and strawberries. DESSERTS Peppermint Pastry (available until 12pm) 1.5 Peppermint leaf is widely regarded as a cleanser for the palate and an Chef’s Special Cake of the Day 4 aid to digestion. Toffee & Pecan Cheesecake with Butterscotch Sauce 7 Warm Apple Crumble with Crème Anglaise 7 Mint Rose Scottish Cheese Slate 10 Crisp Peppermint with soothing Rose Buds. A refreshing blend. Clean, calming and gentle. Wild Berries The richness of blackcurrants, blueberries, elderberries, strawberry & raspberry pieces is complemented with soft papaya pieces and hibiscus blossom. Immunity Give your immune system a helping hand! A blend of fruit and vegetable. Apple, lemon and orange combined with beetroot, ginger and carrot with Sunflower Blossom. Cleansing and revitalising. Chamomile Flowers Known for its calming attributes, chamomile offers respite from inflammation and is a helpful aid to rest and sleep. HOT BEVERAGES WHITE TEA Espresso 4.75 After it is plucked the bud is simply dried. This gentle treatment retains Americano 5.5 the highest anti-oxidant level allowing soft, delicate flavour to emerge. Latte 5.5 Cappuccino 5.5 Because only the 1st bud is used, in leaf form white tea can be picked for only a few weeks. To produce a kilo requires more than 30,000 buds, Espresso Doppio 5.5 ensuring white tea is highly prized. Macchiato 5.5 Mocha 5.5 Liqueur Coffees 8.75 Hot Chocolate 4.75 Tea 4.75 COFFEE & CAKE Enjoy the perfect cup of coffee, complimented by a delicious slice of our cake of the day freshly baked by our Snow White (China) executive pastry Chef. White ‘Peony’ is the generic name for Chinese white tea. It is so named 7.5 after the peony flower that grows alongside the tea plants of Fujian. This delicate tea is a beautiful combination of bright green leaves and soft white buds. Refreshing and cool, Snow White delivers a fragrant SOFT DRINKS lingering liqueur. Coca Cola / Diet Coke 20cl 2.5 Fever Tree Ginger Ale 20cl 3 Malawi White (Malawi) Fever Tree Ginger Beer 20cl 3 This extraordinary tea is grown on the Shire Highlands of Malawi. The Fever Tree Soda Water 20cl 3 unique terroir produces huge sun-bronzed leaves with dark silver tips. Fever Tree Tonic Water 20cl 3 The small plantation produces this tea only in minuscule amounts. Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic Water 20cl 3 Malawi White combines the delicacy of white peony, with notes of Fentiman’s Rose Lemonade 27.5cl 3 caramel and smooth honeysuckle. Coca Cola / Coke Zero / Diet Coke 33cl 3 Appletiser 27.5cl 3 Jasmine Silver Needle (China) Strathmore Mineral Water 33cl 2.5 From the Da Bai Hao tea bush in Fuding, Fujian province this tea was Strathmore Mineral Water 1L 5 harvested this spring and only the first buds were chosen to be naturally scented over many days with jasmine flowers. Light delicate, extremely NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS fragrant and clean. Cran-Apple Punch 6 Cranberry, apple, lime and soda Tropical Tea (China) Winter Iced Tea 6 Blended with white and green tea are pieces of mango, pineapple, Elderflower, lemon, winter blend tea and Xmas syrup coconut and lime blossoms. Extremely fruity and vibrant. Berrylicious 6 Blackberry, strawberry, lime and lemonade COCKTAILS Fountain of Youth (Mixed Origin) Ginkgo, nettle, blackberry leaves, St John’s wort, verbena, mistletoe, WA Snowball 11 whitethorn, lemongrass, willow herb, cornflower and safflower blossoms. Satisfy your inner child with a returning classic. Combining Amaretto Not suitable for consumption during pregnancy. with Mozart dark chocolate liqueur topped with a light helping of cream, ring in winter with some decadence. Orangery (Mixed Origin) Founded on a blend of green tea from China. Sweet citrus notes linger from the orange peel and orange blossom. Blackbird 12 Enjoyable hot in winter and refreshing iced in Summer. An inspired drink returns for another season, almond notes of amaretto meet red berries in this wintery tipple. Chambord and Malbec with Popcorn Ginko (Japan) hints of blackberry. Genmaicha means ‘Natural Rice’. Made from Bancha tea, with which roasted or ‘popped’ rice grain is added.