Fortnum and Mason Reviews

So good to see lots more people out and about and also to see F&M dressed for Christmas Perfect shop for the perfect presents

Had high tea which never ended, top quality and worth it. Great place to celebrate an intimate birthday.

Opulent and luxurious tea shop in the heart of London. Within walking distance from Piccadilly Circus, Fortnum & Mason is spread over five floors in a grand interior selling everything tea related plus luxury items and homewares for him, her and the kids. Top floor is an Afternoon Tea salon to indulge in London's favourite pastime.

Love F & M!!! The very best of British and Continental food!

English atmosphere with special tea aromas and excellent also for welcome gifts!

Fortnum & Mason is worth a visit, even if you don't have any intention of buying anything. It's simply a visual feast inside. The ground floor, which is where the majority of food products are sold, displays teas, jams, sweets, chocolates and everything in between in gorgeously stacked pyramids and in glass jars and counters that gleam. The only downside to this scene is the sheer amount of people you will be moving against and with; the crowds are huge on this floor. As you ascend up to the higher floors however, there's much less people and you'll be able to admire F&M's wares with more ease.

Only the best wares are stocked in F&M and the presentation of these things are wonderfully arranged so as to best show them off. F&M's famed tearoom can be found on its upper floors, and can be accessed either via lift or stairs.

Beautiful shop in full London style! From tea to chocolates through notes and infusions: in this 4-storey shop you can find anything!

Highly recommended butchers, great selection, I would suggest to add drumstick to your selections as well, overall delightful place to shop,

Another beautiful and luxurious store in London. It's mosty focused on food and perfumes, no clothes available. You can visit their cafe and restaurant too, booking is usually needed. Prices are high but it's not surprising in a shop like that. The staff take great care of customers. Also the decorations are truly beautiful, changing often. It's especially worth to visit during Christmas time.

Beautiful store, gifts and souvenirs for every pocket and every taste. It's worth visiting.

If you like a fancy thing or two,
then this is surely the place for you.

Went to the wine bar here for a get together, was great

Really nice shopping experience, but the prices are a bit exaggerated in my opinion.

excellent store...just too busy. So many amazingly well branded products and serve as perfect gifts

Overpriced con how they charge service charge pay enough for the item without being ripped off !! Cream tea service very poor

British classic brand, a variety of high-quality tea gift boxes are available.
If you want to buy a souvenir, it s right!

Nice venue, crazy price for afternoon tea, less than stellar servers

This is the right place if you are looking for quality. It is pricy but quality is outstanding!

Its difficultto express Fortnum and Mason without a visit for yourself. It truly is breathtaking, feels very much like Wes Anderson could shoot a movie here. Decadent staircases and carpets throughout, a really magical British establishment. For a tourist I couldn't recommend it more. 300 years of history live within those walls. I myself was there for a sherry evening, the level of attentiveness from the staff, the food and the general atmosphere was extraordinary. I wish them another 300 years!

Tea-lovers' heaven! The staff are so helpful and knowledgable about tea - they'll assist you with finding a tea that will meet your needs. There is so much to choose from in terms of anything Tea-related. They sell beautiful tea-ware and also have two types of afternoon tea. You can easily spend an entire afternoon here!

Fight through the tourists buying gift wrapped biscuits and go to the food hall. The quality is truly sensational and, dare I say it, the prices are reasonable compared to say Waitrose.

If you are a tea lover, this is a place you have to visit! There are so many different types of tea to choose from, I could come back every year to try something different. They also have a large selection of biscuits and confections for your eating pleasure.
The store is just a few blocks from the picadilly circus tube stop, which makes it easy to get to from anywhere in London.

Quite expensive but it's a good experience. The service was good overall.

Lovely department store, afternoon tea was enjoyable. Toilet facilities were below par compared to the rest of the store and weren't on all the levels the restaurants were on

There are lots of tea, honey, rice, cookies, and more! There is a cafe, and there are stationery and household items on the upper floor.
As a gift and a carousel cookie box with a music box as my souvenir, I bought it because it was pretty.
I heard that the cookie is not good, but the cookie in it was really chocolatey!

Love this place. High tea is an amazing experience here.
The quality is second to none

Took one star out mainly because of the price. Other than that, excellent selection, top notch service, and great quality food.

The tea and the marmalades are of excellent quality, the many restaurants are delicious, the clothes and parfumes are of excellent selection also.

Professional friendly staff great service friendly staff

Wow!! What an experience! Get ready to blow some money when you go!

Staff helpful as always. Impeccable food. Store has gone through so many changes it just doesn't have the same feeling of exclusivity. Feel sad and had to console my mother.

Excellent department store. When I'm in London, I can't miss Fortnum & Mason.

Great Christmas atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit . Gorgeous gifts to choose from .

It is a magical place. It's like going to the mad hatter to drink a tea in a particular way, I don't deny it's fantastic. But as every beautiful thing has a flaw it costs a lot, the prices are nothing short of exaggerated. I've been there but haven't bought anything. If you are nearby, stop by. Not necessarily to buy, but also to literally enter another world.

Way under average! Boring sandwiches and horrible desserts. A sip of Fine Blend Jubilee, it is just tasteless tea with no scent.

Having tea is very pleasant, but it is not reserved for all budgets. Privileged the 1st floor much more accessible financially. Otherwise the setting is really beautiful and the staff welcoming.

Always nice to visit these temples of taste with an incredible history

I can't spend my money free of conscience in an establishment which chooses to continue to profit from the abuse of animals. Abuse so horrific the process is outlawed in many countries, including the UK. The state of California also prohibiting the production and sale of foie gras in 1 July 2012.

WHAT IS FOIE GRAS?

Foie gras - French for "fatty liver" - is the diseased and enlarged liver of a duck or goose, produced through force feeding.
The Animal Protection & Rescue League has investigated all three US foie gras farms and several in France and found rampant cruelty to be the norm. Compassion Over Killing sent an investigator to the largest US farm, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, on a guided tour with a hidden camera and also witnessed the standard cruelty that is required for foie gras production.

Two to three times a day, a worker grabs each bird, shoves a long, thick metal tube all the way down his throat, and an air pump shoots up to two pounds of corn mush into his esophagus. The industry always refers to the dry weight of the feed, which is about one pound per feeding. Adding oil and water doubles this weight, making it 20-30% of the bird's healthy body weight. Picture 30 one pound boxes of dry pasta and then add water. This is proportionally how much a 150 pound human would be force fed using this formula.

A duck's liver naturally weighs around 50 grams. However, to qualify as foie gras, the industry's own regulations require ducks' livers to weigh an absolute minimum of 300 grams.

The vast amounts of feed pumped down the ducks' throats causes enormous internal pressure, and the pipe sometimes punctures the esophagus, causing many to die from choking on the blood that fills their lungs. Some birds literally burst, choke to death on their own vomit, or become so weak that they are unable to fend off rats from eating them alive (click to see footage from Sonoma Foie gras--requires Windows Media Player). Other ducks die a slow, painful, and premature death by suffocation from inhalation of regurgitated feed. In fact, because of the massive toll taken on the birds during the force-feeding process, the average pre-slaughter mortality rate is up to twenty times higher than on other duck factory farms, according to the European Union's Scientific Report on the subject.

According to the ASPCA, "The birds' livers become so enlarged that according to documentation by veterinarians, the animals must experience unspeakable pain and suffering. Birds have literally exploded from these forced feedings. The results of necropsies on dead birds that have been force-fed reveal ruptured livers, throat damage, esophageal trauma, and food spilling from the dead animals' throats and out of their nostrils."

In addition to enduring force-feeding, the birds also suffer the same neglectful and abusive treatment of other factory-farmed animals: overcrowding, mutilations (the ends of their beaks are cut off), having all their natural instincts and desires--such as interacting in social groups, mating freely, keeping themselves clean, nurturing their young, exploring their surroundings--thwarted, and eventually being sent to a violent death by slaughter. Throughout the weeks of force-feeding, the birds are kept in either a group pen or an individual cage with only wire or plastic-mesh floors to stand and sleep on.

To make matters worse, the ducks and geese are housed without access to swimming water even though ducks need to be able to immerse themselves in water to remain healthy. Access to water on these farms is so limited that the ducks cannot adequately clean their nostrils and eyes, which can lead to blindness.

This is all for an overpriced, unhealthy appetizer that anyone can do without.

PLEASE SHOW SOME COMPASSION FORTNUM & MASON AND STOP MAKING MONEY FROM ANIMAL ABUSE.

Absolutely fabulous selection of teas. You can buy gift sets too. Brilliant for buying presents for people who are difficult to buy for. The mince pies are superb! Staff are amazing. They also accept Diners Club.

the butcher's counter is a carnivores dream
a leading example of what the high syreet need, fun drama and quality

Beautiful and high quality department store. A must-visit for first time visits to London.

Beautiful, elegant and people are very kind. Go there for a unique experience

Best shop in london for luxury groceries. Send a hamper to any were in the world. These guys know what can go through customs. Costs are cheaper then you think

Simply stunning all year round - but especially at Christmas. A London must!

Best place for tea and chocolate . Amazing and huge tea collection with well sweet treats, high quality chocolates, wine downstairs and tea room on ground floor

Magnificent store in which to buy tea, sweets, cookies, truffles and even music boxes

At Piccadilly, I find it the most beautiful store in the world. Very good selection of wines with its brand

Very pricey but still one of my favourite places in London