5 of the Best Birthday Restaurants in Harrods

Few things say ‘celebration’ quite like afternoon tea, and when it comes to afternoon teas in London, The Georgian's offering takes some beating. Gather with friends in our oldest restaurant's glamorous dining room to delight in seasonal sandwiches and patisseries, exceptional scones and, of course, a dazzling array of teas.

Naturally a birthday may call for some fizz and there are plenty of different Champagnes also on offer to dial up the celebrations even further. Music from a live pianist, meanwhile, provides the perfect accompaniment to a timeless Harrods dining experience.

Sometimes it’s best not to overcomplicate birthday plans. The go-to celebratory combinations – say a glass of Champagne and half a dozen oysters – are classics for a reason. And there’s no place better in-store for a civilised glass or two of fizz than the Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar.

Sit beneath a shimmering canopy of golden disks and indulge in a range of different Moët & Chandon cuvées from classics to rare vintages, alongside both sweet and savoury snacks. For the ultimate showstopper, however, opt for the Champagne pyramid experience to witness a magnum of Brut Impérial cascaded over a tower of glasses on arrival. Now that’s a true celebration.

There’s something about celebrating an occasion with a Chinese meal that just feels right. Nestled away up on our Fifth Floor, Chai Wu has all the familiarity of any Chinese restaurant but with an added sprinkling of luxury.

Take the signature Beijing duck, for example; naturally, it’s served crisp with hoisin sauce and pancakes (and, in this case, also fluffy mantou buns) – but at Chai Wu, the remainder of the duck is minced and stir-fried for a second serving. It’s this kind of detail which ensures that meals here always feel that extra bit special.