REVIEW: LONDON'S NEW DOG-FRIENDLY AFTERNOON TEA
We sample The Corner's Bark & Brew dog (and human) afternoon teas with the bow-wow factor
Our four-legged gourmands sniff out the ultimate pawfternoon tea with the bow-wow factor, at the capital’s turbo-cool pooch mecca, The Corner London hotel.
We are their plus ones to sample the new, Bark & Brew experience for dogs, along with an excellent (and enormous) afternoon tea for humans, washed down with tea and bubbles.
The eco-minded hotel is a riot of tastefully designed colour, cosy lighting, plants and eclectic furniture, matching its fashionable clientele from nearby Shoreditch.
Our dogs are suitably fussed over and led to the table, where we're presented with prosecco, and the doggie platters arrive - they’re so beautifully presented, we have to check which dishes are for the two-legged guests.
The hotel has worked in partnership with canine nutrition experts Talula Eats to offer healthy dog treats, ensuring they are included in the afternoon tea tradition.
Their feast is quickly devoured, and includes Barkino’s Pizza made with an oat and egg base topped with homemade, desalted bacon crumbles, low-fat mozzarella and almond-basil pesto sauce.
The Doggie Digestive is a light and nutritious bone shaped snack. For dessert, there is a Peony Pupcake made with no colourings, additives or preservatives, plus treats with beetroot, purple sweet potato and seasonal fruit and vegetables.
Watching the furry pair, sitting on the olive banquette, happily wolfing down their teas is almost as sweet as our treats, which include banana and strawberry skewers with chocolate dip; fruit and plain scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and a cake selection, including a Banoffee cheesecake - the star of the tier - chocolate brownie, and light, sticky raspberry bakewell.
As a savoury toothed tiger, it is the sandwich selection which excites me the most - and these are excellent and endless. They include moreish ham, pickle and mustard fingers; thick, pink beef and horseradish; egg mayo and watercress, and cheese and onion chutney.
The hotel is famous for going above and beyond for the capital’s VIPaws, with ‘Dogtacation Packages’, including sustainable dog beds, dog treats and toys in the rooms, plus breakfasts for owners and dogs, and discounts at a nearby grooming parlour.
Our pair left with wagging tails and we waddled back with bulging tums and doggie bags.
The Corner London, 42 Adler St, London E1 1EE. Bark & Brew and traditonal / vegan afternoon teas served daily. From £25pp and £12.50 per dog
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