Lamessa: Lahore’s Best High Tea Spot
Lamessa, located in Lahore’s Cantt Area, offers the best high tea experience in the city. The original English tea house opened its doors in 1856 and quickly became a landmark to visitors from all over the world. Nearly 150 years later, Lamessa continues to offer its patrons the best high tea experience available in Lahore and many people consider it a must-visit during their trips to the city.
Introduction
Have you ever been to a high tea? If not, go check out Lamessa, the best high tea spot in all of Lahore. The concept is British high tea with a Pakistani twist; think sugar-dusted chai and light snacks like samosas, pakoras, and kulchas. It’s the perfect place to take your grandma or your mom for Mother’s Day or even just for a nice date night with your significant other. They also have different themes every day such as ’90s night on Fridays or ladies’ night on Mondays so it never gets old! There are so many great things about Lamessa that I don’t know where to start.
The Ambiance
Lamessa is the perfect place for a high tea. The intimate atmosphere, beautiful decor, and elegant furnishings create the perfect setting for an afternoon of indulgence. The staff is friendly and hospitable with a desire to please. They offer a variety of teas that can be paired with delicious food items from their selection of sandwiches and pastries to their delectable assortment of sweet delights including cakes and tarts.
Located in Gulberg, Lamessa is not far from popular places like Phase 1 and is a short drive away from any other destination in town. The ambiance is perfectly suited for high tea. The intimate atmosphere, beautiful decor, and elegant furnishings create an inviting and relaxing space for you to enjoy a lovely afternoon with family or friends. The service is excellent and the staff is very friendly. They offer a wide selection of teas and their specialty of unique tea cocktails that pair beautifully with your food items from their menu of sandwiches, pastries, and other mouth-watering desserts!
The Food
We would start with a traditional high tea, which includes mini sandwiches and pastries. These are accompanied by a selection of fresh fruit, green salads, and an assortment of cheeses. We would then move on to the main course which includes a variety of different types of delicious bread, spreads, and delicious desserts. This is all accompanied by the latest in Pakistani and international news on various TV screens around the restaurant.
The meal is followed by a delicious cup of traditional Lahori tea, which is brewed with premium quality black tea leaves and milk in traditional brass pots. The tea served here is known for its unique taste and aroma. Along with it come little delicacies like biscuits, samosas, nannies, phirni as well as other local snacks. Another unique feature of Lamesssa is free Wi-Fi services along with an attached shopping mall so that customers can shop before or after their meal. They have spacious private rooms where families can dine together if they wish to enjoy an intimate meal.
The Service
Afternoon tea is a time-honored tradition in the Western world. It typically includes tea, finger foods, sweets, and small pastries. But not everyone knows that there is a version of this tradition in Pakistan called high tea. At Lamessa we love to serve high tea from 3 pm onwards. And it can be as simple or as fancy as you want it to be! All you need are some finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and any other treats that take your fancy. We have lots of different teas for you to choose from too.
The Pricing
Pricing for our high tea is as follows:
– A pot of fresh, brewed tea (one person): Rs.250
– A pot of fresh, brewed tea (two people): Rs.400
– A pot of fresh, brewed tea (three people): Rs.550
– One savory dish (served per person): Rs.150
– One sweet dish (served per person): Rs.250
An additional pot of tea is available at half the price listed above.
Conclusion
From the moment you step into Lamessa, you are welcomed by the scent of freshly baked tea cakes and pastries. The large, spacious room has seating for up to twenty people and is decorated with dainty roses and ivy. There is a table in the middle of the room with a book full of tea selections, while a few feet away there is another table covered with desserts.
You can choose from dozens of teas, including fruit-flavored iced tea, strawberry milk tea, green tea latte, honeybush herbal iced tea, and more. For those who prefer something sweeter than just dessert or want to pair their drink with something savory, there are mini carrot cake sliders, chocolate muffins, and other delicious bites on offer as well.
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