With its armchairs pulled up to the window looking towards Grafton Street, this is one of the hottest tables in town in December. It’s afternoon tea at the Westbury, with champagne thrown in, and though there’s a great buzz in the Wilde Restaurant, which becomes one big tea party, the lobby – with its comfy armchairs and sofas – is really where you want to take your best friend or mother.
Tea, with sandwiches and filled rolls, light mousse cakes and eclairs, costs €45 per person or €55 with champagne. Tel 01 6463311 for bookings.