Afternoon snack at Paul Bankside

Afternoon tea was created in the 1800's consisting of tea, mini sandwiches, scones and cakes. I love afternoon tea. Its not just the cakes, it's the whole experience of sitting in an elegant and relaxing setting, seeing a little tiered stand of artwork (cakes). But the afternoon experience can be a lengthy process. It shouldn't be rushed, it should be savored. Not everyone has time to have an afternoon tea each day, let alone each week. But today I had a little extra time on my hands so decided to pop into the newly opened Paul on Bankside. The huge glass front is welcoming and you can see from the outside the cakes and pastries awaiting you inside. I've been to Paul's many times before, mainly take away and rarely get the chance to eat in. Today I had a millefeuille. The millfeuille's pastry was light, crisp and flaky as it should be, you could feel each layer as you bit into it. The custard, hint of vanilla and creamy. the icing on top gave the dish the sweetness with each bite. Yummy!!