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The Drake

The heavenly sounds of a live harp enhance our daily English afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, fruit breads, scones, and French pastries. Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres are also served daily. Queen Elizabeth enjoyed high tea at The Drake in 1958. Since that time, guests have included Diana the Princess of Wales and the Empress of Japan.

PALM COURT GENERAL INFORMATION

Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea takes place daily in our traditional Tea Lobby, featuring live harp music performed 365 days a year. There are several seating per day from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each seating lasts approximately an hour and a half and reservations are recommended.

Open Daily 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Live Harpist
Monday through Friday 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Evening Cocktails
Elegant, cozy bar with the best of wines and champagnes by the glass. Palm Court is an ideal pre-dinner meeting place, or post-work cocktail hot spot. Food offered at the Palm Court includes soups, salads, sandwiches and sweet sections Also available- a large selection of imported beers, spirits, and cocktails made with premium mixers.

Cocktail service Sunday through Thursday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Friday and Saturday 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.

For more information on scheduling birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, or luncheons for parties of 8 or more, please do not hesitate to contact The Palm Court’s Special Events Manager, Shaun Rajah at 312.932.4619 or email him at shaun.rajah@hilton.com

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