On Saturday, my Grandson Ryan and fiance Amy took me off for afternoon tea to Cloud 23 at the Hilton.(as the name tells you, it is on floor 23 lol ) at Manchester,
As we were a little early we called in at Rylands Library which is a wonderful building.The light takes the colour from the magnificent windows.
The reading rooms a still very much in use.
The original toilets which are still in use ( new ones also) I tried it out lol...
The views were wonderful over the city. Little people and matchbox cars
A hard decision selecting cocktails.....
We started with cocktails but they refused to buy me Champagne at £800 at bottle even though it was a birthday treat lol..
The food was delicious! all freshly made with as much tea/coffee as you wanted. (jam and clotted cream scones on bottom shelf )
We spent a lovely 2 hours there, helped along by the head waiter in a sharp suit and a really cute bottom (not that I noticed lol) !!
Off to bowling this morning and then more fence painting if it stays dry, Thanks for your visit
Tilly x
6 comments:
Hi Tilly, happy belated birthday. Looks like you had a great time. Hope you have a lovely weekend too. Angela xXx
Oh Tilly what a lovely post. Belated birthday wishes from me. I did have a chuckle at the view from the toilet....I know what you meant but as it followed the other one that's how I read it 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for joining in the fun.
Hugs,
Annie x
Wow! You have had some great birthday celebrations! A fab gettogether with friends is not to be sniffed at.
Was the Cloud 23 a birthday treat too? Looks great, and the food/scones etc make my mouth wáter. What a lovely treat.
Oh I forgot to comment on the Antique loo. I love it! I do remember those wooden loo seats (not at all uncomfortable, but hygienic?)
Have a great week,
Lisca
So nice to see you out on the town, first with the girls and then with family.
My dil used to work at the Rylands so I know how beautiful a building it is. Glad you had time to enjoy it.
Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures, off to make a sandwich now but not quite up to the same standard as yours.
Hugs, Neet xx
I think I need to sample that afternoon tea myself. Can't see Philip going with me though I'd never get him in the lift and by time he'd got up the stairs I would have eaten his as well and started on breakfast haha.
I've seen that building from the outside when I have visited my son in Manchester. I'm not sure how well we would cope with the views at that height but I could definitely do the tea justice.
The roses on your blog header are magnificent!
Kate x
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