Afternoon Tea & Burlesque at Elsie Rooftop

Elsie Rooftop takes brunch and high tea to a different level. You won’t be able to simply sip on a mimosa when Lady Mendl and her friends dazzle you with their performances. They make brunch an immersive experience.

Elsie Rooftop was named after Elsie De Wolfe, also known as Lady Mendl, an American actress, interior decorator, author of The House in Good Taste, and a prominent figure in New York, Paris, and London society. The lounge honors her with a Saturday High Tea and stunning burlesque show. Lady Mendl shows off her powerful vocals while her friends put on an interactive show on stage and on the pole.

Lady Mendl and her friends

Now because this is no simple brunch, Elsie Rooftop offers signature tea infused hot and cold drinks. Hot tea infused cocktails include a Chamomile Honey Toddy, Bourbon Peach Green Tea, and an Earl Grey Old Fashioned. They also have London Society which is made with black tea, Bulleit Rye, Montenegro, honey, and lemon. But, if alcohol isn’t your cup of tea, you can still enjoy the show with tea of your choice.

London Society and The Duchess

When it comes to food, Elsie Rooftop also does it a little differently. High tea usually includes finger sandwiches, scones, cookies, and pastries, but Elsie puts brunch food on the menu too. They serve Truffle Grilled Cheeses with Bacon, Black Angus Sliders, Wild Mushroom Flatbreads, and assorted finger sandwiches (Cucumber and Chive Aioli on White, Smoked Salmon and Herb Butter on Multigrain, and Prosciutto, Apple, Goat Cheese on Whole Wheat). As for the sweets lovers out there, Elsie Rooftop has assorted tarts and cakes too.

Tea with Lady Mendl only happens on Saturdays so definitely check it out. It is a classic New York high society experience you don’t want to miss. Elsie Rooftop is located on 1412 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.

Tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-with-lady-mendl-immersive-high-tea-and-brunch-experience-tickets-85849418923?aff=Website