The Torch Doha, the most iconic hotel in Qatar, took home two sought-after titles for its Tea Garden and Flying Carpet restaurants during this year’s FACT Dining Awards. Flying Carpet was awarded as “Favourite All-Day Dining Restaurant in Doha”, while it received Tea Garden award as “Best Tea Room in Doha 2019”, winning for a second year in a row in the same category.
The FACT Awards brand is recognised regionally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. The FACT Dining Awards recognises excellence in the food and beverage industry, with winners awarded based on both public vote and critics’ opinion. Each category is given two awards, the Best and the Favourite.
The latter is the result of a popular choice decided through online voting, and the former is the critic’s choice decided by an independent panel of food bloggers, the FACT editorial team and industry experts in Doha. This year 38,000 unique online votes were cast by the public in Doha.
The Torch Doha is a true beacon of Qatari hospitality. Unique facilities, attention to detail, impeccable service and unsurpassed design have culminated in more than 90 Awards, starting with just 4 at the beginning of the hotel’s operation in 2012.
During the years, the Awards have rapidly increased, with 19 for 2017, 26 for 2018 and already 7 for 2019 awarding season. Location, service, design, hospitality, outlets, performance, are just some of the Awarded areas and due to its remarkable reviews, The Torch Doha is constantly one of the two best properties in the city for 6 years in a row.
Tea Garden is one of the most beautiful tea lounges in Doha located on the 21st floor with an amazing view of Aspire Park and Doha skyline. With its hanging garden, comfortable lounge chairs and relaxing design, our guests can enjoy some of the very best brews in style.
Tea Garden stands out from the competition because of its unique interior, sophisticated list of exceptional tea and a delicious matching menu. Uninterrupted stunning views of the city complete the setting, promising a unique experience to each guest.
Flying Carpet is ideally located inside the hotel, easily accessible from all floors. Abundant natural light and a spacious outside area compliment the impressive interior of the outlet. Upon entering the restaurant, the guest finds himself surrounded by carpets both on the walls and hang from the ceiling.
The restaurant comes to life due to special lights and the plethora of actual Arabic carpets above the dining tables. Flying Carpet has a gold history of 6 International Awards, both for the unique experience it offers, as well as its service and menu.
Sherif Sabry, General Manager of The Torch Doha said, “We are extremely delighted to win in these categories for our outlets in these prestigious Awards. Over the years we have received excellent reviews and feedback for the culinary experience we offer at our signature restaurants.
“Our teams have given special attention to detail not only in menu creation, but also in excelling at the service, and I would like to thank our chefs and service staff for their contribution in adding another brick to Tea Garden’s and Flying Carpet’s wall of fame with these awards.”
