Is there anything better than mini sandwiches, fresh scones, macarons and a pot of hot tea? High teas are one of the best ways to spend an afternoon catching up with mum, nan, a group of girlfriends or even your other half - you get to dress up, sip tea and catch up in some pretty iconic surroundings in Sydney.
Lucky for those in Sydney, there are an abundance of options where you can enjoy an afternoon having some delicious high tea. We’ve picked out 9 high tea spots in Sydney that overlook the harbour, offer panoramic CBD views and more. Ready to unwind and lift that pinky?
- Sydney Harbour Bottomless G.H. MUMM Seafood High Tea Cruise
- Captain Cook Sydney Harbour High Tea Cruise
- Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood at The Langham
- High Tea Experience at The Tea Room QVB
- High Tea at Altitude at Shangri-La Sydney
- Elegance High Tea at Stamford
- The Gallery High Tea Experience at The Sheraton Grand Hotel
- Endless High Tea at Crossroads Bar at Swissôtel Hotel
- High Tea in Panorama Lounge Bar at Continental Hotel
1. Sydney Harbour Bottomless G.H. MUMM Seafood High Tea Cruise
Enjoy bottomless seafood high tea on Sydney harbour
Feeling really fancy and in the mood to celebrate? This one’s for you - indulge in an afternoon filled with bottomless MUMM champagne and seafood as you cruise around Sydney with 360 degree waterfront views on this cruise. We should mention that there will literally be free flowing champagne throughout the experience - what more could you ask for?
The decadent three-tiered seafood high tea offers freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters, Queensland prawns, smoked salmon blinis as well as calamari. Departing and returning conveniently to Darling Harbour's King Street Wharf, this is the perfect experience for those looking for a convenient high tea experience in the city.
Address: Darling Harbour, King St Wharf 1
Contact number: +61292061111
Opening hours: Friday to Sunday 18:00
Cost : $99
2. Captain Cook Sydney Harbour High Tea Cruise
Book The Captain Cook high tea cruise!
This ‘High Tea at Sea’ offers coastal views of Sydney aboard a cruise ship where you can indulge in a classic British High Tea set with an Aussie twist. The experience is inclusive of a glass of sparkling plus a selection of fine teas too!
The cruise departs from Circular Quay Wharf 6 at 1.30pm. Did we mention that you are also able to use the Dine & Discover NSW voucher on this experience to get $25 off? Time to round up the girl gang!
Address: Captain Cook Cruises, Circular Quay Wharf No.6, Sydney, Australia
Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday 14:00
Address: King Street Wharf #1
Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday 13:30
Contact number:+61-292061111
Cost: Adult $200 Child $130
3. Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood at The Langham
Enjoy luxury high tea deals at the Langham, Sydney.image credits:@paulpayasalad @love.christina.xo on Instagram
Looking for a classic high tea experience? Look no further and add the Langham to your list! It is famed as the birthplace of the traditional Afternoon Tea, direct from their London flagship hotel.
Situated amongst historic buildings and quaint cobbled streets - you can enjoy a lavish Afternoon Tea in an intimate interior setting that also showcases majestic harbour views. Top the experience off with some Laurent-Perrier champagne and it’ll be one to remember!
Address: 89-113 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Phone number: +61-29256222
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00 - 17:00
Cost:
$98.00 per person - Includes a glass of Sparkling
$113.00 per person - Includes a glass of Champagne
$49.00 per child (12 years and under)
4. High Tea Experience at The Tea Room QVB
Where is the tea, where happiness is. Image Credits: @mollylimm on Instagram
At The Tea Room QVB, you can Indulge in a truly unique experience from Royal Albert fine china and British silverware settings, to the delectable selection of petits fours prepared by their award-winning patissier.
If you’re not looking for something too heavy on a weekday, they also offer the Devonshire Tea package which comes with two scones and cream, tea or coffee at just $25 per person! More of a savoury person? You could also opt for the Sandwich Plate at $25 per person.
Address: Level 3 North End Queen Victoria Building 455 George Street, Sydney NSW
Contact number: +61-0291582385
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Cost:
$25 Devonshire Tea/Sandwich Plate/Light Tea
$45 Children’s High Tea
$66 Traditional High Tea
$75 Sparkling High Tea
$80 Cocktail High Tea
$90 Piccolo Champagne High Tea
5. Shangri-La Sydney High Tea at Altitude
Enjoy your high tea with the harbour view! Image Credits: @wanderust_1976, @evagoesaroundtheworld on Instagram
Shangri-La Sydney High Tea at Altitude offers high tea, at a high altitude! You’ll look over the city and have the best backdrop for the gram - with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in view!
You’ll savour show-stopping desserts and savoury morsels on three tempting tiers. Did we mention oh so fluffy scones, with clotted cream and house-made jam?
Address:176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Contact number: +61-292506000
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 15:30 -17:00
Cost:
Monday to Friday
$65 per person
$85 - including one glass of sparkling wine
Saturday - Sunday
$95 per person
$115 - including one glass of sparkling wine
Window Table -- Minimum spend $130 per person
6. Elegance High Tea at Stamford
Perfect for friends and family! Image Credits: @sir_stamford, @laurenkateburnside on Instagram
At Stamford, enjoy high tea surrounded by exquisite antiques and charming artwork, in the understated elegance and warm ambiance of Sir Stamford at Circular Quay - the perfect setting for an afternoon of indulgence!
The high tea at Stamford offers fluffy homemade scones served with homemade jam & double cream; a selection of sweet & savoury pastries and tea or coffee.
Address: 93 Macquarie Street Sydney 2000 NSW Australia
Phone number: +61-292524600
Opening hours: Saturday - Sunday 11:00-14:30
Cost:
$85 per person
$89 per person with a glass of sparkling wine
7. The Gallery High Tea Experience at The Sheraton Grand Hotel
A sweet tooth must decide on cute and sweet desserts. Image credits: @eclairpiya & @eatswithmarie on Instagram
Opt from two options at The Sheraton Grand - the Champagne High Tea offers a modern yet elegant twist on the traditional high tea. Indulge in three tiers of delicious sweet and savoury bites that will tickle your taste buds.
The Signature High Tea, on the other hand is a creative masterpiece of dainty portions served on an elegant three-tiered cake stand, featuring a range of handmade sweet and savoury delicacies from the pastry kitchen. The array of deliciously alluring treats is accompanied by a choice of Victoria espresso coffees, fragrant Dilmah teas, or decadent hot chocolate made with Lindt milk, dark, or white chocolate.
Address: Ground level, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Phone number: +61-292866000
Opening hour: Friday to Sunday 11:00 - 12:30; 13:30 - 15:00
Cost:
$69 Signature High Tea per person
$89 Champagne High Tea per person
$99 Watercolour & High Tea Experience per ticket
$139 Signature Waterford Crystal High Tea per person
8. Endless High Tea at Crossroads Bar
The best way to spend some timewith your loved one! Image credits: @Swissotelsydney & @valerie.n.eats on instagram
Crossroads Bar at Swissotel has completely reinvented the classic high tea - by offering an Endless High Tea experience - where a generous assortment of delicate savoury sandwiches, luscious cakes, and scones with jam and cream all served a-la-carte and continuously replenished on request. You’ll also enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and an array of T2 premium loose-leaf teas.
You won’t want to miss this - they are also now offering 1.5 hours of endless beverages including Espresso Martinis, House made Sangria, Sparkling, Red and White wine as well as draft Beer!
Address: 68 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Contact number: +61-292388888
Opening Hours: Friday to Sunday 14:00 -15:00
Cost:
$39.50 per child (aged 5-12)
$60 per adult
$79 per adult -- includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival
9. High Tea in Panorama Lounge Bar
High tea on a rooftop, anybody?! Indulge in high tea at Panorama Lounge Bar, Intercontinental every Sunday between 11:30am – 3:30pm. Delight in three tiers of carefully crafted sweets and savouries, from the traditional delights of the Sky Tea to an innovative plant-based Vegan High Tea and a Children’s Tea Party selection for little ones too!
Address: 117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales,2000, Australia
Contact number: +61-292539000
Opening hours: Saturday - Sunday 11:30 - 15:30
Cost: Adult $79 Child $35
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