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08 Feb 2023
08 Feb 2023
When you want to be treated like royalty, a traditional high tea is in order.
Warm scones, fruity jam, fresh cream, little decorated cakes, fancy cups of tea and maybe a pastry or two will do the job. And we know where to find the best, just check out our list of the best high tea in Sydney.
Cafe by day and sleek bar by night, Loftus Lane features French crockery, marble countertops, a menu of brunch classics and a ‘gram friendly high tea.
Afternoon tea comes in glass jewellery boxes, ferris wheels and cases of white drawers. You’ll find macarons, petit cake slices, salmon and cream cheese waffles, brownies, and the inevitable scone with jam combo. With quality offerings and a gorgeous interior, it’s as glass slipper as you’ll get.
Dish Cult’s top pick: High tea ($65 per person)
The Langham is originally from London and is often credited as the originator of the afternoon tea tradition, so you’re in good hands here! You’ll experience a bespoke high tea that’s the result of a collaboration between Wedgwood and The Langham.
Specially curated tea-time delights are served on fine china and accompanied by a selection of Wedgwood teas, which can even be matched by the team of tea sommeliers – how posh is that? Classy surrounds, stellar service, delicious pastries and a complimentary glass of sparkling makes for a truly excellent high tea.
Dish Cult’s top pick: Afternoon tea with Wedgwood ($98 per person)
Gunners' Barracks
High Tea
Image credit The Gunners Barracks Tea Room
Sprawling ocean views and a prime harbourside location make Gunners’ Barracks the perfect place for a special high tea.
Freshly baked scones get the full treatment with clotted cream and preserves, followed by a selection of savoury pastries and handcrafted petit cakes. There are 41 different teas to choose from and you’ll get a traditional afternoon tea in this gorgeous spot seven days a week. Take your tea outdoors and soak in the sun and seaside views, fresh breeze in your hair and teacup in hand.
Dish Cult’s top pick: Traditional high tea served with a glass of Australian sparkling wine and choice of tea or coffee ($75 per person)
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay
High Tea
Image credit Sir Stamford at Circular Quay
Sir Stamford knows British pomp and fanfare like nowhere else. Exquisite antiques and artwork set the tone for an afternoon of indulgence that’s fit for royalty.
The Sydney high tea sets come to your table with fluffy scones, sweet and savoury pastries and your choice of tea or coffee. The tea room here exudes old-world elegance with gold-framed paintings and dark wood finishings lining this opulent space. If you’re looking to indulge and feel a little English for the afternoon, there’s no better place for it.
Dish Cult’s top pick: Elegance high tea with a glass of sparkling wine ($89 per person)
Gallery on the Park
Tea House
Image credit Gallery on the Park
Located in the Sheraton Grand Hotel overlooking Hyde Park, The Gallery on the Park offers stunning views and a decadent high tea experience.
From Friday to Sunday, you can book the Signature high tea experience and expect three-tiered cake stands featuring sweet and savoury bites crafted by in-house pastry chefs. To drink, choose between espresso coffee, tea or Lindt hot chocolate. If you’re feeling like you deserve it – and trust us, you do! – add the free flowing sparkling wine for 1.5 hours.
Dish Cult’s top pick: Signature high tea with 1.5 hours free flowing sparkling wine option ($79 per person plus $25 for the wine)
