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We’re Spilling The Tea On Where To Find Brisbane’s Best High Teas
Pinky up!
Ahh, towers of finger sandwiches and French macarons – it’s truly the little things in life, isn’t it? While bottomless brunch is great fun and a degustation is perfect for the adventurous foodie, nothing speaks elegance quite like a high tea. With plenty of tasty high teas on offer in Brisbane, you’ll find a decadent spread suitable for everything from a special birthday, Mother’s Day or milestone celebration, to a more modern approach for a hen’s party, baby shower, or just because.
So gather your pals and don your most fabulous frocks – it’s time to indulge in a little tea party.
Whether your order is an English Breakfast, Early Grey, Yorkshire, or chamomile, get set to sip as we present the best high teas in Brisbane. Pinky up!
By the way, we consider everyone in this list the best of the best! To make finding your next favourite that much easier, we’ve ordered the list alphabetically by suburb and also have filtering tabs for your convenience. Did we miss someone from the list? Let us know here!
The Balfour Kitchen & Bar
New Farm
Once a month, you’ll find a delectable high tea served under blossoming frangipani trees on the wrap-around verandah of an elegant Queenslander, or inside a chic restaurant, designed to delight. A seat at The Balfour Kitchen & Bar’s high tea is highly sought after in Brisbane, and it’s easy to see why! Offering a large range of sweet and savoury treats alongside a selection of Champagne and specialty teas, pinkies will be up and tastebuds will be tantalised. From delicately crafted tarts to flavourful brioche rolls, and freshly baked scones, you certainly shouldn’t wait to snag your spot at the next seating – these high teas book out faster than you can pour a glass of bubbles!
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W Brisbane
Brisbane City
Discover a world where fashion, art, and culinary excellence seamlessly blend at the W Brisbane. Held at the Living Room Bar, the hotel’s latest high tea is inspired by Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses, an exhibition at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art. With packages starting from $79pp, put your pinkies up while you enjoy an array of sweet and savoury treats, including Dreamy Red Velvet Cupcakes, Peal-topped Chocolate Opera Cake, or their signature Couture Cloud cocktail. The perfect way to celebrate the exhibition, book in for a high tea to remember.
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The Lab
Brisbane City
Immerse yourself in an elegant high tea experience set in the old-world elegance of the Treasury Hotel. Nothing says luxury quite like French Champagne, and alongside their decadent selection of bites, sip on your choice of La Maison Du Thé French or one of their hand-crafted teas. Feeling peckish? Try their epic selection of eats from mouth-watering macarons, finger sandwiches, and decadent desserts. Hosting Saturdays and Sundays, this is the perfect high tea to sip the weekend away.
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Lennons Restaurant and Bar
Brisbane City
Enjoy your high tea with a delightful dose of nostalgia through tier after tier of exquisite Australian classics at Lennons Restaurant & Bar. Available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 4.30pm, their seasonal Aussie Icons High Tea dishes up lovingly crafted bites from your childhood, such as pineapple upside down cake, the classic finger bun, or sticky date pudding for winter. On the savoury side, enjoy treats such as smoked salmon quiche, ham and cheese ciabatta, and egg finger sandwiches in a culinary celebration of iconic fare. Traditionalists will love the perfectly brewed tea or coffee, while those looking to level up the experience can choose from prosecco, mocktails, Taittinger Champagne, or Lennons’ famed Tim Tam espresso martini.
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Emporium Hotel South Bank
South Bank
Put your pinkies up at the Emporium Hotel, where high tea is served in exquisite style. No one does sweet and savoury delicacies like the French, which is why Bella Époque – Emporium’s resident patisserie – hosts their famous high tea all week long. Crafted to perfection by their talented chefs, this signature spread features everything from gourmet finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, dainty tarts, and elegant desserts, served traditionally or the option to elevate your experience with Champagne. For high tea with an extra touch of indulgence, The Reserve Wine Bar pairs its locally inspired menu with wines handpicked to complement each tier. Beginning with a crisp glass of bubbles before a refreshing rosé and fruity chilled red to finish, treating your palate is their special-tea!
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Dandelion & Driftwood
Hendra
Pinkies up for the delightfully dainty treats you’ll be indulging in at a Dandelion & Driftwood high tea experience. You’ll be spoilt for choice with the delicious options on offer – from macarons to croissants, mini cupcakes, ribbon sandwiches, and their famous fluffy scones with raspberry jam and double cream, this high tea is full of glamour seven days a week, from 7:30am to 3pm. As for drinks, their specialty coffee and teas are truly unique! Whether you opt for the peony tea or a refreshing oolong, every sip will fill you with contentment. If you’re looking to put the ‘party’ in ‘tea party’, they also offer opulent cocktails and bubbles by the glass. With four high tea options, starting from $50 per person, any sitting is a special occasion.
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Room With Roses
Brisbane City
Wake up and smell the roses (or coffee!) and enjoy the delectable tastes of a Room With Roses high tea experience in the city’s heritage listed Brisbane Arcade. Just as their name suggests, this budding menu is as sweet as they come, and is one of the longest-running and renowned high teas in Brisbane. Take your pick from their three high tea options, including their ultimate chocolate fondue high tea, where you can dip berries, dried fruits, biscotti, and marshmallows in a fountain of warm melted chocolate – the perfect winter warmer! Take your experience to new heights and add a glass of bubbles for an additional cost. Bottoms up!
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Motion Dining
Brisbane City
Brisbane Marriott’s signature restaurant knows how to put on a spread, and it shows in their quintessential high tea offering. Nibble your way through an assortment of petit fours, handmade macaroons, freshly baked scones with strawberry jam, lemon curd and cream, and scrumptious sandwiches (egg and lettuce! smoked salmon and caper mayo! shaved ham and dijon mustard! smoked turkey and relish!). In your other hand, you’ll enjoy a glass of sparkling before sipping on freshly brewed coffee and tea. Or, if you’re feeling extra fancy, enhance your experience with a glass of French champagne. Don’t mind if we do!
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Patina Restaurant at Customs House
Brisbane City
Indulging in a spot of high tea is made even more refined when you take a seat on the terrace of the iconic heritage-listed Customs House. The darling of Brisbane River serves high tea with a touch of French elegance inside its signature restaurant, Patina. Pairing unparalleled views of the Story Bridge with a glass of Taittinger Champagne, the handcrafted menu is full of sweet and savoury delights – think ribbon sandwiches, decadent canapes, raspberry scones, petite desserts, and flavourful macarons. Enjoy a selection of French teas or espresso coffee in your cup, with the 1.5-hour long experience available on Tuesdays at 3pm, or Wednesdays to Sundays at 10.30am/11am and 2.45pm/3pm.
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Bacchus
South Bank
When a craving for decadent bites and indulgent delights is on your mind, a booking at Bacchus’ exquisite weekend high tea is a must. Dishing up tier after tier of finely crafted sweet and savoury treats, it’s the perfect way to spend the afternoon in a truly refined style. Served traditionally on William Edwards fine bone chinaware, you’ll be enjoying the likes of tantalising finger sandwiches, croquettes, tarts, macarons, and scones, made to reflect the seasonal flavours of the day. Of course, it wouldn’t be high tea without a barista-made cuppa, and Bacchus offers free-flowing Harney & Sons teas, as well as the option to elevate your experience with two hours of Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige – dreamy!
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