Sip By The Sea, These Are The Best High Teas On The Gold Coast
EBT by the sea
As big fans of tiny tiered treats, you’ll find us flexing our little finger far and wide, and that includes hitting the M1 in pursuit of the best Gold Coast high teas.
So next time you feel the urge to bite into a cucumber sandwich in a different setting to Brisbane’s best high tea experiences, sip on some bubbles, and while away the day, consider the fact that the Gold Coast is brimming with indulgent high teas – and these ones come with a view!
Pinkies up kids, we’re going coastal.
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 Langham Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise
A high tea of the highest order, an Afternoon Tea at The Langham Gold Coast will set your standards off the richter, thanks to their incredible offering of savouries and pastries created by world-class chefs. A five-star newcomer to the GC high tea scene, experience only the best at Palm Court. Dig into Fraser Coast spanner crab salad with Bowen mango, shrimp caviar, and free range duck egg brioche roll alongside vanilla moelleux with mandarin compote, scones with white velvet cream, and of course, tea and Champagne. Sip, bite, and soak up the ambience – this is one for the books!
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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa
Surfers Paradise
Set your sights on a high tea experience at the JW Marriott where the bubbles flow and the bites keep comin’. Here, you can indulge in a variety of both sweet and savoury dishes like freshly baked scones, smoked salmon caviar, wild mixed berry tart, mango passion cheesecake, and plenty more. Starting from $64 per gust with a glass of Chandon NV Brut or $75 when you up the ante with Moet, make the right choice and sip on in style
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Pearls Bar at Sheraton Gold Coast
Main Beach
In the mood for some finger food? After a morning by the sea, sink into a plush chair at Pearls Bar for a high tea experience with a view. Overlooking the ocean and surrounded by the elegant decor, you can enjoy a seasonal menu of a selection of homemade sweet and savoury delights made by their talented team of pastry chefs, a glass of Perrier-Jouet Blason Rose on arrival, and unlimited coffee and tea. Hosted from 12pm – 4pm daily, this is the perfect way to while away an afternoon.
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QT Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise
Cin cin! It’s time to ditch the cucumber sandwiches and experience high tea with a new flavour at QT Gold Coast. Elegant with a twist, executive chef Greg Benney and his team invite you to revel in the delights of their modern three-tiered menu including tomato and basil macarons, spiced tempura cauliflower, mushroom and gruyere tartlet, pumpkin chicken dumpling, and so much more. Paired with tea (of course), Perrier-Jouet Champagne, freshly brewed coffee, or even a spritz jug to share, High Tea at the QT is a culinary occasion that everyone can enjoy and no one will forget.
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