
We’re Spilling The Tea On Where To Find Brisbane’s Best High Teas
Pinky up!
By Style Journo | 8th July 2025Ahh, 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! Hide the form
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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!
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, expect beautifully crafted bites made from premium local ingredients, alongside premium T BAR teas or barista-made coffee on arrival. With packages starting from $80pp, put your pinkies up while you enjoy an array of sweet and savoury treats, including Passionfruit and Pistachio Profiterole, Raspberry and Matcha Tiramisu, or their signature Truffled Wagyu Beef Sausage Roll. The perfect way to celebrate the exhibition, book in for a high tea to remember.

Lennons Restaurant and Bar
Brisbane City
Planning a celebration? Whether it’s a hen’s party, birthday bash, baby shower or just an excuse to round up your crew, Lennons Restaurant & Bar has your high tea dreams sorted. Perched above Queen Street Mall with gorgeous views of Brisbane’s heritage buildings, this is where bubbly vibes meet bite-sized bliss. Offering 2-hour high tea packages for crews between 6 to 25, enjoy seasonal sweet and savoury goodies, plus drinks to match. It’s all the fun of a party, without the planning stress. And every season, there’s something new to try. This winter, indulge in their limited-edition Chocolate Winter Treasures high tea – running until the end of August – where Lindt chocolate takes centre stage, perfectly paired with delicate, savoury bites for a sweet-meets-sophisticated twist on your classic high tea.
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!
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, any sitting is a special occasion.
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!
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!
Patina Restaurant at Customs House
Brisbane City
Perch yourself on the sophisticated terrace of the iconic and heritage-listed Customs House and enjoy their ever-so refined high tea experience – complete with unparalleled views. 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.
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!
Zen Garden High Tea at Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre
Brisbane City
Step aside, cucumber sandwiches – Brisbane’s high tea game just levelled up. The Zen Garden High Tea at Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre is a fusion feast that ditches tradition in favour of Japanese-inspired elegance with a modern twist. Hosted across both Bar 1603 and Izakaya Publico, your journey kicks off with a glass of French Veuve Tailhan Blanc de Blancs before diving into an Instagram-worthy lineup of sweet and savoury bites. Think matcha tiramisu, mango cheesecake, chocolate flakes, and yuzu log, paired with salmon sashimi, Moreton Bay bug rolls, and Wagyu beef tataki. It’s all beautifully balanced, bursting with flavour, and caters to every dietary quirk (GF, DF, V – we see you). Available Fridays to Sundays, it’s the perfect pick for birthdays, baby showers or bougie catch-ups. Want to take it up a notch? Book a group session and add on a Japanese cooking class. This is high tea like never before.
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