Sip Pretty at the Best High Tea in Brisbane
Brisbane is home to a unique mix of traditional and quirky high tea experiences, so keep scrolling to discover the best high tea in Brisbane.
If you fancy a spot of tea, you’re not alone. How about a side of champers? Now you're talking! There's no better way to while away an afternoon than high tea with friends, and it’s easy to do so at some of Brisbane’s most beautiful venues.
Peruse our list of dainty dining experiences and lock in a date to spill the tea.
Dress up in your Bridgerton-core best and explore the best high tea Brisbane has to offer.
Harem High Tea at Bar Kazba
Embrace the eclectic at this vibrant bar in Fortitude Valley, with a plant-based high tea that’s unlike any other you’ve tried before! This three-tier tea dishes up sweet and savoury bites, from sesame falafel and halloumi doughnuts to pistachio baklava and rosewater Turkish delight.
“We have reimagined the high tea experience but infused it with the rich and exotic flavours of Kazba’s and ZA ZA TA’s menus. We’re paying homage to the vibrant traditions of the Middle East whilst keeping it fun, fresh and affordable. It’s a great afternoon out for big groups and for those who want to keep the spend under $60” says Chef Michael Jackson.
The Harem High Tea can be booked between 12pm to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday, and you can add on bottomless sparkling wine or Taittinger champagne to take your booking to the next luxurious level.
1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Belle Epoque
Craving something salty and something sweet? Experience the best of both worlds with Belle Epoque’s spectacular high tea sitting, available daily between 10:30am and 2pm.
Serving a delicate array of gourmet finger sandwiches, handcrafted pastry delicacies and freshly baked scones, the menu here rotates seasonally to keep your palate delighted and surprised each time you return.
Emporium Hotel South Bank, 267 Grey Street, South Brisbane
Pearl’s Bar
Feeling like indulging in an elevated affair? Pop down to Pearls Bar at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort for a high tea that will make your heart soar and your taste buds tingle.
You don’t need to be a hotel guest to visit Pearls Bar for a meal, and you’ll adore the resort-style atmosphere and incredible views over the pool and lagoon that the Sheraton is so well known for.
The service is second to none, and the crafty team behind the bar are exceptionally skilled at whipping up world-class cocktails.
Sitchu Tip: If you’re partial to a gin or two, Pearls Bar is the place to be. There’s an extensive range of local and international gins on offer, and plenty of perfect tonics to pair them with to bring out the best in their botanical flavour.
71 Sea World Drive, Main Beach
Lennons Restaurant & Bar
Where better to experience one of the best high teas in Brisbane than an inner-city, five-star hotel? Lennons Restaurant & Bar has launched an exciting new high tea experience that will take you back to your childhood in an instant from the very first bite.
Savour sweet treats like finger buns, pavlova, lemon drizzle cake and ice cream sandwiched, perfectly balanced by vegemite scrolls, Moreton Bay bug rolls, egg mayo finger sandwiches and more!
While you’re celebrating all of these classic Australian flavours, sip on a Tim Tam espresso martini, sparkling wine or a sparkling passionfruit mocktail.
This high tea is available on the weekends, so grab your girlfriends and book in for a delicious date!
72 Queen Street, Brisbane City
The Walnut Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Indulge in one of Brisbane’s best high teas in the heart of the CBD at The Walnut.
Traditionally elegant in design, you’ll dine upon finger sandwiches, scones and petit desserts under sparking Egyptian crystal chandeliers, surrounded by polished walnut wood panelling.
It’s an experience fit for royalty, so book yourself in after binging the latest Bridgerton series to feel like Queen Charlotte herself.
152 Alice Street, Brisbane
Patina at Customs House
If ribbon sandwiches and savoury canapes have your heart, Customs House is the place to be.
The champagne high tea at this iconic heritage-listed Brisbane building is second to none, with handcrafted French teas and petite desserts starring on the menu.
High tea is served on Patina’s restaurant terrace with views overlooking the Brisbane River, so it’s simply perfect for a Sunday afternoon!
When it comes to good vibes and an incredible view, this has to be the best high tea in Brisbane.
Room With Roses
Tucked upstairs in the heritage-listed Brisbane Arcade, Room With Roses is a classy and nostalgic nod to the true high tea experience.
Awarded as one of the Top Five High Teas in Australia by Vogue Living, this experience is definitely one to add to your must-do in Brisbane list.
We recommend the house-made ultimate chocolate fondue high tea, for an utterly decadent indulgence. This iconic experience is well regarded as one of the best high teas in Brisbane, so it’s a must-do if you’re yet to check this one off of your list.
Gallery Level, Brisbane Arcade
Entrance via 160 Queen Street or 111-117 Adelaide Street, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
Ovolo At Inchcolm
Keeping to the rock n’ roll charm of the Inchcolm Hotel’s aesthetic, this high tea blends traditional favourites with modern Australian morsels.
Hosted each Saturday and served on a three-tiered stand made from vinyl records, you can expect to sample morsels like Chicken Cucumber Tea Sandwiches and Pastrami Brioche with truffled honey and mustard.
If you’re vegetarian, there’s another high tea set just for you! There are also multiple packages on offer ranging from tea and coffee only to bottomless bubbles.
73 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill
Devon Pixies
For an affordable and accessible high tea experience, the Devon Pixies High Tea Rooms offer sittings starting from $13.50 per person for a quaint and traditional Devonshire tea.
Dainty sandwiches and beautifully decorated cupcakes are the show-stealers on this menu.
Children are welcome to attend the high tea sittings and the Devon Pixies team also offers children’s parties as well as hens functions or weddings.
270 Jacaranda Avenue, Kingston
Looking for more picturesque places to dine in Brisbane? There’s nothing quite like a view of our gorgeous city skyline, so why not sip cocktails at one of Brisbane’s best rooftop bars? Or you could visit one of Brisbane’s most Instagrammable restaurants for an iconic and utterly feed-worthy dining experience. Instagram feed, that is.
