Looking for the best high tea in our hometown of Brisbane? Here are just some of the beautiful venues serving delicate crustless sandwiches and bottomless teapots of Earl Grey.
Arguably one of the most iconic venues in Brisbane, Patina at Customs House offers a high tea with uninterrupted views of the Brisbane river and of the Story Bridge. And it’s not just your traditional high tea; here, sandwiches and canapés are served with a glass of Tattinger Champagne - you know we love our bubbles here at Blue Bungalow (and we know you do too, judging from all the bottles consumed in store over the years).
As you would expect from the W chain of hotels, there is nothing ordinary about its high tea offering! Think afternoon tea is a dated concept? Well, think again. Their exquisite Pretty In Pink High Tea boasts a menu that will please even the most modern and discerning palates.
Walking through the heritage-listed Brisbane Arcade is a blast from the past in itself, but add ribbon sandwiches and raspberry scones and you’d think you just hopped in a time machine! Room With Roses offers three different high tea menus, including the option to add a chocolate fondue - the perfect spot to sit down and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Located on Brisbane’s South Bank, Emporium Hotel’s Belle Époque restaurant is famous for its in-house pastry team and the seasonal high tea menu created by its chefs. Their autumn menu includes delicacies such as a fried caufliflower and brie tart, and freshly baked date scones served with raspberry & rosella jam. Oh, and did we mention that you’ll feel like you just stepped into a Parisian patisserie thanks to the opulent decor? Oui, s'il vous plait! And while you’re there, why not book yourself in for a massage at the hotel’s spa and turn it into an afternoon of pampering, complete with a dip in the infinity pool!
Bring the littlies along and introduce them to high tea with Shingle Inn’s Teddy Bear High Tea - the perfect way to bring generations together in an iconic location! The kids will relish in a selection of ham & cheese ribbon sandwiches, teddy bear fairy bread and patty cakes whilst the adults enjoy one of the high tea menus on offer and sip a glass or two of Pol Roger champagne - the perfect way to babysit the grandkids if you ask us!
Short of heading out for a country escape, Balfour Kitchen & Bar in New Farm is about as close as you’ll get to feeling like you’re in the hinterland without leaving Brisbane. You can enjoy treats on the old Queenslander’s verandah, complete with stunning views of the Story Bridge, or sit in the courtyard under the Frangipani trees. Bookings are a must as high tea is a special event, hosted only once a month!
