Experience the delightful tradition of high tea in Hobart, where stunning waterfront views, cozy tearooms, and indulgent treats come together for the perfect afternoon!
Whether you’re after a luxurious hotel setting, a charming heritage café, or a modern twist on this classic experience, Hobart offers plenty of fabulous high tea options to suit every occasion.
Savor a beautifully presented tiered selection of finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and cream, and an array of delicate cakes and pastries, all paired with a steaming pot of fine tea—or even a glass of bubbly for extra indulgence!
Popular spots like The Grand Chancellor, Hadley’s Orient Hotel, and the Gardens Tearoom offer unique settings, from elegant dining rooms to tranquil garden retreats.
Perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, a catch-up with friends, or simply treating yourself, high tea in Hobart is a must-try. So, sip, savor, and enjoy a little slice of luxury!
8 Best High Tea Hobart and Afternoon Tea Hobart has To Offer
Hadley’s Orient Hotel
34 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000
At Hadley’s Orient Hotel in Hobart high tea includes a selection of fine loose leaf teas and coffee. You will dine in the gracefully restored Atrium and enjoy freshly baked Hadley’s signature scones and delicate finger sandwiches alongside sweet treats reminiscent of the Victorian-era.
Served Friday to Sunday from 12.30pm – 4.00pm booking essential
Hobart Town Tea Rooms
Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000
Relax in quiet surroundings with a pot of Hobart Town blended tea in fine bone china, hot scones made on the premises daily, a slice of cake or our very popular and great value “Traditional High Tea”
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Deco Lounge at the Tasman
12 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000
The understated elegance of the Deco Lounge invites you to gather throughout the day in a refined setting that spills out onto a terrace overlooking the happenings of Parliament Square. Take in locally sourced tea and roasted coffee, light seasonal delicacies paired with an extensive list of refreshments.
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
1 Davey St, Hobart TAS 7000
Afternoon Tea at The Atrium is a more modern take on a traditional high tea, served daily and is perfect for a catch up at Hotel Grand Chancellor with friends. You’ll find a
selection of our house-made sweets, finger sandwiches and scones to share. Freshly brewed coffee and loose leaf tea are included.
Served daily from 11:30am to 4:00pm booking essential
The Duchess Cafe
231 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay TAS 7005
The Duchess Cafe is a licensed café which opens for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. High tea is available daily with at least one-day booking.
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Crowne Plaza Hobart
110 Liverpool St, Hobart TAS 7000
Core restaurant and bar is the place to discover the best of Tasmania’s produce. The menu has been designed to embrace the seasons, with classic dishes reinvented and new flavours explored.
High Tea at Crowne Plaza Hobart is a classy and intimate experience with a glass of Tasmanian sparkling on arrival, a selection of T2 teas, barista coffee and hand made delicacies.
Sip on T2 tea varieties while indulging exquisite macarons, mini quiches and delicate cakes displayed on a traditional three-tiered stand, complemented by freshly baked buttermilk scones with jam and cream.
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Riversdale Estate
222 Denholms Rd, Cambridge TAS 7170
High tea in The Orangery on Riversdale Estate is all about good taste.
From the interior design of elegance and comfort to the music; to the delicious and sumptuous delicacies on offer to feast on: cucumber sandwiches, scones so light with cream, perfectly formed pastries fused with flavours.
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