Best High Tea in Canberra

Indulge in the elegance and charm of high tea in Canberra, where tradition meets modern luxury in the heart of Australia’s capital!

Whether you’re looking for a grand hotel experience, a cozy vintage tearoom, or a chic café with a creative twist, Canberra offers an array of fabulous high tea spots perfect for any occasion.

Enjoy a beautifully arranged tiered selection of delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and cream, and an assortment of exquisite cakes and pastries, all paired with a steaming pot of premium tea—or a glass of bubbly for a little extra indulgence!

Popular venues like The Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Queen’s Terrace Café, and Adore Tea provide stunning settings, from elegant heritage hotels to modern tea lounges.

Perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, a relaxing catch-up with friends, or simply treating yourself, high tea in Canberra is an experience worth savoring. So, sip, snack, and enjoy the luxury!

Best High Tea Canberra Has To Offer

Hotel Kurrajong

8 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600

Treat yourself to a sumptuous high tea of treats including; petite scones, mini quiches, finger sandwiches and a selection of sweet eats accompanied by herbal teas and barista made coffee. Includes a glass of bubbles on arrival!

Burbury Rooftop – Buvette

1 Burbury Close, Barton, Canberra ACT 2600

Buvette at the Burbury Hotel hosts Canberra’s most exclusive high tea. With a selection of French cakes and tarts, delicate savouries and traditional scones with TWG fine teas and freshly brewed coffee.

Visit the website for further details

Canberra Hyatt – The Tea Lounge

120 Commonwealth Ave, Canberra ACT 2600

Indulge in the famous afternoon tea stand daily with an array of savouries, finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, jam and cream, and a selection of tempting cakes and slices.

The afternoon tea in the heritage-listed Tea Lounge as an established tradition at Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel.

Natural Nine, Canberra Casino

21 Binara St, Canberra ACT 2608

Natural Nine is a “pop Chinese” restaurant with authentic chinese flavours. located inside Casino Canberra.

The menu mixes locally sourced and native ingredients with the expertise and flavours of a chinese style high tea.

Open daily. Visit the website for further details

White Rabbit Cocktail Room

65 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601

White Rabbit Cocktail Room is hidden in the heart of Canberra. Join Alice for a White Rabbit for Tipsy Tea, a high tea with a twist!

Guests can indulge in an array of delectable savoury bites and moreish dessert treats. They will also be treated to their choice of White Rabbit signature cocktails or the finest French sparkling.

Priced $70 per person including two cocktails

Adore Tea

Dacre St, Mitchell ACT 2911

Adore Tea serves high tea morning and afternoon on weekends and has a rotating menu for each season.

The menu comprises four ‘services’ each with a matching tea, plus a glass of sparkling iced tea on arrival.

Visit the website for further details

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