Considering a High Tea Brisbane but unsure which establishments offer Brisbane High tea and which are the best places to go.
We have compiled a list of the best High tea Brisbane can provide, so if you are looking for the perfect high tea with friends, a romantic valentines afternoon tea, a mothers day afternoon tea treat for your mum, a fathers day treat for your dad or just a special treat for yourself, check out:
Best High Tea Brisbane Has To Offer
The Walnut Restaurant & Lounge Bar
152 Alice Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
Featuring some of the best dining experiences in Brisbane, the Walnut Restaurant epitomises the very best in service.
The Walnut Restaurant offers the perfect setting for high tea with Egyptian crystal chandeliers, polished walnut wood panelling, and a divine selection of treats from savoury to sweet.
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Dandelion & Driftwood
20 Doncaster Street, Hendra, QLD 4011
Dandelion & Driftwood cafe specialises in tea and coffee, with house blends, high tea and seasonal cafe food.
Brisbane’s most acclaimed High Tea to takeaway includes D&D savoury and sweet deliciousness boxed up, barista crafted coffee or tea, along with bubbles.
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Dovetail Social
49 Laura St. Highgate Hill, Brisbane, QLD 4101
This laid-back cafe offers breakfast, pastries and afternoon tea, plus an extensive gluten-free menu.
They offer high teas throughout the year including a Christmas themed high tea. Enjoy the usual array of sandwiches, scones and sweet treats.
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The Matriarch
1/22 Masters St, Newstead, QLD, 4006
Cocktails, high tea and a varied food menu are served in this beautiful cafe that has a garden atrium.
Sweet treats include delights such as strawberry slices, chocolate joconde biscuits, dark chocolate ganache and opera cake.
Served Thursday to Sunday 11.00am – 4.00pm Reservation Required
Queensland Parliament
Parliament House, Cnr George and Alice Streets Brisbane Qld 4000
Enjoy one of Brisbane’s best high tea offerings in the iconic Strangers’ dining room. Every High Tea is a special occasion featuring: a delicious selection of handmade delicacies;
Live classical music; the option to add a glass of sparkling or French Champagne and an optional tour of Parliament House*
*Please note, tours are dependent on Parliamentary proceedings and are subject to change.
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Emporium Hotel Brisbane
267 Grey Street, South Bank, Queensland, 4101
A doyenne of the Brisbane patisserie scene, Belle Époque pays homage to the beauty of French traditions with its food philosophy, authentic design and exceptional quality.
Sweet and savoury and absolutely sublime, every element of the menu – from breakfast to lunch to the famed High Teas in between – is skilfully and freshly crafted every day.
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Clear Mountain Lodge
564 Clear Mountain Road, Clear Mountain, Brisbane, QLD 4500
Take a seat on the expansive open deck and take in the calm vista that stretches to the distant waters of Moreton Bay.
You can also enjoy the indoor dining room whilst tucking in to sandwiches, savoury items, hot scones with cream and jam, petite sweet treats and your choice of coffee and tea.
Served Wednesday to Sunday 12 noon – 2.30pm
The Vintage Apron, Capalaba
Shop 5, Capalaba Central, 38-62 Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba, Qld 4157
The Vintage Apron café offers housemade sweets and savouries, woodfired pizza and delicious light meals as well as superior quality coffee.
All food is made in house with fresh produce and is preservative and additive free.
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Spicers Balfour Hotel, Brisbane
37 Balfour Street, New Farm, 4006 QLD
Pick your favourite seat in the courtyard or catch the breeze on the verandah. The Balfour Kitchen & Bar is famous for their delectable high teas.
With a large range of sweet and savoury treats plus a selection of champagnes and speciality teas, this high tea experience is perfect for any special occasion or no occasion at all.
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Wolston Farmhouse
223 Grindle Road, Wacol, QLD 4076
Enjoy the refreshing flavours of loose-leaf tea from across the globe and close to home or freshly ground aromatic French Press coffee, served alongside locally sourced High Tea favourites with a rustic twist.
Afterwards, explore Brisbane’s oldest residential farmhouse property featuring furnishings & artefacts dating back to the nineteenth century.
Available at weekends
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The Brisbane Club
241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
The Brisbane Club is a private members club for men and women. They offer dining experiences for members including a high tea service.
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Kookaburra Showboat Cruises
Lower Boardwalk Level, Eagle St Pier, 45 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD, Queensland, Australia
Your cruise along the Brisbane River includes a decadent 3-tier High Tea stand with sweet and savoury delights.
Including sandwiches, savouries and lots of sweet treats. A children’s version is also available.
Served on Saturdays
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Marriott Hotel Brisbane, Motion Bar & Grill
515 Queen St, Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
A smart restaurant in a modern hotel serving steak, seafood, sharing plates and high tea. Immerse yourself in the energy of Motion Dining, the signature restaurant at the Brisbane Marriott Hotel.
Showcasing lovely views of Brisbane River and serving High Tea, our restaurant offers something for everyone.
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Room with Roses
111-117 Adelaide Street, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
Room with Roses is set in an arcade, a plush all-day cafe with elegant vintage decor serving light meals, cake and high tea.
High tea includes ribbon sandwiches; warm savouries; raspberry Scones with house made raspberry jam and Chantilly cream; 3 Housemade Sweets and a drink.
Open Monday to Saturday: 9.30am – 2.30pm
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Shingle Inn
Shingle Inn City Hall, King George Square, Brisbane QLD 4000
High Tea is an unforgettable experience enjoyed in Brisbane’s oldest and most-loved café.
Feast on a wonderful selection of ribbon sandwiches together with a delicious assortment of petite sweet treats and hand-made scones with clotted cream and preserve.
Children under 12 are also catered for with a Teddy Bear High Tea.
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Treasury Heritage Hotel The Lab
Top of the Queen Street Mall, Brisbane QLD 4000
This genteel space with arched windows serves high tea on weekends. Nestled in the stunning surrounds of Treasury Brisbane’s Hotel.
The Lab offers a classic breakfast with a touch of timeless elegance. In addition, The Lab continues to serve a classic high tea created by their in-house pastry team on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Served at the weekends
Vintage Bar and Grill – Hilton Hotel Hotel
Level Six, 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
Enjoy a classic High Tea with family and friends at Vintaged Bar. Expect all of your high tea classics including dainty sandwiches, scones and lots of cakes and pastries for you to indulge in.
Served daily
Patina at Customs House Brisbane
399 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Brisbane’s best high tea now comes with a touch of French elegance. Enjoy ribbon sandwiches and savoury canapés; raspberry scones with jam, cream and fresh raspberries.
Assorted handcrafted petite desserts and macarons with coffee, tea and a glass of Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne
Served Tuesday: 3.00pm, Wednesday to Sunday: 11:30am or 3:00pm
Forget Me Not Café
399 Honour Ave, Graceville QLD 4075
This quaint cafe has an England-themed feature wall and over 30 tea varieties, plus meals, rolls and cakes.
Their high teas are perfect for any special occasions, birthdays, Mothers’ Days, Baby Showers’… or Wednesdays.
Enjoy a mouth-watering selection of delicious delicacies including house made savoury bites; ribbon sandwiches; freshly baked scones and mini sweets.
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French & Mor
1/2 Dawn Rd, Albany Creek QLD 4035
French and more provide handmade pastries, sandwiches and cakes in a quaint café with art on the walls and outdoor seating.
Their modern French high tea is served on bone china and an elegant three-tiered stand including tea sandwiches, pastries and high quality cakes.
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Tea and Niceties
32 Eagle Heights Rd, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4271
Enjoy brunch and high tea in a light, elegant cafe with romantic decor, fine crockery and a large garden.
The elegant high tea room provides the perfect setting for you to enjoy tiers of delicate petite fours, freshly baked scones, hot and cold savouries, and a range of signature collection loose leaf teas.
Open Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am – 4.00pm
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Crema and Cream
20 Minimine St, Stafford QLD 4053
Crema and Cream is a quaint, cottage-like coffeehouse with outdoor seating. Regardless of which version of high tea is chosen, each guest will be served 4 delectable savoury and 4 delicious sweet treats.
All their food is prepared in-house and they are able to cater for individual dietary requirements such as gluten or dairy free and vegetarian/vegan.
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Cafe Mirage
74 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217
From a perfect cup of coffee to Açai or Salad Bowl; a healthy smoothie or fresh juices to crêpes or decadent cakes and pastries.
Enjoy these in Cafe Mirage a cosy, casual cafe located at the iconic Marina Mirage.
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Keri Craig Emporium
Lower Brisbane Arcade, 160 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
The Keri Craig Emporium Fashion Café is a regular gathering spot for generations enjoying “high tea”. Famous for over 20 years, this old world tradition is a celebration for all to enjoy.
Charmingly presented with a glass of French bubbles, you’ll sample traditional sandwiches, scones and lots of sweet treats.
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