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Sydney is filled with lavish venues perfect for a budget-friendly, three-tier sandwiches and scones high tea. Try one, or try them all.
From InterContinental Sydney and Park Hyatt to The Langham and Shangri-La, there are plenty of options. Whichever you choose, you're in for a treat.
Best for: Traditional high tea experience
Best for: Views
High tea experience | Location | Duration | What does the high tea include? | Where to book |
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Gunners Barracks Traditional High Tea | Mosman | 1.5 hours |
| RedBalloon |
Gunners Barracks Sparkling High Tea | Mosman | 1.5 hours |
| RedBalloon |
The Tea Room QVB Traditional High Tea | Sydney CBD | 1.5 hours |
| RedBalloon |
Harbourside High Tea with Sparkling Wine at Cafe Birkenhead | Drummoyne | 2 hours |
| RedBalloon |
Sparkling High Tea in Sydney CBD | Sydney CBD | 1.5 hours |
| RedBalloon |
Sydney Harbour High Tea Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises | Departs from Wharf 6, Circular Quay | 1.5 hours |
| Viator |
High Tea at Bitton | Oatley | 3 hours |
| RedBalloon |
The Treasury High Tea at The Cortile, InterContinental Sydney | Sydney CBD | 1.5 hours |
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Vegan High Tea at the Cortile, InterContinental Sydney | Sydney CBD | 1.5 hours |
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Champagne Afternoon Tea, Park Hyatt Sydney | The Rocks | 2.5 hours |
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Afternoon Tea with Wedgewood, The Langham | Millers Point | 2 hours |
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Altitude High Tea, Shangri -La Hotel | The Rocks | 1.5 hours |
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Estate Vaucluse House High Tea | Vaucluse | 2 hours |
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Wentworth High Tea, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth | Sydney CBD |
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High Tea at the Radisson Blu Plaza | Sydney CBD | Contact venue |
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This will depend on the venue where your high tea is taking place. It's best to opt for smart casual attire and leave the sneakers and sportswear at home.
A classic high tea isn't complete without tea and scones. You can expect a variety of sweet and savoury treats plus a selection of tea and coffee. Some high teas also include sparkling wine or champagne.
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Do you have children’s prices on any of these high teas?I would like to take my daughters and three granddaughters to a high tea
Hi Miriam,
Thanks for your question.
Most high teas are set menus so they are charged per person regardless of age. Boronia Teahouse however does offer a Little Ladies Holiday High Tea during the school break. This is a mother-daughter package for $50 with each additional little lady being charged at $20pp.
Passiontree Velvet also offers a Teddy Bears Picnic high tea for kids. This package includes ham sandwiches, a strawberry macaron and a chocolate macaron – paired with either juice or a babyccino for $9.95pp. You can find out more here.
If you’d prefer to dine at one of the other high tea venues, it might be worth contacting them directly to see if they can organise an alternate menu for your granddaughters.
I hope that helps!
Stephanie
Hi there,
I’d like to get a High Tea Cruise voucher, but need to know if I can use the voucher this Wed, 16/1/16. Visitor is going back home the next day! There is no name or phone no of the company doing the High Tea. Would you please let me know how I’m able to find out availability etc.
Many thanks, C
Hi Catharina,
Thanks for your question. You will need to contact either the issuer of the voucher or the high tea venue itself to see if the voucher is valid on the date you wish.
Sorry I couldn’t have been of more help.
Stephanie
high tea deals in sydney
Hi Cynthia,
We’ve included the best high tea deals in Sydney we can find on this page.
Thanks for looking!
Stephanie
I am having my 13th birthday and want to know a good place to high tea for me and 3 friends
Hi Kathryn,
Thanks for your question.
All the high teas mentioned in this article come personally recommended by our staff. For more information, click through to their respective websites so that you can see if the venue and its menu suits your needs.
Best,
Stephanie
Hi I would like to take my daughter out for high tea on Sunday the 7th June in Sydney CBD for a long awaited catch up
Hi Heather.
If you’d like to go to one of the venues listed in this post, it’s best to contact them directly to make a reservation as we’re unable to do that for you.
Thanks,
Alex
We would like to go to a High Tea while we are down in Sydney for Vivid , one of the participants is Gluten Free, can you tell me which Restaurants offer this option.
Thank you,
Pam
Hi Pam,
Thanks for your question!
Many of the restaurants offering High Teas in Sydney offer gluten free options. However you may need to call in with your request as some require 24 hours notice to organise your special meal. Of note, The Westin, Sheraton on the Park, The Tea Room, and The Victoria Room all offer gluten free high teas.
Hope that helps!
Stephanie
hi i am looking for a nice place to have a kitchen tea for my sister. were would you recommend the best place to go is ?
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for your question.
The locations that we’ve reviewed above are all so good that we can’t just pick one winner. You might want to pick the location that’s closest to you, or have the best views – up to you!
Cheers,
Shirley