24 of the Best High Tea Places in Brisbane

There’s something special about putting on your fancy clothes and heading out during the day with the promise of something a little special. Add to that a glass or two of bubbly, some insanely tiny sandwiches, a few delightfully mouth-watering treats and an atmosphere of decadence and you’ve swayed even the most dubious of people to enjoy a high tea.

Here are some of the best high teas in Brisbane according to Brisbane parents, from the wonderfully fancy to the child friendly and everything in between. (This list is updated regularly)

Best High Tea Places in Brisbane

Bacchus Restaurant

Suburb: South Bank

Spoil yourself with this beautifully presented high tea using fine bone chinaware at Bacchus in South Bank. Available on Saturdays from midday, this high tea includes traditional items, including continuous Harney & Sons tea and barista-made coffee. Child prices available. Bookings required.

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The Balfour Kitchen & Bar

Suburb: New Farm

Nestled in the suburban streets of New Farm, not far from Brunswick Street, high tea can be enjoyed once a month (on a Saturday) at The Balfour Kitchen and Bar. Two sittings are available – midday and 1pm, with sweet and savoury offerings tantalising the tastebuds in peaceful surroundings. Bookings required.

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Bar 1603 at Hotel Indigo

Suburb: Brisbane City

Elevate your next high tea experience at Bar 1603, with a Zen Garden High Tea. This Japanese-inspired high tea is truly magical featuring an Edible Haus of Zen – a stunning handcrafted chocolate masterpiece, alongside other delicious treats. The kids are catered for too, with a kids high tea plate on offer for children 4-12 (free for children 3 years and under). High tea available on weekends – bookings essential.

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Belle Epoque at Emporium Hotel

Suburb: South Bank

The Belle Epoque patisserie at the Emporium Hotel is the setting for this stunning high tea. High teas at Emporium are served on a three-tier stand and can include champagne and cocktails (additional cost may be involved). There is even a bespoke children’s menu to be enjoyed for guests under the age of 12. Vegetarian, vegan, nut-free and gluten-free menu options are also available. High tea is available seven days a week between 10.30am – 1pm, though a booking with 24 hours notice is required. A takeaway high tea tower is also available.

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Bisou Bisou

Suburb: Fortitude Valley

Indulge in a Oui Oui High tea at one of Brisbane’s favourite French restaurant’s Bisou Bisou. Each weekend, between 11.30am and 3.30pm, guests can Indulge in a French inspired high tea featuring a delicate selection of tasty morsels complemented perfectly by a 1.5-hour drinks package (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available).

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Dandelion & Driftwood

Suburb: Hendra

This gorgeous, licensed café offers a delicious high tea menu serving traditional treats on a three-tiered stand. You can even upgrade your beverages to include a glass of Prosecco, sparkling rosé or French champagne.  If you would prefer to enjoy your high tea at home, why not order a takeaway ‘boxed’ high tea. Bookings can be made online.

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Devon Pixies

Suburb: Kingston

Devon Pixies, Logan’s first dedicated tea house located in the Kingston Butter Factory precinct, serves up tasty, traditional high tea for guests to enjoy. They even offer a petit high tea for those with a smaller appetite. They do birthday high teas too. And if you would prefer to enjoy your high tea in the garden or your favourite park, a high tea picnic box can be ordered.

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Dovetail Social

Suburb: Highgate Hill

Have you been searching for a delicious high tea that is 100% gluten-free? Well look no further than Dovetail Social at Highgate Hill, where flavours are not compromised just because they are gluten-free. Choose to dine-in or take-away these gorgeous tiered high teas, which will tantalise even the fussiest of tastebuds. There is even a dedicated kids high tea too! Minimum two days notice required for high tea bookings.

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Forget Me Not Café

Suburb: Graceville

This friendly family run café offers a delicious high tea of delicate pastries, tea sandwiches and scones in a relaxed setting. Vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free and seafood free options are available, as are children’s prices. Bookings required.

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French & Mor

Suburb: Albany Creek

With a modern French twist on the traditional high tea, French & Mor delivers a selection of T2 teas, pastries, petite desserts, tea sandwiches, and gateaux at their high tea sittings from Tuesday to Sunday. A specially tailored children’s high tea can also be arranged at a discounted price. Bookings essential.

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High Tea at Tiffany’s

Suburb: North Lakes

Situated close to Lake Eden in North Lakes, High Tea at Tiffany’s offer scrumptious high tea’s, just s their name suggests! Perfect for a special occasion, get together with friends or just a yummy treat, indulge in all the usual high tea treats including freshly baked scones at this northside venue. Advanced bookings required.

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Kazba at Ovolo Brisbane

Suburb: Fortitude Valley

Step into the Harem Lounge to enjoy a tantalising Middle Eastern-inspired high tea featuring a three-tiered selection of sweet and savoury treats. Your high tea includes bottomless tea and barista crafted coffee or for an added treat upgrade to bottomless sparkling orTaittinger Champagne for an additional fee. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. High teas available Tuesday to Sunday with bookings required.

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Keri Craig Emporium

Suburb: Brisbane City

Located in the basement of the Brisbane Arcade, Keri Craig Emporium features a coffee lounge and store selling ladies fashion, gifts and homewares. They feature traditional high tea including French champagne or juice. The Children’s High Tea offers a petite sized menu for kids and includes sandwiches, sausage roll, a sweet treat, a drink and s pecial little gift to take home.

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Lennons Restaurant and Bar

Suburb: Brisbane City

Centrally located in the Queen Street Mall, within the Hyatt Regency Brisbane, Lennons Restaurant and Bar offers a high tea experience like no other. Between 12.30pm and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday’s guests can indulge in a ‘Queensland High Tea’ featuring a Sunshine State pineapple meringue, scones, prawn rolls and freshly brewed tea and coffee.

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Naldham House

Suburb: Brisbane City

Elevate your Saturday afternoon with a delicious Tea and Bubbles – High Tea at the cosy Naldham House. Between 2:30pm- 4:30pm each Saturday guests can enjoy sweet and savoury treats coupled with a selection of tea and coffee. For an added treat add a glass of something special or bottomless Taittinger (extra fees apply). Bookings required at least 48 hours in advance

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Patina at Customs House

Suburb: Brisbane City

If you want a special occasion high tea, then Customs House High Tea is an easy choice. Offering a champagne high tea with gluten free, vegetarian and pregnancy options available, this is the perfect place to settle in for an afternoon tea by the Brisbane River. Available Tuesday to Sunday, with sessions lasting 1.5 hours. Bookings essential.

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Reid’s Place

Suburb: Redcliffe

If you are looking for a vintage-themed high tea party look no further than Reid’s Place. Popular for baby showers, this northside high tea venue is set in award-winning gardens and there are several locations within the venue to choose from for your party. This is a booking-only high tea venue for small and large groups. BYO.

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Room With Roses

Suburb: Brisbane City

Room With Roses is a long-standing member of the Brisbane high tea scene located at the top of the Brisbane Arcade off the Queen Street Mall. There are several high tea offerings including deluxe, chocolate, champagne, and ultimate chocolate fondue. With notice, gluten-free and vegetarian high tea options can be catered for. Group bookings welcome.

Read our detailed review of Room with Roses.

Shingle Inn 

Suburb: Various locations

Served daily with no need to book (Brisbane City Hall location is the exception to this), the Shingle Inn has been serving up high tea in Brisbane for almost 80 years. Reasonably priced, the Shingle Inn High Tea includes ribbon sandwiches, sweets, a Shingle Inn Lime Mint Julep or champagne (at licensed venues), and a selection of teas and coffee. The awesome Kids High Tea is great value and perfect for birthday parties and includes a ribbon sandwich, a patty cake, clown biscuit and a kid’s shake or babyccino.

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Sidonié Patisserie & Boulangerie

Suburb: Newport

With the option of traditional or champagne high teas, Sidonié Patisserie & Boulangerie offers the ultimate indulgence. Enjoy their superb selection of teas, freshly baked scones, delicate finger sandwiches, and iconic French desserts such as éclairs and macarons while taking in the waterfront views of Newport Anchorage. Bookings required with at least 24 hours notice and a minimum of two dining guests.

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Sofitel Brisbane Central

Suburb: Brisbane City

High tea offerings at Sofitel Brisbane Central are currently under review. Stay tuned for updated details. 

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Stamford Plaza Brisbane

Suburb: Brisbane City

For a truly delectable high tea with a focus on local produce and Australian fare, the Stamford Plaza is so fabulous and fancy that they have even served high tea to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The ‘Spirit of Queensland High Tea’ on Saturdays and Sundays offers savoury delights including finger sandwiches and sweet treats of decadence by way of fluffy scones, sundaes and sweet tarts.

Saturday’s at 2pm Stamford Plaza’s Chocolate Afternoon Tea showcases a delightful selection of chocolate-infused desserts. And don’t miss their themed High Tea’s at selected times (usually in school holiday’s).

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Strangers Dining Room at Parliament House

Suburb: Brisbane City

For a real treat, indulge in a high tea at Queensland Parliament House. Available on selected dates throughout the year, with bookings essential, this high tea featuring sweet and savoury delicacies is accompanied by live music and an optional tour of parliament house. How special.

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W Brisbane – The Living Room Bar

Suburb: Brisbane City

Situated inside the trendy W Brisbane, the Living Room Bar serves delectable high teas from Friday to Sundays, 11am – 3pm. The ‘Golden Glow’ high tea can be enjoyed with endless tea, barista coffee, champagne or even a specialty cocktail. This high tea is one not to be missed.

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Map of High Tea Venues in Brisbane

So, if you are looking for some time to wind-down time and relax with friends or try a new dining experience with the family, treat yourself to a high tea experience for something a little different and special.

What to expect from a Brisbane high tea?

Initially enjoyed in the evening at the ‘high’ or kitchen table, hence its name, the well-loved high tea has been around since the 1700s and after a recent resurgence is still going strong. As is the desire to put aside coffee-stained mugs and fast-paced lifestyles for two hours so we can delight in this quiet and refined ritual. Perfect for mother’s days, baby showers and every day in between, high teas are as much about the experience as they are about the refreshments.

If you haven’t experienced the delight of a high tea party yet, please let us entice you and invite you to do so. Many fantastic local places specialise in or cater for the high tea experience, and all welcome kids along too (replace the bubbly with some pink lemonade). Depending on the menu, prices generally start at about $40 per person, with bookings essential.

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