30+ Best Places for High Tea in Brisbane 2026 |

Are you looking for the best place to enjoy high tea in Brisbane?

Enjoying afternoon tea is common in Brisbane, and those who want it don’t lack choices for both typical and unique versions of high tea.

Brisbane cafes, restaurants, and hotels offer incredible versions of high tea. While most high teas in Brisbane are offered on weekends, some of them take place throughout the week.

We have enjoyed many high tea experiences in Brisbane with our kids, and we always have a list of the best high teas around to try in the future.

Usually, there is a 2-person minimum for high tea, and it must be booked in advance.

Keep reading to find the best high tea in Brisbane for you, whether you are looking for a typical afternoon tea with mini sandwiches, scones, and pastries, or you are hoping for something unique.

There are more than 30 high tea options on this list.

Map of High Tea Locations in Brisbane

High Tea in Brisbane Hotels

Living Room Bar at W Brisbane

🗺️ 81 North Quay, Brisbane City
💲 Starting at $80 per person, Kids’ High Tea is $45
🕒 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11 am to 3 pm

Always served on a signature W serving platter, the high tea at Living Room Bar at W Brisbane changes themes but always includes sweet and savory options made from local ingredients.

Each high tea includes unlimited tea and barista coffee, and there are upgrades for a cocktail or champagne.

The kids’ high tea includes unlimited juice, tea, hot chocolate, and babyccinos.

Dietary requirements can generally be catered to with notice. If you are curious about the current offerings, they do share the menu.

During the holiday season, a festive high tea is served with holiday treats.

We took the kids to high tea at the W, and it is one of my favorites. The W’s version of high tea feels fancy. The food was unique and delicious.

Plates Restaurant at View Brisbane

🗺️ Kingsford Smith Drive and Hunt Street, Hamilton
💲 39-69 per person
🕒 Daily 10 am to 4 pm

Each high tea at View Brisbane includes finger sandwiches, scones, and savory and sweet pastries as well as coffee, tea, and a glass of sparkling wine. Upgrades can be added for drink options.

High tea at View Brisbane is available at Plates Restaurant and by their pool.

Available daily from 10 am to 4 pm, Plates Restaurant at View Hotel is one of the few places in Brisbane where high tea is available every day.

Motion Dining at Marriott Brisbane

🗺️ 515 Queen Street, Brisbane City
💲 Starting at 65 for adults, $50 per child
🕒 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12 pm to 3 pm

A celebration tea is held at Motion Dining, located at the Marriott Brisbane.

This high tea includes sandwiches, petit fours, scones, macarons, a glass of sparkling wine and a celebration cocktail. Coffee and tea are also served.

🗺️ 39 Edward Street, Brisbane City
💲 79-109 for the standard high tea, $69 for chocolate tea, $35 per child for chocolate tea
🕒 Saturday and Sunday, 2 pm to 4 pm, Check the school holiday schedule for themed teas.

Stamford Plaza, near the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, hosts a few different types of high tea experiences throughout the year.

In addition to their current Spirit of Queensland High Tea, they also have a chocolate high tea. During the school holidays, they often host a kid-friendly themed high tea.

We attended both their chocolate high tea and a special Harry Potter-themed tea, both of which were set up like buffets where you could choose what you wanted.

The Stamford Plaza Spirit of Queensland High Tea has items that are local to the state. Of course, scones, savory items, and sweets are included.

The chocolate high tea takes place on Sundays at 2 p.m. at La Boca Bar and Grill. It is a buffet high tea with many options and costs $69 per person.

Bacchus at Rydges South Bank Brisbane

🗺️ 9 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane
💲 49, $35 for children, $65 for Festive High Tea
🕒 Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm

Bacchus, located in Rydges South Bank in South Brisbane, offers one of the most affordable hotel high tea experiences in Brisbane.

Starting at $49 for adults and $35 per child, the high tea at Baccus includes scones, mini sandwiches, and sweet treats. Both the adult menu and the kids’ menu are available on their website.

Balfour Kitchen and Bar at Spicers Retreat

🗺️ 37 Balfour Street, New Farm
💲 89
🕒 Once a Month on a Saturday and Sunday, 12 pm and 1 pm

Held just one weekend a month, Balfour Kitchen and Bar has a high tea on the terrace at Spicers Balfour Retreat in New Farm.

The Balfour Kitchen high tea is on both Saturday and Sunday with 2 seatings daily.

This high tea sells out in advance, so be sure to book early. A few months in advance are available to book on their website.

Bisou Bisou at Hotel X

🗺️ 458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
💲 49-69
🕒 Saturday + Sunday 11:30 pm to 3:30 pm

A 1.5-hour-long high tea takes place on the weekends at Bisou Bisou. Known as the Oui Oui high tea, $49 includes the non-alcoholic package, and $69 includes alcohol.

There are both cocktails and mocktails on the menu.

We enjoyed a Mother’s Day high tea at Bisou Bisou.

Belle Epoque at Emporium Hotel

🗺️ 267 Grey Street, South Brisbane
💲 80 for adults, $45 for children
🕒 10:30 am to 2:30 pm daily

Enjoy scones, ribbon sandwiches, and both savory and sweet options at Belle Epoque high tea at the Emporium Hotel, where the menu changes seasonally.

Various dietary needs can be catered to at Belle Epoque with notice.

A children’s high tea menu is available for kids under 12 and includes juice or a milkshake.

If you prefer to enjoy high tea at home, a box can be purchased starting at $100 for 2.

The Charles at The Westin

🗺️ 111 Mary Street, Brisbane City
💲 89
🕒 Thursday to Sunday 2 pm to 4 pm

High tea includes a glass of champagne at The Charles, located at The Westin.

Each tea service includes savory bites, desserts, and of course, tea.

Bookings at The Charles are essential.

Goldfinch at Pullman Brisbane

🗺️ Corner of Ann Street and Roma Street
💲 59-79, $39 for children
🕒 Friday – Sunday 12 pm to 2:30 pm

Goldfinch at Pullman Brisbane offers a variety of tea options, including a glass of sparkling wine, and a selection of savory and sweet food items.

You can add on a wine package for $35 per person.

High Tea in Brisbane Restaurants and Cafes

Naldham House

🗺️ 33 Felix Street, Brisbane City
💲 Starting at 65
🕒 Saturdays 2:30 to 4:30

Tea and bubbles takes place on Saturday afternoons at Naldham House.

Coffee and tea are included, and other drinks can be added.

Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Let them know when you book if you need a vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free high tea.

My daughter was invited to high tea at Naldam House, and I know she enjoyed it. She was the guest of her friend and his mom, who ordered the gluten-free high tea.

Dandelion and Driftwood

🗺️ 20 Doncaster Street, Hendra
💲 65-$80 per person, weekend surcharge applies
🕒 9 am to 1:15 on weekdays and until 2:15 on weekends

Each high tea at Dandelion and Driftwood includes a hot drink, and a sparkling wine, cocktail, or champagne can be added.

The $80 high tea options include a drink as well as more elevated options. Hot chocolate, including a Sicilian Orange and French Mint option, is available. Mocktails and 0 Alcohol Champagne can be substituted.

Dandelion and Driftwood offer plenty of tea options, and coffee drinks may be substituted.

If you prefer your high tea to go, a boxed option is available for $65 per person.

Room with Roses

🗺️ Brisbane Arcade, Brisbane City
💲 60-69 per person
🕒 Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

Room with Roses serves breakfast, lunch, and high tea at a cafe in Brisbane Arcade by Queen Street Mall.

Choose between 3 different types of high tea, including deluxe high tea, chocolate high tea, and ultimate chocolate fondue high tea.

Each type of high tea includes ribbon sandwiches and scones. The deluxe high tea includes sweets, while the chocolate high tea features chocolates, and the fondue high tea includes chocolate fondue with fruit and other items for dipping.

Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available for an extra cost and with advance notice.

There is a share charge for adults, but no charge to share with a child under 8.

Room with Roses is one of the rare locations where you may be able to just show up for high tea. It can be ordered on the day if available.

We had a booking, as there were a lot of us, enjoying high tea for my mother-in-law’s birthday.

Covent Garden

🗺️ 142 Boundary Street, West End
💲 39, minimum 4
🕒 Thursday to Sunday until 2:30 pm

High tea must be prebooked at Covent Garden, where it is offered from Thursday to Sunday.

A minimum of 4 people need to order the high tea, which is $39 per person. This includes 3 tiers of sweet and savory options. A vegetarian option is available.

Covent Garden is a gin bar and restaurant in Brisbane’s West End.

Lennons Bar and Restaurant

🗺️ 72 Queen Street, Brisbane City
💲 65
🕒 Saturday and Sunday 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

The high tea menu at Lennons Bar and Restaurant changes seasonally and includes a cocktail as well as tea or coffee.

Scones, sandwiches, and sweet treats are also included. Dietary requirements can be met with advance notice.

Keri Craig Emporium Cafe

🗺️ Brisbane Arcade, Brisbane City
💲 65-90, $40 for children
🕒 Daily 10 am to 4 pm

Located in a shop in the Brisbane Arcade, Keri Craig Emporium Cafe also serves high tea.

The traditional high tea is $65 and includes a glass of champagne or orange juice as well as coffee or tea.

For those who do not want a whole high tea, a Devonshire tea can be ordered, which includes tea and scones. Sandwiches and petit fours may also be ordered separately.

The Children’s High Tea at Keri Craig Emporium Cafe includes a baby scone with jam and cream, a sandwich of their choice, a sausage roll, and desserts. Drink options include orange juice or a milkshake.

Shingle Inn

🗺️ 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City + other locations in Brisbane
💲44-70 for adults, $15 for children
🕒 Tuesday to Saturday 9 am to 3 pm, Sunday 10 am to 2:30 pm

Located inside City Hall, Shingle Inn serves high tea every day of the week.

Kids can order the Teddy Bear High Tea, which includes a milkshake, babyccino, or juice.

Shingle Inn also offers special themed high teas during the Queensland school holidays, which can be found on their website.

Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegetarian diets can be catered to with advance notice.

While walk-ins are welcome, to ensure you can order high tea, book in advance.

This was the first high tea my family experienced after moving to Brisbane.

The Walnut Restaurant and Lounge

🗺️ 152 Alice Street, Brisbane City
💲 49
🕒 Daily 12 pm to 3 pm

A minimum of 2 guests can book the Royal High Tea at The Walnut Restaurant and Lounge in Brisbane City.

A selection of tea sandwiches, scones, and sweets is served with tea or coffee.

High tea at The Walnut Restaurant must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

Lyrebird

🗺️ Melbourne Street and Grey Street, South Brisbane
💲 29-39
🕒 Before select matinees at QPAC

Located at QPAC, Lyrebird serves high tea before some of the matinees for just $29 per person.

The high tea at Lyrebird includes 3 tiers of scones, savory bites, and sweet treats, as well as tea or coffee. A glass of sparkling wine can be added for $10.

We usually eat at the restaurant outside QPAC before shows, but once we made a reservation for high tea at Lyrebird. While the price has gone up slightly, I am still surprised with how budget-friendly it is.

Bar 1603 at Izakaya Publico

🗺️ 27-35 Turbot Street, Brisbane City
💲 109, $30 for kids
🕒 Friday-Sunday, 11 am-1:30 pm

Enjoy a Zen Garden High Tea at Bar 1603.

The $109 price tag includes a mix of sweet and savory items with a Japanese twist, as well as a glass of sparkling wine.

Kids 4-12 can join in at $30 per child.

Brisbane Rooftop High Tea

Iris Rooftop

🗺️ 458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley (Hotel X Rooftop)
💲 88
🕒 Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Seasonally, Iris Rooftop on the roof of Hotel X has a high tea that includes a bottomless beverage package for $88 a person.

Though high tea is only on Sundays, the Sunday surcharge does not apply.

The Iris Rooftop high tea is a bit of a unique experience in Brisbane, as it is tapas, and while there are finger sandwiches, most of the options include empanadas, croquettes, and patatas bravas.

Scones aren’t on the menu, but churros are.

Iris Rooftop does offer a vegetarian high tea, but they are not able to accommodate vegans or those with a gluten-free diet.

Unique Brisbane High Tea Experiences

Bar 1603

🗺️ 27 Turbot Street, Brisbane City
💲 109
🕒 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11 am to 3 pm

A speakeasy-inspired bar serving a Zen Garden High Tea, Bar 1603 offers a unique high tea experience in Brisbane.

The Japanese high tea at Bar 1603 includes sweet and savory items.

High tea at Bar 1603 must be booked and paid for in advance. There is a minimum of 2 guests.

Mecca Bah

🗺️ 5/70 Longland Street, Newstead
💲 $64-74
🕒 Any open hours except Friday and Saturday nights after 5 pm

Experience a Middle Eastern High Tea at Mecca Bah, located at Gasworks Plaza in Newstead.

High tea at Mecca Bah begins with a glass of sparkling wine or a mocktail. Unlimited tea and coffee are served during the tea, and there is an arrangement of sweet and savory Middle Eastern dishes.

There is a minimum of 4 for high tea at Mecca Bar.

Dovetail Social

🗺️ 49 Laura Street, Highgate Hill
💲 85, $40 for kids
🕒 Wednesday to Friday 10:30 am to 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:30 pm or 1 pm seatings

High tea is always gluten-free at Dovetail Social in Highgate Hill. There is also an option to make your high tea dairy-free.

At least 3 days’ notice is needed for high tea at Dovetail Social.

The basic high tea includes a tea or coffee, and there is an optional add-on for high tea with sparkling wine. While they call it the basic option, it is Filipino high tea with unique flavors.

You can also order high tea to go from Dovetail Social.

High Tea in Special Event Venues

Queensland Parliament

🗺️ 69 Alice Street, Brisbane City
💲 65-$85, $33 for kids
🕒 Occasional Tuesdays at 11:30 am

Enjoy the “Strangers High Tea” at the Queensland Parliament building.

Each high tea service includes 3 tiers of savory and sweet options and a selection of tea. There are options to add on drinks.

The children’s high tea comes with a hot chocolate or babyccino.

Book early, especially if you are interested in touring the Parliament House after your tea.

The Kitchen at Old Government House

🗺️ 2 George Street, Brisbane City
💲 79
🕒 One Sunday a Month, 10 am to 2 pm

High tea may include live music. Check the current theme and information when booking your event.

Champagne is included with the high tea at Old Government House as is a barista drink or a hot drink alongside your tea.

Patina by Customs House

🗺️ 399 Queen Street, Brisbane City
💲 $90/person
🕒 Tuesday at 3 pm, Wednesday to Sunday at 10 am or 3 pm

Bookings at Patina by Customs House are essential and non-refundable.

They offer a champagne high tea that includes scones as well as savory and sweet options. Guests can choose between tea and coffee. Of course, champagne is included.

There are 2 seating options at Customs House. Guests can sit outside with a view of the Story Bridge or inside the dining room.

High Tea Parties in Brisbane

Darling and Co

🗺️ 157 Given Terrace, Paddington
💲49-59

The high tea at Darling and Co. is for larger groups of at least 10.

The host can choose for everyone to receive 5 or 7 “bites” that include sandwiches and sliders as well as sweets.

They do have a special menu that caters to most diets.

Forget Me Not Cafe

🗺️ 2/399 Honour Avenue, Graceville
💲 65, $39 per child
🕒 Weekdays 10 am to 1 pm, Weekends 10 am to 2 pm

Enjoy scones, 6 savory bites, and 3 sweets at Forget Me Not Cafe.

The Forget Me Not Cafe can cater to many different dietary needs, including gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free, seafood-free, and pescatarian.

Up to 30 can join in on a high tea at Forget Me Not Café.

Crema and Cream

🗺️ 25 Union Street, Nundah
💲 39
🕒 During business hours

Crema and Cream offers a high tea as a private party for $39 a person. Gluten-free and vegan options are available for an additional fee.

Two different types of high tea are available at Crema and Cream. Guests can choose from the traditional English high tea or opt for an Italian high tea.

A children’s high tea can also be booked for parties at Crema and Cream.

Sassafras

🗺️ 88 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
💲 59
🕒 Daily

Groups of 6 to 10 can join the Chef’s Table at Sassafras for high tea in Paddington. Larger groups can be accommodated upon request.

Each person receives a glass of prosecco in addition to bottomless tea, coffee, and homemade spritzers.

Special Occasion High Tea in Brisbane

Rydges Fortitude Valley

🗺️ 601 Gregory Terrace, Fortitude Valley
💲 59
🕒 Special Event Dates

While Rydges Fortitude Valley doesn’t have a weekly high tea, they do have a high tea for special events such as Mother’s Day.

The high tea events at Rydges Fortitude Valley are set up as a buffet where guests can serve themselves as much or as little of each item as they wish.

We enjoyed the high tea buffet at Rydges Fortitude Valley one year for Mother’s Day.

Take Home High Tea

Rosalie Gourmet Market

🗺️ 164 Baroona Road, Paddington
💲 65 for 2, $105 for 4
🕒 During business hours

High tea boxes to go for 2 or 4 people can be purchased at Rosalie Gourmet Market in Paddington.

Guests can choose between a standard, vegetarian, or gluten-free high tea with the optional add-on of champagne.

Each box includes sandwiches, scones, fruit, and desserts, and other items from the gourmet market can be added upon request.

Boxes must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance.

My husband reserved the vegetarian high tea from Rosalie’s for us one Valentine’s Day and we brought it to the park for a picnic.

Belle Epoque

🗺️ 267 Grey Street, South Brisbane
💲 100 for 2
🕒 Daily 10:30 am to 2:30 pm

A to-go option is available from Belle Epoque at the Emporium Hotel in South Brisbane.

A box for 2 can be pre-ordered and picked up during their regular business hours. The high tea box must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance.

Dandelion and Driftwood

🗺️ 20 Doncaster Street, Hendra
💲 $65 per person
🕒 7 days a week, 8 am to 2:30 pm

A delicious high tea can be boxed up and taken home or on a picnic from Dandelion and Driftwood, a cafe in Hendra.

The high tea to go can be ordered for 2-8+ guests and includes ribbon sandwiches, scones, and a selection of sweet treats. Each box comes with 1 hot drink per person and a bottle of wine or champagne can be added.

Dovetail Social

🗺️ 49 Laura Street, Highgate Hill
💲 Starting at 140
🕒 Wednesday to Sunday 10 am to 1 pm

Get your gluten-free high tea to-go from Dovetail Social with at least 2 days’ notice.

While the high tea is always gluten-free at Dovetail Social, they also offer a dairy-free option upon request.

A barista coffee or an organic tea can be ordered at pick-up to go with your high tea to-go.

During the holiday season, a special Filipino high tea to-go is available for pickup.

High Tea in Brisbane Wrap-Up

Brisbane offers many different types of high tea, from traditional to extremely unique.

The cheapest high tea in Brisbane, based on this list, is at Lyrebird Cafe, which is located at QPAC. The most expensive high tea (without upgrades) is tied between 5 different locations: Motion Dining at Marriott Brisbane, Balfour Kitchen at Spicers Balfour, The Charles at The Westin, Bar 1603, and Patina by Customs House.

Plenty of places in Brisbane offer a traditional high tea service, and you can even find unique options, including a Japanese high tea.

Most of the time, high tea is only available on the weekends, though there are some locations in Brisbane where high tea is available every day of the week.

Bookings are almost always essential with at least 24-48 hours’ notice, depending on the location.