Want to sip on afternoon tea with delicious nibbles and stunning views? We’ve got all the top spots for high tea in Singapore in our guide from high tea buffets to halal high tea, super cheap afternoon tea and high tea delivery!
There’s no better way to feel fancy than to sit down for a spot of high tea in Singapore. Whether you’re celebrating a friend or hanging out with your family, you’ll find an afternoon high tea in Singapore option that suits you. From afternoon teas with stunning views and traditional, English-style high tea scones and jam to vegetarian and gluten-free afternoon tea, high tea buffets, halal high teas, afternoon teas with a cocktail kick, and even some dedicated kids’ high teas! Wondering where to start? We’ve got a detailed guide to help you find the perfect place for high tea in Singapore.
Best high teas in Singapore:
Afternoon Tea at The St. Regis Singapore
The St. Regis Singapore prides itself on its daily rituals, each showcasing tradition and the renowned St. Regis legacy. The Afternoon Tea ritual was first introduced by Mrs Caroline Astor, the matriarch of The St. Regis and is now celebrated across all its properties worldwide. Each property infuses local influences and flavours into their high tea, promising a unique experience for every palate. The St. Regis Singapore features a refreshed menu every two months, with separate vegetarian, vegan and kids’ high tea menus. Indulge in a decadent spread of canapés, pastries, and three-tier stand of sweet treats. Start with a delectable amuse-bouche as you sip on a glass of Prosecco or sparkling tea before making your way to other seasonal savoury and sweet delights. Don’t miss out on the freshly baked signature scones and the St. Regis Signature pralines! Each high tea set comes with a selection of TWG teas, and if you’re feeling fancy, a glass of R de Ruinart Brut champagne awaits to elevate the experience.
High tea timings: 3pm-5pm (Monday to Saturday), 4pm-6pm (Sunday)
How much: From $75++ per adult;$40 for kids’ high tea. Make a booking here.
Lobby Lounge: Pink Sakura Afternoon Tea
Gather your girlfriends and head to Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s Lobby Lounge for a high tea session featuring a gorgeous Pink Sakura Afternoon Tea set to celebrate the Sakura season! Available from 1 April – 30 June, this set is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, featuring a delightful mix of sweet and savoury treats infused with unique Japanese flavours. Look forward to Japanese favourites such as the delicate Matcha Sakura Mousse, the Ichigo Dango skewer of candied strawberry and chewy mochi, Ebi Fry with Sakura Mayonnaise, Beetroot Salmon Mousse topped with Fish Roe, and more. Each high tea set comes with unlimited servings of TWG Teas and coffee. If you’re dining on the weekend, a flute of champagne or sparkling tea is included on the weekend high tea menu.
High tea timings: 3pm-5:30pm (Monday to Thursday), 2pm-3:30pm; 4pm-5:30pm (Friday to Sunday)
How much: $48++ per person (Monday to Thursday, includes free-flow TWG teas and coffee); $58++ per person (Friday to Sunday, includes free-flow TWG teas, coffee and a flute of champagne or sparkling tea). Make a booking here!
The Mandarin Cake Shop: tea inspired treats
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore’s newly-launched afternoon tea menu is a tea lover’s dream come true. The Art of Tea Time features tea-inspired sweets and savouries using flavours from premium Haflong tea, letting you elevate your high tea game in elegance. Look forward to highlights like the Mallard Duck with oolong-tea-infused poached pear or the Smoked Apple, which features aromatic hints of the Exceptionally Singapore tea blend. The vibrant pink-hue Hibiscus Choux is sure to catch your eye, combining Hibiscus flavours in Tropical Oasis tea and passion pineapple compote. However, the star of the show would have to be the King Prawn Tart, perfectly paired with mango caviar for a burst of tropical goodness. And of course, a high tea set isn’t complete without scones! Here, their Milky Oolong-infused scones offer a sweet and creamy complement to your tea experience.
High tea timings: 1pm – 5pm daily
How much: $64 per person (inclusive of coffee or tea). Make a booking here!
The Mandarin Cake Shop, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, 5 Raffles Ave., Singapore 039797
Anti:dote: Cinderella high tea
Renowned for its charming presentation, ANTI:DOTE serves up afternoon tea sets in its iconic chest of drawers featuring monthly-themed sweet treats and sandwiches. The current high tea offering is ‘Adventures in Storyland’: A High Tea Experience Inspired by C.S. Evan’s Cinderella. This collab between ARTiSTORY and The British Library immerses diners in the timeless magical world of C.S. Evan’s Cinderella. The first layer of the chest of drawers is sweet treats – a fairytale castle Apple & Almond Tart, Pumpkin Tea Cake, Yuzu Glass Slipper and more! Then there’s a drawer of savoury bites like the Charcoal Brioche with MSC Certified Boston Lobster and Duck Confit sandwich. Don’t miss the iconic ANTI:DOTE Madagascar Vanilla Scones with jam and clotted cream and the Carriage Pumpkin Sour cocktail is delish!
High tea: daily until 30 April from 3pm to 5pm, plus on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 2pm.
How much: Afternoon tea sets start from $68++ for adults (includes 2 non-alcoholic drinks), and $35 for children. Make a booking here!
ATLAS: cocktail high tea + gluten-free high tea
Everything about this Art Deco space is super glamorous, so it’s the perfect spot to indulge in an afternoon of cocktails and high tea in Singapore! Choose from 20 teas from around the world or plump for the Champagne pairings in case you truly want to go all out. Each component of the ATLAS high tea is handmade to order, so 24-hour advanced booking is required. ATLAS also has vegetarian and gluten-free high tea menus!
High tea timings: Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm, 3:30pm & 4pm
How much: from $65++
Local high tea at Shangri-La Singapore
The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Singapore has a 3-tier Local Signature Afternoon Tea Set that lets you indulge in one of the most elegant Local Afternoon Tea experiences. Enjoy a selection of local delicacies, including the super pretty Rainbow Kueh Lapis, Ondeh Ondeh, Kueh Dadar, Kueh Talam, Ang Ku Kueh, Smoked Salmon with Sesame Achar and Ikura Choux Puff and Sea Salt Toffee Chocolate Tart, Mackerel Otah Tea Sandwich with Tobiko and Cucumber and more. Complete the afternoon high tea indulgence with your choice of tea, coffee, Kopi or Teh Tarik! This high tea is a fun one to treat out-of-town guests to in order to experience some local flavours in a chic setting.
High tea timings: 3pm – 5pm
How much: $44++ per set.
voco Orchard: plantation-inspired high tea
Savour a taste of Orchard Road’s heritage with voco Orchard’s Afternoon Tea menu! The high tea experience pays homage to Orchard’s past as the former home of fruit orchards and nutmeg plantations. Savoury bites include Sweet Corn Veloute and Poached MSC Boston Lobster with Blue Pea Flower Dashi and Chives, Foie Gras Mousse on a Cacao Tart with a Cherry and Hibiscus Flower Gelee and Black Truffle and MSC Blue Swimmer Crab with Green Apple, Chrysanthemum and Caviar. Sweet bites include Lemon and Lavender Madeleine, Macarons, Sudachi Citrus Tart with Toasted Meringue, and Ginger Orange Scones. The menu’s inclusion of MSC-certified seafood also reaffirms voco Orchard Singapore’s commitment to sustainable dining. Accompany your high tea set with a selection of TWG teas.
High tea timings: Monday – Saturday: 2pm – 5pm; Sunday: 3pm – 5pm
How much: D9 Cakery’s Afternoon Tea Set is $44++ per person. Add a glass of Prosecco for $14++ or opt for free-flow Prosecco, house wine and beer from $48++ per person. Enjoy free-flow Laurent Perrier Champagne, house wine and beer at $68++.
5-Course high tea at The Capitol Kempinski
The five-course high tea at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore’s Lobby Lounge is a botanical-inspired one, and you can expect meticulously crafted treats such as Herb Smoked Duck Breast, Unstained Greenland Shrimp, Grilled Nasu Eggplant, Butterfly Pea Flower Panna Cotta and more.
High tea timings: 2:30pm – 5pm (Monday to Thursday); 12:30pm – 2:30pm (Friday to Sunday, 1st seating) and 3pm – 5pm (Friday to Sunday, 2nd seating)
How much: From $52++ per person with tea pairing
High Tea Delivery: $48 per person. 48-hour advance order is required. Click here to order.
One Ninety Bar: Peranakan high tea
Available from now till 28 July, One-Ninety Bar serves up a carefully curated Peranakan high tea set in collaboration with Candlenut, the world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant. Look forward to a delicious array of Straits-Chinese signatures and classics such as Laksa Crab Cake, King Salmon Otak, Boston Lobster with Achar Bun and more. For desserts, the Kaya Coconut Cake, Pulut Hitam and more will delight your sweet tooth. Don’t miss out on savouring the unique Rempah Udang Scones and the Peranakan-inspired cocktails such as Little Nyonya and Chendol.
High tea timings: every Saturday and Sunday, 2pm – 5pm. Available 2 March – 28 July 2024.
How Much: From $68++ per person
The Punch Room: high tea with free-flow
Get ready to step into a whole new world at Punch Room, located within The Singapore Edition. Covered in a shade of Yves Klein blue, this is a one-of-a-kind high tea experience that will transport you to a classic London gentleman’s club (don’t worry, ladies are welcome!). This intimate and cosy bar concept serves up decadent high tea nibbles on Fridays and Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm, and you can look forward to a gorgeous array of light bites including Poached Lobster, Black Truffle Cheese Donut, Cripsy Tart with Duck Foie Gras and Spiced Spirit Poached Plum and more. Each afternoon tea experience is inclusive of a welcome Punch, coffee or tea. But if you want to add a little pizazz to your experience, top up $38 for free-flow Punch Cocktail or $78 for free-flow R D Ruinart Brut Champagne. Though kids are allowed, it may not be the best place if you’re looking for a classy high tea experience!
High tea timings: Fridays & Saturdays, 2pm – 5pm
How much: $75 per person, top up $48 for free-flow punch cocktail and $78 for free-flow R De Ruinart Brut Champagne
The Courtyard: traditional afternoon tea
Afternoon tea in The Fullerton Hotel’s airy Courtyard is a lovely affair, with an extensive high tea menu. The Traditional Afternoon Tea offers a classic assortment of finely cut sandwiches, scones and delicate pastries. If you’re vegan, they also have a Plant-based Afternoon Tea set.
High tea timings: 12pm – 2:30pm and 3:30pm – 6pm daily
How much: From $53/26.50 per adult/child (Monday – Thursday); From $58/29 per adult/child (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays)
High Tea Delivery: The Fullerton Hotel’s Afternoon Tea takeaway ($68) arrives in a three-tier box with savoury bites, canelé, and sweet treats plus scones clotted cream and jam. Click here to purchase.
Isabel Bar: adults-only high tea
With walls adorned with hand-painted wallpaper, African ebony herringbone floors, Persian silk hand-knotted rugs, plush red velvets and textured French fabrics, Isabel, the signature bar at the Maxwell Reserve offers timeless elegance, luxury, glamour and intimacy. Their adults-only afternoon tea offering is just as glamorous with a tea leaf selection that’s exclusively curated to complement the high tea nibbles.
High tea timings: Daily, 3pm to 5pm
How much: $89++ per person. Click here to book.
Princess Terrace: affordable high tea
Fans of Nyonya Kuehs are in for a treat as the Princess Terrace cafe at Copthorne King’s Hotel presents an afternoon tea set with a unique Nyonya twist. At just $14++/person, this affordable high tea experience lets you savour delicious Peranakan goodies, including handmade Nyonya Kuehs, savoury BBQ pork pastries, sandwiches and more. You can also look forward to indulging in smooth homemade beancurd with gula Melaka and popiah. There’s also a limited-time offer of Dine 4 and Pay 3, available daily till 30 April! Do note that reservations are required.
High tea timings: 3pm – 5pm daily
How Much: $14++/person (minimum 2 people)
The Fullerton Bay Hotel: high tea with a view
The Landing Point at The Fullerton Bay Hotel serves a selection of local and international classics, all against the magnificent backdrop of Marina Bay. Every day of the week, you’ll find their Expressions Afternoon High Tea menu featuring freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches, and an assortment of delicate pastries and dainty sweet treats. Note that gluten-free, non-dairy, vegan and vegetarian high tea are all available with two days’ notice.
High tea timings: 3pm – 5:30pm (Monday – Thursday); 3 – 5:30pm (Friday); 12pm – 2:30pm and 3:30pm – 6pm (Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays)
How Much: From $62/$31 per adult/child (Monday – Thursday); from $68/$34 per adult/child (Friday); from $68/$34 per adult/child (Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays)
English afternoon high tea buffet: Goodwood Park Hotel
Goodwood Park’s English Afternoon High Tea buffet at L’Espresso has hearty sandwiches, savouries and salads in addition to traditional high tea faves like English scones, pastries and desserts. The highlights have got to be the live stations and seafood on ice making this more like a full-fledged buffet not mid-afternoon high tea offering! Current dishes also include Wagyu Beef Slider with Foie Gras & Purple Coleslaw, Creamy Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry, and Cheesy Potato Churros!
High tea timings: Monday – Thursday, 2pm – 5:30pm; Friday – Sunday & Public Holiday, 12pm – 2:30pm; 3pm – 5:30pm
How much: From $65 per adult, $39 per child
SKAI: high tea with amazing views
SKAI is definitely one of the top venues for high tea in Singapore in our book! You get a panoramic view of the Singapore skyline from the 70th floor of Swissôtel The Stamford, which makes sipping on champers and nibbling on sweet and savoury high tea treats all the more magical. Their latest high tea offering marries culinary creativity with art appreciation. SKAI’s high tea menu features delicious savouries like Bluefin Tuna Tartare Kueh Pie Tee, Foie Gras ‘Cheesecake’, as well as sweets such as Matcha Goma Sesame Tart and Lemon Mikan Orange Pound Cake.
High tea timings: Daily, 3pm – 5pm
How much: From $68 per adult with an option to add on free-flow champagne; $34 per child (6 to 12 years old).
Tablescape, Grand Park City Hall: afternoon tea
Tablescape’s Afternoon Tea Set comes with mini sandwiches of Tea Smoked Salmon and Foie Gras Kaya Brioche, and sweet treats like “Flower Pot” Cheese Mousse, Rum Chocolate Cake, and Éclair Mango Custard.
High tea timings: Monday to Friday, 2:30pm – 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 3pm – 5pm
How much: From $88++ per set
Singapore-inspired afternoon tea: Atrium Lounge, Pan Pacific Singapore
Pan Pacific Singapore brings you a uniquely Singaporean afternoon tea experience that showcases some of our favourite Singaporean flavours infused with a modern twist. Expect fusion sweets such as Milo Dinosaur Panna Cotta and Ondeh Lamington or savouries such as Coronation Chicken Charcoal Bun, Chilli Crab Choux Puff and more. This afternoon tea set also comes with pandan scones that you can enjoy with Nyonya kaya! Each set is complemented by a selection of TWG Teas or LAVAZZA coffees.
High tea timings: Daily, 1pm – 3pm and 4pm – 6pm
How much: From $68 per person (includes one pot of TWG tea or a cup of Lavazza coffee), option to add on for a glass of champagne
Enchanting afternoon tea at Sofitel Singapore City Centre
Sofitel Singapore City Centre features an exciting collaboration with renowned Korean luxury beauty brand, Sulwhasoo for its limited-time ginseng afternoon tea set available now till 26 April! Savouries and sweets will feature Sulwhasoo’s signature ingredient – ginseng with highlights such as Yuzu Ginseng Tart with Swiss Meringue, Chilled Hashima Ginseng Soup with Goji Berries, and Ginseng Egg Royale with Shredded Crab Meat. Each afternoon tea set will also come with two sets of Sulwhasoo Anti-aging Kit worth $222, while stocks last!
High tea timings: 1 March – 26 April 2024: 2pm to 5pm
How much: $118++ for two persons. Click here to view the menu.
Blooms and Bubbles afternoon tea: Crossroads Bar
Crossroads Bar at Paradox Singapore Merchant Court features a new seasonal high tea menu that promises to be a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The Blooms and Bubbles Afternoon Tea features floral-infused delights such as Sakura Salmon Tarts and Orange Blossom Tarts on top of its sought-after Classic English scones, which is best enjoyed with their Raspberry Cheese and Clotted Cream. The best part? Your high tea experience comes complete with a complimentary bottle of Prosecco as well as a wide selection of TWG Teas!
High tea timings: Monday – Sunday, 3pm – 6pm
How much: $118++ for two persons (includes a complimentary bottle of Prosecco)
Afternoon tea at The Grand Lobby, Raffles Hotel Singapore
It doesn’t get more quintessential than an elegant sit-down for afternoon tea in Singapore at Raffles Hotel – particularly if your little one has read Afternoon Tea at the Raffles Hotel! Raffles has high tea in Singapore now served in the elegantly restored The Grand Lobby. Tuck into the classic Raffles Afternoon Tea or choose their seasonal high tea menus instead. Their high teas are also available for delivery.
High tea timings: Daily, 12pm – 6pm
How much: From $88++
High Tea Delivery: From $148 for 2 pax. Click here to order.
Colony, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
High tea in Singapore and The Ritz seem to go hand-in-hand, so it’s no surprise they do a great version here. The Journey Afternoon Tea at Colony features a five-tier menu, including assorted scones, a hearty Duck Rillettes Tart, Truffle Brie Sandwich with Pumpkin Jam, warm crêpes with strawberry compôte, vanilla chantilly, chocolate sauce and crumble and more. Even better, it also comes with a flute of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Réserve Ritz Brut NV to go along with the tea selection.
High tea timings: Monday – Saturday, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
How much: $65++ per person (includes a flute of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Reserve Ritz Brut NV or a selected cocktail)
Portman’s Bar, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
Crafted by Chef de Cuisine Leon Yee and Pastry Chef Christopher Eng, this spread promises to satisfy your sweet tooth with a delightful array of chocolate-infused savouries and sweets. For savoury delights, treat yourself to the Caprese Tart filled with Chocolate Balsamic, Vine Tomato, and Mozzarella Bocconcini, along with the Charcoal Bun with White Chocolate and more. Don’t miss out on the irresistible sweets, including the Urban Farm Banana Tartlets, the Framboise Flower Pot featuring a raspberry chocolate pot adorned with yuzu curd and whipped mascarpone cream, and the decadent Chocolate Molten Lava, among others. To complement your chocolate-filled feast, indulge in a selection of chocolate-themed gateaux, macarons, pralines, and cookies alongside chocolate-infused beverages.
High tea timings: 1pm – 3pm, 3:30pm- 5:30pm
How much: From $68++ per person
Bacha Coffee: affordable high tea
Are you quite the coffee aficionado? Try affordable high tea at Bacha Coffee, with its selection of over 200 hot or iced brews served in beautiful coffee pots, accompanied by Chantilly whipped cream and cracked vanilla bean. There’s an Afternoon Coffee set that comes with your choice of hot or iced coffee, french toast and two croissants/two cake slices/a pastry. We highly recommend trying the variety of sweet croissants, viennoiseries and coffee cakes that will please anyone with a sweet tooth!
High tea timings: Daily
How much: From $36 for an Afternoon Coffee set.
TWG Tea Salon & Boutique: affordable afternoon tea sets
TWG is synonymous with high tea, thanks to its glittering gold and white interiors and extensive tea menu. Besides delicious scones and pastries, their affordable high tea menus also do yummy sandwiches and heartier mains if you’re looking for a more filling meal.
High tea timings: Daily, 2pm – 6pm (tea time)
How much: From $20 for tea time set menus.
Halal High Teas in Singapore
Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre: halal high tea
Savour a new high tea menu at Window on the Park, Holiday Inn Singapore’s Halal-certified restaurant. Their high tea menu features berry-infused savouries and sweets such as Very Berry Chicken Wrap, Mixed Berry Fruit Tart, Panna Cotta with Berries Compote and more.
How much: $78++ for 2 adults; $40++ per child
High tea timings: 12pm – 5pm daily
Carousel, Royal Plaza on Scotts: halal afternoon high tea
A popular spot for those seeking a halal buffet, Carousel does a fab halal afternoon tea buffet that’s got something for the whole family. They’ve got a seafood station with all your faves (boiled fresh prawns, lobster claws, poached mussels and more), a Japanese cold selection, appetisers, a live teppanyaki station, salad bar, and lots of local favourites.
High tea timings: Daily, 3pm – 5pm
How much: From $58++/adult, $30++/child (4-11 years old)
Royal Palm: halal high tea
Royal Palm’s halal high tea buffet includes unlimited servings of smoked chicken sandwiches, mini beef sliders, grilled prawns with peri-peri sauce, seafood on ice, macarons, cheesecakes, red velvet cakes, brownies, assorted muffins, Danish pastries, and more.
High tea timings: Daily, 12pm – 2pm and 2:30pm – 4:30pm
How much: From $75.50++ ($90.53 Nett for 2 pax).
The Wonderment Collective: halal high tea set delivery
With beautiful interiors and a beautifully curated halal high tea set, this place on Siglap is the perfect little hideaway for a sweet afternoon rendezvous! Their halal high tea has all the classics, including scones, cupcakes, tarts and a selection of artisanal teas. While the restaurant is currently undergoing expansion works and is not accepting walk-ins and reservations, you can still order their high tea sets online. Keep a lookout on their website because their high tea sets sell out quickly!
High Tea Delivery: $135. Click here to order.
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