Why you should indulge in a high tea experience
Tiers of hearty bite-sized pies, savoury finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones served on beautifully crafted bespoke display stands. Alongside fancy petit fours, tempting chocolate tarts and an assortment of cookies, paired with a fancy pot of aromatic tea or freshly brewed coffee to go with every bite.
Usually available all week long, this tea time dining experience offers the perfect weekend indulgence. It is also a great way for you and your friends or family to pamper yourselves and chase away those mid-week blues. Savour all these beautifully crafted goodness in the cozy lounge seats surrounded by stunning decors and grand ambience or soak in the scenic skyline views of Singapore – what an irresistible treat for both your taste buds and eyes!
Top High Tea Places in Singapore
From the classic British offerings such as scones and cakes to a unique blend of Japanese inspired or traditional Peranakan flavours, check out some of the top high tea places in Singapore.
Restaurant |
Alley on 25 |
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Pricing | From $45 per person |
Website | https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/singapore/andaz-singapore/sinaz/dining?src=nplk-sinaz-lclb-alley-on-25 |
Address | 5 Fraser Street, Singapore 189354 |
Telephone | 6408 1234 |
Operating Hours | Daily 3PM – 5PM |
Restaurant |
Renku Bar & Lounge |
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Pricing | From $48 per person |
Website | https://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/renku-bar-and-lounge.html |
Address | 10 Bayfront Ave, Lobby Tower 1 Hotel, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956 |
Telephone | 6688 5535 |
Operating Hours | Daily 2PM – 5.30PM |
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The Lobby Lounge (Shangri-La Hotel) |
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Pricing | From $60 per person |
Website | http://www.shangri-la.com/singapore/shangrila/dining/bars-lounges/lobby-lounge/ |
Address | Lobby Level Shangri-la Hotel, Tower Wing, 22 Orange Grove Road, 258350 |
Telephone | 6213 4398 |
Operating Hours | Daily 3PM – 5PM |
Restaurant |
Anti:dote |
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Pricing | From $55 per person |
Website | https://www.fairmont.com/singapore/dining/antidote/ |
Address | Level 1, Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore, 189560 |
Telephone | 6431 6156 |
Operating Hours | Daily 12.30pm – 5pm |
Restaurant |
The Landing Point |
Speciality |
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Pricing | From $51 per person |
Website | https://www.fullertonhotels.com/fullerton-bay-hotel-singapore/dining/restaurants-and-bars/the-landing-point |
Address | 80 Collyer Quay Singapore 049326 |
Telephone | 6333 8388 |
Operating Hours | Daily 3pm – 5.30pm |
Restaurant |
Fennel Cafe |
Speciality |
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Pricing | From $45 per person |
Website | https://www.pollen.com.sg/fennel-cafe/index.php#1 |
Address | 18 Marina Gardens Drive, #01-09, Level 2, Flower Dome |
Telephone |
6702 0158
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Operating Hours | Daily 3PM – 5PM |
Restaurant |
One-Ninety Bar |
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Pricing | From $46 per person |
Website | https://www.fourseasons.com/singapore/dining/bar/one-ninety_bar/ |
Address | 190 Orchard Blvd, Singapore 248646 |
Telephone | 6831 7671 |
Operating Hours | Weekends 2PM – 5PM |
Restaurant |
Brasserie Les Saveurs |
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Pricing | From $48 per person |
Website | https://www.brasserielessaveurs.com/ |
Address | 29 Tanglin Road, Lobby Level, The St Regis Singapore, Singapore, 247911 |
Telephone | 6506 6860 |
Operating Hours | Monday – Saturdays 3PM – 5PM Sundays 3.30PM – 5.30PM |
Restaurant |
The Marmalade Pantry |
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Pricing | From $48 for 2 persons |
Website | https://www.themarmaladepantry.com.sg/ |
Address | #01-01, Oasia Hotel Downtown, 100 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079333
More locations available on website here |
Telephone | 6385 0741 |
Operating Hours | Fridays and Weekends 3PM – 6PM |
Restaurant |
The Peranakan Singapore |
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Pricing | From $30 per person |
Website | http://www.theperanakan.com/ |
Address | 442 Orchard Rd, Level 2 Claymore Connect, Singapore 238879 |
Telephone | 6262 4428 |
Operating Hours | Daily 2PM – 5.30PM |
Restaurant |
Lime Patisserie |
Speciality |
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Pricing | From $58 per set for 2 persons |
Website | https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-pickering/dining/lime-patisserie.html |
Address | Parkroyal Collection Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289 |
Telephone | 6809 8899 |
Operating Hours | Weekdays 3PM – 5PM Weekends 3.30PM – 5.30PM |
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Brunches Cafe |
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Pricing | From $35 per set |
Website | http://brunches.sg/ |
Address | 96 Rangoon Rd, Singapore 218381 |
Telephone | 8685 8488 |
Operating Hours | Weekdays 11AM – 10PM Weekends 10AM – 10PM Closed on Tuesdays |
Restaurant |
The Lobby Lounge (Intercontinental) |
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Pricing | From $98 for 2 guests |
Website | https://singapore.intercontinental.com/dine-drink/lobby-lounge |
Address | 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966 |
Telephone | 6338 7600 |
Operating Hours | Daily 1PM – 5.30PM |
Restaurant |
Ellenborough Market Cafe |
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Pricing | From $48 per person |
Website | https://www.swissotel.com/hotels/singapore-merchant-court/dining/dining-offers/ |
Address | 20 Merchant Rd, Singapore 058281 |
Telephone | 6239 1847 |
Operating Hours | Weekends 3.30PM – 5.30PM |
Restaurant |
The Colony |
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Pricing | From $52 per person |
Website | https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/singapore/dining/colony/offer/the-journey |
Address | 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore, 039799 Singapore |
Telephone | 6434 5288 |
Operating Hours | Mondays – Saturdays 3.30PM – 5.30PM |
Restaurant |
Fosters Restaurant |
Speciality |
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Pricing | From $11.50 per set |
Website | https://fosters-restaurant.com/ |
Address | 277 Holland Ave, Holland Village, Singapore 278994 |
Telephone | 6466 8939 |
Operating Hours | Weekdays 3PM – 5.30PM Weekends 3PM – 5PM |
Restaurant |
ATLAS |
Speciality |
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Pricing | From $56 per person |
Website | http://www.atlasbar.sg/ |
Address | Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road. Singapore, 188778 |
Telephone | 6396 4466 |
Operating Hours | Mondays – Wednesdays 2PM – 4PM Thursdays to Fridays 3PM – 4PM Saturdays 1PM – 4PM |
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Pacific Marketplace |
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Pricing | From $38 per person |
Website | https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-marina/dining/pacific-marketplace.html |
Address | 7 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039595 |
Telephone | 6826 8240 |
Operating Hours | Mondays – Thursdays 2.30PM – 5.30PM Fridays – Sundays 12.30PM – 5.45PM |
Restaurant |
Skai |
Speciality |
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Pricing | From $65 per person |
Website | https://skai.sg/ |
Address | 2 Stamford Road, Singapore |
Telephone | 6431 6156 |
Operating Hours | Sundays – Fridays 3PM – 5PM |

Restaurant |
L’Espresso |
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Pricing | From $45 per person |
Website | https://www.goodwoodparkhotel.com/dining/l-espresso |
Address | Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221 |
Telephone | 6730 1743 |
Operating Hours | Weekdays 2PM – 5.30PM Weekends 12PM – 5.30PM |
Origins of high tea then and how it has evolved
It started way back in the early 1800s and afternoon tea gained popularity thanks to the seventh Duchess of Bedford. Back then people only had two meals a day, breakfast and dinner, with tea served midday around 4 PM. Feeling peckish, the Duchess usually paired her afternoon tea with a light snack. She started to invite friends over, and friends invited friends over to their own afternoon tea sessions. Soon enough it became a popular social event for the upper-class in England.
Since then, both the terms high tea and afternoon tea have been used interchangeably. As our lifestyles and eating habits have evolved, high tea is now served between lunch and dinner starting from around 2 PM to 5 PM. These days the menu typically consists of a combination of sweet and savoury light bites sometimes recreated with a local or modern twist. This is also supplemented by the wide variety of complimentary premium tea blends and coffee of your choice.
Tips on how to pair your afternoon tea with the menu
Just like fine wines, the art of tea pairings can help to accentuate the flavours of both the dish and beverage.There are multiple varieties of tea types, each with its own unique scent and distinct flavour profile. Aside from the sensory attributes, drinking tea has many health benefits including lowering the risk of stroke and encouraging weight loss.
As the traditional high tea menu continues to evolve, combining different elements of other culinary traditions, choosing the right cup of tea offers a fun way to engage your taste buds and enhance your overall dining experience. Here are some of the popular types of teas and their recommended pairings you should try during your high tea visit!
Black tea
Like its distinctly dark appearance, black teas are often bolder in taste and aroma. The rich roasted flavours along with a hint of pleasant bitterness tastes best with full-flavoured food or pastries. Some of the popular classic black teas like English Breakfast and Earl Grey, have a robust flavour which pairs best with hearty food like creamy desserts or savoury snacks.
Green teas
The subtle grassy and herbaceous flavours of green tea offers a refreshing finish which complements mild flavoured food like seafood, chicken or unsweetened pastries. Fruity teas like Ceylon green tea have a light natural sweetness that compliments fruit salad and pastries. Japanese green teas such as Sencha have a light seaweed-like taste that is best paired with the umami flavours of seafood dishes.
Oolong teas
There are a variety of Oolong tea types and its flavour profiles can vary from light and floral to strong and toasty – making it the perfect all rounder for afternoon teas. Lighter Oolongs usually have an aromatic floral note that is best for both sweet and salty flavours like scallops and fruit salads. Whereas the darker Oolongs have a slightly stronger complex taste which blends in well with smoked meats and cheese.
What to look out for when choosing a high tea place
Including luxurious hotels to fancy cafes and lavish savoury sweet creations to refillable treats, there are so many types of high tea places to choose from! Here are some tips to consider when choosing a high tea place:
Deals and discounts
Weekend high teas are usually more expensive as compared to weekday dining for the same set of dishes. However, afternoon tea does not always have to be an expensive affair. There are many ongoing credit card discounts and one-for-one offers available. Hence do check out the websites or online reviews in advance before you make your booking to get more bang for your buck!
Type of high tea dining
Restaurants usually offer either fancy high tea set menus or a buffet spread of bite-sized sandwiches, scones and desserts. Set menus are great for those looking to indulge in some midday light refreshments. If you are planning to have a heavier tea break or gathering for a large group, consider buffets instead. You can get to enjoy both the extensive menu and free flow of gastronomic delights.
High tea menu selection
Scones, sandwiches and desserts, these are some of the common treats you can find on the high tea menu. But that is not all! Many restaurants offer regular updates to their menu to complement the holiday seasons or special occasions, you can always expect to enjoy new ranges of special seasonal varieties. If you fancy a bubbly addition to spice up your fancy affair, many also serve a diverse selection of champagne or prosecco at an additional top-up.
Ambience of restaurant
Aside from the quality of food, the right atmosphere and visual aesthetics can contribute to your overall dining experience. High tea sessions are often meant to be a calm and relaxing break, for you enjoy good food and spend quality time with friends and family. From rooftop restaurants with a view to cozy lounge seats by the waterfront, there are so many different types of settings available to enhance your high tea adventures.
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