Top High Tea Places in Singapore

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
Speciality	Offers mix of Singapore style and modern Asian sweet and savoury treats  Free flow beverages available including TWG tea and coffee Experience Singapore street dining in the sky with amazing city views from 25th floor of hotel
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

 

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Restaurant	Renku Bar & Lounge
Speciality	Wide selection of sandwiches, cakes, kueh, pralines available which is varied and updated on a daily basis Offers unlimited serving of premium sandwiches and sweet treats Variety of exotic and unique tea selections Professional tea masters available to provide customised blend of tea on request
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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Restaurant	The Lobby Lounge (Shangri-La Hotel)
Speciality	Menu offers range of iconic local nyonya kueh, pastries and scones with a local twist Tea set includes 2 complimentary beverages Luxurious ambience with spacious area and comfortable cushioned chairs
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

 

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Restaurant	Anti:dote
Speciality	Offers range of TWG tea selection Enjoy mix of sweet and savoury afternoon treats served in iconic pristine white chest of drawers Turns into a cocktail bar for dinner serving a unique mix of classic and experimental cocktails
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

 

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Restaurant	The Landing Point
Speciality	High tea buffet serving range of sweet treats and free flow savoury bites and beverages including TWG tea selection Tailored afternoon tea sets available for special dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and non-diary Enjoy the luxurious architectural designs accompanied with the panoramic view of Marina Bay’s waterfront
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

 

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Restaurant	Fennel Cafe
Speciality	Offers mix of Mediterranean-style savoury and sweet treats including finger sandwich, house-made scones with berry jam and clotted cream, macarons and rich chocolate tarts Free flow coffee or tea selection available with afternoon tea set Vegetarian afternoon high tea available Experience dining in the gardens and enjoy the panoramic views of Marina Bay and Singapore Flyer
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
Operating Hours	Daily 3PM – 5PM

 

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Restaurant	One-Ninety Bar
Speciality	Range of treats including artisanal cakes and pastries, finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones Offers selection of freshly brewed premium tea and coffee including organic sparkling tea from Copenhagen Offers cozy ambience surrounding in lush greenery
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

 

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Restaurant	Brasserie Les Saveurs
Speciality	Specialise in offering range of classic French cuisine specially curated by The St. Regis master chefs Offers platter of savoury bites paired with classic two-tier stand of sweet treats Includes cup of freshly brewed coffee or pot of TWG tea of your selection
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

 

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Restaurant	The Marmalade Pantry
Speciality	Offers wide selection of sandwiches, scones and sweet treats Relish in the cozy modern bistro vibes Complimentary free flow artisan tea by Monogram
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

 

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Restaurant	The Peranakan Singapore
Speciality	Specialising in authentic Peranakan cuisine offering daily mix of noodles, savoury treats including kueh pie ti, popiah goreng High tea set includes Nyonya sweet treats – kuehs Complimentary pot of hot drink
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

 

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Restaurant	Lime Patisserie
Speciality	Offers range of sweet and savoury delights Complimentary free flow of TWG tea and specialty coffee available Enjoy the classy ambience and excellent service
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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Restaurant	Brunches Cafe
Speciality	Offers assortment of savoury and sweet bites served on a beautifully crafted instagrammable 3 tiers bird cage Affordable high tea set limited to only 10 sets daily Complimentary pot of tea available from selection of house blends Relish in the vintage collectables and retro cafe vibes
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

 

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Restaurant	The Lobby Lounge (Intercontinental)
Speciality	Afternoon tea sets offers range of specially curated savoury delights and sweet treats which is updated seasonally Unlimited scoops of ice cream available for afternoon tea Warm, friendly and knowledgeable staff at your service
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

 

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Restaurant	Ellenborough Market Cafe
Speciality	Offers unique mix of Peranakan classics and popular international flavours Three-tiered platter of cold appetizers, scones and desserts Enjoy the beautiful waterfront views along the banks of Singapore River
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

 

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Restaurant	The Colony
Speciality	Sweet and savoury treats served in five-tiered ceramic tiffin including pies, sandwiches, scones, chocolates and cookies Offers wide selection of specialty tea from Tea Bone Zen Mind Complimentary flute of Champagne or Prosecco available
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

 

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Restaurant	Fosters Restaurant
Speciality	Affordable high tea set offering range of freshly baked scones, cake and sandwiches Complimentary freshly brewed cup of coffee and pot of tea available
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

 

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Restaurant	ATLAS
Speciality	Wide selection of European style savoury and sweet treats served on an elegant set of rose-gold tier stand Offers wide selection of teas including prestige selection such as Jasmine Pearls, Himalayan Shangri-La Gold and more Enjoy a leisure afternoon surrounded with grand interior and art decoration
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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Restaurant	Pacific Marketplace
Speciality	Offers wide range of Asian delights, salads, sandwiches and pastries served on the stand modelled after Atrium’s iconic floating pods Festive Afternoon Tea menu available on seasonal basis Offers selection of cold brew infusions, TWG tea or Lavazza coffee
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

 

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Restaurant	Skai
Speciality	3-tier high tea set featuring wide selection of Japanese inspired savoury and sweet items Complimentary Suzuki coffee and premium TWG teas available Enjoy the stunning skyline and iconic city views of Singapore on the 70th floor of Swissotel The Stamford
Pricing	From $65 per person
Website	https://skai.sg/
Address	2 Stamford Road, Singapore
Telephone	6431 6156
Operating Hours	Sundays – Fridays 3PM – 5PM

 

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Restaurant	L’Espresso
Speciality	High tea set offers free flow of sandwiches, pastries, desserts and scones Complimentary 2 servings of premium coffee or TWG tea Enjoy the spacious poolside view
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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