What’s not to love about getting dolled up in a fancy outfit, eating tiny cakes and finger sandwiches, sipping tea and pretending for two hours that you’re actually really sophisticated?
For some of us, a Perth/Boorloo high tea is the perfect opportunity to enjoy free-flowing drinks and finger-licking pastries all afternoon. For others, it’s a weekly occurrence to drink tea that’s unmissable. Either way, at Urban List we reckon it’s the ideal way to bring your nearest and dearest together. Pinkies up, here's where to find the best high tea in Perth.
The Westin
Perth
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Haven Lounge at The Westin is constantly evolving its high tea menu, and each one is more divine than the last. The little treats served here are possibly the most beautiful that we’ve seen, and with the chic décor throughout the lounge, a high tea here is truly something else.
The Details
Where: 480 Hay Street Perth, Western Australia 6000
When: 11am and 2.30pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Price: $72 for High Tea, $82 for High Tea and a glass of Chandon, $92 for High Tea and a glass of Moet & Chandon
Bookings are available here.
Santini At QT
Perth
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We shed a tear when QT moved its beloved rooftop high tea down to the Santini restaurant, but we reckon the tea-riffic selection of afternoon delights on offer well and truly makes up for it.
The Details
Where: level 1/133 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
When: 1pm to 3pm Saturdays
Price: From $75 per person
Bookings are available here.
Cape Arid Rooms
Perth CBD
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A beautiful space calls for a beautiful afternoon tea, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Cape Arid Rooms inside the heritage walls of the stunning COMO The Treasury Hotel. From the decor and service to the delightful locally sourced treats and masterful tea menu, they’ve truly thought of every detail, so rest assured this is Perth’s most sophisticated high tea experience.
The Details
Where: 1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth, WA 6000
When: 12pm to 5pm Thursday to Sunday
Price: From $85 per person
Bookings are available here.
Hearth At The Ritz-Carlton
Perth
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Sitting pretty at the base of the Ritz-Carlton you’ll find Hearth, which is home to some of the finest sweet and savoury treats created with the freshest produce WA has to offer. While you enjoy the picturesque riverside views, you’ll be indulging in fluffy scones, dainty madeleines, lamingtons, tarts and so much more.
The Details
Where: 1 Barrack Street, Perth, WA, 6000
When: 12pm-3pm Monday to Friday, 12pm and 3pm Saturday and Sunday
Price: From $75 to $190 per person
Bookings are available here.
Fleur
Perth
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Located in the grand, heritage-listed building that houses The Royal, Fleur offers one of the most elegant high teas in Perth. The high tea showcases local produce through decadent sweets and savoury delights. On select Saturdays from 12.30pm you can enjoy these mouth-watering morsels while surrounded by gorgeous portraits by artist Miguel Vallinas, floral installations and some of the best service in Perth.
The Details
Where: 531 Wellington St, Perth WA 6000
When: Select Saturdays from 12.30pm (upcoming dates: 16 March and 4 May)
Price: From $75 per person
Bookings are available here.
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Bar Amelie
Subiaco
Bar Amelie has nailed the perfect afternoon tea with 90 minutes of free flowing bubbles and the most delightful spread of sweet and savoury bites to share. On the menu, you'll find savoury tartlets, smoked salmon blinis, mushroom arancini and a selection of gorgeous little open sarnies, alongside sweet slices and tarts. Why not bring mum along, splash out for the fancy champagne and slide swiftly into favourite child position?
The Details
Where: 118 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco WA 6008
When: 2pm to 4pm Saturday and Sunday
Price: From $50 to $170 per person
Bookings are available here.
Silks
Burswood
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Coming in at just $59 each, the afternoon tea at Silks is surprisingly good value. Unlike traditional high teas this one has more of a dim sum vibe, with your dainty and delicious treats served in a steamer basket brimming with vibrant Cantonese flavour.
Expect bold savoury bites straight from the wok like chill salt king prawns, a scallop puff with black squid ink and cumin lamb in a colourful bao bun through to sweets like green tea choux, passionfruit with raspberry sphere and the mandarin and orange macaron. To wash it down you'll have a stunning butterfly honey tea that changes colour as you drop the lemon in, with the option to throw on a beautiful Pink Flamingo Cocktail for an extra $10.
The Details
Where: Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100
When: 2.30pm to 5pm every Sunday
Price: From $59 per person
Bookings are available here.
Flora & Fauna
Northbridge
Flora & Fauna might not host high tea every week, but damn when they do you'll wanna make sure you've got a seat at the table. Their all-you-can-eat vegan high tea buffets are wildly popular and one look at the spreads on offer and you'll see why. Just picture a table piled high with sandwiches, pastries and the most beautifully decorated cakes all for you to devour until you can't possibly fit any more in. New dates drop regularly (and sell out just as quick), so make sure you follow them on Instagram for the latest.
The Details
Where: 4/70 Aberdeen St, Northbridge WA 6003
When: 2.30pm on select Saturdays each month (upcoming dates: 9, 16, and 24 March)
Price: $65 per person (kids under 10 can dine for $45)
Bookings are made via What's App. See Instagram for details.
Bistro Guillaume
Burswood
Bistro Guillaume's gorgeous afternoon tea will take you straight to France, with an abundance of sweet and savoury canapes, a pot of tea per person and a delicious glass of Moet & Chandon champagne included for $80 (or $65 if you're going sans booze). Plus, the restaurant has a picturesque view and the regal green and white decor will have you feeling tres elegant. It's only available on Saturday afternoons, so we recommend booking early to avoid missing out.
The Details
Where: Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100
When: From 2pm every Saturday
Price: From $65 to $80 per person
Bookings are available here.
La Vie Champagne Lounge
Burswood
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Ditch your regular old high tea and trade it in for this decadent four-tiered high cheese tower at the tres chic La Vie Champagne Lounge inside Crown Perth. You'll work your way through tiny sweet and savoury fromage-filled bites like baked camembert, brie layered with fine herbs, goat’s cheese, cannolis and more. And if you're thirsty, you can wash it down with a champagne tasting flight for $95 per person for the whole lot.
The Details
Where: Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100
When: 3pm to 5pm Thursday to Sunday
Price: From $45 to $95 per person
Bookings are available here.
Bites By D
Mount Hawthorn
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Anywhere that has BYO champagne gets two ticks from us. Bites By D goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has the best possible time, with amazing service and achingly beautiful food. Offering high tea Tuesday to Sunday, as well as a twilight high tea on Saturdays, Bites by D can accommodate up to 40 people, so if you're planning a big celebration, you know what to do.
The Details
Where: 147 Scarborough Beach Rd Mount Hawthorn WA 6016
When: 11.30am, 2pm or 4.30pm Tuesday to Sunday
Price: From $45 to $59 per person, plus $5 corkage per bottle
Bookings are available here.
Chinta
North Perth
For a fancier experience at a budget-friendly price, Chinta's Morning Tea is perfect. Offering something for everyone, the crew here serves signature, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal morning teas from 9.30am Monday to Thursday, all with free flow tea or coffee. You’ll feel all the elegance with the crystal glasses, vintage fine china cups and fresh flowers at every table. Not bad for $39 each.
The Details
Where: 29 Scarborough Beach Rd, North Perth WA 6006
When: 9.30am Monday to Thursday, 2-hour sittings
Price: $39 per person
Bookings are available here.
May Street Larder
East Fremantle
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The food at May Street Larder is so scrumptious, their high tea is not one you’ll want to skip. The savoury items will have you craving more, especially the Korean fried chicken slider, but save room for sweets; you won't want to share the coconut cake with anyone. Tea and coffee is bottomless, and you can add prosecco by the glass or the bottle.
The Details
Where: 23/155 Canning Hwy East Fremantle WA 6158
When: Daily
Price: $55 per person
Bookings are available here.
Lavender Bistro
West Swan
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Grab your mum, your nan and your pooch and head straight to the Swan Valley for the most affordable high tea at Lavender Bistro. This Swan Valley staple serves three tiers of sweet and savoury goodies with prices starting at just $30 and capping out at $39, depending on whether you’re after a cheeky sparkling rosé. If you’ve ever had the lavender ice cream at this place, you’ll know just how good the food here is too, so we reckon it's an absolute steal.
The Details
Where: 6 Cranleigh Street West Swan WA 6055
When: 10am to 4pm daily
Price: From $30 to $39 per person
Bookings are available here.
Chapels On Whatley
Maylands
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Dishing up the finest teas in Perth in a seriously stunning space, the team at Chapels on Whatley know what’s what when it comes to high tea. With everything from blooming teas to native Bush Tucker teas, if you're after something left of centre, this is the place to come. While the savoury bites are good, it’s the sweets that you’ll want to save room for. Pair that with a glass of champagne on arrival and an afternoon of endless tea from $59.95 and you’ll leave beyond satisfied.
The Details
Where: 196 Whatley Crescent Maylands WA 6051
When: 11am, 1.30pm and 4pm Saturday, 11am and 1.30pm Sunday and anytime after 11am weekdays
Price: From $49.95 to $69.95
Bookings are available here.
Flight Club
Perth and Fremantle
For more fun than fancy, you need to give the bottomless high tea at Flight Club a go. We're talking endless sandwiches, sweets, coffee and tea and two hours of non-stop darts, plus, a whole bottle of bubbles each, all for $79 per person. Trust us, what it lacks in sophistication, it well and truly makes up for in good times. Round up your players and book here.
The Details
Where: 383 Murray St, Perth WA 6000 and 2 South Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160
When: 12pm and 2.30pm Saturday and Sunday
Price: From $79 per person
Bookings are available here.
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