The Best High Teas In Perth This Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day around the corner, there’s no better excuse to slow things down and treat Mum (or the mother figure in your life) to something a little more special than the usual brunch. Enter the ever-elegant high tea—tiers of delicate finger sandwiches, flaky pastries and bite-sized sweets, all paired with beautifully brewed tea or a cheeky glass of bubbles.

Whether you’re planning a long overdue catch-up, a family outing or a luxe little celebration just the two of you, Perth/Boorloo has no shortage of stunning spots to settle in for the afternoon. From classic hotel lounges to modern takes with bottomless pours and creative menus, these are Perth’s best high teas to book for Mother’s Day (or any excuse to feel a little fancy). Pinkies up.

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Cape Arid Rooms

1 Cathedral Ave, Perth WA 6000

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If you’re after a high tea that feels like a true occasion, Cape Arid Rooms delivers in style. Set within the elegant surrounds of COMO The Treasury, this refined afternoon tea is known for its beautiful presentation, seasonal creativity and strong focus on Western Australian produce.

Each season brings a new theme, celebrating the state’s coastlines and landscapes through thoughtfully crafted savoury bites and an impressive selection of sweets. The menu changes throughout the year, but current highlights include a smoked eggplant tart and a chocolate, hazelnut and salted caramel dessert—elevated touches that feel perfectly at home in this luxurious setting.

Everything arrives plated with finesse and is served alongside unlimited tea and coffee, featuring blends created in collaboration with local tea specialists Teassential. Add in the polished yet relaxed service and the grand heritage interiors, and it’s easy to see why this remains one of Perth’s most memorable high tea experiences.

 

INSIDER INTEL: 

• Book midday to sunset session, Thursday through Sunday
• Prices start at $85 per person
• There's a dedicated children's menu with a range of kid-friendly treats 

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Kefi and Cake

147 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn WA 6016

Familiar with Bites By D? Then you’re already well acquainted with Kefi and Cake. This Mount Hawthorn dessert boutique had a major glow-up earlier this year, re-emerging with a new name, a bubblegum-pink façade, and the same exquisite sweets you know and love.

Inside, it’s a pastel dream—trailing florals, cushy banquettes and the scent of freshly baked treats drifting from the kitchen. Their two-course high tea is a leisurely, soul-warming affair, pairing savoury bites like mac and cheese croquettes and salmon tartlets with delicate petit fours, pillowy scones, and other house-made confections.

The attention to detail here is unmatched, with everything crafted from authentic, time-tested recipes by pastry chef and owner Zoe Mallis. Come hungry, and don’t leave without a slice of their baklava Basque cheesecake for later.

INSIDER INTEL: 

• Sip on loose-leaf tea, coffee, juice or even a milkshake, OR BYO bubbles—corkage is a steal at just $2 a head
• Plant-based, gluten-free, halal? No worries. The team can tailor your high tea to suit whatever your crew needs (and they do it deliciously)

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Haven Lounge at The Westin 

480 Hay Street Perth, Western Australia 6000

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The ever-evolving high tea menu at Haven Lounge within The Westin is crafted around seasonal themes, meaning there’s always something fresh and fabulous to devour. One month you might be sipping bubbles alongside cherry blossom-inspired treats, the next it’s all about bold winter flavours or sun-drenched summer fruits.

Each spread is a work of art, carefully curated by Pastry Chef Sarah Rix and Executive Chef Kevin Garcia, who clearly know their way around a tiered stand. Expect intricate savouries, picture-perfect pastries and sweets that are (almost) too pretty to eat. Add free-flowing tea or upgrade to a glass of bubbles and settle in for an afternoon of pure indulgence.

INSIDER INTEL: 

• High tea is served Fridays to Sundays at 11am and 2.30pm
• ​Pricing starts at $79; bubbles upgrades from $89 (Chandon) to $99 (Moët).

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La Vie Champagne Lounge

Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100

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Ditch the classic 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. This is absolutely one of the best ways to dine through an afternoon and if you can finish everything dished up by the talented team, you’ll be one heck of a legend. If you happen to be treating Mum to a staycation at Crown with robes and a movie, this is an experience that will cement this as one of the best gifts she’s ever received.

You'll work your way through tiny sweet and savoury fromage-filled bites like baked camembert, brie layered with fine herbs, prosciutto and cream tartlets and cannoli paired with fine cured meats, olives, pickles and spreads—the menu changes on the reg but it’s always good. For sweets, it might be a Basque cheesecake or passionfruit crème brûlée. All equally delicious options.

There's multiple drink options available and we highly recommend upping the ante with the champagne tasting flight, with four different types of the good stuff. 

INSIDER INTEL: 

• Available Thursday to Sunday, 3pm to 5pm, perfect for a luxe, late afternoon session that rolls into the evening 
• ​Pricing runs from $50 for simpler options up to $112 for the full champagne flight extravaganza.

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C Restaurant

Level 33/44 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

High tea at C Restaurant is exactly what it says on the tin: an elevated afternoon ritual with a view that quite literally rotates 360° over 90 minutes.

You’ll sip tea while watching the cityscape glide gently past—Kings Park one moment, Perth Beach the next—each vista more captivating than the last. The tiered stand arrives next: finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and petit fours arranged like edible jewellery, paired with expertly percolated coffee and unlimited cups of tea from nine curated blends. It’s classically executed high tea with fine-dining polish

INSIDER INTEL: 

• Bookings are essential and slots fill fast. Weekdays run 12:30–2:30 pm (finish by 4:30), weekends run 1–2pm (wrap by 4pm)
• Packages start at $65 for classic high tea; upgrade to sparkling ($83), bottomless wine/sparkling ($94), or go full luxe with Louis Roederer champagne options up to $167 for two hours of bubbles

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Hearth At The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

1 Barrack Street, Perth, WA, 6000

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If you’re in the mood to dial up the decadence, Hearth at The Ritz-Carlton delivers high tea with all the elegance you’d expect from one of Perth’s most luxurious hotels. Sitting pretty at the base of the hotel, overlooking the waters of Elizabeth Quay, this is one extravagant way to while away the afternoon.

The experience is served in two courses—first savoury, then sweet—with each bite showcasing premium West Aussie produce. Think delicate tartlets, fluffy scones, dainty madeleines, and perfectly crafted lamingtons—it’s a seriously refined take on a classic afternoon ritual.

You’ll sip on your choice of Seven Seas Tea (from Margaret River), or go fo a glass of Howard Park’s Petit Jeté or Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage. Whichever route you take, everything is thoughtfully matched and impeccably presented.

INSIDER INTEL: 

• Available Monday to Friday, 12pm-3pm, and weekends at 12pm and 3pm
• Prices range from $82 for tea-only to $210 for two hours of free-flowing Veuve Clicquot

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Sweetwater Rooftop Bar

Level 6/1 Silas St, East Fremantle WA 6158

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Under a canopy of soft pink florals, Fremantle’s Sweetwater Rooftop Bar in has transformed its terrace into a dreamy cherry blossom haven. The seasonal Under The Cherry Blossoms series brings Japanese-inspired flavours, flowing drinks and sweeping rooftop views together for one of the prettiest high tea settings in town.

Running on Sundays, guests can settle in beneath the blossoms for an Asian-fusion high tea featuring a curated selection of bites—think dumplings, bao, sushi and other delicate savoury treats.

For those keen to turn things up a notch, there’s also the option to upgrade to two hours of free-flowing cocktails, bubbles, house wines and tap beers. With panoramic views over Fremantle and plenty of pink blooms overhead, it’s a fun, photogenic way to gather friends and celebrate cherry blossom season without leaving Perth.

Insider intel:

• Each sitting includes bottomless T2 tea for $55 per person, making it an easy choice for a relaxed yet elegant rooftop catch-up
• High Tea is every Sunday at 11:00am and 2:30pm
• Upgrade to a boozy high tea for $99pp

118 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco WA 6008

If your idea of high tea leans less Earl Grey and more bottomless bubbles, Bar Amelie is calling your name. This Euro-inspired spot has ditched the teapots in favour of 90 minutes of free-flowing fizz, paired with a dreamy spread of sweet and savoury delights that are made for long, lazy afternoons.

You’ll graze your way through smoked salmon croquettes, bite-sized tartlets, mushroom arancini and open sandwiches, before moving on to house-made sweets like an opera cake with whipped cream and Amelie’s honey cake—all dependent on what the xhef decides to bake that day. Each plate is designed to be shared, so round up your crew and settle in for a very good time.

Splashing out on the cocktail package is 100% worth it. Just imagine high(ly) good tea, with all your favourite concoctions like espresso martinis, margaritas, pina coladas, negronis and more. What a way to add to an already terrifically tasty experience. 

INSIDER INTEL: 

• Runs Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 4pm
• Pricing starts at $50 and can go up to $170 with the luxe champagne package
• There's a mocktail package for anyone avoiding alcohol, with six booze-less takes on the classics

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Chapels On Whatley

196 Whatley Crescent Maylands WA 6051 

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If tea is Mum’s love language, Chapels on Whatley is the kind of high tea experience made for a special Mother’s Day outing. Home to one of Perth’s most impressive tea selections—from blooming floral blends to rare native bush tucker varieties—the knowledgeable team are always on hand to help guests find their perfect match, turning the tea itself into part of the occasion.

Step inside and you’ll feel transported to another era. The charming space is rich in heritage and styled with antique treasures, with an experience that draws inspiration from the tea traditions of British colonisation alongside nods to 1920s Shanghai, Raffles Hotel Singapore, and the grand hotels of India and Malaysia—where high tea evolved into a beautiful fusion of Eastern elegance and British ritual.

The menu is generous and beautifully balanced, with a thoughtful mix of savoury bites and sweets designed to be savoured slowly. The house-made scones with preserves and whipped cream are a standout, while the adorable table settings—complete with Royal Albert and Royal Doulton fine bone china—add to the sense that no detail has been overlooked.

For those wanting to make the celebration feel a little more festive, there’s also the option to add free-flowing Champagne for an extra $20—an easy way to raise a glass to Mum.

INSIDER INTEL: 

• Open daily with flexible sittings, perfect for a spontaneous luxe treat
• ​Prices range from $59.95 to $79.95 

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Moore & Moore 

46 Henry St, Fremantle WA 6160

High tea in a heritage building that doubles as an art gallery? Yes, please. Moore & Moore is doing high tea the Freo way—quirky, creative, and just the right amount of chaotic charm.

This is not your nan’s high tea (although we guarantee she’d love it). There’s vintage teaware and dainty bites, sure, but you’re just as likely to spot a local painter sketching in the corner or a dog wearing a bow tie in the sunny courtyard. It's all part of the magic. The high tea spread changes on the reg but is always packed with brekky hits—shakshuka, mini pancakes, little quiches, baked spiced chickpeas with roasted pumpkin, and desserts so pretty you’ll want to photograph them before you inhale them.

INSIDER INTEL: 

• It’s $55 a head for high tea, which includes an ever-rotating lineup of savouries and sweets plus tea or coffee
• Available weekdays at 9:30am and 1:30pm, and Saturdays at 1:30pm only

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Silks

Crown Perth, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100

Image credit: Silks | Crown Website

For high tea with a twist, Silks is swapping out the cucumber sandwiches for wok-fresh creations and incredible dim sum with a Cantonese-inspired high tea that seriously raises the bar.

Instead of a tiered stand, you’ll be served a steamer basket stacked with savoury bites like crispy kataifi prawns, cumin-spiced lamb buns, deep-fried milk bars, and perfectly golden pork belly. From there, it’s on to dessert with inventive treats like lemon lavender pear, green tea mango cake, and, my personal favourite, a sensational white chocolate blackberry sphere.

The drinks are just as extra. There’s no regular tea here. You’ll sip on a mesmerising butterfly honey tea that changes colour as you drop the lemon in or for just $10 you can treat yourself to the Pink Flamingo cocktail for a little extra sparkle. Coming in at $59, this one’s not only a feast for the senses—it’s also excellent value for a high tea with a little heat and tonnes of style.

INSIDER INTEL: 

• It only runs on Sundays from 2.30pm to 5pm
• The Pink Flamingo cocktail is well worth the $10 extra

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Chinta

29 Scarborough Beach Rd, North Perth WA 6006

Stepping into Chinta feels like a mini tropical escape. With lush greenery, Balinese-style furniture and vintage fine china, this dreamy North Perth spot brings serious island vibes to morning tea.

Available Monday to Thursday from 9.30am, Chinta’s signature three-tiered stand is stacked with a rotating selection of sweet and savoury delights—think bite-sized frittatas, flaky pastries, decadent cakes and petite tarts, all styled to perfection.

The best part? hey’ve got options for just about every dietary need, which is a lifesaver when your friendship group reads like a food allergy bingo card like mine does. 

You’ll be drinking free-flowing tea or coffee from floral china cups, surrounded by fresh blooms and at just $39 per person, it’s a pretty luxe experience for a weekday treat.

INSIDER INTEL: 

• Available Monday to Thursday, 9.30am starts with two-hour sittings.
• They cater superbly to dietary needs—just give them a heads-up on booking
• Ideal for weekday indulgence or catching up with your crew without the weekend madness

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TWR at Crown Towers

Crown Perth, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100

For a high tea that brings the drama (in the best way), head straight to The Waiting Room—better known as TWR—inside Crown Towers. The Chambord Birdcage High Tea is a seriously glam affair, served in an actual gold birdcage and loaded with both sweet and savoury delights.

Expect luxe bites like smoked salmon and caviar on brioche, tarragon chicken rillette profiteroles and elevated egg and cucumber sandwiches, alongside picture-perfect desserts such as the raspberry frangipane tartlet. All paired with a huge selection of teas, of course, or upgrade with the pairing of an expertly crafted Chambord cocktail.

TWR is indulgent but never stuffy, and the most gorgeous destination for a pre-celebration tipple or an excuse to feel a little fancy on a weekend afternoon.

INSIDER INTEL: 

• Make a weekend of it and book a night at the Crown Towers
• $79 for high tea or $99 with a Chambord— worth every penny

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May Street Larder

23/155 Canning Hwy East Fremantle WA 6158

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Known for its feel-good dining and commitment to seasonal, local produce, May Street Larder has brought its A-game to the high tea scene with its Artisan High Tea—a laid-back yet luxe affair that still packs a serious flavour punch.

Set inside this beloved East Freo neighbourhood spot, you’ll be treated to a beautifully curated spread of savoury and sweet bites that showcase the best of WA. The Korean fried chicken slider alone is reason to book, but don’t fill up too fast—you’ll want room for standout sweets like the coconut cake (which, fair warning, you won’t want to share).

You’ll get bottomless tea and coffee throughout, but if you’re feeling a little festive, you can upgrade to free-flowing mimosas, bellinis, rossinis and prosecco for an extra $30. The vibes are relaxed and unpretentious, but the flavours are anything but.

INSIDER INTEL: 

• Available daily, book ahead for the best times
• $65 per person or $95 with bottomless mimosas, bellinis and prosecco
• Perfect for brunching with friends or celebrating without the fuss

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Lobby Lounge at Crown Perth 

Crown Perth, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100

If you’re looking to spend the day with Mum and go for a little indulgence, the High Tea at Crown’s Lobby Lounge is an easy crowd-pleaser. Set within the elegant foyer of Crown Metropol Perth, the experience leans into the flavours of each season with a beautifully presented three-tier spread of sweet and savoury delights—perfect for a celebratory afternoon catch-up or a polished Mother’s Day treat.

The offering is designed for sharing, with tiers stacked with delicate bites that balance savoury favourites and decadent sweets. Flowing tea and coffee keep things classic, while the option to add a seasonal cocktail or a glass of Champagne turns the occasion into something a little more festive.

With its plush lounge setting, polished service and relaxed atmosphere, it’s the kind of high tea that feels equal parts special and effortless—ideal for lingering over good company and a few tiers of treats.

Insider intel:

• $69 per person including a sweet and savoury platter to share plus flowing tea and coffee
• $85 per person including a seasonal cocktail or a glass of Champagne
• Available daily from 11am to 2pm, with advance bookings recommended

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