The Best High Tea In Singapore For A Luxe Afternoon Out
Gracie Stewart
Singapore and Bali Editor | Urban List
Jessica Nobleza
Contributor | Urban List Singapore
Few things feel more indulgent than stretching an afternoon over tea, tiny sandwiches, and a three-tiered stand loaded with desserts. In Singapore, high tea has become a full-blown occasion, with hotels, rooftop lounges, and elegant cafes serving everything from classic English-style spreads to modern menus with local twists, champagne add-ons, and pastries that look almost too good to eat. Almost.
The best high tea spots in Singapore are as much about the setting as the tea itself. Think grand hotel lobbies, skyline views, lush garden hideaways, and beautifully plated bites that turn a casual catch-up into an event. Whether you’re planning a birthday treat, a date day, or simply an excuse to spend the afternoon sipping tea and pretending you’re on holiday, these are the high tea experiences worth booking ahead for.
The Singapore EDITION
38 Cuscaden Road
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Autumn has arrived at The Singapore EDITION. Available from 2 September to 25 November 2026, the Autumn Afternoon Tea puts a playful spin on the classic spread, pairing seasonal ingredients with aromatic Southeast Asian flavours across their wide selection of savoury bites and handcrafted sweets. Guests can choose between Tamarind Hour—the signature offering—or Season of Spice, which comes with a few extra indulgences.
The savoury selection leans into bold flavours, with highlights including Hokkaido Scallop Tartlet, Salmon Nori Cannelloni, and a Chicken Rendang Empanada. On the sweeter side, expect creations such as a deep 66% chocolate fondant with spiced cherry confit, a chestnut biscuit with golden apple calamansi compote, alongside warm plain scones with seasonal preserves and Cornish clotted cream. Better still, the experience finishes with a tableside Tea-ffogato, combining soursop kaffir lime sorbet, a fragrant pineapple compote, silky lemongrass jelly, and a spiced cinnamon cookie.
For those who opt for the Season of Spice menu, you’ll also get a crispy lobster roll layered with kicap manis, plus a purple sweet potato egg tart topped with a caramelised crème brûlée. Both experiences come with a curated selection of 10 JING teas, making this one afternoon tea where you’ll want to take your time.
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Served every Wednesday to Sunday, between 1pm and 5pm
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Priced at $58 per person for Tamarind Hour and $78 per person for Season of Spice
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You can elevate the experience even more with 2-hour free flow champagne at $168 per person
SKAI at Swissôtel The Stamford
2 Stamford Road
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If you’ve ever wished to step into the world of Toy Story, then SKAI’s latest high tea might just be the next best thing. Brought to life by Director of Culinary, Nicholas Issel, and Executive Pastry Chef Yong Ming Choong, Swissôtel The Stamford’s restaurant is transforming the classic Pixar film into a playful spread of sweet and savoury treats, with panoramic city views thrown in for good measure.
Inspired by the iconic characters including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie, the menu features whimsical creations such as the Space Ranger, a berry velvet sponge layered with mixed berry compote, and the Cowboy Chocolate, made with Caraïbe 66% chocolate and hazelnut feuilletine. There’s also the Lots O’Berry, a pandan sponge with strawberry compote and Chantilly cream, as well as The Claw’s Choice which turns the famous three-eye Aliens into a matcha choux. Plus, on the savoury side, expect everything from the truffle and N25 caviar-topped Potato Head Royale to Wagyu beef smokies in pretzel brioche.
Naturally, no high tea is complete without scones, with warm raisin numbers served alongside Devonshire cream. You can also choose between TWG tea, gourmet coffee, or from two handcrafted non-alcoholic cocktails—whether that’s the minty, cucumber-forward Little Green Glow or Woody-inspired Sheriff’s Star Splash, made with jasmine tea cold brew and citrus. Available for a limited time, from 1 September to 30 November 2026, think of this as a nostalgia-fuelled outing, made for all ages (but especially the child within).
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Served daily from 12.15pm to 5.30pm
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Priced at $78++ per adult
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The adventure continues with the hotel’s Toy Story-themed Staycation Package which includes: priority reservations for the High Tea, breakfast for two adults and two children, as well as Disney-themed keepsakes
The Courtyard at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square
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If you like your afternoon tea with a little more pastry-world pedigree, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore has teamed up with acclaimed pastry chef Antonio Bachour for a limited-time collaboration. Taking over The Courtyard from 15 August to 15 November 2026, the Afternoon Tea showcases Bachour’s vibrant, contemporary approach to pâtisserie, balancing polished savoury bites with seriously tempting sweets.
Highlights include the Foie Gras Crème Brûlée, Crème Fraîche Tart with caviar, Lobster Roll, and Lox & Choux, before moving on to the likes of Exotic Pressed Sable and Bachour’s Rocher, his playful take on the classic Ferrero Rocher. There are also a couple of creations developed especially for Singapore, including the Coconut Panna Cotta with Guava Soup and Tropical Fruits, which brings plenty of tropical flavour to the spread. Plus, freshly baked Vanilla Bean Scones and buttery Mango Brioche round things out, making this a particularly indulgent take on the classic afternoon tea.
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1st Seating: 12pm to 2.30pm, 2nd Seating: 3.30pm to 6pm
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Priced at $75++ per adult and $45++ per child (aged 6 to 11 years)
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You can also pick up a selection of Bachour’s artisanal bakes, or explore his specially curated à la carte menu.
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore
392 Havelock Road
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Set aside the usual pot of Earl Grey, because Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore is giving afternoon tea a wellness-focused upgrade. From 16 July 2026, in partnership with local wellness brand Luli, the hotel's Lobby Lounge will launch Singapore’s first afternoon tea experience that integrates the diagnostic technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Upon arrival, guests complete a complimentary AI tongue scan—via Luli’s AI-powered wellness platform, Aiteaic—that analyses one’s TCM body constitution in under 30 seconds, before it recommends a personalised herbal tea to match. It’s a clever twist on the usual tea pairing as it’s truly tailored to the individual’s needs. The customised tea is then brewed using Luli’s proprietary extraction technology, which features ten functional herbal blends used within TCM. Highlights include Ziziphus, Lily & Poria Tea as well as the Tangerine Peel & Dendrobium Tea.
Meanwhile, the wellness-inspired menu has been designed to complement each guest’s pairings, with sweet treats including a rich ginseng infused chocolate mousse and a chrysanthemum chantilly. The result? One of Singapore’s most unique high tea experiences that’s unlikely to ever be forgotten.
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Served daily from 3pm to 5pm
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Priced at $68++ per set (for two pax)
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Guests can elevate their experience with personalised low-ABV cocktails or wellness mocktails, specially curated to complement their AI assessment results
1864, Sofitel Singapore City Centre
9 Wallich Street
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Chocolate lovers will want to make a beeline for 1864 at Sofitel Singapore City Centre’s as their latest afternoon tea celebration links them up with the famous French chocolate manufacturer, Valrhona. Running from 15 July to 30 September 2026, Chocolat: A Cocoa Ritual Afternoon Tea explores the versatility of cocoa through a carefully curated menu of five sweet and five savoury creations. Together, cocoa is showcased in all its forms, from delicate and floral to rich, bitter, and deeply indulgent.
Naturally, the sweet selection is where Valrhona’s chocolates take centre stage. Highlights include the Matcha Chocolate Mousseline with ginger and pickled pear, the Chocolate Choux layered with hazelnut praline and Valrhona Blond Dulcey 35% Chantilly. Elsewhere, the Chocolate Roulade combines Guanaja 70% dark chocolate with aromatic TWG Black Tea, while the Ivoire Chocolate Cremeux balances velvety Valrhona Ivoire 35% White Chocolate with tropical passionfruit and pineapple. On the savoury side, cocoa is used more subtly to add depth and complexity. Expect dishes such as Cocoa Nib Crusted Madeira Cured Foie Gras with quince jelly, a Crustacean Roll featuring Valrhona Yuzu Inspiration and pike roe, as well as Braised Pork with Black Pepper & Mocha Emulsion which is finished with a rich Valrhona Guanaja 70% mole sauce.
The experience is complemented by two signature drinks—the bright and citrusy Crimson Elixir and the richer Osmanthus Chocolate Elixir. Meanwhile, those keen to delve deeper into the craft can even sign up for exclusive bi-weekly pastry masterclasses led by the hotel’s pastry team. But do note that these classes require advance reservations due to limited capacity.
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Served daily from 2pm to 5pm
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Priced at $68++ per person, with a minimum of two people dining
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Visitors can enjoy 20% off when paying with a DBS/OCBC/CITI/JCB/MAYBANK card, while all Accor+ Explorer members can enjoy 30% off
Capella Singapore
1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island
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For an afternoon tea experience steeped in heritage, head to Capella Singapore, which launches its first-ever Afternoon Tea on 26 June 2026. Served within the beautifully restored Tanah Merah I colonial bungalow, the experience draws inspiration from Sentosa’s little-known past as a pineapple plantation, weaving tropical flavours and local storytelling into a refined spread.
The menu features an elegant selection of sweet and savoury creations, including a Brittany Blue lobster roll, pineapple sorbet with lemongrass consommé, and a blueberry religieuse. Freshly baked artisanal scones are served with Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream with house-made pineapple jam, while a curated tea programme showcases Capella’s Signature White Peony and Melon tea alongside classics like Earl Grey, Jade Sword, and Chrysanthemum. Think of this as a lush tranquil escape that feels worlds away from the city bustle.
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Served every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 3pm to 5pm
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Priced at $88++ per person and $44++ per child (12 years and under)
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You can elevate the experience by opting for Champagne and caviar pairings
Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore
80 Middle Road
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Sometimes afternoon tea gets better with history, and The Lobby Lounge at Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore (formally InterContinental Singapore) has just unveiled a new experience worth bookmarking. Atelier of Tea and Spice, launching from 1 May 2026, draws inspiration from Bugis’ past as a historic trading hub. Spices, tea, and stories that once flowed through the streets are now reimagined here as an elegant, flavour-forward high tea, brought to you by Executive Pastry Chef Jason Goh and his team.
On the savoury front, expect a thoughtful play on spice and depth, from home-cured Norwegian salmon vol-au-vent with Chinese five spice to duck rillettes with toasted cumin, and a punchy spicy tuna tartare topped with avruga caviar. There’s even a local twist with the Laksa Atlantic Cod Quiche, layered with fragrant spices, sakura ebi, and sambal aioli. A refreshing Heritage Tea Granita acts as a palate cleanser before you move into the sweets—where tea takes centre stage in delicate creations like the Oolong Tea Éclat, Lychee English Breakfast Tea Cake, and a Blue Pea Chamomile Tart.
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1st Seating: 1.00pm to 3.00pm, 2nd Seating: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
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The Lychee English Breakfast Tea Cake is a must try
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Prices start from $130 for two people
Cédric Grolet at COMO Metropolitan Singapore
30 Bideford Road
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If you're a serious high tea lover, you'll be well familar with the prestigious name that is Cédric Grolet. The Singapore outpost marks the award-winning French pastry chef’s first venue in Asia, joining his celebrated locations in Paris and London with a menu of intricate creations inspired by fruits, flowers and seasonal ingredients. It's all about the pastries here, delivering an experience that feels closer to edible art than your average afternoon tea.
Located within COMO Metropolitan Singapore, the elegant space is the perfect setting for a leisurely afternoon spent sampling Grolet’s signature creations. Expect beautifully crafted pastries, delicate sandwiches and modern interpretations of classic French patisserie, all made with carefully selected ingredients including French flour and Australian eggs.
While the menu changes seasonally, you can dig into the likes of coconut pandan entremets, shockingly realistic apricot and strawberry treats (yes, they look just like the real fruit) and lemon cheesecake flowers.
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- You can pre-order takeaway pastries online, for pickup in-store or delivery
- High tea begins from 12:30pm, Wednesday to Sunday
- Walk-ins are welcome for the a la carte menu, but we recommend booking in advance
Raffles Room at Raffles Sentosa Singapore
4 Bukit Manis Road
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If your idea of high tea involves silverware as art objects and desserts that look like they belong in a gallery, Raffles Sentosa Singapore’s newly launched Raffles Afternoon Tea is squarely in your lane. Served daily from 2pm to 5pm at the resort’s boudoir-style Raffles Room, this experience is a three-way collaboration between Cluster Director of Culinary Chef Bjoern Alexander, chef-artist Janice Wong, and French luxury silversmith Christofle.
Savouries are classic but carefully elevated, spanning home-smoked salmon with fennel, herb crème and trout roe, king crab rillette with celeriac and Russian caviar, Spanish tuna rillette with sun-dried tomato and gherkin, and baked choux filled with Chinese duck sausage scented with black truffle. Two scone flavours (orange chocolate and basil) are served with clotted cream and house-made jams including orange lemongrass and red fruits Earl Grey with ginger flower. Desserts lean visual and playful, with Janice Wong creations like strawberry hibiscus cake, coconut gula melaka pandan, and chocolate madeleines inspired by the resort’s tropical surroundings. The tea is served on a signature tree-shaped stand with Christofle silverware, paired with Harney & Sons teas, with optional Delamotte champagne upgrades.
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Priced from $108 per person
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Upgrade to champagne from $28 per glass
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The house-made scones are some of the best we have tried
10|SCOTTS at Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
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Fresh from a multi-year makeover, Grand Hyatt Singapore has brought back one of Orchard Road’s most beloved rituals: afternoon tea at 10|SCOTTS. The revamped Grand Afternoon Tea blends the best of a buffet spread with elegant tableside service, kicking off with a welcome glass of Saicho Jasmine sparkling tea. Expect responsibly sourced delights like ASC-certified smoked salmon with horseradish cream, a generous board of Les Frères Marchand charcuterie and cheeses, seafood vol-au-vent brimming with prawns and crab, and warm scones served with clotted cream, jam, and even kaya. Desserts arrive on a tiered stand, from vanilla mille-feuille with red wine–poached pear to cloudlike citrus pavlova and seasonal fruit tarts, paired with a bespoke Monogram tea list that includes Golden Moscato Oolong and Eight Treasures.
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Priced at $65 per adult and $30 per child
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The experience includes free-flow juices and two servings of coffee or tea, with optional free-flow champagne and wine packages from $50
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Runs weekdays 2pm - 4.30pm, and weekends 11.30am - 2pm and 2.30pm - 5pm
ATLAS
Groundfloor, Parkview Square
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Over at ATLAS, high tea is a grand affair in an art deco dreamscape, where gilded interiors and floor to ceiling bar set the stage for an indulgent lineup of handcrafted bites. Each two-hour sitting features an elegant selection of sweet and savoury treats paired with a collection of speciality black, oolong, white, green, and tisane infusions teas.
Bookings for the ATLAS Afternoon Tea require 24 hours' notice, to ensure each guest gets a fresh, made-to-order experience, because luxury is in the details. After tea, long conversations and sunset, you may even want to stay on and enjoy cocktails from the establishment, also one of the top 50 World's Best Bars in 2024.
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Priced from $68 per person
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Two hour sessions available at: 3pm, 3.30pm and 4pm, Monday to Saturday
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As each component of the ATLAS Afternoon Tea is hand-made to order, reservations are required with at least 24 hoursʼ notice
The Grand Lobby at Raffles Hotel Singapore
1 Beach Road
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The Grand Lobby at Raffles Hotel Singapore has recently refreshed its Classic Afternoon Tea featuring delicious new pastry creations and an array of single garden teas from new tea partner, JING.
New sweet treats include the Bergamot Coconut Cake, a tropical herbaceous affair featuring citrusy bergamot cream, delicate coconut jelly and crowned with toasted desiccated coconut meringue, as well as the Garden Herb Strawberry Tartlet, a delicate treat filled with almond cream and adorned with lemon verbena, basil Chantilly cream, along with strawberry jelly. Savoury highlights include the Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche on Blinis with Quail Egg and a range of finger sandwiches. Also not to be missed are The Grand Lobby’s signature home-made original, raisin, and savoury scones, complemented perfectly with clotted cream and rose petal jam.
As for the teas, you expect a range of options including a curation of four teas available exclusively to Raffles Hotel Singapore. The curated selection includes organic Assam Gold, a premium black tea from Assam, India, which delivers a delightful blend of malty richness and full-bodied flavour; Ceylon Breakfast, a smooth breakfast tea blend that can be enjoyed with or without milk; Organic Yunnan White Peony is a refreshing white tea with a delicate rose freshness and honeyed sweetness, complemented by notes of nectarine, and Moroccan Mint, a harmoniously blended green tea infused with peppermint leaves.
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Available Monday to Sunday, 12.30pm to 5.30pm
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Priced from $98 per person
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You can elevate the experience with a glass of Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut at $33 per glass or Champagne Rosé at $43 per glass
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