The Best High Tea In Singapore For A Luxe Afternoon Out
Gracie Stewart
Editor | Urban List Singapore
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.
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
The St. Regis Singapore
29 Tanglin Road
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For a high tea that blends beauty, wellness, and indulgence, The St. Regis Singapore has teamed up with Clarins to launch a limited-time afternoon tea. Available from 25 May to 2 August 2026, at The Tea Room, the collaboration transforms Clarins’ iconic beauty products into a playful culinary experience, with sweet and savoury creations inspired by ingredients celebrated for their nourishing and antioxidant-rich properties. Presented in a bespoke Beauty Concierge-themed box, the experience is designed as a multi-sensory treat that looks just as good as it tastes.
Highlights include a turmeric sandwich with Alaskan king crab, alongside desserts such as a pecan praline and maple syrup ganache tartelette, a hydrating desert date praline, and a banana caramel cake. Staying true to The St. Regis’ beloved afternoon tea tradition, guests can also enjoy unlimited freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and artisanal jams, while a tea sommelier brews personalised tea infusions tableside from a roaming trolley. Equal parts elegant and whimsical, this beauty-inspired high tea is a refreshing twist on the classic ritual.
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Remember your take home exclusive door gifts which include: numerous Clarins vouchers, a souvenir Clarins key charm, and a sample set comprised of Clarins’ Double Serum, Extra-Firming Cream, Tonic Body Oil and Lip Comfort oil
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Served daily from 3pm to 5pm
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Priced from $65++ per person, inclusive of a glass of sparkling tea
SKAI at the Swissôtel The Stamford
2 Stamford Road
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Perched high above the city on the 70th floor of the iconic Swissôtel The Stamford, SKAI presents a whimsical Tea with a Little Hunny, bringing the world of Winnie the Pooh and friends to life through an elegant spread of character-inspired sweet and savoury creations. Available from 1 June to 31 August 2026, the menu is crafted by Executive Chef Enver Can Gumus and Executive Pastry Chef Yong Ming Choong, transforming beloved moments from the Hundred Acre Wood into refined bites that balance nostalgia, storytelling and culinary finesse.
The pastry selection is particularly enchanting, featuring treats such as the Golden Hunny Lemon Choux inspired by Pooh’s love for honey, the strawberry-forward Blushing Strawberry Delight sponge cake, and the Nectar Garden which combines Manuka honey-poached white peach with house made granola and yoghurt gelato. Warm house-made scones with Devonshire cream are even there to complete the sweet selection.
On the savoury side, highlights include a carrot hummus tart, the vibrant Picnic Blanket Roll layered with truffle beetroot cream and Parma ham, and a delicate char siu shrimp puff topped with Oscietra caviar. Guests can also enjoy two themed non-alcoholic cocktails created exclusively for the experience, including the raspberry-laced Sweet Snuggle Fizz and the honey-and-chamomile-infused A Smackerel of Hunny. If not, there’s always the TWG Tea or gourmet coffee selections that will pair perfectly with every bite.
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Served daily from 12.15pm to 5.30pm
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Priced at $78 per adult and $39 per child (aged 6 to 12 years old)
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Remember to sample the three distinct single-origin Indonesian honeys that are presented tableside
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
The Marmalade Pantry
Various Locations
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Are you in for a slower, more indulgent afternoon? If so, Floral Reverie, the newest afternoon tea at The Marmalade Pantry is one to note down. Having launched on 1 May 2026 across all outlets, this elegant set ($58++ for two) leans into delicate, bloom-inspired flavours woven through both sweet and savoury tiers. It’s a thoughtfully composed experience that feels light, fragrant, and just a little bit whimsical.
On the savoury side, expect fresh, balanced bites like smoked salmon with cucumber and guacamole, crispy polenta with creamy mushrooms, and a standout pickled cucumber sandwich layered with osmanthus cream cheese. The sweets carry that same finesse, from the zesty Petite Lemon Curd Cupcake to a silky Vanilla Panna Cotta with blue pea flower. Warm lavender lemon scones—served with cream, berry jam, and a signature ginger yuzu marmalade—round things out on a comforting note. For an extra treat, you can add on two glasses of house wine for $20, making it an easy pick for a relaxed catch-up or a low-key celebration.
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From $58 for two people
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Add on two glasses of house wine for $20
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Available from 1 May to 31 July 2026
The Singapore EDITION
38 Cuscaden Road
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In the mood for a sun-soaked afternoon tea? Well, Lobby Bar at The Singapore EDITION is ushering in the season with its Summer Afternoon Tea from 1 May to 30 August 2026. Set within a lush, light-filled space, this one leans into all things bright and breezy, with the experience arriving in two tiers: Summer Fields for a classic take, and Orchard Bloom if you’re feeling a little extra.
Savouries kick things off with elegant finger sandwiches—smoked salmon with dill, cucumber with lemon cream cheese, and egg mayo with watercress—alongside more elevated bites like crab tartlets, prawn cannoli with hollandaise, and a hearty beef tartare roll. It’s substantial, balanced, and just enough to ease you into the sweet stuff.
From there, the pastry tier shines with vibrant fruit-led creations. Expect warm scones with berry preserves and clotted cream, alongside delicate desserts like passionfruit raspberry almond tarts and a matcha lime crunch with hibiscus jam—all of which pair perfectly with the ten varieties of JING tea you can choose from. As for the finale? A refreshing affogato experience featuring pineapple mint sorbet, jasmine jelly, and tropical fruits is prepared tableside for a cooling, aromatic finish.
Upgrade to Orchard Bloom for a more indulgent spread, with luxe additions like caviar-topped crab tartlets and lobster croissants. Plus, you’ll get nostalgic sweets like chocolate crêpes with orange vanilla brulee custard.
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Served Wednesday to Sunday, between 1pm and 5pm
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Prices start from $58 per person, with the option to go all out at $168 with two hours of free-flow champagne
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Available from 1 May to 30 August 2026
Tea Lounge at Conrad Singapore Orchard
Conrad Singapore Orchard, 1 Cuscaden Road
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If your idea of afternoon tea leans extra indulgent, Tea Lounge at Conrad Singapore Orchard is giving chocolate the spotlight it so deserves. Running from 30 March to 12 July 2026, Art of Chocolate—in collaboration with French chocolaterie Valrhona—reimagines the classic tea experience with cocoa woven through every tier.
Set beneath the hotel’s signature skylit atrium, the weekday afternoon tea stays true to tradition, with finger sandwiches, warm scones, and beautifully crafted pastries. The twist? Chocolate makes its way into both sweet and savoury bites. Think classic Valrhona creations with new flavours like Matcha, alongside unexpected elements like a mushroom quiche finished with dark chocolate. There’s even a warm sweet risotto prepared to order, with your choice of chocolate to finish it off. To complement it all, guests can take part in a tea blending ritual, developed with Gryphon Tea Company, where you can craft your own personalised brew.
Come weekends, things dial up to a full high tea spread. Expect a more generous experience that blends English tradition with local flair—featuring everything from laksa and beef rendang to satay and an array of roast meats. Chocolate, of course, continues to shine across the dessert selection, appealing in both refined patisserie and familiar sweets.
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Running from 30 March to 12 July 2026
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They have chocolate-based cocktails if you’re feeling a little extra
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Priced from $54 per adult and $27 per child
Lobby Lounge at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road
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If you’re in the mood for something light, bright, and berry-filled, make a beeline for the sun-drenched Lobby Lounge at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. Running from 1 April to 30 June 2026, their Summer Berries Afternoon Tea is a celebration of the season—transforming vibrant berries into elegant, bite-sized treats that look just as good as they taste.
From $48 per person, the experience comes with a generous spread: think unlimited TWG tea and Lavazza coffee, plus two types of free-flow rotating canapes of the day to keep things interesting. Weekend visitors get a little extra sparkle too, with a flute of champagne or sparkling tea included. On the sweet side, highlights like the mini pistachio raspberry gâteau and strawberry panna cotta verrine brings a balance of nutty richness and fruity freshness, while savouries hold their own with bites like the smoked trout salsa vol-au-vent and a prawn and mango tartlet (a weekend-only treat worth planning around).
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Weekend visitors can enjoy 20% off by quoting “LL20OFF” when making reservations at least one day in advance
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Enjoy two types of free-flow rotating canapes of the day to keep things interesting
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Highlights include the Strawberry Panna Cotta Verrine, Strawberry Vanilla Tartlet and Mini Pistachio Raspberry Gâteau
1864, Sofitel Singapore City Centre
9 Wallich Street
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If your afternoon tea needs a bit more drama (and possibly a drumroll), 1864 is rolling out a full-blown carnival. From 15 March to 15 June 2026, Sofitel Singapore City Centre transforms the ritual into a theatrical parade of sweet-savoury illusions, where nothing is quite what it seems.
The “sweet parade” opens with a chocolate burger patty layered with mango passion jelly, shiso and sesame brioche, followed by 100% hand-cut lemon and vanilla-infused polenta chips dipped in raspberry ketchup. There’s RFC (Racines Fried Chicken) fashioned from white chocolate truffle drumstick and cereal, coconut arancini hiding mochi and finger lime caviar, and corn in cup reimagined with lime crémeux, ricotta and chilli.
Then come the savouries in sweet disguise: beurre noisette churros dusted with eggs and caviar, truffle corn mousseline with salted popcorn, balik salmon macaron with cucumber and trout roe, plus a sour crème and onion financier layered with bacon and aged Comté. The foie gras lollipop with Granny Smith apple and marigold seals the deal.
For drinks, expect spectacle. Popcorn Dream arrives capped with cotton candy, while Berry Carnival gleams ruby red in crystal glass with a gentle flame beneath TWG teas and barista-made coffees are also available.
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Available daily from 2pm to 5pm
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Priced at $68 per person (minimum two diners)
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Enjoy 20% savings on the afternoon tea set when paying with DBS/OCBC/JCB/CITI/Maybank card
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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