Where to Find the Best High Tea in Perth

If you’re serious about your tea, you’ll know that not all brews are created equally. Additionally, you’ll appreciate the ceremony attached to savouring a quality cuppa. Like the beverage itself, the experience should be delightful and delicately balanced, with everything from the surrounding aesthetic to sweet and savoury pairings selected to enhance.   

So, dress your best, gather the gang and make a date at the following establishments for the best high tea in Perth.  

Hearth Restaurant & Lounge

Delight in Hearth Restaurant's Signature Afternoon Tea overlooking the picturesque Elizabeth Quay. You'll be taken on a culinary journey over two courses of savoury and sweets featuring the finest local produce paired with beverages including Seven Seas Tea from Margaret River, Howard Park Petit Jeté and Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage.

In luxe surrounds and spectacular views adjacent, this is one of the best high teas in Perth you don't want to miss out on experiencing at least once. 

Elizabeth Quay, 1 Barrack Street, Perth 

Bar Amelie

There’s no tea in sight, just 90 minutes of bottomless bubbles or cocktails and a deliciously indulgent spread of sweet and savoury bites at Bar Amelie. Think mushroom arancini, delicate open sandwiches and vanilla cupcakes, plus so much more. This effortlessly chic venue perfectly combines timeless elegance with modern style, for an ambiance that is both sophisticated and welcoming. Ladies of leisure, this one’s for you!

118 Rokeby Road, Subiaco 

Flora & Fauna

This haven for plant-based enthusiasts takes the traditional high tea experience to new heights with its exquisite vegan high tea offering. It’s an all-you-can eat affair at Flora & Fauna, with a full grazing table of goodies, as well as hot food brought around to each table. Expect an array of delicious finger foods and unique flavour combinations that defy expectations. High teas are only hosted on a few dates per month and bookings are essential, so you’ll need to get in quick to secure your table. 

4/70 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge 

Cape Arid Rooms, State Buildings

Rendezvous here for a seriously fancy afternoon affair. Named after the national park in the State’s south, Cape Arid Rooms within the State Buildings are home to COMO The Treasury’s elegant afternoon tea. Inspired by West Australian landscape and produce, surround yourself with fine art and indulge in the likes of Shark Bay crab on brioche and hazelnut dacquoise. Pair it with a glass of Howard Park ‘Jete Brut Blanc’ NV, or a select array of WA native teas.  

$75pp 

Wednesday – Sunday 12pm-5pm

Corner of St George’s Terrace & Barrack Street, Perth 

Fleur at The Royal

While Fleur’s Afternoon Bloom is more high treat than high tea, its contemporary take on afternoon tea combines elegance, art and a touch of quirky brilliance. Sip prosecco beneath suspended floral arrangements within the Japanese-inspired restaurant, positioned within a heritage-listed pub. Savour set menu delights like mushroom and truffle arancini, smoked salmon and caper couquette, and lemon and yuzu meringue.   

$65pp set menu. Bookings essential 

Saturdays 12pm & 2:30pm 

The Royal Hotel, 531 Wellington Street, Perth 

High Tea By Monty’s

The Pan Pacific is serving their renowned high tea in the fresh surroundings of Monty’s Restaurant. The vibe at Monty’s is very ‘springtime’, embracing the season's fresh, vibrant spirit with an elegant, yet relaxed twist. The refined menu is a symphony of springtime delights, expertly curated to capture the essence of the season. Accompanied by a selection of luscious cocktails featuring the likes of Old Young's Pavlova Vodka and 1829 Gin, it's a delightful treat you won't want to miss.

Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth 

C Restaurant

Perth’s favourite sky-high, revolving restaurant offers a fabulous high-tea experience, complete with those unrivalled 360 degree views of Perth city and the Swan River. Indulge in a selection of decadent petit fours, finger sandwiches, fresh scones and bottomless champagne.

Level 33/44 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Santini, QT Perth

Tea-swilling lovers, you’re invited to stylishly devour a three-tiered stand of mouth-watering treats with a hint of signature QT quirk at Santini Bar & Grill.

Expect sensational savoury treats such as pancetta and mushroom tartlets, smoked salmon charcoal brioche buns, prosciutto bruschetta and cucumber sandwiches. When it comes to sweet, you’ll want to save room for delicacies like their whipped ricotta and pistachio cannoli, scones, tiramisu and the oh-so-lavish QT lemon meringue tarts, all topped off with a glass of prosecco, of course!

Hot Tip: We recommend rounding up the crew, because this ain't no regular high tea in Perth… It’s a Q-Tea! 

From $65pp

Saturday's from 1pm - 3pm

QT Perth, 133 Murray Street, Perth 

The Westin Perth

Retreat to the beautiful surrounds of Haven Lounge at The Westin Perth for a themed afternoon tea that changes with the seasons. Settle in with the Signature menu that includes a scone with coconut crumble, savoury items like ballantine of smoked salmon with quail egg and caviar, and sweets such as ruby peach and raspberry petit gateaux. Match with a selection of bottomless teas – think Assam Breakfast black, Jade Sword green, or Whole Chamomile Flower herbal – or elevate with a glass of Moet or Chandon.     

Saturdays and Sundays 11am & 2pm 

480 Hay Street, Perth 

May Street Larder, East Fremantle

This airy East Fremantle locale serves up a clever menu of café fare, including breakfast, coffee, cocktails... and a magnificent high tea spread. Whether it's a special occasion or simply catching up with a friend, May Street Larder's Artisan High Tea is perfect for indulging in an exquisite selection of tea-time delights. Enjoy house-made, traditional sweet and savoury treats such as house hot smoked salmon blini alongside a few non-traditional surprises like our Korean fried chicken slider on an elegant three-tiered stand. Paired with characterful tea infusions, it truly is a cause of celebration! 

From $55pp

Available daily (bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance)

Unit 23/155 Canning Highway, East Fremantle

TWR Perth

Prefer coffee with your cake? Crown Towers’ award-winning hotel bar offers caffeine lovers a seriously indulgent hit with High Coffee at TWR. Overlooking the Swan River, seated on plush lounges beneath rose-gold chandeliers, TWR’s unique twist on traditional afternoon tea is devilishly decadent. Enjoy four chocolate desserts including salted caramel ganache filled wafer cigars, dark chocolate macaroon, white chocolate cremeaux, and macadamia crunch passionfruit with lychee and lemon. Pair with a coffee cocktail of your choice, or a non-alcoholic alternative. 

Daily from 12pm-5pm 

TWR, Crown Towers; Great Eastern Highway, Burswood

Moore & Moore, Fremantle

Add some exotic, North African flair with Moore & Moore’s Moroccan High Tea. Located in cosmopolitan Fremantle, just half an hour from Perth’s CBD, this café in the historic West End specialises in beautifully presented Middle Eastern morsels. Indulge with the likes of Shakshuka, spiced chickpeas, chocolate mint slice, paleo baklava, and mini pancakes drizzled in strawberry salsa and rose syrup. Served with their house-made Moroccan mint tea, your senses will go on a journey. Hungry for more? Check out local art in the Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery next door. 

9:30am & 1:30pm weekdays, and 1:30pm Saturday

46 Henry Street, Fremantle  

The Ritz Carlton

The Ritz Carlton’s recently launched afternoon tea allows you to enjoy views of the picturesque precinct of Elizabeth Quay from its super stylish restaurant, Hearth. Featuring the best of local produce, expect savoury delights like braised pork rillette with pink lady apple, sweet treats such as Davidson plum and coconut lamington, and handcrafted tea from Margaret River company, Seven Seas Tea.

12pm weekends or 12pm-4pm weekdays in Hearth Lounge 

Hearth at The Ritz Carlton; 1 Barrack Street, Perth    

Lavender Bistro, West Swan

Feeling like French and floral fancies? Escape to the Swan Valley for Lavender Bistro’s Les Boissons et High Tea, including hot French pastries, gourmet finger sandwiches, baby cakes, and lavender maroons. Served with a selection of gorgeous black and herbal teas (including lavender), coffee or hot chocolate. With doggo-friendly spaces and other purple products on offer like lavender scones, ice cream and take home goodies from La Boutique, your Insta feed will have never looked so good!   

Open 7 days a week from 9am-5pm 

6 Cranleigh Street, West Swan 

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