It is undoubtedly extremely British to have a cup of tea and some cookies for tea time. Honestly though, I love the fact that since they left, high tea in Singapore has turned into a fusion of affairs that pays homage to its roots but also clubs all the niceties our mixed culture has to offer.
The best part is we get another reason to hang out with delicious food and spend a good time with family and friends. Now, there are an abundance of places that offer wonderful high tea in Singapore.
Instead of having to test them all, I have taken the lead to put together this guide that is carefully categorised so that you can pick your preference and try them too! Feast at some of these finest places offering high tea in Singapore.
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Classic High Tea Experiences
1. The Grand Lobby at Raffles Hotel Singapore
Elegant, fresh and a little blast from the past, experience a classic high tea spread in Singapore at The Grand Lobby. Select their decadent Chocolate Afternoon Tea (S$98) for an exquisite set of scones, finger sandwiches and other sweet treats featuring 68% dark chocolate.
For a limited time between 25th March and 28th April, try their Sakura Afternoon Tea, featuring delectable Japanese desserts, home-baked scones and savoury items (S$108).
| Address | 1 Beach Rd, Singapore 189673 |
| Contact to Book | 6412 1816 |
| Operating Hours | Monday – Sunday : 12:00pm – 5:30pm |
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2. Atlas
Another high tea Singapore place that is known to serve classic sets for you to try! What I loved about Atlas is the luxurious 1920s inspired environment which undoubtedly will transport you back to the British times.
As for their selection of delectables on tiered plates, both sweet and savoury bites are presented beautifully for a mere S$65. The selection of tea that is available is a long list which is rather a rare sight. I went for ‘Tisane’ tea which was an infusion of flowers and mint with sweet lemon balm.
If you feel like having some bubbles then upgrade to the champagne selection by the glass or bottle. Or, go for their ‘An Atlas Suite’, a flight of three petite martinis. It is 5’o clock somewhere!
| Address | Ground floor, 600 North Bridge Rd, Parkview Square, Singapore 188778 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6396 4466 |
| Operating Hours | Tuesday – Saturday : 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
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3. Window on the Park
Immerse yourself at Window on the Park, serving you a traditional experience of having high tea in Singapore. Located at the Holiday-Inn, this is the place to gather for high tea in Singapore with your muslim friends as they are certified halal!
Their three tiers are filled with over 20 types of delectables like tuna mayo profiteroles,
smoked chicken mousse on focaccia bread and Earl Grey caramel swiss roll (my personal fav!).
Take note, though, that from 25th Feb to 10th April, they are serving a berry-themed high tea where the entire menu is inspired by sweet berries. They are also offering a sweet deal of 1-for-1 where this high tea Singapore set will only cost you S$78 for two! What a steal!
| Address | 11 Cavenagh Rd #02-00 Orchard City Centre, Singapore 229616 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6733 8333 |
| Operating Hours | Monday – Sunday : 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
4. Angelina
Travel straight to the heart of Paris with Angelina’s ever so famous high tea in Singapore! Every piece of food here is crafted like art; delicate and so pleasing both to the eyes and your tastebuds!
As far as their high tea sets go, they offer a ‘Royal Tea Set’ (S$86) featuring both savoury and sweet items like mini Mont Blanc and Truffle Eggs Mimosa Croissants. Wash them down with tea or coffee but I would personally recommend going for their signature hot chocolate!
| Address | 2 Bayfront Ave, #B2 – 89 89A, Singapore 018972 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6688 7236 |
| Operating Hours | Daily : 2:30pm – 6:00pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
Contemporary High Tea Delights
5. The Landing Point
Experience high tea in Singapore like none other at the Landing Point as they house the longest bar (13 metres long) in Asia. Go for their ‘Expressions High Tea’ that features pastries in bold and loud colours, in varieties of shapes and forms, served on a custom-made tiered stand.
Between 1st to 28th March, as an ode to International Women’s Day, a special ‘Purple Afternoon Tea’ set is also available. This high tea Singapore experience for S$65, will include a purple-tinged medley of savoury and sweet pastries and desserts. S$5 from the proceeds will be contributed to the United Women Singapore, a non-profit organisation.
| Address | 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326 |
| Contact to Book | +65 3129 8557 |
| Operating Hours | Monday – Friday : 3:00pm – 5:00pm Saturday – Sunday : 12.00pm – 6.00pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
6. Woobar
Be all woo-ed at the Woobar offering a sophisticated ambiance for your high tea in Singapore experience. Offering patrons like you and me the ‘High Teas’ set, it features a mix of sweet and savoury bites although it is slightly more focused on the former.
At S$98, you get an unlimited refill of selected TWG tea and coffee. Their savoury bites include items like Quail Egg Quiche and Mini Boston Lobster Rolls. As for sweet items, Red Velvet Lamington Cake Pops were a delight to bite into and my personal favourite, their Pistachio Cranberry Nutty Nougat.
| Address | 21 Ocean Way Singapore 098374 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6808 7258 |
| Operating Hours | Daily : 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
High Tea with a View
7. Sol & Luna
Take in the beauty of Singapore at tea time from the 51st level of skyscraper where Sol & Luna is located. This high tea Singapore place features a delicious spread of sweet and savoury choices when it comes to their high tea menu.
Bite into their classic crab vol au vent or tantalise your taste buds with their cherry tart. Oh and of course, wash all of this down with the perfect combination of black coffee or tea. Wait, did I say that it’s free-flow? All for only S$32!
| Address | 88 Market St, #17-01 CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948 |
| Contact to Book | +65 8031 4316 |
| Operating Hours | Daily : 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
8. Skai at Swissotel The Stamford
Sip your hot tea while overlooking the beautiful and sunny Singapore skies from Skai, perched on the 70th floor! High tea in Singapore just got a notch more exciting as Skai features an exquisite spread offering sweet, savoury and lavish choices like caviar, oysters and much more – it’s definitely not your ordinary high tea in Singapore!
The set comes with a selection of TWG teas and coffee but if you feel like it, go for their free flow of champagne that is time capped at 1.5 hours per person, which is plenty! All this comes for a less than a hefty price tag of S$68 only.
| Address | 2 Stamford Road, Level 70 Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore 178882 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6431 6156 |
| Operating Hours | Daily : 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
Cultural Fusion High Tea
9. The Lobby Lounge at InterContinental Singapore
Perhaps my favourite part of high tea in Singapore is the fact that there are many available with a fusion menu. At the Lobby lounge expect to devour some of the best pastries and traditional ‘kuih’ you would find on the streets of Lion city, just elevated.
Called the Tea Garden Afternoon Tea, every bite is a surprise as the bite-sized treats are all infused with tea! My personal favourite was their Green Tea Blossom Jelly and Bak Kwa Brioche Bun. All this for S$48 which also comes with free flow of teas and coffee.
Lobby lounge is also having a 25% promotional deal until 31st of March on their afternoon tea set. Talk about affordable!
| Address | 320 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238865 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6831 4605 |
| Operating Hours | Monday – Thursdays : 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Friday – Sunday : 2.30pm – 5:30 pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
10. The Marmalade Pantry
Inspired by local snacks, the Marmalade Pantry offers high tea in Singapore featuring bite sized delights which are all an elevated dish from our local streets, presented in an elegant way.
A burst of flavours, this high tea called Spring Blossom Afternoon Tea Set at S$78 offers both sweet and savoury items. My favourite pick is their Mala Duck Kueh Pie Tee and Mini Yuzu Chocolate Cake. This set comes with two pots of artisan tea or has the option of upgrading to Rose or a glass of Lychee Prosecco.
Their current Spring Blossom menu only is available until the 30th of April so hurry up before it gets replaced!
| Address | 200 Victoria St, #01-35, Singapore 188021 |
| Contact to Book | +65 8661 9564 |
| Operating Hours | Daily : 3:00pm – 6:00pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
11. Ginger.Lily at Hilton Singapore Orchard
Named after its decor inspiration, Ginger Lily will provide you anything but the ordinary experience with high tea in Singapore.
Their standard high tea set is inspired by native herbs, flowers and spices. You will find yourself biting into the most scrumptious delights like Blue Hibiscus Bars.
What steals the show, however, is their Nikkei-inspired high tea set, influenced by the flavours of Nikkei cuisine, a delicious blend of Japanese and Peruvian dishes. These plated tiers are filled with Nikkei-inspired savouries like Nikkei-styled salmon and white fish served with aji amarillo sauce, as well as sweet bites like Mikan Cacao Pepper Choux or “Strawberry” Miso Tart.
The Nikkei high tea in Singapore will cost you around S$68 per person while their standard set will cost you around S$58.
| Address | 333 Orchard Rd, Level 5, Singapore 238867 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6831 6273 |
| Operating Hours | Daily : 1:00pm – 5:30pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
12. National Kitchen by Violet Oon Singapore
Replace the entire selection of delectables for an afternoon tea with Peranakan goodies – How does that sound to you? I personally loved National Kitchen, the brain child of Violet Oon which is located inside the National Gallery in Singapore.
Truly sticking to the agenda, this high tea in Singapore is served with bite sized savoury and sweet items like Chilli Crab Tartlet with Quail Egg, Kuay Pie Tee, Coconut Pineapple Tart and Chendol Pudding. Every single piece was a burst of flavour! All this for S$59 only!
| Address | 1 St Andrew’s Rd, #02–01 National Gallery, Singapore 178957 |
| Contact to Book | +65 9834 9935 |
| Operating Hours | Friday – Sunday : 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
Affordable High Tea Gems
13. The Hainan Story
Yes, living the tai-tai life can still be done at a slightly lower price! If you’re in search of a high tea Singapore experience that is affordable, then I would highly recommend The Hainan Story.
Paying homage to the Hainanese who arrived on Singapore’s shores after the British, The Hainan Story celebrates their love for Hainanese food even through their afternoon high tea set.
The plated tiers feature rotational sweet and savoury items like hae bee hiam, ondeh ondeh and kopi guyou for the cookies as well as crispy prawn fritters, har chou and skewers of Hainanese yuan yang satay.
All these goodies for only S$39 per set for two – we weren’t kidding when we said it was affordable!
| Address | 500 Jln Sultan, #01-09 Hotel Boss, Singapore 199020 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6291 1969 |
| Operating Hours | Daily : 8:00am – 2:00am |
Call to Reserve ￨Read google review here
14. The Coastal Settlement
I would imagine the afternoon tea affair to be one that is not consumed alone so the minimum cap imposed at the Coastal Settlement is not one you need to pay any heed to. Rather it is how affordable they have made their afternoon tea set.
For two people, you can get away with spending around S$19 per person and be served with a free flow of coffee or tea, and bite-sized local delights like beef rendang, siew mai, and prawn crackers, along with assorted cakes and pastries.
| Address | 200 Netheravon Rd, Singapore 508529 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6475 0200 |
| Operating Hours | Monday – Friday : 3:30pm – 5:30pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
15. Wildseed Cafe
How about enjoying some afternoon tea away from the hustle and bustle of the city and not burning a hole in your pocket?
Make your way to Wildseed Cafe at the Seletar Aerospace Drive for the most peaceful ambiance coupled with the most delicious high tea in Singapore. Their afternoon tea set at S$58 for two persons offer bite sized delights like Salted Hazelnut Macaron, Mini Choux – Dark Chocolate and Praline as well as savouries like Crab Salad Croissant, Mini French Toast With Chicken Floss & Furikake.
The set also comes with a choice of two coffees or teas! All this for a fraction of the price anywhere else, mind you!
| Address | 3 Park Ln, Level 1A Seletar Aerospace Drive, Singapore 798387 |
| Contact to Book | +65 8126 7524 |
| Operating Hours | Monday – Friday : 3:30pm – 5:30pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
Vegetarian and Health-Focused High Tea
16. Tea Villa Cafe Singapore
Calling all vegetarians – Rejoice! Tea Villa Cafe is the place for you to enjoy an exquisite array of vegetarian delights served as high tea in Singapore!
Perhaps one of the only cafes to bring all vegetarian cuisines together, Tea Villa’s high tea set is populated with street snacks you would commonly find in cities like Mumbai or Delhi. My favourite was their puffy vada pavs but the set also features items like samosa, pani puri, as well as sweeter items like brownies.
Wash all of this down with the most perfect cup of chai to complement the high tea set, just done a bit differently!
| Address | 97 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428794 |
| Contact to Book | +6585184250 |
| Operating Hours | Daily : 3:30pm – 5:30pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
17. Tea Lounge at Conrad Singapore Orchard
Ready to feel like you’re in the heart of London, sipping hot tea? Then head over to the Tea Lounge at Conrad Singapore for the ultimate experience of high tea in Singapore!
A perfect blend of British elegance and Asian vibrancy, their tiered plates are filled with sweet and savoury items like Locally Grown Mushrooms and Truffle Tartlets, Sichuan Style Cured Salmon and Pickles as well as sweeter ones like Ginger Flower Raspberry Éclair, Screw Pine Tiramisu and many more.
The sets also come with a selection of teas and coffees at S$52 per person or upgrade to a free flow of champagne, prosecco or wine if you feel like it.
| Address | 1 Cuscaden Rd, Lobby Level, Singapore 249715 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6725 3098 |
| Operating Hours | Monday – Friday : 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
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Quirky and Themed High Tea Sets
18. Alley on 25
Stunning place, picturesque view and all things Kampong Glam! Yes you heard that right! Alley on 25 is perched on the 25th story of Andaz Singapore and its high tea set is inspired by its friendly neighbourhood – Kampong Glam!
Quirkily presented in a stand form that is made to look like a kampung-house window, the bite-sized sweet and savoury delights are carefully placed within the frames of this ‘window’.
Some of the savoury items include Sambal prawn sandwich with Avruga caviar, Beef rendang tartlet with micro herbs. The sweet delights on the other hand features an elevated take on western pastries with asian flavours like Dirty Chai scone, saffron panna cotta, all for $42 per person!
| Address | 5 Fraser St, Level 25, Singapore 189354 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6725 3098 |
| Operating Hours | Daily : 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
19. TungLok Teahouse
Calling all Chinese food lovers! TungLok Teahouse might be the only one serving you an afternoon delight made up of purely Chinese cuisines! How creative!
Don’t be surprised to not have tiered plates sent to you as their high tea sessions are ran as all you can eat buffets for 90 minutes.With over 30 varieties, have mouth watering dim sums like Steamed Prawn and Spinach Dumpling, Siew Mai as well as sweet items like Mini Ice
-cream Puff, Green Bean Soup and many more.
Get all this for $21.80 per person only – what a steal!
| Address | 10 Sinaran Dr, #01-73 Square 2, Singapore 307506 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6893 1123 |
| Operating Hours | Saturday – Sunday & Public Holidays : 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
20. Anti:dote at The Fairmont
Always known to be a cocktail bar, Anti:dote at The Fairmont squeezes in some fun themed afternoon tea sessions that change pretty frequently.
At the moment, you can experience their high tea in Singapore through their Adventures in Storyland – A Cinderella High Tea in collaboration with the British Library. Again, forget about receiving your afternoon delights on a tiered platter, rather, be ready to grab them off from a small boxed drawer with every compartment filled with different delights!
My favourite here was definitely their Boston Lobster and Duck Confit for the savoury items. As for the sweet items, there were loads of options like pumpkin and cinnamon tea cakes, scones, Nespresso coffee hazelnut choux, to name a few.
This high tea set in Singapore also comes with a choice of two non alcoholic beverages, tea or coffee, all for S$68 per person.
| Address | 80 Bras Basah Rd, Level 1 Fairmont, Singapore 189560 |
| Contact to Book | +65 6431 6156 |
| Operating Hours | Daily : 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
Reserve here ￨Read google review here
Conclusion
I’ve only covered what I personally felt would be worth your time and money in this article, because the truth is, options are plenty when it comes to high tea in Singapore!
Personally, if I had to return back to any place again on this list, my top pick would be Anti:dote at The Fairmont. What I love about this place is the surprise factor as they constantly change their menu, and therefore, I will get a chance to try many different varieties of bite-sized delights every time!
However, it does come with a slightly heftier price tag and so I would also highly consider going to Wildseed Cafe as my second option mostly because it’s pocket friendly and the food is equally delicious! I also love that the ambiance is very peaceful – a great place to just chat away with your loved ones!
Whatever your preference might be, I do believe you might find it in this article! But if savory delights are more your style, dive into our guide to the 10 Best Chili Crab in Singapore!
