Singapore Afternoon High Tea Buffet List
August 16, 2010 | 36 Comments
I have mentioned my love-hate relationship with buffets before, but if there’s one thing I really like, it’s definitely the Afternoon High Tea buffet.
There’s always the misconception that afternoon high tea is only for tai-tai, or ladies. Lets get this clear, high tea is meant for everyone to enjoy their afternoon and indulge in some desserts and tea – it’s not necessarily just for the tai-tai, guys can enjoy afternoon tea too!
There are many Afternoon Tea places in Singapore, and not all of them are very expensive. Be it international high tea buffet, or the traditional English High Tea that comes in 3 tier dessert stand, here’s a list of the best Singapore Afternoon High tea places.
Cafe L’Espresso
When it comes to English High Tea, one of the places that is frequently mentioned will be the English High Tea Buffet at Cafe L’Espresso, Goodwood Park Hotel. The spread typically include scones, sandwiches, some sweets and savories.
22 Scotts Road GF
Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore
Tel: +65 6730 1743
// Mon – Thu English High Tea Buffet $34++ 2pm – 5.30pm
Fri – Sun English High Tea Buffet $36++ 12 noon – 230pm, 3pm – 5.30pm
Chihuly Lounge
On weekdays, Chihuly Lounge at Ritz-Carlton Millenia serves their English High Tea in a three-tier dessert stand (food is not replenishable). On weekends, they have a western-style high tea buffet.
7 Raffles Avenue, Lobby Ritz-Carlton Millenia
Tel: +65 6434 5283
// Mon – Fri English High Tea $42++ 2.30pm – 5pm
Sat & Sun $48++ Western High Tea buffet 2.30pm – 5pm
Cova Pasticceria
Paragon used to be the only chi-chi place in town, before the opening of Ion Orchard. Whether you are sipping a latte or nibbling a cake in Cova, it doesn’t really matter. The most important thing is – be seen in Cova Pasticceria. They have 3 different high tea sets which are available from 3pm – 5pm daily.
The classic tea set ($18++) which has 5 items of finger and open sandwiches. The Imperial tea set ($20++) consists of 7 items of pastries and cakes, and lastly the Royal tea set ($22++) which has 9 items of finger sandwiches, pastries and cakes.
290 Orchard Road #01-20A
Paragon Shopping Centre Singapore
Tel: +65 6733 0777
Halia
Nested within the greens of the Singapore Botanic Garden, Halia is the perfect place if you want to escape from the busy city. For just $19++ $28++ per person for their traditional English High Tea set.
1 Cluny Road Singapore
Botanic Gardens Singapore
Tel: +65 6476 6711
// Weekend & Public Holiday 3pm to 5pm.
Hilton Checkers Brasserie
For regulars to Hilton Hotel, the Checkers Brasserie has an international buffet on every Saturday at $37++/pax.
581 Orchard Road
Singapore 238883
Tel: 65 673 7233
Saturday International High Tea Buffet $37++ 12noon – 4pm
House Dempsey
Barracks Cafe under House, Dempsey has recently launched a new Summer High Tea Buffet. It is only available on Thursday and Friday from 3pm – 5.30pm. The afternoon high tea buffet includes a pot of premium tea and high tea items for $25 nett per person. This is the perfect Dempsey restaurant to spend a leisure afternoon with a group of friends.
8D Dempsey Road #01-01 to 06
Tanglin Village (Dempsey Road) Singapore
Tel: +65 6475 7787
Jewels Artisan Chocolate
I have been wanting to go to Jewels Artisan Chocolate at Orchard Central since I heard about their Teatime indulgence set. Their try-a-little-bit menu sounds good, and at just $14.80++, it’s one of the cheapest afternoon high tea sets around. It includes 1 pc of truffle/praline, 1 pc of macaron, 1 slice of 85% Dark Chocolate Gateau, 1 dollop of ice cream/sorbet and 1 pot of gourmet tea.
181 Orchard Road #02-31/32
Orchard Central Singapore
Tel: +65 6509 8998
// Available from 11am – 6pm daily
Marmalade Pantry
Marmalade Pantry has an Afternoon High Tea set at $20++ each which is available from 3pm to 5pm daily with a minimum of 2 sets per order. The afternoon tea indulgence includes Gryphon tea, a selection of egg and cress, beef & horseradish and green land shrimp finger sandwiches, buttermilk scones, and a cupcake.
2 Orchard Turn #03-22
ION Orchard Singapore
Tel: +65 6734 2700
PS Cafe
Even though there isn’t any high tea set available, PS Cafe is still one of the best place to relax and chill over some desserts and tea. Oh boy, I can’t believe I haven’t been to PS Cafe yet. Will somebody please bring me there?
390 Orchard Road #02-09A
Palais Renaissance Singapore
Tel: +65 6887 2207
Rose Veranda
Depending on whether you prefer the international afternoon tea buffet or the English high tea, Rose Veranda offers both choices daily. Personally, I’d go for their English high tea set which comes in the 3 tier dessert stand.
22 Orange Grove Road Mezzanine Level,
Tower Wing Shangri-la Hotel Singapore
Tel: +65 6213 4486
// English High Tea 34++ (Weekdays), 36++ (Weekends) from 3pm – 6pm
International High Tea Buffet 38++ (Weekdays), 40++ (Weekends) from 11.30pm – 6pm
Spruce Restaurant *New*
Nestled within the greens of Phoenix Park, Spruce restaurant has an extremely value for money weekend high tea set at just $14++ per person during 3pm to 5pm on Sat, Sun and public holidays. The afternoon tea set comes with free flow of coffee or tea, and it includes cranberry scone, muffin, madeleine, fruit tarlets, biscotti, as well as cucumber egg sandwich, salmon & sour cream sandwich, and tomato & yogurt sandwich. For something special, add $6++ for a glass of Torresella Prosecco to go along with the pastries.
320 Tanglin Road
Phoenix Park Singapore
Tel: +65 6836 5528
Tea Lounge @ Regent Hotel
Many friends who have been to the Tea Lounge @ Regent Hotel mentioned that they serve the best high tea in Singapore. On weekdays, they have the traditional English afternoon tea which comes in a 3 tier dessert stand. I always have this fascination with 3 tier dessert stand, they just make every dessert looks so good! For a wider spread, go on weekends for their international high tea buffet.
1 Cuscaden Road GF
The Regent Singapore Singapore
Tel: +65 6725 3246
// Weekday English Afternoon High Tea $36++ 12 noon – 5pm
Weekend International High Tea Buffet $42++ 1.30pm – 5.30pm
The Landing Point at Fullerton Bay Hotel
With the opening of the restaurants at Fullerton Bay Hotel, and Customs House, we have new options for waterfront dining which give us a magnificent view of the Marina Bay area.
Like the afternoon tea at Regent Tea Lounge, the 3 tier dessert high tea set at The Landing Point is replenish-able if there’s no sharing and each person gets his/her own set. The Afternoon Tea (available from 3pm to 5.30pm daily) is $38++$42++ and comes with scones, sandwiches, pastries and coffee/tea.
The Fullerton Bay Hotel
80 Collyer Quay
Tel: +65 6333 8388
Town Restaurant
The Town Restaurant at Fullerton Hotel has a $32++/pax local high tea buffet on every Saturday from 12noon to 3.30pm.
1 Fullerton Square
GF Fullerton Hotel
Tel: +65 6877 8128
The Courtyard
One of the most famous afternoon high tea places in Singapore, The Courtyard at Fullerton Hotel serves their 3 tier English High Tea in the luxurious tea lounge.
1 Fullerton Square
GF Fullerton Hotel
Tel: +65 6877 8128
Daily English High Tea $42++
Mon to Fri: 3pm – 6pm
Sat & Sun 2 -4 pm, 4.30pm – 6pm
The Knolls
If you fancy a getaway at Sentosa, The Knolls at Capella hotel is the perfect place to spend a leisure afternoon. The three tier afternoon high tea is available at $42++ (food not replenishable.
1 The Knolls
Level 1 Capella Singapore
Sentosa Island Singapore
Tel: +65 6591 5046
Daily English High Tea
$42++ Mon to Sat 3pm – 5.30pm
sun 4pm – 5.30pm
TWG Tea Salon
Located in Republic Plaza and Ion Orchard, TWG Tea Salon offers more than 800 different types of tea – it’s definitely the place to go if you are a tea lover. They have three different high tea sets priced accordingly to different appetite. The 1837 tea set ($17++) includes two scones/muffin, 1 pastries/macaron and a pot of tea.
The Chic Tea Set ($25++) has 3 fingers sandwich, 2 scone/muffin, pastries, and a pot of tea. But if you want to try their famous macarons, go for the Celebration Tea Time Set ($29++) which consists of the same items as the chic tea set, plus another extra 3 macarons.
2 Orchard Turn #02-21
ION Orchard Singapore
Tel: +65 6735 1837
// TWG high tea is available 3pm – 6pm daily
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5 reasons why I love desserts: 1) It’s sweet 2) It makes me happy because it’s sweet 3) I like the stunned look on others when they see how much desserts I can eat 4) You don’t need a reason to eat desserts 5) See all of the above.
Now tell me, where are some of the best Singapore afternoon high tea places?
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August 16th, 2010 @ 12:17 pm
Brad,
Cafe L’Espresso- reservations a must if you wanna indoor seats, if not it’s the outdoor terrance which can get really warm or wet (horrid rain nowadays)!
PS Cafe- U REALLY GOTTA GO THERE SOON! Rustic and Quaint…you will kinda forget you’re in busy Singapore…
We love Afternoon tea! =)
August 16th, 2010 @ 2:10 pm
The Scotts Lounge buffet hi-tea at Grand Hyatt is very much like Rose Veranda but cheaper (~$28) and with a smaller array of food for when you don’t want to pig out. A wide selection of fruit/floral/traditional tea too.
August 16th, 2010 @ 6:33 pm
the Goodwood Park Hotel in orchard has a casual and not overpriced high tea with nice herbal teas and coffees, delicious finger food and ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE desserts, none of the mass- baked hotel stuff.
August 16th, 2010 @ 11:12 pm
Love this post!
Can you tell us which afternoon high tea is pictured in this blog?
August 17th, 2010 @ 7:20 pm
had a birthday celebration at White Rose Café in York hotel (high tea buffet style) and the guests were rather impressed with the spread. oh, and they have this uob promo – 1 dines free with every 3 adults. quite a good deal (:
August 18th, 2010 @ 9:54 pm
hey! may i know which restaurant(s) were the two photos (with the 3 tier stands) taken?? they look so delectable!
August 19th, 2010 @ 11:40 am
I think the photos are from Barracks Cafe @ House Dempsey!
Right, Brad?
August 19th, 2010 @ 1:29 pm
I think the photos are from Barracks, but am not sure.
Ladyironchef, you left out Conrad Hotel
August 20th, 2010 @ 1:59 pm
Not a high tea person but the pictures shown sure make me think twice! Going to check out some of the recommendations.
August 21st, 2010 @ 8:53 pm
Hi, photos are very cute! Which restaurant is? I really want to go there.
August 22nd, 2010 @ 6:24 pm
Genia: heh got it, will remember to make reservations if i am going there! we love afternoon tea, we love afternoon tea.. sounds like a song?
Chloe: OH! i didn’t know they serve afternoon tea too! is the 28 buffet style or 3 tier dessert kind?
amelia: sounds like u are a big fan of Cafe L’Espresso! how many times have u been there already? lol
Stella: Hello stella, the photos in this post are from the high tea buffet at House, Dempsey. I will blog about them soon : )
leona: whoa, the credit card promotion sounds cool, how much is it before/after discount?
cam: Hello there, the photos are from the afternoon tea buffet at House, Dempsey
Genia & MM: Yep they are from house, dempsey. Conrad hotel has good high tea too?!?
Jaclyn: we deserve a high tea treat once in a while : )
Yasu: thank you! the photos are from Barracks cafe at House, dempsey
August 24th, 2010 @ 2:31 pm
Hi ladyironchef,
Yes, Conrad is good too. I kinda like the Afternoon tea at St Regis also. Good selection of cakes and savouries. Occasionally, they do run on a specific theme (I tried the french and russian) where they serve dessert / cakes / pastries specific to the theme. They do also have a wide selection of teas from TWG but some may find the pricing there a lil’ steep (It’s 50 odd for one w/o champagne).
August 27th, 2010 @ 12:32 am
I would gladly date you out for an afternoon at PS Cafe, their food & desserts(especially) are awesome! (:
August 28th, 2010 @ 5:13 pm
Heya ladyironchef,
Have you tried Ritz Carlton Chihuly Lounge afternoon tea? It’s been years since I’ve been there but I remembered distinctly that it was a distressing experience for me – try as I might I simply didn’t have enough stomach room to try every item on the buffet table! Now as a self-respecting Singaporean this is really a low blow. I also remembered having to down lots of cooling tea in the days after since I gorged on their handmade chocolates.
Re the 5 reasons you listed for loving desserts – I absolutely agree with you – and have 1 more to add: I’d rather put on weight from desserts than fried pork lard… which is secretly added to most of the yummy hawker food anyway, duh!
October 1st, 2010 @ 10:28 am
Do they serve Hi-Tea at Fullerton? How does it fare?
December 10th, 2010 @ 7:07 pm
No English high tea is complete without scones, strawberry jam, and clotted cream…..
As such, I would scrub most of your suggestions off my list of high tea venues. Maybe I am just a traditionalist…. but for me, it just doesn’t cut the mustard any other way.
December 18th, 2010 @ 10:19 pm
hi,
Am just wondering how can you have high tea when it’s so close to lunch. Or you skip lunch for it?
Thinking of trying one when I apply for afternoon leave.
January 15th, 2011 @ 1:59 pm
Hi, I am looking for a place to hold my 21st birthday and I would be grateful if you could give me some suggestions or ideas!! I actually like high tea style!
January 15th, 2011 @ 2:35 pm
Allie: Drop me an email at bradleyfk@gmail.com with your budget, and the number of guests u are inviting
February 7th, 2011 @ 11:20 pm
hi..thank you for the list..
I wonder , if you know any place in Singapore that serves good English carrot cake?
for some reasons i have not found one..
let me know.. thank you!
cheers
February 8th, 2011 @ 12:51 am
Bella: For good English carrot cake, Cedele has a pretty competent one, otherwise you can try the ones from Marmalade pantry, or Prive Bakery
March 17th, 2011 @ 8:31 pm
Thank you so much for the great recommendations! My daughter and I were able to enjoy a lovely tea at Cova – it was delightful!
June 8th, 2011 @ 3:01 pm
Try the new place at Bejaya Hotel@ duxton rd.. japanese pastry chef whom was in french for many years.
June 15th, 2011 @ 8:39 pm
i’ve tried the teatime indulgence at jewels artisan chocolate and it was gooood! the blood orange sorbet is a must try. my friends and i opted for hot chocolate instead of tea and the hazelnut hot chocolate was awesommmme. (:
July 20th, 2011 @ 5:35 pm
Royal Copenhagen @ Ngee Ann City do have really good open-face sandwiches
July 29th, 2011 @ 10:05 pm
How about Tea Cozy?
August 2nd, 2011 @ 12:41 pm
Hi, between Cova Pasticceria, Cafe L’Espresso and Rose Veranda, which would you recommend? 2 adults. Actually it’s my birthday and rom anniversary tomorrow. Been to RV not that great but if going without my toddler I think we can spend more time there, slowly too.
August 2nd, 2011 @ 10:35 pm
Josephine: Since you have been to Rose Veranda, why not try Cafe L’Espresso? Have a good afternoon tea : )
August 9th, 2011 @ 11:01 pm
hi ladyironchef, I’m kinda new at this high tea thing but I’ve always been interested to try it out. I’m on leave tml and I thought I can have a little high tea session with my mum. Was thinking of TWG at MBS..but not too sure if its a gd choice..
August 9th, 2011 @ 11:20 pm
pearl: Yeah TWG is a nice place, you can also check out the afternoon high tea at Regent Hotel, it’s one of my favourites.
August 25th, 2011 @ 11:34 pm
Am thinking of high tea buffet with family and friends this Sat. Tea lounge is fully booked. Where will you suggest? Goodwood, Shangrila, Ritz Carlton….?
August 30th, 2011 @ 4:55 pm
mag: I think it really depends on personal preference, but I’d go to Goodwood park hotel.
October 27th, 2011 @ 11:20 am
Hi!
Thinking of holding a corporate function with abt 80 ppl for high tea buffet:)
What would u suggest (Budget is max 25sgd per person)….
Thanks!
October 27th, 2011 @ 6:49 pm
L’Expresso at goodwood park serves nice mini sandwiches.
October 30th, 2011 @ 12:05 pm
St Regis high tea of which we partook 29 Oct was a little disappointing compared to several enjoyed at Raffles some 2-3 years previous and years prior. Individual table service at St Regisi limited personal selection of food [as was the case at earlier Raffles events where buffet style was in use]. No offer of a wine list & had to request topping up of both tea and water on a couple of occasions. Food quality excellent although limited in selection but let down by indifferent service.
December 12th, 2011 @ 4:39 pm
I just called regent tea lounge and it seems they no longer have weekday high tea. Also the weekend high tea is a three-tier service, not buffet. Disappointed!