Few dining experiences feel as fancy as a high tea does. When your table features delicate china tea cups and stands full of petite, almost-too-pretty-to-eat treats, you're transported to a drawing room in Victorian England pretty quickly.

Want to know where you can get your high tea fix in Newcastle? From the traditional to the entirely unconventional, here's our guide to high tea in Newcastle.

Bartholomew's

Okay, so this one requires a disclaimer, because it only happens quarterly, but it's worth waiting for. Bartholomew's hosts a Gin High Tea four times a year, each time with a different gin distillery. For each event, the menu features an assortment of pastries, finger sandwiches, and scones served on classic tiered stands, alongside gin cocktails, of course. Keep an eye out for the next Gin High Tea on the Bartholomew's website so you can experience this heavenly combination for yourself. 
Where: 143 King St, Newcastle

Bistro Dalby at Novotel Newcastle Beach

Got a bigger group that you want to high tea with? Bistro Dalby at Novotel Newcastle Beach is the place to go. Offering high tea for groups of ten or more, it's an ideal spot when you want to celebrate something special like a birthday, hens party, or even just a social catch-up. Gourmet petite sandwiches and an array of bite-sized desserts are included, while staying faithful to the staple high tea favourites like homemade scones and fine teas.
Where: 5 King St, Newcastle East

Cakeboi

Inspired by classic bakes, Country Women's Association scones, and traditional savoury treats, high tea at Cakeboi is a low-key but absolutely scrumptious affair. Enjoy your treats with your choice of unlimited locally-roasted Floozy espresso coffee or Tea Drop loose-leaf tea – all for $64 per person. There's gluten free and vegan options available too – keep an eye on the Cakeboi website for high tea dates, so you can take part in this delicious experience.
Where: 48 Lindsay St, Hamilton

Coco Monde Chocolateria

Available daily and at any time of day, Coco Monde Chocolateria's high teas are a lovely way to get a taste for the cafe's house-made chocolate and other treats. The decadent two-course high tea features a variety of sweet and savoury goodies, and there's even gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Enjoy high tea plus one drink on arrival for $69.90 per person, or add on a glass of champagne on arrival with a Belgian chocolate-coated strawberry for $79.90.
Where: 80 Darby St, Cooks Hill

Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley

Ms Mary has teamed up with Lorn's Icky Sticky Patisserie to bring the much-loved pastry shop's delicious sweets to Newcastle. Available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in April and May, this high tea collaboration pairs Icky Sticky's treats like espresso profiteroles and passionfruit meringue tarts with savoury delights by Crystalbrook Kingsley Executive Chef Matthew Smith. For $89 per person, you'll not only get your delicious high tea goodies, but a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, plus tea and coffee throughout.
Where: 282 King St, Newcastle

QTea High Tea x Cakeboi

QT Newcastle has teamed up with Reece Hignell of Cakeboi to bring you a decadent high tea experience, available on Saturdays from 12pm-3pm for $75 per person. Served in QT Newcastle’s signature restaurant, Jana, the two-course affair features a selection of sweet and savoury dishes and promises tiers, trolleys, and an appetite for the unconventional. Don't expect the traditional tiered trays either – instead, QT has opted for sleek black geometric stands, where food seems to hover in mid-air. Pair your high tea with bespoke tea by The Tea Collective, and you've got yourself a cracking Saturday.
Where: 185 Hunter St, Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

A high tea with harbour views? Yes please. Rydges Newcastle offers its High Tea by the Harbour for both adults and kids, so the whole family can join in. For $49 per person ($25 for children), enjoy a three-tier high tea with house-made scones with double cream and preserves, petite finger sandwiches, cakes, and pastries, plus bottomless teas. If you like, you can order coffee for an extra cost. 
Where: Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle

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