Here's where you can treat yourself to a high tea in Newcastle
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.
Agnes High Tea Pavilion
Set inside a whimsical glass conservatory at Bobs Farm, Agnes High Tea Pavilion delivers a playful, five-star take on the classic high tea experience. Expect everything made in-house by pastry chefs, from fluffy scones, to elevated savoury bites like caviar tarts and finger sandwiches. There are three sittings across the day (breakfast, noon and afternoon tea), each with a slightly different menu, plus upgrade options from non-alchoholic pairings, to champagne, or even a cocktail degustation. The vibe is equal parts Mad Hatter tea party and English countryside, making it perfect for celebrations, group bookings, or aday trip
Where: 3443 Nelson Bay Road, Bobs Farm
Anchorage Hotel and Spa
Overlooking the marina, we can safely say this high tea experience comes with a postcard view. Expect a classic spread of house-made sweets and savoury bites, paired with unlimited tea and a glass of bubbles on arrival. From $79pp, it’s an easy go-to for celebrations or a boujee coastal catch up.
Where: 26 Corlette Point Rd, Corlette
Crystalbrook X Cakeboi
Roundhouse at Crystalbrook Kingsley is launching a playful new high tea this April for Newcastle Food Month, created by Cakeboi’s Reece Hignell and Executive Chef Joey Ingram. Held every Saturday in April, it features sweet and savoury towers, scones, rosé, live classical music and optional cocktail or bubbles upgrades, all set against Newcastle’s city views. Tickets start at $109pp; bookings are essential.
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: 145 King St, Newcastle
Bistro Dalby
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.
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 $68 per person.
Where: 48 Lindsay St, Hamilton
Coco Monde Chocolateria
Available daily and at any time of day (bookings essential), 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 they will cater for dietary requirements. 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
Mercure Charlestown
Enjoy a high tea at Mercure Charlestown inside their on-site restaurant, Madison Kitchen + Bar. Including a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, bottomless cups of tea, and a delicious range of sweet and savoury treats for just $65pp.
Where: 109 Madison Dr, Charlestown
Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley
Available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, guests will be greeted with a glass of sparkling wine before settling into a spread of sweet and savoury indulgences. For $79pp, you’ll enjoy a selection of Ms Mary desserts and scones, savoury delights (did someone say caviar), unlimited tea and Sprocket single origin coffee, and a glass of First Creek Botanica sparkling on arrival. For an additional $30pp, you can enjoy free-flowing sparkling wine.
Where: 282 King St, Newcastle
QT Newcastle
Enjoy a luxe Qtea High Tea at QT Newcastle. Positioned inside Jana restaurant, enjoy tiers of chef-prepared delicacies including the flakiest melt-in-your-mouth savouries, the freshest hand-cut sandwiches, the fluffiest soul-warming scones, and desserts that'll have you vying for the last spoonful. Happening every Saturday for $99 per person.
Where: 185 Hunter St, Newcastle
Rosie Lee High Tea
Tea party at home or the park more your style for a regal afternoon? Rosie Lee High Tea specialises in traditional high teas for 8-100 people in Newcastle and surrounding areas. All sweet and savoury treats are home made and accompanied by a selection of quality teas. Relax and enjoy your high tea experience, all without the stress of preparing it yourself.
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 $65 per person ($29 for children), enjoy a three-tier high tea with house-made scones, petite finger sandwiches, cakes, and pastries.
Where: Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle
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