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High tea Sydney

High tea is the perfect experience for catching up with friends or a loved one whilst treating yourselves to decadent food and delicious treats. If you’re looking for high tea Sydney you’ve come to the right place as you’ll find a range of experiences from harbourfront views at the Gunners’ Barracks to a beautiful traditional venue in the QVB. Treat yourself or someone else to an amazing afternoon tea.

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Best high tea Sydney

Sydneysiders love the opportunity to get their friends or family together to enjoy a delicious high tea in some of the best venues in Australia. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, we guarantee you’ll find the best high tea Sydney experience that will treat your taste buds and leave you feeling like you’ve stepped back in time. With the range of afternoon tea on offer at RedBalloon, you’ll find a variety of experiences such as traditional high tea set in heritage buildings, a modern take on the gourmet experience located on beach fronts, hotels and more.

You can even find an enjoyable twist with our range of sparkling high tea experiences. Sit back, relax and enjoy your afternoon tea whilst also sipping on a sparkling wine or French champagne. You’ll feel extra special as you and your plus one enjoy a glass of bubbly with your sweet and savoury treats including sandwiches, scones, pastries and cakes. Of course it wouldn’t be a high tea without a warm soothing drink as well, which is why the sparking afternoon teas also include a tea menu to choose from too.

High tea Sydney deals

Throughout the year, there are always a range of different high tea Sydney deals available so you can get the best possible price on your experience. You can often find these on sale during key holiday periods like Christmas, Mother’s Day and other occasions. When you find these cheap high tea Sydney experiences, it’s the perfect time to jump on them for yourself or if you’re looking for a gift for someone else. With the selection of experiences already available, you will find plenty of afternoon teas within your price range. Starting from $49, you can enjoy some of the best high tea Sydney experiences such as a high tea cruise on the famous Sydney Harbour.

Since a lot of our afternoon tea Sydney experiences are for 2 people, it’s the perfect gift for couples, parents, friends or if you want to treat your loved one to some quality time together. As RedBalloon only provides the best high tea Sydney has to offer, it’s definitely the type of gift that will leave them feeling totally satisfied and delighted.

Where should I go for high tea in Sydney?

If you’re looking for the best high tea Sydney locations, you’ve come to the right place. There are a number of great places to enjoy tea in Sydney to suit a variety of needs or whatever the occasion. If you’re looking for a traditional and classic take on the gourmet experience, the QVB high tea is one of the most recommended and opulent dining rooms in Sydney. Located in the historic Queen Victoria Building, you and a plus one will indulge on a three-tier stand adorned with beautiful handmade treats, finger sandwiches and scones. Gunners Barracks combines the high tea experience with breathtaking scenery as you overlook the views of Sydney Harbour. Sit inside the team room or out on the enclosed terrace to soak in the stunning 180 degree harbour surroundings. This venue is the perfect experience for any tourists travelling from interstate or overseas as they’ll soak up breathtaking views of Sydney! It’s definitely an experience to put on your must-do Sydney list.

If you’re looking for a unique twist to your high tea experience, take to the waters and enjoy your delicious meal on a cruise or private boat. The high tea cruise on Sydney Harbour is a spectacular way to enjoy your afternoon tea whilst taking in the million dollar views of the harbour – perfect for both Sydneysiders and visitors. If you’re after something a little more exclusive, you can even enjoy a high tea on board a private classic wooden sailboat. You plus 3 friends will indulge a sumptuous high tea paired with Moet Champagne as you take in the highlights on the harbour. This experience will leave you feeling like a total royal.

We also offer a variety of high teas in the heart of Sydney’s city, Darling Harbour as well as on the beaches including Coogee. With a variety of restaurants in beautiful locations all around Sydney, you’ll find the perfect high tea experience for yourself and a plus one. Better yet why not get a group of friends or family together and throw a high tea party at one of these venues. It’ll be a day filled with delicious food and delightful drink, topped off with great company!

There are plenty of amazing high tea experiences on offer at RedBalloon! Don’t know which one to pick? Don’t worry, you can always choose a gift voucher and decide later. A gift voucher can be used to purchase any afternoon tea package in Sydney available on RedBalloon. Find out more about our gift vouchers.

What do you serve at high tea?

If you’re wondering what is served at high tea, you’ll find it’s a wonderful selection of both sweet and savoury food. Whilst it varies at each location you’ll find it often includes scones, pastries, cakes or sweet treats like white chocolate tarts and eclairs. You will also find a selection of sandwiches on offer during your dining experience with popular choices including smoked salmon, chicken and cucumber, ham and vegetarian.

The meal is also accompanied by your choice of tea and in some cases coffee. There is often a large selection of tea available but the most popular choice is usually the classic english breakfast tea. Nothing goes better with sweet treats, delicious sandwiches and decadent scones then a good old fashion tea! If you choose the sparkling package, you’ll also have the option to include sparkling wine or champagne depending on the venue which is the perfect way to top off your decadent high tea experience!

What to wear to a high tea party?

People often wonder what they should wear to high tea. If you’re getting your friends together to celebrate a special occasion or catching up with a high tea party, you’ll want to dress the part. It’s always preferred to dress smart casual at the best high tea Sydney venues plus it’s the perfect excuse to put on a nice outfit and shoes…it’ll make the day feel that much more special. If you opted for one of our afternoon tea experiences onboard a cruise it’s important you dress sensibly for the weather and to pack a jacket – even on hot days it can be chilly on the water if there is a breeze. It is also recommended to wear flat or comfortable shoes too.

With the wide range of high tea Sydney experiences available on RedBalloon, you’ll find just what you’re looking for you no matter what the occasion or if it’s for yourself, some else or a group of people!

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