Brunch has its place, but nothing says special occasion quite like a high tea.
Renowned for its crepes and authentic flaky pastries, Maison Saint Honore’s high tea comprises five sweet and five savoury items.
Expect to find delicate tarts, sandwiches, cakes, and trademark colourful macarons in place of scones.
The Caversham patisserie and cafe has plenty of seating to suit all weather, with outdoor tables overlooking the playground and neighbouring vineyard.
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 2pm. Cost: $45 per person, includes bottomless tea and coffee. Upgrade to bottomless sparkling for $69. A 25 per cent deposit is required.
The best-priced high tea in the Swan Valley is served daily at Lavender Bistro & Boutique on the veranda or inside where you can also browse lavender-infused gifts.
A traditional three-tiered stand typically includes hot savouries, gourmet finger sandwiches, handmade baby cakes, and miniature scones.
Daily, 10am to 4pm. From $30 per person with a cup of tea or coffee, to $39 for tea or coffee and a glass of sparkling rosé. Additional $2 for gluten free. Minimum two people.
Make like Alice in Wonderland and follow the white rabbit to Mrs Rabbit Tea Rooms, an enchanting 1950s cottage surrounded by vineyards in the heart of West Swan Road, Henley Brook.
The rabbit theme continues through the decor of the restored cottage to the delicate rabbit-shaped shortbread.
High tea is an indulgent affair served on tablecloths, fine china, silverware, glassware, and tiered stands lovingly collected by the owner.
Where to start? At the bottom of course, with a daily selection of finger sandwiches (usually vegetarian), savoury biscuit, tart, and scone.
Take a breath, then work your way up through sweet temptations including brownies, lemon custard fruit tarts, and cupcakes sprinkled with Mrs Rabbit’s rose garden tea leaves.
Fluffy scones known as the best in the Swan Valley are served on their own vintage tray.
Wednesday to Saturday, 10.30am, 11am, 1.30pm and 2pm. $66 per person for standard, vegetarian, pescetarian, $77 gluten free, includes bottomless loose-leaf tea. Minimum two. Groups of 10 or more will be seated outside in the shade, weather permitting. Must be prepaid.
Padbury’s famous meringue pancakes are an Instagram hit but this Guildford favourite also serves high tea within its historic walls.
The menu of house made fare usually includes scones with jam and cream, cakes, sandwiches, and several savoury canapes. Sweets are baked fresh using what’s in season.
For special celebrations, Padbury’s also offers linen hire at an additional cost.
Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4pm. $65 per person includes a tea cocktail on arrival, one tea or coffee, and free-flowing prosecco, $55 for alcohol-free, $85 for the spritz package. Bookings via 0402 488 638, deposit required.
High tea items are made from scratch in the kitchen of the Village Cafe.
The four-tier deluxe high tea includes premium sandwiches (think prawn brioche sliders), sausage rolls, Angus beef pies, plus two tiers of sweets including scones and Whiteman Park lemon curd tart.
A pared-back seniors offering includes sausage rolls, corner sandwiches, scones, and carrot cake.
Monday to Friday, 10am to 3.30pm, weekends, 8.30am to 10.30am and 2 to 4pm. Deluxe $55 per person includes unlimited coffee, tea, and Swan Valley cold pressed strawberry lemonade spritzer. Seniors high tea $35. Must be prepaid.
Muscats Restaurant at The Vines now only takes high tea bookings for group functions.
Nibble through three tiers of treats with apple doughnuts, cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches and much more, while enjoying views of the gardens and golf course.
Weekends only. $45 per person with a glass of sparkling or $65 with two hours of bottomless prosecco. Minimum 20, must be prepaid.
Have your traditional three tiers of high tea inside the cute Henley Brook cottage or outside among the trees at Olive Estate Tearooms.
Expect three sweet and three savoury items including scones with jam and cream, homemade carrot cakes, tarts and sandwiches.
Wednesday to Sunday. $62 per person, includes unlimited tea and filtered coffee, vegetarian $70, gluten-free $70, child $25. Minimum two, must be prepaid.
Known for its modern Australian, traditional Italian and woodfired dishes, The Swans Restaurant also serves high teas on three-tiered stands.
All items are made by the Swans’ passionate chefs and can include chicken, celery and sundried tomato sandwiches, mini beef tacos, creme brulee tarts, and caramel doughnuts.
Gather your friends and family to enjoy high tea inside or outdoors.
Saturday at 11.30am and 2pm, Sunday at 11.30am. $45 per person, includes tea or coffee, $55 for gluten free. Minimum two, must be prepaid.
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