Whether you call it high tea or afternoon tea, there’s no doubt that this midday delight is one of our favourite ways to treat ourselves. If you’re looking for a spot to enjoy tiered stands full of light desserts, scones, and tea, read on for our guide to the best high tea in Singapore.
While some of these are pricey, they’re worth the splurge, especially if you’re celebrating a special occasion. However, for more wallet-friendly options, check out our guide to affordable afternoon tea in Singapore.
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Grand Hyatt Singapore’s beloved 10|SCOTTS is back after a multi-year glow-up, and its Grand Afternoon Tea is back with waterfall views and a revamped menu, spotlighting elegant and sustainable offerings perfect for a midday treat.
To kickstart the semi-buffet afternoon tea experience, guests are welcomed with a glass of Saicho Jasmine sparkling tea. A selection of over 15 different bites, savoury and sweet, follows. Savour the ASC-certified smoked salmon, served with horseradish cream and capers, or help yourself to charcuterie and cheeses by Les Frères Marchand, one of France’s oldest and most renowned cheese-maturing houses. Don’t sleep on the ASC seafood vol-au-vent, brimming with prawns, crab, and an umami seafood bisque.
No afternoon tea is complete without scones. Here, they are served tableside and warm, with clotted cream, jam, and velvety kaya for a local touch.
For dessert, a classic tiered stand arrives, dressed with French-style delights—think Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream, Rhubarb Tart with Almond Frangipane and more.
Wash it all down with your choice of coffee—freshly brewed from Lavazza beans—or Monogram teas, spanning the classic Darjeeling Royal Flush, floral Eight Treasures, and the house-favourite Golden Moscato Oolong.
Prices start at $65++ per adult, with the ability to top up $50++ for free-flow Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Champagne, or $70++ for the all-you-can-drink servings on the same champagne, as well as select red and white wines, cocktails, and mocktails.
Make your reservations at 10 | Scotts here.
Address: 10 Scotts Road, Lobby Level, Grand Hyatt Singapore, Singapore 228211
High tea hours: Mon-Fri 2pm to 4:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 2pm, 2:30pm to 5pm
Tel: 6738 1234
10|Scotts Website
10|Scotts is not halal-certified.
Steep yourself in decadence with The Tea Room‘s Spring Elegance Afternoon Tea. The plush lounge offers seasonal afternoon tea sets, with their current offering priced from $65++ per person.
Diners can expect a tiered tray lined with a medley of sweets and savouries, as well as unlimited servings of freshly brewed coffee and tea. There’s also the option to give yourself a bubbly upgrade by ordering a R de Ruinart Brut Champagne with a top-up of $30++. You can look forward to savoury treats, including Foie Gras Sandwich and Morel Mushroom Ricotta Choux Puff. On the sweet front, there are the quintessential St. Regis Scones, served with jam and clotted cream, alongside the restaurant’s signature pralines.
Address: 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911
High tea hours: Daily 3pm to 5pm
The Tea Room Website
The Tea Room is not halal-certified.
Afternoon tea is a storied tradition in Raffles Hotel, one that continues to this very day at The Grand Lobby. The stunning lobby is framed with plush couches where one can enjoy these tiered sets, priced at $108++ per person.
Buttery, house-baked raisin scones served with clotted cream and rose petal jam share space with a medley of finger sandwiches sans crust, and a selection of sweet treats. All the petite desserts are made by the hotel’s executive pastry chef as well. To complete the set, diners get a choice between loose-leaf tea or the hotel’s very own custom-blended coffee.
High tea hours: Daily 12:30pm to 5:30pm
The Grand Lobby Website
The Grand Lobby is not halal-certified but uses no pork or lard.
The Tea Lounge at Conrad Singapore Orchard serves up a teatime set amidst stately furniture and verdant tropical greenery. Go for their Weekday Afternoon Tea or Weekend High Tea, served from Mondays to Fridays, 12pm to 5pm, as well as weekends, 12pm to 2:15 pm and 3pm to 5:15pm respectively.
The restaurant is offering The Art of Chocolate high tea menu from now till 12 July 2026, featuring a curated selection of savoury bites and desserts created in collaboration with Valrhona. Priced at $54++ per person for weekdays and $74++ per person for weekends, this set comes with your choice of Gryphon Tea or Illy Coffee. The feast kicks off with finger sandwiches, such as Smoked Salmon and Caviar, followed by chocolate-themed sweets, rounding off with signature scones served with assorted jams and clotted cream.
High tea hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 5pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 5:15pm
Tea Lounge Website
Tea Lounge is not halal-certified.
Jio your food kaki to pinkies up at Paradox Singapore Merchant Court’s Spices & Sweets: A Nyonya Teatime. Held at Crossroads Bar from 3pm to 6pm daily, the fancy experience is priced at $88++ for two people, and includes free-flow TWG tea or coffee. It comes with a good mix of sweet and savoury bites, all themed around familiar Nyonya flavours.
With its floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious dining area, and a handsome-looking bar to boot, Crossroads Bar is an ideal spot to rest your feet after sightseeing or running errands in town.
High tea hours: Daily 3pm to 6pm
Crossroads Bar Website
Crossroads Bar is not halal-certified.
Image credit: Princess Terrace
Afternoon tea usually comes with a high price tag, so we were pleasantly surprised after finding out that Princess Terrace has a value-for-money Nonya High Tea at just $20++ per person, with a minimum of two diners required. The hidden gem Peranakan restaurant is located on the ground floor of Copthorne King’s Hotel, a convenient five-minute walk from Havelock MRT Station.
Available every day, from 3pm to 5pm, the set comes with handmade Nyonya kueh, assorted sandwiches, mini egg tarts, popiah, and nasi lemak, along with two hot desserts: Homemade Beancurd with Gula Melaka and a surprise Dessert of the Day. To round off the experience, cleanse your palate with some iced kombucha and pinkies up with a selection of coffee or tea—these drinks are included in the set, too!
Find out more about Princess Terrace’s Nonya High Tea.
High tea hours: Daily 3pm to 5pm
Princess Terrace Website
Princess Terrace is not halal-certified.
Book a table at Frasers House Singapore’s The Lobby Lounge to enjoy afternoon tea sets with unique themes, ranging from the seasons to different cultures.
If you’re bringing your little ones, there’s an Afternoon Tea Experience (Children’s Edition), priced at $65++ for two children. This high tea set includes kid-friendly bites such as Nutella Banana Sandwich, and Smoked Salmon and Winter Truffle Puff. There’s even an ice cream trolley with a rotating selection of gelato and sorbet flavours to choose from!
The adults can go for the limited-time Golden Nectar Afternoon Tea, priced at $130++ for two people on weekdays, and $140++ on weekends. Some highlights on the honey-themed high tea menu include Clover Honey-Miso Glazed Salmon and Pistachio Honey Choux Puff. Otherwise, splurge on the Heritage Royale Edition ($228++ for two people), which starts with a glass of champagne, before moving on to premium bites such as Chilli Boston Lobster Roll and Jumbo Lump Crab Salad and Sea Grape.
High tea hours: Daily 1pm to 3pm, 3:30pm to 5:30pm
The Lobby Lounge Website
The Lobby Lounge is not halal-certified.
Anti:dote is known best for being a cocktail bar, but the lounge also offers seasonal afternoon teas. Typically, a set comes with sandwiches, a medley of sweet entremets, and scones served with lemon butter curd, Devonshire clotted cream, and strawberry marmalade, as well as your choice of tea from their lengthy selection. Many of the teas are from TWG, and range from light, floral brews to punchier, dark teas.
The luxurious experience is priced at $68++ per person. Do note that its themes and menu may vary.
If you’re bringing the young ones along, you’ll be happy to know that Anti:dote also has a tea set for kids, priced from $34++ per child.
High tea hours: Daily 12pm to 2pm, 3pm to 5pm
Anti:dote Website
Anti:dote is not halal-certified.
Hilton Singapore Orchard’s Ginger.Lily is all muted elegance, with botanical-inspired interiors, and an equally beautiful four-part high tea selection to match. Their afternoon tea sets change seasonally, so there’s always something new to look forward to. The current A Botanical Afternoon Tea: From Root to Bloom ($65++ per person) features over 10 items, blending French and Japanese influences.
Heading the kitchen is Chef Cindy, who has trained under Japanese wagashi masters and pastry chefs and worked alongside Michelin-starred chefs. She was also named a 2024 ambassador for CNIEL, France’s national dairy association.
With each set, you get two types of scones, served with yuzu strawberry confit, vanilla citrus confit, and clotted cream. There are five types of premium teas available, curated Pryce Tea, including non-caffeinated options. The set comes with unlimited servings of tea and coffee!
High tea hours: Daily 12pm to 5:30pm
Ginger.Lily Website
Ginger.Lily is not halal-certified.
TWG Tea has a variety of tea time set menus, ranging from a simple tea and scones duo priced from $25++, to a full-on tiered tea set known as the Chic ($46++ per person). Diners get an assortment of finger sandwiches, as well as scones and macarons. Next, enjoy a pastry from their roving trolley to complete the deal.
Over at the Marina Bay Sands outlet, there’s a Parisian Tea Time Set for Two, priced at $92++ for two diners, which includes assorted finger sandwiches, croques, and a choice of muffins, scones or pastries.
Do note that the tea time menus are only available at their dine-in outlets.
High tea hours: Daily 2pm to 6pm
TWG Tea Website | Full list of locations
TWG Tea is not halal-certified.
Dine with poolside views at L’Espresso, Goodwood Park Hotel’s lounge. Teatime is all served buffet-style here and is priced at $65++ per person on weekdays and $68++ on weekends. Pore over a selection of sandwiches, both open-faced and finger-sized, as well as bakes such as stuffed croissants, and classic scones.
These staples are accompanied by a range of hotel buffet signatures, from croissant sandwiches to rotating chef’s specials such as Unagi & Uni Arancini with Pink Ginger Aioli, alongside a wide variety of desserts.
High tea hours: Mon-Thurs 2pm to 5:30pm, Fri-Sun 12pm to 2:30pm, 3pm to 5:30pm
L’Espresso Website
L’espresso is not halal-certified.
Few dining locations in Singapore are as stunning as Atlas. Take your bestie there for an afternoon tea treat and be awed by the stunning art deco decor of the space, anchored by a tower of gin. The menu is often on rotation, but you do get a mix of both sweet and savoury treats with a strong French inclination, such as quiches, tarts, madeleines, and more, with classic scones.
Afternoon tea costs $68++ per person, and features a European-influenced array of sweet and savoury bites. Do note that reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance, as everything is handmade to order.
High tea hours: Mon-Sat 3pm to 4pm
Atlas Website
Atlas is not halal-certified.
For afternoon tea with serious views, check out SKAI at Swissotel The Stamford. The restaurant is located on the 70th floor of the hotel and boasts stunning panoramic views of the city with its floor-to-ceiling windows.
While the restaurant’s afternoon tea switches up from time to time, most of the menu bears Japanese and Asian influences. You can also tuck into freshly baked Raisin Scones paired with clotted cream and apple confit preserve. For drinks, choose from a range of TWG teas available, or go for a cup of coffee instead. A set is priced at $68++ per person.
High tea hours: Daily 12pm to 5:30pm
SKAI Website
SKAI is not halal-certified.
Transport yourself to Teahouse 1973, a quaint, cosy Malaysian-themed cafe that also serves up afternoon tea sets for two at just $45 for two people. The set comprises full-sized slices of cakes baked fresh and in-house daily, a couple of scones, and savoury sandwiches to round off the meal, as well as a pot of fruit tea.
It’s worth noting that only 12 sets are available each day, so reservations are required to ensure you get your fix.
When we visited the cafe in 2022, we enjoyed the Yam, Ondeh Ondeh and Lemon cakes for their gentle sweetness and fluffy texture. While the cake flavours differ each day, with the quality on display here, we’re sure that whatever you get is going to be just as good.
Read our Teahouse 1973 review.
High tea hours: Daily 2:30pm to 5pm
Teahouse 1973 Website
Teahouse 1973 is not halal-certified.
OG cafe The Marmalade Pantry offers afternoon tea across its numerous outlets, but we definitely award bonus points to their Oasia Hotel Downtown establishment for the vibes. The serene, blue-toned space is dotted with plush lounge seats and verdant, tropical botanicals.
Swing by to enjoy their seasonal afternoon tea menus, priced at $58++ for two. Each tiered selection comes with 10 different bites, including house-made plain scones served with a medley of jams, and two pots of tea.
Check out our The Marmalade Pantry review.
High tea hours: Daily 2pm to 6pm
The Marmalade Pantry Website | Full list of locations
The Marmalade Pantry is not halal-certified.
Parisian cafe Angelina has a storied history dating back to 1903. Its Marina Bay Sands outlet has earned a 4.3-star rating on Google from over 1,300 reviews at the time of writing. They currently offer a Royal Tea Set, priced at $48++ for one, or $86+ for two.
Start with rich, creamy Crab Rangoon, where Alaskan crab is wrapped in crispy wonton skin and topped with homemade tartar sauce. Then, move on to elegant French sandwiches layered with caramelised onions, cheeses and the like. The freshly baked Truffle Eggs Mimosa Croissant is another highlight, pairing buttery pastry with aromatic truffle-infused eggs. You get a choice of hot coffee or tea included in the experience, but we recommend topping up $6++ for Angelina’s Signature Hot Chocolate, said to be rich and thick, served with a dollop of cream.
High tea hours: Daily 2pm to 4:30pm
Angelina Website
Angelina is not halal-certified.
Mention JUMBO Seafood and chilli crab is the first thing that comes to mind, but they also serve up a wallet-friendly afternoon tea that’s worth the visit. Exclusively available at ION Orchard, the set is priced at $49++ per person for JUMBO Rewards members or $59++ for non-members.
Expect a mix of dim sum and JUMBO seafood signatures, including the Scallop Wrapped in Yam Ring and Cod Fish Steamed with Preserved Radish, which we enjoyed during our visit in 2023. Each set is also accompanied by a pot of Flower Tea and Chilled Lime Jelly with Mixed Fruits to refresh the palate.
Read our JUMBO Seafood afternoon tea review.
High tea hours: Daily 3pm to 4:45pm
JUMBO Seafood Website
JUMBO Seafood is not a halal-certified eatery.
For a tranquil afternoon tea experience, book yourself a table at The Landing Point. The Fullerton Bay Hotel restaurant and bar boasts a 13-metre-long bar as its centrepiece and waterfront views of Marina Bay, as well as live piano music to accompany your teatime.
Menus are themed but typically marry Asian flavours with Western influences. Their current Strawberry Bliss Afternoon Tea, which runs till 30 June 2026, costs $68++ per person. You can look forward to strawberry-infused high tea bites, including the Cucumber Sandwich with Strawberry Crème, Seared Hokkaido Scallop with Strawberry Relish and Balsamic Pearl, and Strawberry Shortcake. Each set also comes with scones and TWG tea or Bacha coffee.
High tea hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 3:30pm to 6pm
The Landing Point Website
The Landing Point is not halal-certified.
Formerly known as Republic Lounge, The Ritz Lounge at The Ritz Carlton offers a unique afternoon tea experience and a vibey atmosphere to boot. Taking place daily from 3pm to 5pm, their afternoon tea menu varies according to the season, but always comes with their house-made scones, clotted cream, and a selection of preserves.
For a limited time, enjoy the Strawberry Afternoon Tea, which stars dainty pastries and savouries infused with premium Japanese and Korean strawberries. If you’re planning a visit for a later date, check out their Mango Afternoon Tea, available from 4 May 2026. The high tea features five tiers of sweet and savoury mango creations.
Each set costs $68++ per person. There’s also an option to top up $20++ for a glass of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Ritz Réserve Brut NV!
High tea hours: Daily 3pm to 5pm
The Ritz Lounge Website
The Ritz Lounge is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re running errands in town, make a pit stop and pinkies up at popular Peranakan restaurant Violet Oon‘s ION Orchard outlet. Available daily from 3pm to 5pm, the Singapore High Tea set will set you back $68++ for two people.
You get an impressive variety of local nibbles presented in a three-tiered tingkat-inspired platter, with highlights such as Kueh Pie Tee, Dry Laksa, and Chilli Crab in Crispy Shell. For desserts, tuck into the likes of traditional kueh such as Kueh Ko Swee, alongside the nostalgic Rum Balls: fudgy chocolate truffles infused with rum.
Check out our Violet Oon Dempsey review.
High tea hours: Daily 3pm to 5pm
Violet Oon Website
Violet Oon is not halal-certified.
Discover the Imperial High Tea Set ($55++ per person) at Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant‘s Tian Fu Tea Room, perched on the 60th floor of UOB Plaza.
While the menu might change depending on the season, you can expect to sample around nine items. Previously, they’ve served items such as Steamed Siew Mai with Black Garlic and Deep-Fried Bacon Roll with Fresh Prawn. Possible sweet items also include Homemade Fine Beancurd with Wolfberries and Daifuku with Red Bean and Strawberry.
If you’re still peckish, you can order from their a la carte menu.
High tea hours: Daily 2:30pm to 6pm
Tian Fu Tea Room Website
Tian Fu Tea Room is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re looking for a classic, European afternoon tea experience, look no further than Tablescape Restaurant’s afternoon tea menu.
Its $98++ set is served on a three-tiered stand, where a seasonal array of classic sweets, savouries, and house-made scones share space.
Highlights include Smoked Chicken Sandwich, Smoked Salmon Swiss Roll, and Velvet Pound Cake.
High tea hours: Fri-Sun 3pm to 5pm
Tablescape Website
Tablescape Restaurant is not halal-certified.
Pacific Atrium’s Weekday Afternoon Tea comprises many local dishes and ingredients reimagined into light bites. Savoury highlights from the savoury front include Peranakan Rojak with Beetroot Pie Tee and Five Spice “Lor Bak”.
If you’re visiting on a weekend, we recommend the Weekend Afternoon Tea Menu, served buffet-style. Enjoy unlimited portions of Nyonya Laksa, Crispy Lobster Popiah, Bananas Foster and more!
Priced at $58++ per person on weekdays and $68++ on weekends, diners can also choose to top up an additional $20++ for Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne.
High tea hours: Daily 1pm to 3pm, 4pm to 6pm
Pacific Atrium Website
Pacific Atrium is not halal-certified.
Originating from Manhattan, New York, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse has an afternoon tea menu that puts an American spin on the traditionally British pastime. As its name suggests, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse specialises in beef steak, serving only imported USDA beef dry-aged onsite.
For $88++ per person, sample their signature beef such as the Aged Beef Crostini, a dish comprising thick-cut beef stacked atop a crispy baguette slice, as well as the Beef & Mustard Toast. Following, end your meal on a sweet note with American desserts such as New York Style Cheesecake and Panna Cotta. The afternoon tea includes two teas, too!
High tea hours: Daily 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Website
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is not halal-certified.
Afternoon tea doesn’t always have to be all about scones and sandwiches. At Peach Garden, you can enjoy their Dim Sum High Tea Buffet that’s affordably priced at $46++ per person. Better yet: the Chinese restaurant has rolled out a 1-for-1 promo on this buffet, exclusively available at Thomson Plaza!
Else, their Chinatown Point outlet offers High Tea A La Carte Buffet ($52++ per person) on the weekends, including dim sum and hearty Chinese dishes, alongside plenty of seafood options and desserts. You can enjoy a limited-time 1-for-1 deal when you dine in a group of four, which means the buffet works out to just $26++ per person!
Buffet hours: Sat-Sun 3pm to 5pm
Peach Garden Website
Peach Garden is not halal-certified.
Here are all the places you can get the best afternoon tea in Singapore. For other special occasion eateries, check out our guide to romantic restaurants. We also have a guide to the best buffets in Singapore!
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