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Best High Tea in Sydney

There’s a (not entirely unfair) association between high tea and snobbery. It doesn’t help that you “take” high tea rather than “have” it. Or that most high tea imagery evokes a kind of pinkie-finger-out ladies-who-lunch set that’s largely irrelevant in contemporary Australia.

But look past that and the fun’s undeniable. High tea is a great excuse to dress up, and it’s a socially acceptable way of eating a meal that is basically cake after cake – with a few savoury interludes.

These venues have the best high tea in Sydney. Many of them cleverly deconstruct high tea and put their own creative spin on it. But the ones who stay classic do so well, and very extravagantly.


Updated on 11 September 2019

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Tea Journal
Cafe
Tea Journal
Not a high tea spot, strictly speaking – but it's a teahouse with an excellent selection of cakes. So an informal DYI high tea is very possible.
Zensation Tea House
Cafe
Zensation Tea House
It's the same story here. There's no high tea program, but you're welcome to order dumplings, tarts and other treats with your tea at this Shanghai-inspired teahouse.
Burnt Orange at The Club House
Cafe
Burnt Orange at The Club House
House-made scones and harbour views.
Laduree
Cafe
Laduree
Macarons for days.
Alibi Bar and Dining
Restaurant
Alibi Bar and Dining
A range of inventive vegan high teas, with a focus on wine.

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