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It's beginning to look deliciously festive in Brisbane and Christmas high teas are all around! Have yourself a merry little Christmas and book yourself a high tea catchup with friends.
*Article last updated December 2023. Updates for Christmas high teas in 2024 coming soon.
Christmas high teas in Brisbane City
Head into the city and work up your appetite with a spot of Christmas shopping.
Living Room Bar
A Christmas high tea at the Living Room Bar is a visual treat featuring a handpicked menu filled with delightful sweet and savoury creations. And the best part? You can build your very own gingerbread house!
Elevate your experience with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne or savour the 'Merry and Bright' speciality cocktail crafted by their skilled mixologists.
When: Every Thursday to Sunday from 24 November to 31 December 2023 Where: Living Room Bar, W Brisbane, 81 N Quay, Brisbane City, 4000 Price: $79pp with endless tea and coffee, or $99pp with a festive cocktail. $45pp for kids.
Book here.
Parliament House
Join Parliament House for a refined Christmas High Tea that encapsulates the true spirit of the season. Included is a three-tiered tower of classic items with a Christmas twist, freshly brewed tea and coffee served throughout your booking, a live harpist in the background and a complimentary tour of Parliament House.
When: 21 November, 5, 12, 19 December 2023 at 11.30am Where: Parliament House, 2A George St, Brisbane City, 4000 Price: $60pp Book here.
Lennons Restaurant & Bar
Experience your festive favourites with the Lennons Festive High Tea! From a roast turkey and cranberry wrap, to fruitcake with brandy custard and mango and passionfruit pavlova, enjoy an array of savoury delights, freshly baked scones, and an assortment of desserts, all infused with a touch of holiday magic in every bite.
When: Every weekend from 25 November - 24 December 2023 Where: Hyatt Regency Brisbane, 72 Queen St, Brisbane City, 4000 Price: $65pp Book here.
Room with Roses
At Room with Roses, they're been busy in the kitchen crafting special treats to sprinkle some Christmas magic on your high tea.'Feast on turkey and cranberry ribbon sandwiches, mini rum balls, mini fruit mince tartlets, and mini Pavlova adorned with strawberries and cream. Includes one pot of tea or cup of coffee or soft drink.
When: Every weekend from 13 November - 23 December 2023 Where: 117 Adelaide St, Brisbane City, 4000 Price: $55pp For a Christmas high tea with a twist, book into their beloved Christmas High Tea Trolley event on 18 November where antique tea trollies parade around the room. Read more here. Book here.
Christmas high teas in North Brisbane
Christmas High Tea at Dandelion and Driftwood
High teas at Dandelion and Driftwood are tasty all year around and now they've added an exclusive festive twist throughout December inspired by childhood memories. From finger sandwiches with hot smoked salmon, croissants stuffed with brie and turkey and their take on a pig in a blanket, to chai spiced fruit scones, homemade spiced rum balls, and gingerbread cupcakes, it's tasting magical! There's even a fun green eggs and ham Grinch quiche. Take-away festive high tea is also an option.
When: Available from 15 November to 23 December 2023 Where: Dandelion and Driftwood, 20 Doncaster St, Hendra, 4011
Price: $85pp with your choice of either a Sugar Plum Fairy Cocktail or a refreshing zero alcohol version, as well as a pot of tea or coffee per person. Book here.
Christmas high teas in East Brisbane
Follow up your high tea with a scenic river walk.
The Matriarch
Join The Matriarch for a wonderful Christmas High Tea celebration in a romantic cocktail garden. Set on a festively decorated table, enjoy a sweet and savoury menu including turkey and cranberry sandwiches, Christmas pudding, rum and raisin balls, and a set of three mini festive cocktails per person. When: Available from 1 November 2023. Thursdays - Sundays until Christmas Where: The Matriarch, 1/22 Masters St, Newstead, 4006
Price: $70pp See more details here.
Christmas high teas in West Brisbane
Christmas High Tea in the Garden at Tranquil Tea House
For a dose of festive cheer in Ipswich, Tranquil Tea House is hosting a one-off Christmas high tea event on Friday 15 December at 4.30pm. Held under the Olive trees with soft Christmas music playing in the background, you'll be welcomed with a sparkling wine Xmas blend iced tea followed by three tiers of food and tea served in individual teapots.
When: Friday 15 December 2023, 4.30 - 6.30pm Where: Tranquil Tea, 28 Greasley St, Tivoli, 4305
Price: $55pp See more details here.
Festive treats in Brisbane
If you want to skip the high tea but fancy a few festive treats to enjoy over the jolly season, here's where you can find the best in Brisbane.
Shingle Inn City Hall
From mince pies and fruit cakes to Christmas puddings, decorated biscuit ornaments and bite-size sweet treats, Shingle Inn City Hall has got you covered.
Devon Pixies
Christmas Cupcake orders are now open at Devon Pixies in Logan with plenty of flavours to choose from!
🧁 Chocolate
🧁 Vanilla
🧁 Red Velvet
🧁 Peppermint Chocolate
🧁 Snickerdoodle
🧁 Salted Caramel
Starbucks
No festive season is complete without a trip to Starbucks. This year, they're bringing the cheer with Santa's favourite sips, including the Gingerbread Latte, Iced Peppermint Mocha, Toffee Nut Crunch Latte, and White Chocolate Mocha. There's also a very tasty-looking Turkey, Cranberry, and Cheese Toastie on the menu, as well as Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies. Shop all Christmas products here.
Jocelyn's Provisions
With stores in Brisbane City, Fortitude Valley, Camp Hill and Albion, Jocelyn's Provisions has a delicious collection of festive treats including Christmas cake, mango trifle, personalised gingerbread decorations, sausage rolls, mince pies, and caramel brandy sauce. Don't miss out on their rum balls loaded with booze, fruit and chocolate, topped with gold flakes. Shop all Christmas products here.
Plant Vibes Cafe
Over in Fortitude Valley, Plant Vibes Cafe has partnered with a Paint and Sip class to bring you an evening of sipping cocktails and decorating a freshly baked Christmas cookie cake to take home. Everything you need is provided. Available on 25 November and 9 December 2023, 6-8pm. Tickets are $109pp. Book here.
Teaffee 茶啡
In Brisbane's West End, get your hands on the Choc Cranberry Blondies and Italian Amaretti Cookies available.
Darvella Patisserie
Located in Bulimba, Darvella Patisserie has a selection of artisan baked goods to bring along to your Christmas celebrations, including fruit mince tarts, gingerbread Christmas trees, Christmas cupcakes and more. Shop all Christmas products here.
Know of any other amazing festive high teas? Let us know in the comments below or email us at hello@highcupoftea.com.au.