Paw-ty time: High tea gets a four-legged makeover at QT Canberra

Posted on 19 September, 2025

QT is rolling out the red carpet – or should we say, the pup-arazzi carpet – for an afternoon that’s equal parts sophisticated soirée and doggy playdate.

You’ll be sipping quirky teas and nibbling delicate treats from tiered stands while your precious pup devours steak tartare and their very own puppaccino at the neighbouring bowl. It’s parallel dining at its finest, guaranteeing satisfied bellies and matching grins all round.

Here’s where things get even more adorable – illustrator Erin will be on hand to capture the perfect portrait of you and your furry companion, because let’s be honest, this level of cuteness deserves professional documentation.

Plus, there’s a best-dressed competition that’s bound to bring out Canberra’s most fashionable pooches. Think doggy bowties, floral bandanas, and perhaps a fascinator or two.

Between the photo ops and fashion parade, take a moment to browse the adoption wall featuring rescue dogs from RSPCA ACT. Every ticket purchased helps keep tails wagging across our city, making this indulgent afternoon feel even more rewarding.

The QT team has thought of everything, from premium take-home gifts courtesy of Smith&Burton and St Argo, to ensuring this remains a polite affair for well-behaved, fully house-trained pups under 20 kg. It’s an on-leash event, so your social butterfly can mingle safely while you catch up with fellow dog parents over bubbles.

Tickets are available from $74 pp (includes dog meal), with bubbles options available. Your pup’s been wagging all year for this level of VIP treatment.