Sip into spring: Five blooming beautiful high teas in Canberra
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Pass the cream and jam, please, because these high teas are worth booking this spring.
As the days grow longer and the weather grows warmer, there’s no better time to embrace one of the city’s most beloved traditions – high tea. And with summer approaching, there’s something extra appealing about indulging in bite-sized treats and tea selections in picturesque surrounds.
Here are five places in Canberra serving up crustless cucumber sandwiches, fluffy scones with jam and cream, and tiered plates of petit fours – from lakeside venues to plush surroundings.
Water’s Edge (Parkes)
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At Water’s Edge, everyone can soak in the serene lakeside ambience with a scone in hand. With both a kid’s high tea and gluten-free menu available from Wednesday to Sunday, why not make your high tea a whole family experience and take your little ones along to treat them to one of the best high teas in Canberra? Complete with mini sandwiches, sweet treats, warm pastries, and refreshing drinks that children love, it will be an unforgettable and indulgent afternoon.
And with its relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, and stunning views of Lake Burley Griffin, Water’s Edge is the perfect destination for everyone whether you’re planning an event, a birthday, a family outing, or a special weekend surprise.
40 Parkes Place East, Parkes | watersedgecanberra.com.au
Marion (Parkes)
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Paying homage to the timeless tradition of high tea, the Marion is perfect for a springtime sip. Serving freshly baked scones, finely cut sandwiches, savoury pastries, and delectable petit cakes that are prepared daily, you’ll also be spoilt for choice with Asia’s largest selection of Ronnefeldt specialty teas to choose from and the option to upgrade with bottomless sparkling wine and mimosas.
Act Parks Depot, Barrine Drive, Parkes | From $75 per person | themarion.com.au
QTea High Tea x Space Kitchen (City)
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Looking for something a little bit different? There’s no cucumber sandwich in sight at this high tea experience. Partnering with Space Kitchen in what might be the most delicious collaboration ever, the QTea High Tea x Space Kitchen experience is all about indulgence – from the sweet to the savoury. And with stunning views of the city and Canberra’s first cake trolley featuring Space Kitchen cakes, it promises to be a decadent dining experience.
1 London Circuit, City | qthotels.com
Louis (Barton)
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What sounds better than nibbling on freshly baked scones accompanied by clotted cream and preserves, and an exquisite selection of pastries in the warm embrace of a classic European-inspired bistro? This sophisticated high tea experience can be found at Louis in Barton. Only available on select Saturdays (with upcoming dates including Saturday 29 November and Saturday 20 December), make sure to book a seat so you don’t miss out.
Ground Floor/18 National Circuit, Barton | louisdining.com.au
Adore Tea (Mitchell)
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This carefully curated three-course menu is all made in-house and is infused with tea – making it a unique high tea experience in Canberra. From quintessential tea sandwiches to bite-sized savouries and scones served with Earl Grey-infused strawberry jam, the rotating 11- item menu is inspired by the seasons and is served alongside a selection of their premium teas. Mocha caramel mousse infused with macadamia tea, anyone?
2/2 Dacre Street, Mitchell | adoretea.com.au
