With the year coming to an end, why not treat yourself to an extravagant afternoon tea in the lush interiors of some of Singapore’s most famed hotels. Tuck into crustless sandwiches, sip on some tea or champagne, and slather your scone with some clotted cream and jam as its time for some delicate feasting.
1. Anti:dote at Fairmont Singapore
The most instagrammable high tea set to date, the exquisite white leather-clad jewellery drawer hides an array of savoury and sweet treats. With 14 gourmet creations, you will be treated to smoked salmon with lemon cream cheese and ikura roe finger sandwiches, Boston maine lobster roll and Iberico ham in a seasonal truffle tart. Their dainty mini strawberry cake with vanilla chiboust cream, green apple tartlet and traditional Paris brest look too precious to eat. Also, their scones are infused with chia seeds and parmesan cheese, served alongside homemade strawberry jam, Devonshire clotted cream and lemon curd.
Address:
Level 1, 2 Stamford Road
Singapore 178882
Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday 3PM – 5PM
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, eve of PH and PH 12PM – 2PM
Price:
Starts from $48+
Reservations:
Contact 6431 5315 or email
di**************@fa******.com
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More information here.
2. Brasserie Les Saveurs at St. Regis
Indulge in some oven-fresh scones, carefully hand-crafted crèpes and a variety of gourmet and classic teas with the resident pianist playing musical masterpieces. Some extravagant specials here include duck foie gras profiteroles, hand-made waffles and crêpes served à la minute, and crème caramel with orange compote.
Address:
The St. Regis Singapore, Lobby Level
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 3PM – 5PM
Price:
$49++ per person
Reservations:
Contact 65066860 or email
3. Chef’s Table at Capella Singapore
The Chef’s Table is a new dining concept where epicurean fare is prepared à la minute in the comforts of a home-styled kitchen. Surrounded by lush greenery, you will be served an assortment of savoury favourites and saccharine treats in the designer home-style kitchen. Some things to look forward to include custard of duck liver with yuzu flavour, deep passionfruit “Pate de Fruit” with mango sauce and chicken sausage feuillete with parmesan flavour.
Address:
1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island
Singapore 098297
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 3PM – 5PM
Saturday & Sunday and PH (served in Cassia) 3PM – 5PM
Price:
$39.90++
Reservations:
Contact 65915000
More information here.
4. Chihuly Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton
Named after famed American glass artist Dale Chihuly, Chihuly Lounge houses some of the artist’s stunning glass sculptures. Choose from over 25 blends of loose leaf teas from the Ronnefeldt tea collection to concoct your personalized tea mocktail. Start off with some savoury delights that include a meat carving, homemade scones and assorted canapés, and end off the treat with a wide array of desserts that includes macarons, éclairs, pralines and tea cakes.
Address:
7 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039799
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 12PM – 5PM
Price:
$49 per set
Reservations:
Contact 64345288 or email.
More information here.
5. Clifford Pier at The Fullerton Bay Hotel
Like most of the food it serves, Clifford Pier’s selection of 8 savoury and 8 sweet items in its afternoon tea set is a reflection of Singapore’s culinary past and present. With a live piano performance and the beautiful Singapore River landscape right outside, the high tea is set to be an extravagant affair. Old school treats like Kurobuta pork Kong Ba Bao with Man Tou, Wagyu beef rendang croqueatas and bandung macarons are a fusion of other cuisines with our local food – just like the melting pot of cultures that Singapore is.
Address:
80 Collyer Quay
Singapore 049326
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 3:30PM – 5:30PM
Saturday, Sunday and PH 3PM – 5PM
Price:
$45++
Reservations:
Book a table here.
More information here.
6. Colony at Ritz-Carlton
Level 3, 7 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039799
Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday 3:30PM – 5:30PM
Price:
$49++
Reservations:
Call 6434 5288 or email
rc*****************************@ri*********.com
More information here.
Located along Collyer Quay, immerse yourself in the grandeur of the 5-star Fullerton Bay Hotel with its golden hued interiors. What’s more, dine along the waterfront and take in the view of the Marina Bay area. Landing Point’s refillable three-tier stand of canapés include crème brulee dark chocolate tart to Boston lobster coronets.
Address:
80 Collyer Quay
Singapore 049326
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 3PM – 5:30PM
Saturday – Sunday 12:30PM – 3PM (first seating), 3:30PM – 6PM (second seating)
Price:
$45++
Reservations:
Call 65975277
More information here.
8. The Lobby Lounge at The Westin Singapore
Probably one of the most exquisite on the list, The Lobby Lounge serves an afternoon tea set to die for. Think whole lobster thermidor, freshly-shucked oysters, butter-fried oysters, a three-tier platter including highlights such as the Alaskan king crab tempura, a dessert platter with festive treats like petite cakes, chocolates, and a glass of bubbly.
Address:
12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2
Level 32
Singapore, 018961
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 2.30PM – 5PM
Saturday and Sunday 2PM – 4PM, 4:30PM – 6:30PM
Price:
$85++ for two persons inclusive of two glasses of champagne
Reservations:
Call 6922 6988
More information here.
9. L’Espresso at Goodwood Park Hotel
L’Espresso is the first location people think of when they want to have high tea. Having established itself as the pioneer of the afternoon tea in Singapore since the ’70s, their buffet spread is nothing short of opulent. Dainty sandwiches, salads, savouries, pastries, desserts, traditional English scones and crowd favourite chocolate fountain.
Address:
22 Scotts Road
Singapore 228221
Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday 2PM to 5:30PM
Friday to Sunday, eve of and on PH 12PM – 2:30PM (first seating), 3PM – 5:30PM (second seating)
Price:
$45+ per adult; $22.50+ per child
Reservations:
Contact 6730 1743 or email
le*******@go***************.com
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More information here.
10. Tiffin Room at Raffles Hotel
Located in the iconic colonial-style beauty Raffles Singapore, the Tiffin Room serves a three-tier assortment of sandwiches and pastries like strawberry pistachio tartlet and banana crumble. It also has a dim sum station with unlimited dumplings and baos for those who are craving something savoury. For those with a special diet, they have a dairy and gluten free high tea option as well to suit your needs.
Address:
1 Beach Road
Singapore, 189673
Opening Hours:
Daily 3PM – 5:30PM
Price:
S$62++ (adult) and S$30++ (child)
Reservations:
Contact 64121816 or email
di**************@ra*****.com
More information here.
