When it comes to spending quality time with your friends or that special someone, nothing beats the charm of afternoon tea. After all, it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in delicious treats, sip on warm tea, and catch up on all the latest news and gossip. If you’re already planning your next afternoon tea session, here are 10 high tea places in Singapore you should check out for a memorable experience.
01 • The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.
For tea enthusiasts, The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. offers a wide selection of rare blends like the honeyed Shibuya ($4.50) from Japan, tangy Kowloon ($4.50) from Hong Kong, or the grassy Nuwara ($4.50) from Sri Lanka. And if you’re adventurous, you can go for their creamy milk tea parfaits or refreshing tea infusions for a super fun twist.
The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.’s tea bars at ION Orchard, Singapore Botanic Gardens, and Jewel Changi Airport also have delicious pastel-coloured cream puffs with flavours like Lychee Fiesta Tea, Earl Grey Tea, and more.
📍 Address: ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-07, Singapore 238801. See other outlets and opening hours.
📞 Phone: 6509 8745
⏰ Opening hours: 10am – 10pm daily
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: clippertea.com.sg
02 • Tea Lounge
Decked in the splendid ambience of Conrad Singapore Hotel, Tea Lounge promises to take your taste buds on a journey like no other. Its impressive arsenal of savoury mains and elegant pastries complements its soothing tea selections, bringing you a delightful and relaxing high tea experience.
Highlights include Kung Bak Pau, Herbed Mustard Marinated Grass-fed Beef Rib Eye, and Raspberry Peach Tart. Prices start at $54++ for adults and $27++ for children for the weekday set, and $74++ for adults and $37++ for children for the weekend set.
📍 Address: 1 Cuscaden Road, Lobby Level, Singapore 249715
📞 Phone: 6725 3245
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 12pm – 5pm | Sat and Sun, 12pm – 2:15pm and 3pm – 5:15pm
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: hilton.com/en/hotels/sinodci-conrad-singapore-orchard/dining/tea-lounge/
03 • Tian Fu Tea Room
The high tea scene in Singapore is not limited to the classic English teas and biscuits. At the top floor of UOB Plaza 1 lies Tian Fu Tea Room, a distinguished Chinese teahouse that pairs impressive line-ups of fine brewed teas with handmade dim sum. Be it soothing pu’er from Yunnan, anti-aging longjing from Hangzhou, or refined white jasmines from Sichuan, their in-house collection of over 30 different teas has something for everyone.
All tea is brewed at $12++, but you can bring your parents out and enjoy their Parent’s Day Imperial High Tea Set at $48++ per person, which includes a slew of other delectable treats to pair with your tea or coffee.
📍 Address: UOB Plaza 1, 80 Raffles Place, #60-01, Singapore 048624. See other outlets here.
📞 Phone: 6535 6006
⏰ Opening hours: 2.30pm – 6pm daily
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: sichuandouhua.com
04 • Copper Chimney
Copper Chimney is a multi-storey restaurant with a multi-faceted menu. Although it’s Indian at heart, this boundary-pushing joint isn’t afraid to broaden its culinary horizons. Alongside menu items like American Chopsuey Chicken ($19.85) and Szechuan Chicken Gravy ($20.90), you can also have high tea with chaat — adding a South Asian touch to the beloved British custom.
Even better, complement your chai with a variety of delicious snacks, from savoury samosas and chaat to sweet phirni cups and pani puri.
📍 Address: 100 Syed Alwi Road, #01-01, Singapore 207676
📞 Phone: 6294 8891
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Thu, 11.15am – 11pm | Fri to Sun, 11.15am – 11.30pm
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: copperchimney.com.sg
05 • L'éclair Pâtisserie
L'éclair Pâtisserie opened in 2015 as the first éclair speciality store in Singapore. They offer an eclectic array of flavours like the popular Ispahan, which marries rose-infused mascarpone with lychees, raspberries, and marzipan.
Elevate these delectable in-house treats by ordering the L’Expérience set, which comes with 4 chouquettes, 2 scones, 2 financiers, 4 mini madeleines, 3 regular éclairs, and 2 beverages for only $48 per 2 pax.
L'éclair Pâtisserie just an easy 5-minute walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT, so don’t miss out!
📍 Address: Singapore Shopping Centre, 190 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-28, Singapore 239924
📞 Phone: 6635 7909
⏰ Opening hours: 11am – 6pm daily
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
💲 Price: From $42 onwards
🌐 Website: leclair.com.sg
06 • Cedele
Thirsting for more locally sourced goodness? Indulge your afternoon tea cravings at any Cedele outlet in Singapore. Available at Wheelock Place or their Vivocity café, this food chain has runny Eggs Ben, vegan Beetroot Avocado Burgers, and an entire Afternoon High Tea Set.
Cedele offers a few high tea sets starting from $86 for 12 pax, where you and your loved ones can dig into some extra tasty hors d'oeuvres that include Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Tartlets, Banana Walnut Muffins, and Pandan Ogura Cakes. The Dark Jamaican Rum Tiramisu ($16.50) and Truffle Fries ($13.50) are some other crowd pleasers you don’t want to miss.
📍 Address: Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Road, #03-14, Singapore 238880. See other outlets and opening hours here.
📞 Phone: 6732 8526
⏰ Opening hours: Sun to Thu, 11am – 8.30pm | Fri and Sat, 11am – 9pm
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: cedele.com
07 • WOOBAR
If you’re looking for some relaxing downtime away from the crowded beaches of Sentosa, WOOBAR is the place to be. Enjoy cakes with clotted cream, tarts, and more. Their seasonal afternoon tea menus are loaded with high-end macaroons and crabmeat salads, guaranteed to put you in a food coma.
Planning a high tea date with someone special? You can’t go wrong with WOOBAR’s afternoon tea spread, which comes with free flow TWG teas and Tanamera Coffee for $58++ per pax.
📍 Address: W Singapore — Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way, Singapore 098374
📞 Phone: 6808 7258
⏰ Opening hours: Sun to Thu, 3pm – 11pm | Fri and Sat, 3pm – 12am
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
💲 Price: From $58 onwards
🌐 Website: woobar.sg
08 • Angelina
Delivering the crème de la crème of Paris to Singapore, this delicatessen serves high tea in style — with smoked salmon flowers, Alaskan crab cakes, and confectioneries of all kinds.
The ultimate combination is their signature Mont-Blanc and a cup of L’Africain, the famous hot chocolate comprising 3 different cocoa brews. The former’s richness is tempered by the dessert’s meringue base, whipped cream middle, and expensive chestnut vermicelli top. To get a taste of this French culinary magic, head over to Marina Bay Sands now.
📍 Address: MBS Shopping Mall, 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B2-89/89A, Singapore 018972
📞 Phone: 6688 7236
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Thu, 11am – 10pm | Fri to Sun, 11am – 11pm
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
💲 Price: From $48 onwards
🌐 Website: angelinasg.com
09 • Café 2000
Café 2000 has enabled time travel with its Nostalgic Playtime Afternoon High Tea Set. This set includes non-stop refills of barista drinks and a retro tiffin packed with Pulut Hiram Savarin, Miniature Nasi Lemak, and Creme Brûlée with Coconut Pandan Jam. Splurge on this yummy throwback to the good old days at M Hotel Singapore for $88++ for 2 pax!
📍 Address: 81 Anson Road, Level 1, Singapore 079908
📞 Phone: 6500 6112
⏰ Opening hours: 7am – 10pm daily
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: millenniumhotels.com/en/singapore/m-hotel-singapore/cafe-2000
10 • The Landing Point
This magnificent hotel lounge offers the quintessential high tea experience in Singapore. The Landing Point knows scenery makes the meal, boasting a breathtaking view of the iconic Marina Bay Sands and its dazzling waterfront.
The Honey & Lemon Afternoon Tea spread features a brilliant gathering of sweet and savoury treats that caters to your every preference. Check out the Marinated Boston Lobster, Truffle Egg Salad, and Lemon Raspberry Macaron, accompanied by TWG tea or Bacha coffee. The set goes for $68++ per adult and $34++ per child.
The Landing Point also accommodates special dietary requests, whether you’re vegan or lactose intolerant. Just remember to inform them 2 days in advance.
📍 Address: The Fullerton Bay Hotel, 80 Collyer Quay, Lobby Level, Singapore 049326
📞 Phone: 3129 8526
⏰ Opening hours: 10am – 10pm daily. See other opening hours and prices.
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: fullertonhotels.com/fullerton-bay-hotel-singapore/dining/restaurants-and-bars/the-landing-point
(Featured photo adapted from: Tripadvisor, Eatbook, The Fullerton Bay Hotel, and L'éclair Pâtisserie)
Get ready to dig in!
Amanda 🍰
