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Tired of snacking on vending machine treats to break the mid-afternoon energy crash? In the 18th century, workers shared a meal of scones and tea during a 3pm break. When the sandwich was invented and the crusts were cut off, High Tea for high society was born.
Enjoy the historic refreshment with High Tea at one of these cafes in Adelaide:
(by Intercontinental Hotel)
Intercontinental Hotel on North Terrace
Starting at $98 for 2 people, the IC experience begins with a glass of champagne. Sample chicken, prosciutto and cucumber sandwiches, pies, cheesecake, chocolate cake, macarons, tarts, profiteroles and scones with cream and jam.
There are lunch options of smoked salmon salad, a hotel-special club wrap, chicken, cranberry and quinoa salad. Or indulge with prawn, scallop, or seared tuna tapas.
Coffee lovers can swap the tea for High Coffee.
Click Intercontinental Hotel for more info and the full menu. Call (08) 8238 2400 to book.
Stamford on North Terrace
Starting at $39, the Traditional High Tea starts with Chardonnay before the sweet and savoury treats are served.
Tarts, scones and waffles are served beside roulade sandwiches, smoked salmon, curry puffs and brie choux.
High Tea is hosted Tuesday – Sunday from 3pm-5pm. Click Stamford to book or call (08) 8461 1111.
Mayfair Hotel on 45 King William Street
Don't risk your Fine China. Dine from Wedgwood porcelain at the Mayfair, starting at $49.
Espresso coffee is also served with 5 savoury and sweet treats, including quiche, crossiants, scones, macarons and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
For an extra $10, the French Gateaux Trolley carries an elegance - madeleines, mousse, eclairs, slices and tarts.
High Tea is hosted Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-4pm.
Ginza Miyako at Level 1 in the Stamford Plaza Hotel on 150 North Terrace
Fusing Japanese and French cuisine, experience an oriental High Tea, blending the best of Western and Japanese traditions in a unique once-a-month experience.
Sip champagne or Japanese wine while tasting sushimi, sushi, teriyaki chicken, tempura prawns, chocolate mousse and mascarpone cheese cream.
This special event is usually hosted on the 3rd Sunday of each month, from 12pm – 2.30pm.
High Tea is $55 for adults, $29 for children.
Call (08) 8221 6147 to book or click Ginza Miyako.
I loved the Mayfair Hotel and consider it the best Venue and value. There is a sense of Occassion in the lovely room and the beautiful china. Extremely well trained and happy staff made our day perfect.
The Stamford by comparison needs work. A major makeover for a start. We were in a dark brown dungeon that functions as a bar at night! Untrained staff who had no idea of service. Such a dissappointment. The food was nice though but no sense of a treat! Ann
The only high tea I've ever had in SA is at Newmans Nursery in Tea Tree Gully so I can't compare to others but it's delicious food, a collection of sweet and savoury delights, in a lovely setting, either inside or outside, and after you can enjoy a chat and a wander around the gorgeous nursery and enjoy the plants and trees. There is an incredible magenta magnolia display in the trees around september
Mercure Grosvenor Hotel on North Terrace, Does a really lovely one, loads of food items, bottomless tea or Coffee and a Glass of bubbly $49. Winter one includes warm savoury's and sometimes that includes a little soup
The Mayfair , white tablecloths vegetarian or vegan options and wonderful service. Top class not amateurish . Also Sunday a Grand piano playing in the background too .
