Turns out you don’t need to travel all that far to enjoy high tea! Here’s a list of local places to try.
The Cove Dining Co, Abbotsford
378 Great North Rd Abbotsford
Available: Daily, bookings essential
Cost: $55 pp including tea, coffee or soft drink
Because: Families are welcome, and the gardens are perfect for the kids to roam.
Deckhouse, Woolwich
End of Clarke Road, Woolwich Dock, Woolwich
Available: for groups of 10 or more on request
Cost: TBC
Because: Great views and lovely service.
Eden Gardens, Macquarie Park
307 Lane Cove Road (cnr Fontenoy Road), Macquarie Park
Available: For groups of 10 or more upon request
Cost: Sparkling High tea is $59, Kid’s High Tea is $55 and includes making kokedama moss balls.
Because: The dining room is lovely or you can book a private room and the gardens are a must-see.
Fairy and Frog Creperie, Concord
52 Mortlake Street, Concord
Available: on request, minimum 20 people
Cost: $55 per child and $80 per adult
Because: There’s something rather magical and fun about this place – a special treat for the kids.
The Riverview Hotel, Balmain
29 Birchgrove Road, Balmain
Available: on Saturdays from 12pm-4pm for groups of 10 or more upon request
Cost: $75 and comes with champagne or a cocktail
Because: If you want to kick on afterward, you’re in the right place to do it!
The Star
Level G, The Star Grand Hotel Lobby, The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street
Available: Thursday – Sunday 12-4pm. Bookings essential.
Cost: $55 per person. Add Sparking Wine for $10 or Champagne for $20 per person.
Because: afterward you can try your hand at a bit of blackjack.
Sugar ‘n Spice, Chatswood
Ground floor, Chatswood Chase
Available: Every day, minimum 2 people bookings essential
Cost: $99 for 2 people, drinks paid on consumption. Kids $23 each. Basic scones and tea are also available.
Because: They offer a fun “Alice’s Mad Hatter High Tea” and great kids’ options.
The Watershed Kitchen, Drummoyne
1P Henley Marine Drive, Drummoyne
Available: Every day, minimum 20 guests. Bookings essential.
Cost: $65 -$80pp
Because: Lovely views out to Iron Cove Bay.
