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The best Christmas high teas in Brisbane

It's beginning to look deliciously festive in Brisbane and Christmas high teas are all around! Have yourself a merry little Christmas and book yourself a high tea catchup with friends.


Christmas high teas in Brisbane City

Head into the city and work up your appetite with a spot of Christmas shopping.

Living Room Bar

A festive looking high tea with a ginerbread house
Festive high tea at The Living Room Bar

A Festive High Tea at the Living Room Bar is a visual treat featuring a handpicked menu filled with delightful sweet and savoury creations. And the best part? You can build your very own gingerbread house!

Elevate your experience with a 'Spiced Holiday Highball' cocktail or a glass of Champagne on arrival.


When: Every Thursday to Sunday until the end of December. Where: Living Room Bar, W Brisbane, 81 N Quay, Brisbane City, 4000 Price: $79pp with endless tea and coffee, or $99pp with a festive cocktail. $45pp for kids.


Book here.


Parliament House


Join Parliament House for a refined Christmas High Tea that encapsulates the true spirit of the season. Included is a three-tiered tower of classic items with a Christmas twist, freshly brewed tea and coffee served throughout your booking, a live harpist in the background and a complimentary tour of Parliament House.


When: 3, 5, 17 and 18 December 2024 at 11.30am Where: Parliament House, 2A George St, Brisbane City, 4000 Price: $69.50pp Book here.


Lennons Restaurant & Bar


Experience your festive favourites with the Lennons Festive High Tea! From K'gari Spanner Crab and Baby Cucumber, to Gingerbread Profiterole and Cherry Ripe Cheesecake Tartlet, enjoy an array of savoury delights, freshly baked scones, and an assortment of desserts, all infused with a touch of holiday magic in every bite.


When: Every weekend from 23 November - 22 December 2024, between 12 and 4.30pm Where: Hyatt Regency Brisbane, 72 Queen St, Brisbane City, 4000 Price: $65pp Book here.


Christmas high teas in North Brisbane


Christmas High Tea at Dandelion and Driftwood

A Christmas high tea
Christmas High Tea at Dandelion & Driftwood

High teas at Dandelion and Driftwood are tasty all year around and now they've added an exclusive festive twist throughout December where each item is crafted to capture the essence of Christmas. From croissants stuffed with brie and turkey and to spiced fruit scones, chocolate rum balls, and Christmas tree cupcakes, it's tasting magical! Take-away festive high tea is also an option.

When: Available until 22 December 2024 Where: Dandelion and Driftwood, 20 Doncaster St, Hendra, 4011

Price: $85pp with your choice of either a Jingle Juice cocktail or a refreshing cranberry mimosa (no alcohol), as well as a pot of tea or coffee per person. Book here.


Gold Coast

Happy to travel further afield?

The Langham Gold Coast


Don't miss out on the Festive High Tea at the luxurious Langham in its Palm Court space where you'll be treated to a Christmas assortment of savoury delights, sweet treats, and of course, their signature scones.

When: Available until 2 December 2024 (Monday to Sunday from 2.30pm) - 2 January 2025 Where: 38 Old Burleigh Rd, Surfers Paradise, 217

Price: $895pp

Book here.


Festive treats in Brisbane


If you want to skip the high tea but fancy a few festive treats to enjoy over the jolly season, here's where you can find the best in Brisbane.

Shingle Inn City Hall


From mince pies and fruit cakes to Christmas puddings, decorated biscuit ornaments and bite-size sweet treats, Shingle Inn City Hall has got you covered with festive delights. Shop here.


Nodo Donuts

Four Christmas donuts in a box
Nodo Donuts

The Nodo 2024 Christmas line up is out and it looks yummy!

  • Rudolph: Cherry and dark chocolate (GF DF VG)

  • Gingerbread Folk: Caramelised white chocolate, Christmas spice, Swiss meringue buttercream topped with a gingerbread man (GF)

  • Matcha Snow: Strawberry and matcha (GF)

  • White Christmas: Raspberry, pistachio and white chocolate (GF)


Starbucks


No festive season is complete without a trip to Starbucks. This year, they're bringing the cheer with Santa's favourite sips, including the Gingerbread Latte and Salted Pretzel Cocoa Frappuchino. There's also a very tasty-looking Chicken and Stuffing Toastie

on the menu, as well as a Gingerbread Custard Donut and a Choc Mint Cookie.

Jocelyn's Provisions


With stores in Brisbane City, Fortitude Valley, Camp Hill and Albion, Jocelyn's Provisions has a delicious collection of festive treats including Christmas cake, mango trifle, personalised gingerbread decorations, sausage rolls, eggnog and fruit mince tarts, and caramel brandy sauce. Don't miss out on their rum balls loaded with booze, fruit and chocolate, topped with gold flakes. Shop all Christmas products here.

Darvella Patisserie


Located in Bulimba, Darvella Patisserie has a selection of artisan baked goods to bring along to your Christmas celebrations, including fruit mince tarts, gingerbread Christmas trees, Christmas cupcakes and more. Shop all Christmas products here.


Know of any other amazing festive high teas? Let us know in the comments below or email us at hello@highcupoftea.com.au.


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