Fancy a relaxed afternoon with your friends, catching up and indulging in gourmet tea and canapés? Here’s a list of places to unwind and hang out, sip hot tea, clink champagne glasses over themed high tea sets featuring delightful sweets and savouries.

(1) L’Espresso at Goodwood Park Hotel

This March 2024, L’Espresso at Goodwood Park Hotel presents an exquisite Afternoon Tea Buffet with English Classics and European Delights (until 30 Apr 2024), spotlighting a repertoire of newly-introduced European-themed sweets and savouries alongside English classics, and well-loved delights hailing from Italy, Spain, Switzerland, France and Germany. The extensive spread includes sandwiches, cheeses, a carving station with Herb-Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Croffles, moreish hot delights such as Chicken Shepherd’s Pie, Spanish Style Chicken Drumettes, Seafood Croquettes with Remoulade and more. Sweet creations feature Tiramisu Cup; Spanish Apple Tart and Black Forest Cake on top of decadent chocolates and refreshing fruits.

NEW LIMITED-TIME ADDITIONS

An exclusive selection of tantalising treats makes its debut- introducing Wagyu Beef Slider with Foie Gras & Purple Coleslaw, Pork Knacker in Mini Roll with a selection of sauces. On the sweet side, there is Peppermint & Strawberry Lollipop and Chocolate Lava Cake. These limited-time Chef Specials are available only twice during Monday to Thursday seatings, and once during each seating from Friday to Sunday and Public Holidays.

Additionally, stop by Scone Bar and be spoilt by an enticing assortment of scones, with new flavours such as Coffee, Apricot, Pistachio, Maple Pecan alongside timeless classics like Plain and Raisin, accompanied by a toothsome selection of condiments including the quintessential Devonshire Clotted Cream, Lemon Curd and Caramel Banana, among others.

L’Espresso at Goodwood Park Hotel
Location: Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221
Opening hours & Prices:
Mon - Thu: One seating from 2:00pm - 5.30pm
Cost: $65++ per adult; $39++ per child, inclusive of coffee, tea and free-flow self-serve cold fruit tea
Fri - Sun: Two seatings from 12:00pm - 2:30pm & 3:00pm to 5:30pm
$68++ per adult; $40.80++ per child, inclusive of coffee, tea and free-flow self-serve cold fruit tea
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(2) Lobby Lounge at Conrad Centennial Singapore

Conrad Centennial’s Strawberry Afternoon Tea is a perfect choice if you love all things strawberry. It has selections of sweet and savoury treats handcrafted in various pink hues, and is available exclusively until 30 April 2024. Begin with a refreshing glass of strawberry welcome drink before heading for more strawberry delights- Strawberry, Mango and Scallop Tartlet.

Must-tries include Premium Japanese Strawberries with Valrhona Chocolate Dip, plump and juicy strawberries paired with the luscious Valrhona Chocolate Dip, and Classic Strawberry Shortcake which is a classic favourite among all. Another delightful highlight - Whipped Brie is served with balsamic strawberries, fruit chutney, and kiwis.

As a bonus, you can enjoy a two-hour complimentary flow of tea and coffee, or elevate your experience with two hours of unlimited Prosecco ($28++).

Lobby Lounge at Conrad Centennial Singapore
Location: Lobby Lounge, 2 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038982
Opening hours & Prices:
Daily, Two seatings from 1.00pm - 3.00pm & 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cost: Weekday, $50++ per person, Weekend, $52++ per person
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(3) The Grand Lobby at Raffles Singapore

Reminisce the beauty of Japan’s cherry blossom with Sakura Afternoon Tea at the Grand Lobby. Savour the blooming flavours with Sakura-flavoured delights, available exclusively until 28 April 2024. Executive Pastry Chef Tai Chien Lin has drawn inspiration for these pastries during the Sakura season in Japan, coming up with well-loved home-baked scones and savoury delights.

The Sakura Afternoon Tea features a spread of classic Japanese desserts inspired by the beauty of cherry blossoms. Delight in Sakura Tea Strawberry Tartlet, Sakura Raspberry Rollcake, Sakura Yuzu Verrine. The Sakura Namelaka Coconut Sable is a well-loved Japanese crispy coconut cookie paired with a light pink floral cream. Another unique item is Sakura Matcha Mochi Profiterole, a light pastry with fresh vanilla cream that has a unique texture of chewiness.

The Sakura Afternoon Tea is served alongside the signature homemade original, cranberry, and savoury scones, complemented perfectly with clotted cream and rose petal jam. Complete your high tea indulgence with a glass of Sakura Sling or Billecart-Salmon Champagne, served with a complimentary sweet pastry.

There is an alluring selection of delectable savouries such as Beef Sando with Katsu Bechamel, which is panko-crumbed steak sandwich made with premium beef tenderloin. It is glazed with house-made Katsu Bechamel sauce, and has a mix of tangy, spicy, and sweet flavour. We also recommend the Tamagoyaki with Ikura and Japanese Pickles - a Japanese folded omelette topped with plump salmon roe and preserved cucumber.

The Grand Lobby at Raffles Singapore
Location: Grand Lobby, Raffles Singapore 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673
Opening hours & Prices:
Daily, 12.00pm – 6.00pm
Cost: $108++ per person
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(4) Rose Veranda at Shangri-La Singapore

The Rose Veranda is highly famed for high tea back in 1991, with an elegant and serene ambience. It serves modern European cuisine and high tea set with great freshness, seasonality combined with creativity.

The restaurant serves a high tea set menu consisting of luxurious tête-à-têtes over dainty sandwiches, pastries, and freshly baked scones served with clotted cream. Some unique savoury items include - Whipped Foie Gras Choux, “Smoked Egg” that consists of smoked dungeness crab salad, grilled corn espuma and espellete pepper.

A unique dessert option is Beehive Cake Honey Pecan Cake which is made from cinnamon syrup, mascarpone chantily, and honeycomb candy. Another interesting option is Resurrection Garden Tart Coconut Frangipane, made from strawberry compote, fresh strawberry, and edible elderflower.

Rose Veranda at Shangri-La Singapore
Location: Rose Veranda, 22 Orange Grove Road Tower Wing, Mezzanine Level, Singapore 258350
Opening hours & Prices:
Wed - Fri: One seating from 1.00pm - 5.00pm,
Sat, Sun & PH: Two seatings from 12.00pm - 2.30pm & 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Cost: $98++ for 2 persons
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(5) The Courtyard at The Fullerton Hotel

The afternoon tea session is served at the historic national monument - The Fullerton Hotel, enabling a British-like experience. They are currently offering Purple Afternoon Tea with colour-themed desserts until 28 March 2024. This is to commemorate the occasion of International Women’s Day, with purple being their official colour. These desserts are meticulously curated and handcrafted daily by Executive Pastry Chef Siddharth Prabhu and his team.

Chef Jamie has come up with a purple medley of savoury and sweets, together with edible blossoms. Various teatime treats includes cucumber sandwich and classic blueberry violet cheesecake, with further offerings of classic assortment of handcrafted sandwiches and delicate pastries.

Indulge in luxurious purple sweet treats such as Mulberry choux, Blackberry Sakura Chocolate Tart, and Elderberry Macaron. The Dancing Violette is a unique cake that is available, with it boasting delicate flavours of the almond frangipane, orange chestnut and cassis cremeux.

Other savoury items include Boston Lobster with Ikura, Purple Cabbage Dust, Ikura and Chicken Rillettes, Blueberry Lavender Jelly, Macadamia. The Dill-cured Norwegian Salmon, is served with caviar and sour cream on a paprika bagel, and has a strong burst of flavours.

The Courtyard at The Fullerton Hotel
Location: The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178
Opening hours & Prices:
Mon - Sun: Two seatings from 12.00pm to 2.30pm & 3.30pm to 6pm
Cost: Mon- Thu: $60++ per adult, $30++ per child
Fri - Sun: $65++ per adult, $32.50++ per child
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(6) Panache of Singapore at Pan Pacific

The grand lobby of Pan Pacific is a unique venue to have an afternoon tea session. You could enjoy the atmosphere with aesthetic-looking soaring trees, architectural screens and the sound of live music. It also has eight iconic pods that serves as exclusive dining areas, allowing you to enjoy your afternoon tea in style.

Panache of Singapore Afternoon Tea pays homage to well-loved Singaporean delights. It offers various delectable sweet and savoury bites inspired by local flavours - Milo Dinosaur, Soft Shell Crab, Pandan, Otah and Chilli Crab. Other local favourite dessert items include Ondeh Lamington and Pandan Coconut Macaron.

The must-tries include Crispy Soft-Shell Crab that consists of ingredients such as pickled cabbage, sriracha mayonnaise and lotus bun, where you can bite into different layers of textures. The Milo Dinosaur Panna Cotta has a local twist to the usual panna cotta and reminds us of the Milo Dinosaur drink in dessert form.

Panache of Singapore at Pan Pacific
Location: Panache of Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square Level 1, Singapore 039595
Opening hours & Prices:
Daily, Two seatings from 1.00pm - 3.00pm & 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Cost: $68++ per pax
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(7) Ginger.Lily at Hilton Singapore Orchard

Ginger.Lily offers a fusion afternoon tea experience- Nikkei-Inspired Afternoon Tea presents a harmonious combination of Japanese and Peruvian elements. The interior is Influenced by the design of the ginger lily plant, which complements the afternoon tea experience.

Various Nikkei savouries on the menu include - Nikkei-style Salmon, Shishamo and Sando. It also offers Nikkei Nigiri, which has various flavours from rich foie gras brushed with Nikkei ginger teriyaki, to delicate white fish topped with peruvian peppers. Each bite you take will have a captivating fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavors.

Be further delighted by Japanese-inspired sweets such as Matcha & Sudachi, Hokkaido Potato Moelleux, Muscat Anise Shortcake, Japanese Mango Cheesecake and many more.

Ginger.Lily has a unique offering of 10 premium tea varieties by Gifel Tea, including a specially curated Ginger.Lily house blend. Ginger.Lily tea is a restorative tea featuring goji berries, a blend of various tea leaves, mild florals and exotic fruits. It has a taste of blooming fragrance of summer fruits and florals.

Other premium tea on the menu includes Melon Blossom Oolong Tea and Halia & Poached Pear White Tea. They even offer non-caffeinated herbal teas such as Ginger Glow Detox, Camellia Bud and Hibiscus & Strawberry Cream.

Ginger.Lily at Hilton Singapore Orchard
Location: Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867
Opening hours & Prices:
Daily, Two seatings from: 1.00pm - 3.00pm & 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cost: $68++ per person (food only) $88++ per person (inclusive of one glass of champagne)
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(8) The Marmalade Pantry

The Marmalade Pantry has been a homegrown bistro since 1999 and serves up modern bistro cuisine with a local twist. It is highly known for its cupcakes and tea accompaniments.

Enjoy an elevated afternoon tea experience with Spring Blossom Afternoon Tea, featuring a series of creations with local flavours, available exclusively until 30 April 2024.

It also offers various delightful tea-time bites that combine local with contemporary culinary innovation, featuring local favourites such as Chicken Cranberry Sandwiches, Mala Duck Kueh Pie Tee, Seafood Wanton Cups with Asian Salsa, and more. The Mala Duck Kueh Pie Tee has a unique flavour, accompanied by a spicy kick from the Mala.

Other unique desserts on the menu include Pineapple Financier and Mango Purin with Osmanthus Sago Pearl. They also have Plain & Raisin Buttermilk Scone with clotted cream, home-made Berry Jam and Ginger Yuzu Marmalade. Pair these delights with artisan tea by Monogram.

Lastly, they offer The Marmalade Pantry’s Afternoon Tea Set, where you can recreate and enjoy this afternoon tea in the comfort of your home! It would be delivered in an exclusive foldable two-tiered packaging, in a plaid-patterned design.

The Marmalade Pantry
Location: Downtown & Novena, ION Orchard
Opening hours & Prices:
Daily, 3.00pm to 6pm, 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Cost: $78 for two persons
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