Best afternoon teas in Hong Kong
Here’s where to go for your favourite sweet treatsSometimes we just want to feel a little bit extra special. The best way to do so? Satisfying our stomachs with tiny pastries, cups of decadent mousse, pots of fine herbal tea and miniature sandwiches, of course. We’ve listed a few of our favourite Hong Kong afternoon teas below so you can get on with spoiling yourself.
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The Lobby at The Peninsula

An oldie but a goldie, the Peninsula afternoon tea has become a classic Hong Kong tradition since the hotel opened its doors in December 1928. Served daily at The Lobby, the set includes a selection of finger sandwiches, home-made afternoon tea pastries and of course, no traditional afternoon tea would be complete without freshly baked raisin scones, clotted cream and organic strawberry preserve. With live music performed daily by The Lobby Strings, you’ll be transported back to the colonial days. Each set is accompanied by a choice of Peninsula-branded loose-leaf brews. The afternoon tea draws a long queue on weekends, so make sure you get there at least 30 minutes before 2pm to avoid disappointment. $658 for two.
The Lobby, G/F, The Peninsula, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2696 6772
Café 103 at The Ritz-Carlton
Located on the 103rd floor, enjoy sweeping views over Victoria Harbour while snacking on delicious treats at The Ritz-Carlton’s glitzy lounge. The tea set includes selection of unique sweet and savoury treats by executive pastry chef Richard Long followed by classic homemade scones. $398 per set. If you’re celebrating, you can add a glass of Dom Perignon 2009 Champagne for $510.
Café 103, Level 103, The Ritz-Carlton, West Kowloon, 2263 2270
Café Gray Deluxe at The Upper House
For a truly deluxe day out, Cafe Gray Deluxe’s afternoon tea set is served on three tiers overlooking the stunning Victoria Harbour. Catering to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian guests, the accommodating restaurant offers two afternoon menus with four savoury items and six deliciously sweet items, including the signature golden raisin scones. Each set is served with a choice of tea or coffee – or if you fancy a little more, the ‘Be Naugh-tea’ cocktail menu is available at an additional cost. $480 for two.
Café Gray Deluxe, Level 49, The Upper House, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 3968 1106
Madame Fù
Madame who? Madame Fù seamlessly mixes east with west in its pink, Insta-friendly ‘Pink Room’. The tea comes on a traditional stand with an additional steamer basket featuring the dim sum of the day. Tuck into mini quiches, tarts, lemon meringues (our personal favourite), glorious dark chocolate pastries sprinkled with gold, sweet black sesame dumplings, mini mille feuille vanilla slices, creme patissiere tart and of course, warm scones with cream and berry jam. If you’ve got guests in tow, this is the perfect setting to enjoy a bit of Hong Kong history along with one of the territory’s most popular afternoon foodie pastimes. Tea is served daily priced $250 for one or $450 for two.
Madame Fù, 3/F, Barrack Block, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, 2114 2118
The Verandah

Set in the picturesque location of Repulse Bay, you can enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea experience while overlooking the glistening waters of the South China Sea. The tea set features reimagined traditional dishes including truffle-scramble egg tartlets, classic madeleines and scones with clotted cream and jam. Each set is served with a choice of The Peninsula tea or coffee. $588 for two on weekdays and $604 for two on weekends and public holidays.
The Verandah, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay, 2292 2822
Clipper Lounge at Mandarin Oriental
A favourite among tycoons, tai tais and well-heeled families, Mandarin Oriental’s Clipper Lounge sports polished marble accents and plush furniture. But the decor isn’t the only thing that draws a loyal following – the traditional English tea set is a stalwart crowdpleaser. On the tiered afternoon tea set, you can expect a mix of delicate savouries, such as turkey mille-feuille and ribeye sandwiches. As for sweets? The dainty desserts include the likes of toffee chocolate tart, cinnamon pear, and mousse cake. $318 per person on weekdays and $338 on weekends and public holidays.
Clipper Lounge, M/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, 2825 4007
Statement

Nestled on the top floor of arts and cultural hotspot Tai Kwun, the plush British restaurant presents a smorgasbord of afternoon tea delights to discerning diners. Designed in collaboration with Ruinart Champagne, the three-tiers of sweet and savoury classics are served alongside an assortment of English teas, and of course, glorious glasses of champagnes from the world’s first established champagne house if you fancy. When the sun comes out, you’ll find the best spot in the house out on the colonial-style verandah that gives you front row views of vibrant Hollywood Road. $288 per person and $388 to include champagne pairing.
Statement, Police Headquarters, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, 2848 3000
The Butterfly Room
Found inside the coveted Rosewood Hotel, The Butterfly Room is probably the hottest new afternoon tea spot in town. Guests can only make a booking through an online registration system and tables are almost always filled right away whenever a new slot opens up. Between the marbled floor and high ceilings accented with dainty hanging lights, pastry and confectionary trolleys are pushed across the room, luring guests in with piles of freshly baked tarts, cakes and chocolate bites. $720 for two with an additional $260 for Champagne Delamotte pairing.
The Butterfly Room, Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3891 8732
Palm Court at The Langham
Awash in calming shades of cream and champagne, the marble-clad lobby of The Langham hotel feels a world away from the frenetic Tsim Sha Tsui streets just outside. Settle into a cushy sofa in the opulent Palm Court lobby lounge and prepare to be spoiled with classic Wedgewood chinaware, handcrafted sweets from executive pastry chef Matthieu Godard and plenty of Perrier-Jouë Rose Champagne to keep spirits soaring. $368 per person and $548 to include a glass of champagne.
Palm Court, Lobby Level, The Langham, 8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2132 7898
181 at Fortnum & Mason
Sipping tea at Fortnum & Mason’s is a decadent affair. Afternoon tea served at the Hong Kong shop is modelled after what is offered at its three-centuries-old Piccadilly flagship store, promising classic British delicacies like finger sandwiches, scones and patisseries – all of which can be refilled to your heart’s content. This deluxe experience is made even more indulging with live piano performances and panoramic views of Victoria Harbour. Vegetarian options are also available.
181, Shop 022, G/F, K11 Atelier, Victoria Dockside 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3916 8181
Old Bailey

Tai Kwun’s contemporary Jiangnan restaurant does afternoon tea like no other – with a stack of bamboo steamers. You’ll find some of Old Bailey’s most loved dishes inside these woven baskets, including the Yangzhou crystal pork terrine and Nanjing salted duck. The xiao long bao comes in two varieties: Iberico pork and numbing Szechuan pepper. Highlights of the dessert offerings include sticky glutinous rice balls and crispy, golden crepes slathered with jujube paste. A selection of seven single-origin teas curated by Plantation by Teakha and sourced from boutique tea estates across China, Taiwan and locally in Hong Kong completes the afternoon tea experience. $388 for two.
Old Bailey, 2/F, JC Contemporary, Tai Kwun, Old Bailey Street, Central, 2877 8711
The Drawing Room at St. Regis
St. Regis offers a classic afternoon tea experience with an iconic Hong Kong twist. Guests can customise their choice of savouries and sweets based on their preference from a dim sum-inspired trolley. Diners select four savoury dishes and four sweet dishes designed by executive sous-chef Vincent Leroux and executive pastry chef Chad Yamagata. The menu, which bursts with flavours of the season, is accompanied by crafted Plantation teas and freshly baked scones. $388 per person and $688 for two.
The Drawing Room, 2/F, The St. Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Drive, Wan Chai, 2138 6800
Tiffany Blue Box Café
If you have been dreaming of recreating one of Audrey Hepburn’s most memorable movie moments, your Breakfast at Tiffany’s fantasies are about to come true. The jewellery house’s flagship location at One Peking Road is serving afternoon tea favourites like scones and tuna tartare sandwiches – with crockery and utensils made by Tiffany & Co. From the cushioned chairs to partitions enclosing the dining room, the whole space is decked out in robin egg’s blue to resemble the inside of a trademark Tiffany blue box. $688 for two and an extra $358 for each additional person.
Tiffany Blue Box Café, Shop 207-208, Lobby Floor, 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui