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The Dawn Tea Rooms offer a charming old world retreat to enjoy high tea within Chermside's old Dawn Cinema building

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The Dawn Tea Rooms offer a charming old world retreat to enjoy high tea within Chermside's old Dawn Cinema building

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The old-fashioned art of High Tea is having a full-swing renaissance in Brisbane, as the pleasure of taking time out to connect and enjoy the niceties of life is rediscovered.

From tiny hidden tea rooms to grand affairs in historic buildings, from classic English to French or tea with a contemporary twist, here’s where to find Brisbane’s best high tea.

Zen-Garden-High-tea
Brisbane CBD
Zen Garden High Tea
Zen Garden High Tea is an exquisite and unique Japanese-inspired high tea being served at Izakaya Publico and Bar 1603
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People seated in garden at Tarte Tea Garden
Currumbin
Tarte Tea Garden
Tarte Tea Garden is a gorgeous lush European style tea salon nestled alongside sibling Tarte Beach House
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High tea Buffet on verandah at Grays
Ipswich
High Tea at Grays Bar & Restaurant
Enjoy a sumptuous high tea buffet in the gracious old world surrounds of a landmark Ipswich Queenslander
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Garden statue in front ot Bonappatea
Mudgeeraba
Bonappatea
Bonappatea is a charming cafe and tea house in a 1900's Queenslander cottage, surrounded by greenery in Mudgeeraba
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Le Jardin Imperial Hotel
Gold Coast
Le Jardin
Nestled within the 5-star Imperial Hotel, Le Jardin is a restaurant and bar dishing up a sumptuous selection of dining experiences
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Patina, Customs House, Brisbane
Brisbane City
High Tea at Patina
Patina at Customs House is serving up tantalising tiered bites and bubbles for $88 per person
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Unique Non-Traditional High Teas

Three unique high teas in Brisbane that you need to try, from French to Middle Eastern and Zen Garden Japanese
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Exterior of Devon Pixies Tea House, Kingston
Kingston
Devon Pixies Tea House
Devon Pixies is a quaint tea house residing in the old caretaker's cottage at Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
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Mural on wall at Forget Me Not Cafe, Graceville
Graceville
Forget Me Not Cafe
Forget Me Not Cafe is a charming cafe in Graceville that is renowned for its traditional, decadent high tea
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Two tier high tea stand with scones and sweet treats

Best High Tea Around Brisbane

Where to indulge in decadent high teas from boutique hotels,1920s tea rooms and country tea houses, to historic Parliament House
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Best Places for High Tea Around Brisbane

Fancy a High Tea? Then check out this list for some of the best high teas to be found in and around Brisbane
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Table set inside Room with Roses Tea Room, Brisbane Arcade, Brisbane CBD
Brisbane
Room With Roses
The exquisite cafe and tea rooms are a nostalgic piece of yesteryear, serving tea and lunches from last century
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High Tea Parliament House
Parliament House
High Tea at Parliament House
All Brisbane dwellers should experience once in a lifetime, a high tea in the elegant grandeur of Parliament House
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Dark walnut wood panelled interior booths at Shingle Inn Brisbane CBD
Brisbane
Shingle Inn City Hall
No visit or life in Brisbane should be without a visit to The Shingle Inn, the iconic 1936 cafe bakery beloved by generations
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French & Mor High tea
Albany Creek
French & Mor
Nestled at the end of a tiny shopping centre in the depths of Albany Hills is this little French-style oasis
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