SITE PARTNER:  

tea

From the brink of extinction, tearooms are making a comeback in Brisbane as a new generation discovers the advantages of leaf and pot over bag and cup.

Accordingly the gracious nuances of partaking in high tea have had a resurgence in the number of vintage and modern venues in which to do so around town, as have teashops selling all the tea-making paraphernalia.

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
...more
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
...more
Temple Boba Portside Wharf
Hamilton
Temple Boba
A luxe bubble tea bar serving up a bespoke menu of traditonal meets contemporary bubble teas at Portside Wharf
...more
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
...more
in Brisbane

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
...more
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
...more
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
...more
Sunnybank
Heeretea
Heeretea, the popular Asian franchise, has livened up the Brisbane tea scene with their bespoke tea bar located in the heart of Sunnybank.
...more

Brisbane's Best Tea Rooms

For a treat with a difference, Brisbane has a number of elegant tea rooms to choose from. Here are some of the top tea rooms
...more
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
...more
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
...more

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Race track

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026 is bringing colour, fashion and plenty of trackside fun from 10 Oct to 14 Nov
Oct 10 - Nov 14
Menopause The Musical performers on stage

Menopause The Musical

Menopause The Musical® is back in Brisbane!
Until Oct 25

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market
Oct 10
Poster of Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival is a lively celebration of Celtic culture,
Oct 11
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Live 2026

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Live 2026!

Guy Montgomery's Spelling Bee is back
Oct 16 & 17
Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Experience the most beloved animated movie soundtracks
Oct 23-24
Horror Movie Campout Sirromet Winery

Horror Movie Campout

Horror Movie Campout is a full-on immersive overnight horror camping experience
Oct 24-25
Ladies standing in an art studio looking at art

Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail

Discover this northside art trail over two art-filled weekends
Oct 24-25, 30 & Oct 31 - Nov 1
2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane
Oct 29 - Nov 1
See All
EDITOR'S PICK

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

A spectacular after-dark experience has transformed Brisbane's Botanic Gardens into an illuminated wonderland of native wildlife
Read more
Botanic By Night: NightGlow
MUST DO

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Queensland Symphony Orchestra brings some of the most beloved animated movie soundtracks of all time to life at Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation
Read more
Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 9-11

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival kicks off, a hilarious take on Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice lands at QPAC, plus a moonlight walk for MS and Anastasia The Musical - here are the top things to do in Brisbane and beyond this weekend:
Read more
This Weekend Oct 9-11
COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Spring Carnival racing and Melbourne Cup events to Supanova Comic-Con, blockbuster theatre, world-first exhibitions and adults-only arts and crafts parties, what's on in November
Read more
What's On in November 2026
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
Read more
Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars
Read more
Best Bars in Brisbane
A brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane
CONTENT RESUMES ON SCROLL
ADVERTISEMENT