high tea

L'Orange Patisserie high tea

Take Away High Tea @ L’Orange Patisserie

Mother’s Day this year consisted of a take away high tea from L’Orange Patisserie in Manuka. Packed into four take away boxes, the cost is $120 for two people. Savouries: Three types of sandwiches and two types of savoury quiche tarts. The sandwiches did start to dry out towards the end there but are large […] Read more…

Queen's Terrace Cafe high tea scones

High tea @ Queen’s Terrace Cafe

Some friends and I tried high tea at Queen’s Terrace Café located inside Parliament House. After going through security, I head straight to the Information Desk as I have no idea where the café is located. She directs me up the marble staircase and to the left. I must admit that I have a sense […] Read more…

The Marion Canberra high tea treats

High tea @ The Marion

Note: I was invited to dine at The Marion, however all opinions are my own. I’ve dined at Walter Café at the new establishment at Regatta Point, but had not been to or seen The Marion (next door) until this invitation arose. There’s a reception desk outside the main dining room, where a gentleman in […] Read more…

Blissiimo Braddon high tea Canberra

High tea @ Blissiimo

Another high tea / afternoon tea option in Canberra is at the little tea salon, Blissiimo, in Braddon. Set inside the Ori building (previously vacated by the beloved Frugii), Blissiimo offers tea brands such as France’s Mariage Frères (established in 1854 and the store’s specialty) and Monista from Melbourne. The counter at the front has […] Read more…

Kynefin Canberra high tea picnic table

High tea @ Kynefin

Late last year, two friends and I booked into an afternoon high tea at Kynefin in Hall. This was my first time at Kynefin located on the corner of the main street. When I arrived, all the outdoor tables were full of people enjoying the warm Spring weather. The afternoon tea is $45 per person […] Read more…

The Savoy London tea pour

Eating in England – Part 4 – Dominique Ansel Bakery London, Afternoon tea at The Savoy and more

Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio Tour (London) We spent about 6 hours at the Warner Bros studio tour of the Harry Potter set outside of London and didn’t see everything in detail (full day recommended if you’re a Harry Potter fan!). Lunch was had on-site at the studio’s Backlot Cafe. There are a few eateries […] Read more…

Beef and Barley Kingston Foreshore Burger High Tea

Burger High Tea @ Beef & Barley

I booked four of us into Beef & Barley’s Burger High Tea a few weeks ago. There was a half-price deal available on Cudo (it might still be available) so I figured it was the perfect time to try it out. The burger high tea comes with one beer/wine/soft drink/milkshake per person. Two x three-tiered […] Read more…

White Rabbit Cocktail Room savoury tipsy tea

Tipsy Tea @ White Rabbit Cocktail Room

Note: I was invited to Tipsy Tea at the White Rabbit Cocktail Room, however all opinions are my own. This was my first visit to the White Rabbit Cocktail Room and I arrived early (for a 2pm start) hoping to take some photos inside. However, doors didn’t open until 2pm so I waited with other […] Read more…

High tea @ Burbury Terrace

* I dined as a guest of the Burbury Hotel, however all opinions are my own. A few weekends ago, a friend and I dined at Burbury Terrace for high tea courtesy of the Burbury Hotel. Our reservation was for midday. When I arrived at the hotel foyer, I quickly spotted a sign stating that […] Read more…

Tom Roberts High Tea @ National Gallery of Australia

*I dined as a guest of the National Gallery of Australia, however all opinions are my own. I was kindly invited by the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to try out the Tom Roberts High Tea in the Wedgwood Tea Room. Tom Roberts (1856-1931) was an Australian artist and part of the Australian Impressionists group. […] Read more…