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Dawn Tea Rooms

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

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.

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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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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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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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

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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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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 a decadent high tea around Brisbane, from boutique hotels,1920's 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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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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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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Brisbane

Shingle Inn City Hall

No visit or life in Brisbane should be attempted without a visit to The Shingle Inn, the iconic 1936 walnut panelled cafe bakery beloved by generations

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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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