Delicious Afternoon Teas That Will Sweeten Up Your Day

Take a break from the usual with afternoon teas served alongside a gorgeous view. 

At Rumah Luwih Bali’s Andrawina Restaurant, you’ll be treated to stunning, uninterrupted views of the Indian ocean. Bliss out in peace as you tuck into an Asian-themed afternoon tea set at RP 150,000++ for two, which includes delicate finger sandwiches on artisan bread, seasonal desserts, and pastries. 

An oceanfront afternoon tea also awaits at InterContinental Koh Samui’s Serene Lounge. At this spacious and light-filled seafront lounge, complete serenity surrounds you as you tuck into classic afternoon tea delights like sandwiches and pastries presented in a traditional Southern Thai-style wooden bird cage. Sit back, relax, and unwind with your front-row seats to Koh Samui’s postcard-perfect golden sunsets. 

Equally picturesque is Devas Lounge’s afternoon tea (THB 850++ per pax) at InterContinental Phuket Resort. Set amidst lush, verdant gardens with views of rolling hills, this afternoon tea serves up delicate pastries and savouries alongside aromatic teas and coffees sourced from the mountainside foothills of northern Thailand. 

Even in the city, a scenic afternoon tea can be found on the 30th floor of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok’s Maa-Lai Library. As the highest afternoon tea experience in town, this afternoon tea treats you to uninterrupted and panoramic views of Bangkok and the lush Langsuan area. 

You can even choose from two different tea sets: The Pocket Edition (THB 1,190++ for two) , which comes with Thai-inspired treats like pad krapow chicken (chicken stir-fried with basil leaves) in edible money bags, or The Premium Edition (THB 1,400++ for two), which includes indulgent bites like lobster ceviche. All sets come with exclusive tea blends featuring nourishing botanicals like marigold and jasmine. 

Craving an afternoon of total indulgence? Don’t think twice about spoiling yourself at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur’s Royal Afternoon High Tea sets at OneSixFive Lounge. 

Take your pick from two different sets (both available at RM 398+ for two)—Smoke in the Castle, which stars the hotel’s signature Angus beef wellington, or The Grand Finale, which presents an impressive platter of four desserts in creations like cocoa-yuzu-ginger cheesecake. Both sets also come with luxe treats like lobster burrito gratin and gold-dusted cheese tartlets. 

Or how about delighting your palate while nourishing your body? At InterContinental Singapore’s Lobby Lounge, you can savour bird’s nest-infused sweets and savouries at their Celestial Bird’s Nest Afternoon Tea set, available at $65++ per pax on weekdays, and $70++ per pax on weekends. 

Indulge in exquisite creations like the Bird’s Nest Jelly with Hokkaido Scallop and Oscietra Caviar, and the health-boosting 24K Golden Bird’s Nest—a collagen-rich treat, this dessert sees double-boiled bird’s nest served in a wolfberry-red dates consommé with peach gum and edible gold leaves. 

An afternoon of whimsy and wonder can add that spark of inspiration to your day. At Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong’s Baba Chews Bar & Eatery, a Singapore-inspired high tea ($58++ for two pax) invites you to enjoy local delicacies like kueh pie tee and Peranakan kuehs alongside artworks created by local artists. Exhibited artworks are changed up twice a month, which gives you extra reasons to enjoy this unique afternoon tea experience over and over! 

You’ll also find culinary inspiration at Metro On Wireless’ Summer Flavours Afternoon Tea set (THB 990++ for two pax). Available at Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road, this high tea celebrates the start of the Thai summer with rare delicacies like khanom jeeb nok (beautiful bird-shaped steamed fish dumplings), and khao tang miang kham (dried shrimp wrapped in betel leaf and served on a rice cracker). House-brewed chrysanthemum tea is served alongside to cool down the body, a welcome treat in the summer. 

And if you’re in Bali, you simply can’t miss Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach’s Sereni-tea, a Balinese-inspired afternoon tea experience rich in heritage and local delicacies. Available at Pottery Cafe at IRD 350,000 for two pax, this charming high tea experience presents treats from all around Indonesia—from Surabaya lapis legit (layered cake), to Balinese ayam betutu (spiced grilled chicken) in croissants—in an exquisite wooden display inspired by Balinese architecture and spiritual beliefs. 

If a breath of fresh air is what you’re after, you’ll find the respite you need at Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali’s ENVY Restaurant. Graze on inspired afternoon tea treats (available at IDR 300,000 per set per pax) like chicken katsu sandwich and salmon croissants as you take in the beauty of south Kuta from this calm and breezy beachfront restaurant. 

And don’t forget how slowing down to appreciate nature can do wonders for your soul: Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit invites you to enjoy all the beauty and bounty that springtime brings with Ginger Restaurant’s Japanese Afternoon Tea Set, priced at THB 899++ per set. Diners are invited to enjoy a relaxing afternoon decorating their table with cherry blossoms and other springtime blooms, while enjoying seasonal delicacies like yam scones, green tea lamingtons, and tuna sandwich bites.   

You’ll also find a spring-themed afternoon tea ($48++ per pax) at voco Orchard Singapore’s D9 Cakery. Satisfy your sweet tooth with refreshing botanical treats like lemon raspberry financiers, passionfruit petit gateau, zesty chocolate scones, and floral teas. 

Meanwhile, the Botanical Afternoon Tea (THB 990 for two pax) at Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok, Vignette Collection’s Sip & Co takes you on a walk through the garden with floral-inspired creations like mandarin mousse, strawberry tartlets, and refreshing savouries like prawn and avocado sourdough toast. Perfectly complementing your epicurean stroll are floral teas in flavours like wild berry, and strawberry and mango.

And at InterContinental Bali Sanur Resort’s Lobby Lounge, you’ll be treated to unique botanical twists on high tea classics. Think: pandan scones, mint pralines, and dadar gulung (desiccated coconut pancakes), complete with a free glass of refreshing sparkling wine, available at IDR 250,000 per pax. 

Speaking of nature, why not enjoy all the bliss that a relaxing picnic gives, but in the comforts of a hotel? At InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort’s Mercado, you can enjoy themed picnic baskets from healthy treats to traditional Vietnamese delicacies and Mediterranean classics—now that’s our idea of a perfect afternoon! 

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