Looking for the best Afternoon Tea in Bangkok?
Our guide to Bangkok Afternoon Tea features detailed descriptions on all of the Thai capital’s top high tea menus. Enjoy a midday loose leaf tea indulgence paired with a three-tiered service featuring scones, tiny finger sandwiches and petite sweets.
The most popular occasions to enjoy Afternoon Tea in Bangkok are during Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter and Christmas. The popular British culinary tradition is popular for those looking to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, bachelorette party or baby & wedding shower.
Bangkok’s best afternoon tea sets are served in the city’s luxury hotels and can be enjoyed at various price points for all budgets. Enjoy midday culinary extravagance while sipping tea and crustless sandwiches in an elegant lobby lounge, handsome cocktail bar, rooftop terrace or upscale cafe.
Bangkok Afternoon Tea History
High Tea, also known as Afternoon Tea, is a royal ritual, introduced in Britain in the early 1840s. The culinary tradition evolved into a mini meal to help stave off hunger pains before the evening meal at 8pm.
British Afternoon Tea was initially launched as a private social event for ladies looking to climb the echelons of high society. It wasn’t until Queen Victoria embraced the Afternoon Tea ritual that it became a more well known, larger scale “tea reception.” These historic receptions often included over two hundred guests who would drop in between the hours of 4pm and 7pm.
Throughout England, Scotland and Wales today, Afternoon Tea is typically enjoyed on special occasions. It’s a posh indulgence for piping hot tea or iced tea lovers looking to celebrate a birthday, baby shower, pre-wedding party, Christmas or Mother’s Day.
We’ve traveled around the world in search of the best afternoon tea. Here are some of our favourite places to enjoy Afternoon Tea outside of Bangkok:
- Best Romantic High Tea in Toronto
- High Tea at Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh
- High Tea at Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai
- High Tea at Cliff House Hotel in Ireland
- High Tea at Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa
- High Tea at Prince of Wales in Niagara on the Lake
- High Tea at Langham Hotel in Chicago
- High Tea at Four Seasons Resort in Koh Samui
- High Tea at Langdon Hall in Cambridge
- High Tea at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire in England
- High Tea at Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong
- High Tea at The Plaza Hotel in New York City
- High Tea at The Strand Hotel in Yangon
- High Tea at St Regis Resort in Bali
- High Tea at Urban Tea Merchant in Vancouver
- High Tea at The Bermuda Perfumery
- Fairmont Empress Hotel Best High Tea in Victoria
Romantic Afternoon Tea in Bangkok
Bangkok is without a doubt the best city in Thailand to indulge in Afternoon Tea.
Afternoon Tea enthusiasts are spoilt for choice as many luxury hotels in Bangkok offer elegant surroundings and Instagram-worthy pastries. Outside of the city’s hotel circuit, visitors can also enjoy loose leaf, crustless sandwiches and scones at dedicated tea lounges and cafes.
So how does one determine the best afternoon tea in Bangkok?
It really depends on your tastes and budget. If you’re looking to splurge on a special occasion we suggest booking Afternoon Tea at one of Bangkok’s luxury hotels. St. Regis, Shangri-La, Capella, Four Seasons, and The Peninsula all have a tradition of serving exquisite high tea.
Vegetarians and vegans and those with food intolerances who need to eat gluten-free will find happiness as many of the city’s top pastry chefs offer alternatives to unique dietary needs.
We suggest contacting your preferred Bangkok Afternoon Tea venue regarding their current rates. Many hotel’s offer discounted prices during weekdays, with premium rates on weekends. Prices for Afternoon Tea in Bangkok can also rise during special occasions like Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. During these special holidays the inflated price may include a complimentary flute of champagne or sweet smelling rose.
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Capella Bangkok Hotel
300, 2 Charoen Krung Rd, 66-2-098-3888
In 2023 Capella Bangkok was ranked 11th place by World’s 50 Best Hotels, making it the most luxurious boutique hotel in the city.
Remarkable river views and a calming lily pond are the backdrop for daytime refreshments and high teas at Capella Bangkok’s charming Tea Lounge.
Embark on your own bespoke loose leaf journey, with a choice of premium varieties, along with fresh herbal and floral infusions, which can be savoured whilst soaking up the ambience of the city’s historical river.
Capella Bangkok’s award-winning Executive Pastry Chef, Sylvain Constans, has created a Signature High Tea Experience with a Dessert Trolley of dainty delicacies. For a truly indulgent experience afternoon tea in Bangkok, the Tea Lounge also presents Capella Bangkok Signature Diamant Champagne, bottled exclusively for the hotel by the Vranken Pommery house.
Considering the overall presentation, quantity of food, quality of loose leaf tea and exceptional service we rank the Capella Hotel as the best afternoon tea in Bangkok!
SO/ Bangkok Hotel
2 N Sathon Rd, 66-2-624-0000
SO/ Bangkok is distinguished as an urban design hotel with themed accommodation created around the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Earth, Water and Fire.
The luxurious design hotel offers two afternoon tea menus: a traditional high tea in the chic MIXO cocktail bar and a cocoa-forward menu at Chocolab.
Located on the 9th floor, MIXO is SO/ Bangkok’s hotspot for impressive molecular cocktails and the British tradition of afternoon tea. SO/ Bangkok High Tea is elegantly served out of dainty porcelain teacups, paired with French lemon tarts, crème brûlée, jewel-like chocolates and raspberry caviar, light and airy macaroons. The decadent Fashion Tea features tiny sweet and savoury bites served on a golden ferris wheel.
Chocolab is located in the hotel’s lower lobby, a dedicated chocolate delicatessen with an open kitchen where a variety of cocoa creations are made and displayed. The unique workshop does its magic behind glass windows for all to watch and drool over, using premium French Bonnat chocolate.
In Chocolab’s spacious confectionary sweet lovers can book a 90 minute chocolate-making class. The cafe also hosts a coco-lovers afternoon tea, dubbed Hi-Tea, each service comes with a glass of Belgium chocolate frappe, brewed coffee or tea.
137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok
59/1 Soi Sukhumvit 39, 66-2-079-7000
137 Pillars Suites Bangkok Hotel is the second boutique hotel property launched by the award-winning hoteliers of 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai.
The trendy luxury hotel offers a luxurious Bangkok Afternoon Tea menu, which can be enjoyed at the Bangkok Trading Post all-day-dining restaurant or Baan Borneo Club (exclusively to suite guests).
Sip a glass of sparkling wine while nibbling through one-bite delights like Sea Crab Tomato Choux, Pork Avocado Mini Burger, Passion Fruit Mousse with Watermelon Jelly and Rose Lychee Macaron.
A selection of fine teas are available from Monsoon Tea, the forest friendly sustainable tea company from Northern Thailand.
During our visit the British-style high tea set was dubbed “Have A Blessed Path,” featuring a spiral staircase display that swivels with glee.
Shangri-La Bangkok
89 Wat Suan Phlu Alley, 66-2-236-7777
Eye-popping river views provide a dramatic backdrop from the Shangri-La Bangkok’s trendy Lobby Lounge, the perfect perch to people watch.
The Lobby Lounge all-day-menu offers breakfast staples, savoury soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza and Asian entrees from Singapore, India, China and Thailand.
At the Lobby Lounge the highlight of the day is afternoon tea, crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Alexandar Hekimov.
The hotel’s signature Afternoon Tea is served in an impressive three-tier service, inside of which are savoury and sweet bite-sized delicacies. The menu changes to reflect the seasons, with a sweet strawberry theme offered in the summer.
Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road
81 Witthayu Rd, 66-2-207-4999
Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road is an art and design hotel by IHG conveniently located on Embassy Row, directly across from the US Ambassador’s Residence.
Located on the hotel’s 2nd floor, Metro On Wireless offers all-day dining, Thai and Western bistro cuisine and dainty daily afternoon tea service. From the glamorous dining room enjoy leafy views or on a breezy day sit on the outside patio to soak up the sun.
Thai Afternoon Tea is served daily from 1-4pm. With a seasonal menu that changes every few months, the afternoon tea highlights savoury and sweet treats from Thai cuisine, as well as some western classics. The highlight is the free-flow of beverages, allowing guests to sample their favourite coffee and tea drinks. The coffee used at Metro On Wireless is the Sarnies brand, which is roasted right in the neighbourhood.
Continuing with its afternoon tea theme, Metro On Wireless also hosts ART-TEA time, a monthly DIY weekend session that combines a workshop activity with an afternoon tea mini buffet.
The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel
333 Charoen Nakhon Rd, 66-2-020-2888
The Peninsula Bangkok is a luxurious urban resort featuring a distinctive wave-shaped design overlooking the Chao Phraya River.
Decorated in lush greenery and fresh flowers at the heart of the hotel, The Lobby with its soaring glass bay windows is the perfect spot to dine at any time of the day.
In time-honoured tradition, The Peninsula’s famous signature Afternoon Tea is served in The Lobby, accompanied by live music.
Enjoy the dainty British tradition of Afternoon Tea, sipping champagne while nibbling on freshly baked scones, assorted savouries and sweet pastries. Highlights from our visit include Confit Salmon Rillette, Egg and Gherkin Salad, Vanilla Mango Choux and Matcha Madeleine.
W Bangkok Hotel
106 N S Sathon Rd, 66-2-344-4000
The glamorous W Hotel in Bangkok combines a 31-floor modern glass tower with a century-old, European-inspired heritage building, The House on Sathorn, located in the heart of the city’s bustling commercial district.
The House on Sathorn is a colonial mansion that was originally built in 1889. Inside the architectural landmark is Paii, an acclaimed restaurant serving modern Thai seafood and The Bar at The House on Sathorn for after-work drinks.
Paii offers a popular set lunch menu, dainty afternoon tea (2:30-5:30pm daily), and romantic indoor and outdoor seating for an unforgettable seafood feast into the wee hours of the evening.
You can order the standard Heritage Afternoon Tea or splurge on champagne for the Royal Afternoon Tea Set. The popular Bangkok Afternoon Tea venue serves premium TWG Tea or coffee with a classic 3-tiered service.
Highlights from the W Bangkok Afternoon Tea menu include Salmon Mousse, Prawn Bun, Coconut Madeleine, Almond Chocolate Scones, Strawberry Rocher and Jasmine Honey Paris Brest.
Le Méridien Bangkok Hotel
40, 5 Thanon Surawong, 66-2-232-8888
Le Méridien Bangkok is 5-star design hotel on Surawong Road, located in the city’s Silom area, known as the beating heart of Bangkok’s fun and friendly LGBT neighbourhood.
Latitude 13° is the hotel’s chic all-day cafe and cocktail bar. Midday guests gather here to indulge in the British tradition of Afternoon Tea. The hotel’s pastry chef rotates the theme of the sweets and savouries to reflect the seasons.
Sip flutes of sparkling wine or a boozy cocktail while indulging in freshly basked scones, finger sandwiches and sweet pastries.
Highlights from a recent afternoon tea menu at Le Méridien Hotel in Bangkok include Neapolitan Snowflakes, Pomelo Lemon Pound Cake, Tomato Watermelon Feta Skewers, Blueberry Salmon Blini, and Brie Red Wine Pear Tartine.
Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong
518, 8 Phloen Chit Rd, 66-2-125-5000
Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong is a trendy art and design hotel that is perfectly located in the heart of central Bangkok.
R Bar, the hotel’s lobby lounge, features upscale Asian décor that invites guests to gather and relax in its stately residential ambience. The hotel’s stylish craft cocktail bar is famous for hosting an upscale afternoon, daily from 2-5pm.
The hotel’s talented pastry chef Ornicha Tejagupta crafts a new menu every 3 months, giving local tea lovers a reason to revisit each season. Recent Renaissance Afternoon Tea themes include Siam Sunray, Voyage à Paris, and Festive Season.
Guests can select from an assortment of Twinnings premium teas, perfectly paired with sweet and savoury finger foods like Tarte aux Pommes, Matcha Religieuse, Salmon Tartare and King Crab Mousse.
The St. Regis Bangkok
159 Rajadamri Road, 66-2-207-7777
The St. Regis in Bangkok is a 228-room fabulously luxurious 5 start hotel that overlooks verdant golfing greens and flashy skyscrapers in the trendy shopping district on Rajadamri Road.
Linger over afternoon tea at The St. Regis Bar, where pretty pastries and finger sandwiches are paired with signature cocktails and a custom St. Regis tea blend. Relax in a refined ambiance, sitting on a breezy outdoor terrace or inside perched on comfy couches.
Dubbed “Timeless Afternoon Tea,” The St Regis Bangkok’s traditional British 3 tiered service features sweet and savoury bites, complemented with TWG tea or coffee.
The hotel also offers a locally inspired afternoon tea set that is served out of porcelain bowls that are stacked like tiffin boxes. Enjoy local Thai flavours featuring tropical fruit, curry, spicy salads and pudding topped with coconut and pastries filled with sweet mung bean.
The dainty ritual is offered daily from 2-5pm.
Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok
68 Soi Langsuan, 66-2-796-8868
Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok is a luxury hotel in the city’s Langsuan neighbourhood, a luxury accommodation brand by IHG.
The hotel’s sun-soaked cafe, Sip & Co offers the daily energy boost you need to prepare for the wonderful chaos that is Bangkok. The restaurant is a collaboration with NORSE Republics to provide a design atmosphere with furniture from leading Scandinavian designer brands such as HAY and & Tradition.
Sip & Co. Afternoon Tea Set features 1-hour free flow coffee & tea and a wide variety of small bites to share.
The small bites platter includes both sweets and savouries such as tuna moose cones, mini prawn avocado toasts, mini smoothies, and chocolate chip brownies.
Banyan Tree Bangkok Hotel
21/100 S Sathon Road, 66-2-679-1200
The luxurious 5-star Banyan Tree Bangkok is a handsome 61-storey skyscraper, an urban-oasis high-rise hotel.
Vertigo TOO offers an exceptional bar experience on the hotel’s 60th floor. The arched ceiling of this indoor bar is dotted with lights, mimicking a starry night.
The futuristic interior with a touch of class is a perfect setting to unwind. Plush long sofa beds line both sides of the venue, serving as comfortable loungers while you feast your eyes to two stunning views: the sea of lights that is Bangkok at night on one side and the Chao Phraya River on the other.
Ordering drinks is a combination of entertainment and self-expression, as a mixologist creates a personalized experience for you from the cocktail trolley.
Visit Saturday or Sunday between 1-4pm to experience the hotel’s beloved Garden of Senses Afternoon Tea. Guests pair TWG teas or coffee with a dramatic high tea presentation featuring sweet and savoury bites.
Highlights from the Banyan Tree Bangkok Afternoon Team menu include Melon Bouquet, Cream Corn Cheese Croquette, Lobster on Brioche, Chestnut Mont Blanc Tart, Flower Filo Raspberry.
During the remaining days of the week afternoon tea is served at Banyan Tree Bangkok’s all-day-dining restaurant, which overlooks a koi pond and magical waterfall surroudned by a lush tropical garden.
Sofitel Bangkok Hotel
189 Sukhumvit Road, 66-2-126-9999
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit is renowned for its blend of traditional Thai hospitality and classic French flair, located in the heart of trendy Sukhumvit. The 5 star luxury hotel is located in an impressive tower, reaching a height of 131 meters and comprising 32 floors.
The hotel’s quintessential French café experience, Le Macaron, serves freshly brewed coffee, melt-in-your-mouth pastries and eye-popping pâtisserie.
For a special celebration experience Le Goûter, which injects a nostalgic French twist to traditional high tea. This delightful offering brings together rich, aromatic beverages with indulgent French treats.
Sip on Dilmah Selection loose leaf while nibble on platters of macarons, opera cake, mille-feuille, caramel-hazelnut choux, canelé, plain and hot out of the oven scones.
Four Seasons Bangkok Hotel
300/1 Charoen Krung Rd, 66-2-032-0888
This 5-star luxury urban resort sits perched over Bangkok’s magical Chao Phraya River in the heart of the city’s Creative District. Four Seasons Bangkok is an enclave of tiered buildings, connected at ground level by a series of indoor and outdoor spaces, quiet courtyards and lively restaurants.
Where international visitors mix with local patrons, The Lounge is the setting for impromptu get-togethers and a cozy afternoon tea.
During my visit guests could enjoy a themed afternoon tea inspired by the creativity of Bill Bensley and his exhibit, The Faroese Chronicles on display at the ART Space.
Crafted by Four Seasons Bangkok Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Bonaffini and Chef de Cuisine at The Lounge Patiwarata Chutiwat, this beautiful and artfully designed afternoon tea transports guests to various parts of the world through the rose-tinted cat-eye lenses of Bensley and the Faroese Knitting Club.
Broken into 10 chapters inspired by nine countries visited by Bensley and the Faroese Knitting Club, the menu includes 12 imaginative savoury and sweet petit fours. From the playful Body of banana passion ice cream in the shape of a statuesque backside found in Palermo, Italy, to the delicate foie gras Butterfly inspired by the French Congo, to a chocolate, hazelnut, and coffee version of the iconic cat-eye Glasses of the Faroe Islands.
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa
789 Moo 14, Bangna-Trad Road, 66-2-1187785
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa is the only 5 star resort in close proximity to the international airport.
The resort originally opened in 2014 within the scenic 18-hole Summit Windmill Golf Club, making it the perfect escape from the city for those looking to enjoy a nature break.
Latitude 13° is the resort’s all day cafe and cocktail bar, which in the afternoon hosts the hotel’s dainty afternoon tea.
In the afternoon, Latitude 13° serves a traditional afternoon tea created by Executive Chef Poramate. During my December high tea break I enjoyed a hot pot of Earl Grey with a two-tiered Christmas-inspired sweets and savouries.
Highlights from the high service at Latitude 13° include fresh berry filled macarons, custard tarts topped with fresh fruit, strawberry cakes, beef mini burgers, Coronation curry chicken sandwiches, plus classic scones served with james and sweet cream.
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit
1 Soi Sukhumvit 13, 66-2-098-1234
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit is located in a 31-story skyscraper in the city’s friendly Nana neighbourhood.
The 5 star hotel hosts a chic Bangkok Afternoon Tea in its elegant Lobby Lounge daily from 1-5pm.
Indulge in an enchanting afternoon tea experience that combines sweet and savoury treats, each artfully crafted to resemble blooming flowers, capturing the essence of a vibrant garden.
Menu highlights from the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Afternoon Tea service include Prawn Cocktail, Smoked Salmon Sandwich, Pistachio Cream Cake, Raison Scones and Almond Dark Chocolate Cake.
Pastries are served with a selection of aromatic coffees and teas, alongside the finest gelato from Café Buongiorno.
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