Tea, anyone? Welcome to our list of recommendations for the top afternoon tea experiences in Hong Kong. There are plenty of traditional afternoon teas, fusion sets, and special collaborations to choose from to keep us busy come teatime.
Stay on top of the best afternoon teas in the city by consistently checking back in at our up-to-date list!
The best afternoon tea in Hong Kong 2025: winter edition
WM Hotel’s WM x ARTĒ The PET IT ON Afternoon Tea
Perfect for all the pup owners out there, dog-friendly WM Hotel in Sai Kung has partnered with ARTĒ Madrid for the launch of the Spanish brand’s first pet-friendly jewellery collection, PET IT ON. The teatime menu features three savoury items and five sweet treats, all creatively incorporating animal elements, from a cat-shaped dill smoked salmon focaccia with caviar to a pistachio puff fashioned to resemble a puppy. The hotel offers a dedicated outdoor area for dining with your furry friends.
The WM x ARTĒ The PET IT ON Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD628 for two. Each diner who enjoys this set will receive an exclusive ARTĒ paw pendant (valued at HKD880) and a HKD300 cash voucher for use at designated ARTĒ Madrid stores in Hong Kong.
Café@WM, LG/F, WM Hotel, 28 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, 2196 6388, book here
Until Jan. 31, daily, 3:30–5:30PM
Hyatt Centric’s Feast of Fortune Afternoon Tea
Hyatt Centric’s Cruise restaurant is celebrating the Year of the Snake in 2025 with an afternoon tea set bursting with auspicious Chinese ingredients such as abalone, bird’s nest, sea cucumber, and more; just a few of the many highlights include the Hokkaido sea cucumber with scallion and asparagus, symbolising longevity, and the mandarin mousse with poached pear, a nod to good fortune. A welcome glass of Prosecco and live stations dishing out all-you-can-eat black sesame egg waffles and seasonal ice cream are also part of this lucky deal.
The Feast of Fortune Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD480 for one.
Cruise Restaurant & Bar, 23/F, West Tower, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, 1 North Point Estate Lane, North Point, 3896 9898, book here (20% discount if booked online)
Jan. 4–Mar. 2, weekends and public holidays, 3–5PM
The Luxe Manor’s Tutu Enchanted Afternoon Tea
FINDS, a Nordic restaurant housed within boutique Tsim Sha Tsui hotel The Luxe Manor, is partnering with Italian haircare brand OI to launch this ballet-inspired afternoon tea. Savoury creations include marinated Hokkaido scallop with soy foam and roasted Black Angus beef with black garlic, whilst dark chocolate marquise and Arabica coffee puff delight on the sweet front. In addition to tea by Finnish brand Nordqvist, diners can upgrade to sip a cocktail (HKD98) themed around the black and white colours of the Davines OI series: Bubble Fizz, starring Malibu and white wine, and Mocha Mint, which fuses Kahlúa and cacao with mint and milk.
The Tutu Enchanted Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD338 for one and HKD588 for two on weekdays and HKD368 for one and HKD638 for two on weekends and public holidays. Each guest will receive a Davines OI haircare gift set (valued at HKD520) and a redemption card for a complimentary OI trial set (valued at HKD310) upon purchase of OI Soufflé at Davines salons.
FINDS, 1/F, The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2522 9318, WhatsApp 9376 0331, book here
Until Feb. 28, daily, 3–5:30PM
Vista’s Cheung Po Tsai Afternoon Tea
As you sit back taking in the spectacular harbour views, you’ll be treated to this inaugural afternoon tea at Italian restaurant Vista inspired by the iconic Aqualuna junk boat. The crème brûlée, seaweed and salted chocolate macarons, lemon meringue tart, and Ecuadorian 70% chocolate cake come courtesy of popular patisserie Paul Lafayet, whilst the in-house Italian canapés include the likes of sea urchin montanarina and lobster maritozzo.
The Cheung Po Tsai Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD888 for two.
Vista Ristorante, 29/F, One Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2778 3255, book here
Available on an ongoing basis, weekends, 2–6PM
Magistracy Dining Room Afternoon Tea
At Magistracy Dining Room, chef Alyn Williams has put his grand stamp on the long-standing tradition of British afternoon tea. The chef’s Saturday teatime menu presents an assortment of refined sandwiches, from cream cheese and cucumber finger and coronation chicken toasted crumpet to prawn mayonnaise on toasted brioche and smoked salmon soda bread. Chocolate and cherry choux, Eton mess, and carrot cake are some of the savoury stunners on show, accompanied by Cornish and mixed dried fruit scones with all the classic fixings.
The Magistracy Dining Room Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD468 for one and HKD788 for two.
Magistracy Dining Room, G/F, Central Magistracy, Tai Kwun, 1 Arbuthnot Road, Central, 2252 3177, book here
Available on an ongoing basis, Saturdays, 2–5PM
Hotel ICON’s Winter Festival: Premium Miyazaki Wagyu Sukiyaki Afternoon Tea
Executive chef Danny Ho is placing a spotlight on the Japanese art of sukiyaki this winter at Hotel ICON’s buffet restaurant, The Market. This hearty afternoon tea experience kicks off with a scallop, sweet shrimp, and salmon sashimi platter, followed by a bowl of soothing Hokkaido chestnut crab miso soup. Then it’s time for the main event – the Miyazaki Wagyu beef chuck roll sukiyaki – ending with a Japanese sweets platter and Kyoto Uji matcha soft serve for dessert. Think of it as an early dinner!
The Winter Festival: Premium Miyazaki Wagyu Sukiyaki Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD418 for one and HKD698 for two on weekdays and HKD468 for one and HKD798 for two on weekends and public holidays (inclusive of a glass of sake per person).
The Market, 2/F, Hotel ICON, 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 3400 1308, book here
Until Feb. 23, daily, 3–5PM
Sheraton Tsim Sha Tsui’s The Valrhona Palette of Flavours Afternoon Tea
At the Sheraton Tsim Sha Tsui, this season’s eye-catching afternoon tea set offered at the hotel’s Sky Lounge is a union with renowned French chocolatier Valrhona. The sweet and salty bites have been infused with the brand’s diverse range of chocolate varieties, from chicken pâté with dark chocolate and Wagyu beef stew tartlet with dark chocolate to salted caramel and hazelnut chocolate cake and Earl Grey and orange chocolate cake.
The Valrhona Palette of Flavours Afternoon Tea has a price tag of HKD338 for one and HKD676 for two. Each teatime guest will be gifted with one complimentary Valrhona mini chocolate bar to take home.
Sky Lounge, 18/F, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2369 1111, book here (25% discount if booked online)
Until Mar. 31, daily, 2:30–6PM
The Ritz-Carlton’s Medici Garden Aromatic Afternoon Tea
This seasonal sky-high tea at The Ritz-Carlton’s Café 103 is a partnership with legendary Italian perfumery Santa Maria Novella – standing strong for over eight centuries – in celebration of the brand’s I Giardini Medicei fragrance collection, four perfumes crafted using the citrus fruits, flowers, and plants found in the historic Medici family gardens in Florence. The set’s presentation mirrors Santa Maria Novella’s “coffret-book,” with two compartments filled with delightful sweet and savoury treats inspired by these fragrances, such as foie gras mousse and pomegranate éclair, almond, orange blossom, and lemon tart, and jasmine cream, bergamot, and apricot verrine.
The Medici Garden Aromatic Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD528 for one and HKD828 for two on weekdays and HKD558 for one and HKD878 for two on weekends and public holidays. Teatime guests will be presented with sample-sized versions of the I Giardini Medicei eau de parfum collection to take away.
Café 103, 103/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, 2263 2270, book here
Until Mar. 31, daily, 3:15–5:15PM
WATERMARK’s Harbour Bliss Afternoon Tea
Newly reopened at Pier 7 in Central, WATERMARK is adding to its harbourfront appeal with the debut of a sumptuous yet reasonably priced afternoon tea set comprising four savoury and five sweet bites. Standouts on the savoury side include the seared Hokkaido scallop and lobster tartlet, whilst the strawberry cheesecake and mango and passion-fruit mousse cake are sweet stars.
The Harbour Bliss Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD498 for two.
WATERMARK, Shop L, P/F, Pier 7, Central, 2167 7251, WhatsApp 9123 2099, book here
Available on an ongoing basis from Jan. 9, daily, 3–5PM
DALLOYAU & ÉPURE’s A China-France Cultural Soirée Afternoon Tea
A collaboration between patisserie DALLOYAU and Michelin-starred French restaurant ÉPURE with the Hong Kong Palace Museum, this set is an extension of the museum’s latest special exhibition, “The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles: China-France Cultural Encounters in the 17th and 18th Centuries” (DALLOYAU is actually the only French culinary brand that has served the Palace of Versailles since 1682!). On this exquisitely crafted and presented fusion menu are both Eastern and Western delicacies, from the classic French chocolate mousse and escargot and mushroom vol-au-vent to the Chinese-inspired goji and osmanthus teacup and scones with hawthorn jam. The set is served with a selection of teas from the museum’s Palace Pals series, which features cartoon characterisations of notable Ming and Qing Dynasty court figures.
The A China-France Cultural Soirée Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD536 for two at DALLOYAU and HKD598 for two at ÉPURE, with a 15% discount given to Hong Kong Palace Museum members and patrons and those holding special exhibition or full-access tickets. Diners partaking in this set can each redeem an exclusive souvenir at the museum gift shop by presenting their dining receipt.
DALLOYAU, multiple locations across Hong Kong (note that dine-in is only available at the Entertainment Building, ifc mall, Pacific Place, and Harbour City venues)
ÉPURE, Shop 403, 4/F, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, 3–27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3185 8338, WhatsApp 5545 2133, book here
Until May 31, daily, 2:30–5:30PM
Cordis’ Mingle Munchies Afternoon Tea
Cordis hotel’s Alibi – Wine Dine Be Social is turning the concept of afternoon tea on its head with the debut of this set featuring a choice of out-of-the-box non-tea beverages, including flavoured coffee options (the ginger honey latte sounds delightful) and floral espresso sparkling tea. The seven inventive food bites, such as the cognac and brandy foie gras mousse jar and whisky waffle with whisky ice cream and caramel-walnut sauce, can be optionally paired with an umami bottled cocktail (HKD78) crafted by bar manager Billy Lau, either the Truffle Manhattan or Earl Grey Smoked Negroni.
The Mingle Munchies Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD338 for two.
Alibi – Wine Dine Be Social, 5/F, Cordis, Hong Kong, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, 3552 3231, WhatsApp 6656 2206, book here
Available on an ongoing basis from Jan. 6, daily, 2:30–5:30PM
Afternoon Tea TEAROOM’s weekend buffet
An afternoon tea specialist from Japan, Afternoon Tea TEAROOM’s 100-minute-long weekend buffet is an all-you-can-eat spread of sweet and savoury teatime favourites. Up for unlimited feasting include the likes of strawberry shortcake, sweet potato pudding, and scones on the sweet side and pasta with tomato sauce, chicken curry, and French toast with smoked chicken on the savoury side.
Afternoon Tea TEAROOM’s weekend buffet is priced at HKD258 for adults and HKD158 for kids.
Afternoon Tea TEAROOM, Shop L3–08, 3/F, World Trade Centre, 280 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, 3705 1581, book here
Available on an ongoing basis, Friday–Sunday, with bookings at 3PM, 5PM, and 7PM on Fridays and 1PM, 3PM, 5PM, and 7PM on Sundays
The Upper House’s Salisterra x Bamford Afternoon Tea
The Upper House has partnered with sustainable British lifestyle brand Bamford to bring this afternoon tea to its top-floor stunner Salisterra, inspired by the brand’s Woodland Moss fragrance. This elegant set echoes the perfume’s rustic forest notes with bites that include pork and apple sausage roll with rosemary, duck-leg pie with sage, forest moss cake, and apple and geranium macaron.
The Salisterra x Bamford Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD380 for one and HKD680 for two on Monday–Thursday and HKD418 for one and HKD718 for two on Friday–Sunday and public holidays.
Salisterra, 49/F, The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 3968 1106, book here
Available on an ongoing seasonal basis from Jan. 13, daily, 3–5PM
Grand’s Hyatt’s Tiffin Afternoon Tea
This winter at the Grand Hyatt, Tiffin’s signature afternoon tea has been overhauled, featuring premium seasonal ingredients showcased in the likes of truffle ham and Brie sandwich, foie gras mousse and fig choux puff, strawberry chocolate financier, and orange blossom custard cheesecake. As always at Tiffin, in addition to the tiered teatime set, guests can enjoy a live crepe and waffle dessert station and indulge in all-you-can-eat gelato at the Fabbri pop-up, a limited-time collaboration with the renowned Italian brand.
For Chinese New Year from Jan. 29 till Feb. 4, the set is getting an upgrade with the appearance of red- and gold-hued Chinese-inspired treats, including dried tangerine peel and red date millefeuille and honey, Tieguanyin, and walnut chiffon cake.
The Tiffin Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD368 for one on weekdays and HKD398 for one on weekends and public holidays.
Tiffin, M/F, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 2584 7722, book here
Available on an ongoing seasonal basis, daily, 3:15–5PM
HUE Dining’s Apples & Oranges Afternoon Tea
We have another museum partnership to look forward to with the launch of HUE Dining’s collaboration with the Hong Kong Museum of Art in honour of the new exhibition “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Cézanne and Renoir: Looking at the World – Masterpieces from the Musée de l’Orangerie and the Musée d’Orsay.” The worlds of art and gastronomy come together in HUE’s new tea set, which draws inspiration from Cézanne and Renoir’s still-life masterpieces. Ham-hock terrine with grilled pineapple and peppercorn glaze, burrata with torched peach and cherry tomato on sourdough, and dacquoise with coconut and calamansi curd are just a few of the creative and colourful items on display.
HUE is also running a still-life art competition sponsored by vivo, with the chance to win a new vivo x ZEISS smartphone. Artwork should be uploaded to a public Instagram account and shared with three friends, along with the hashtag #vivoX200ProHK, by Feb. 17. You’ll also need to follow and tag @huedining and @vivo_hongkong when submitting your entry. Winners will be announced on Feb. 28 on HUE’s Instagram page.
The Apples & Oranges Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD680 for two.
HUE Dining, 1/F, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3500 5888, book here
Jan. 17–May 7, weekends and public holidays, 3:30–5:30PM
The Langham’s Nespresso Afternoon Tea
Palm Court at The Langham hotel has joined hands with Nespresso for an inventive coffee-themed afternoon tea. The four coffee-infused sweet treats, which include opera cake, tiramisu chocolate cup, green tea cream puff, and beetroot-coconut panna cotta, savoury bites, and fresh-from-the-oven plain and dried fruit scones are all paired with an array of Nespresso’s finest brews.
The Nespresso Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD738 for two on weekdays and HKD768 for two on weekends and public holidays. To top off this experience, diners get to bring home a box of Nespresso cantuccini Italian almond biscuits, along with a Caran d’Ache pen made from recycled Nespresso capsules. If you’re the lucky 100th or 200th teatime guest, you’ll also be gifted with an incredible prize of either a Nespresso Pixie or Vertuo Plus coffee machine!
Palm Court, G/F, The Langham, Hong Kong, 8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2132 7898, book here
Jan. 16–Feb. 28, daily, 3–5:30PM on weekends and 2:15–6:30PM on weekends and public holidays
The Kowloon Hotel’s Strawberry Serenade Afternoon Tea
The Kowloon Hotel continues its afternoon tea tradition of combining Western flavours with traditional Chinese ingredients, this time with a vibrant strawberry theme. The East-meets-West seasonal showstopper is the theatrical à la minute baked Alaska, followed closely by the strawberry napoleon and strawberry panna cotta. On the savoury front, diners can dig into the likes of Japanese Wagyu foie gras bun, gold-flecked braised abalone, and classic shrimp toast.
The Strawberry Serenade Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD294.80 for one.
The Middle Row Bar, 2/F, The Kowloon Hotel, 19–21 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2734 3803, book here (up to 30% discount if booked online)
Jan. 17–Mar. 31 , daily, 2:30–5PM
The St. Regis x Guerlain Afternoon Tea
For an afternoon tea with an elegant Chinese twist, we recommend checking out this limited-time offering at The Drawing Room at The St. Regis hotel in partnership with Guerlain, where the French beauty brand’s luxe Chinese New Year collection is put in the spotlight. The stunning French-meets-Chinese elements crafted by chef Hugo Cheng and pastry chef Steven Jin include a savoury twist on the traditional deep-fried black sesame ball in the form of the confit duck jian dui, lobster spring roll, abalone and black truffle tartlet, and a flurry of stunning desserts. We’re most impressed by the Lantern, which creatively combines honey mousse with lemon cream.
The St. Regis x Guerlain Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD478 for one and HKD888 for two. Throughout this promotion, teatime diners will get to take home a Guerlain deluxe beauty gift set. During the Chinese New Year period until Valentine’s Day, guests will instead receive a red packet containing a golden ticket, guaranteeing a special prize courtesy of Guerlain (either a gift pouch or a full-sized product).
The Drawing Room, 2/F, The St. Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Drive, Wan Chai, 2138 6800, book here
Jan. 17–Mar. 16, daily, 2:30–5:30PM
Sheraton Tung Chung’s Whispering Pink Afternoon Tea
The seasonal afternoon tea at Sunset Grill at the Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung takes its cue from Whispering Angel rosé from Provence. The wine’s delightful pink hue is echoed in the four savoury and five sweet items on offer, ranging from crayfish cocktail with Sichuan mayonnaise on brioche and lobster bisque with caviar to raspberry chocolate truffle cake and Whispering Angel rosé jelly. Two glasses of Whispering Angel rosé are included in the tea set. An ideal treat for Valentine’s Day!
The Whispering Pink Afternoon Tea is priced at HKD388 for two.
Sunset Grill, 19/F, Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel, 9 Yi Tung Road, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, 2535 0025, book here (10% discount if booked online)
Feb. 14–Mar. 31, daily, 3:30–5:30PM
The Murray’s Sulwhasoo Secret Garden Afternoon Tea
Garden Lounge at The Murray hotel’s newest teatime partner in crime is leading Korean beauty brand Sulwhasoo, focusing on the hero ingredient of ginseng. Ginseng and egg with salmon roe mini sandwich, Korean pickled cauliflower, celeriac cream, and marigold tart, and ginseng cheesecake mousse are just a few of the Korean-inspired bites to look forward to. A ginseng coffee drink (HKD48) can be added on too.
The hotel itself has transformed a hidden area adjacent to the Peak Tram station into a Sulwhasoo-inspired multisensory garden experience, with amber-hued flowers adorning a wooden cottage and the brand’s signature fragrance, Harmony & Balance, perfuming the air. An Instagram photo contest is also being held in conjunction with this secret garden area, with prizes including a one-night stay at The Murray. Participants need to follow @themurrayhk and @sulwhasoo.hongkong on Instagram, take photos in the garden, and post them on their personal page, sharing “How the First Care Activating Serum touches your heart” and tagging with #SulwhasooHK, #雪花秀, #TheMurrayHK, and #NiccoloHotels.
The Sulwhasoo Secret Garden Afternoon Tea has a price tag of HKD856 for two. A voucher to redeem a Sulwhasoo First Care trial set will be gifted to each diner.
Garden Lounge, UG/F, The Murray, Hong Kong, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, 3141 8888, book here
Jan. 22–Mar. 31, daily, 2:45–6PM
