Afternoon Bites: 10 Best high tea spots in Singapore to celebrate Easter

Lim Han 05 Apr 2017

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The Clifford Pier
A delectable afternoon tea session infused with rich culture and delicious heritage? You can find that and more at The Clifford Pier, which aims to give you a taste of Singapore’s history with its thoughtfully crafted Afternoon Tea Set. You’ll have your mouth hanging open at the astounding dishes tinted with local flavours. From Wagyu Beef Rendang Croquettas to Bandung Macarons, every dish promises to be an artistic and traditional masterpiece.

80 Collyer Quay

Photo: @1ningx
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The Knolls
If you’re up for a tranquil relaxing tea session, The Knolls is the place to hit up. They offer a vast exquisite tea selection, featuring Japanese and English teas among others, which will soothe your tastebuds and calm your mind. Add some sweetness to the mix with savoury delights, such as Salmon Burrito with Olive Caviar, or saccharine bites which include Chocolate Pastry Cream Eclairs.

1 The Knolls Capella Singapore

Photo: Capella Singapore Facebook
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L’Espresso
L’Espresso will whisk you away into the land of Great Britain by offering you the quintessential Bristish afternoon tea experience, replete with an array of exquisite treats and a delectable interior. You’ll be enthralled by the extensive spread of savoury and sweet bites, from sandwiches and traditional English scones to desserts and a stunning chocolate fountain. This is a high tea experience fit for the Queen.
22 Scotts Road

Photo: @florayan7825
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Anti:dote
You know you’re in for an absolute treat when you’re served an elegant jewellery drawer chest dressed to the nines in exquisite white leather, with each level displaying delicate bites of sweet and savoury decadence. Bite into delicious gourmet sandwiches, from Smoked Salmon & Ikura Roe to Boston Maine Lobster Roll in Homemade Brioche, or sink your teeth into an endearing assortment of ornate treats such as the Banoffee Pie and Battenberg Cake.

Level 1, 2 Stamford Road, Fairmont Singapore

Photo: Anti:dote Facebook
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Lime
Immerse yourself in an afternoon of pure indulgence at PARKROYAL on Pickering's Lime restaurant. Rich chocolate treats such as the Peanut Butter Chocolate Cup with Gianduja Chantilly shares the stage with other decadent pastries such as the Passionfruit Meringue Tart in their newly curated tier. Of course, to steer you away from a serious sugar rush, they’ve provided exquisite savouries such as Peking Duck Duxelles encased in Profiterole and Ayam Percik Shepherd’s Pie.

3 Upper Pickering Street

Photo: PARKROYAL on Pickering Facebook
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Tea Lounge
Expect nothing less than a sumptuous luxuriant spread at Regent Singapore this Easter. Kick start the feast with Roasted Rack of Veal with Lavender and Rosemary or a piquant Dill Salt-crusted Red Snapper. As if that wasn’t enough to satisfy you, they’ve laid out for you a garden of impeccable pastries such as luscious Raspberry Hazelnut Chocolate Cake and Exotic Fruit Coconut Tarts, among an abundance of chocolate Easter eggs.

1 Cuscaden Rd, Regent Singapore, A Four Seasons Hotel

Photo: Regent Singapore Facebook
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One Ninety Bar
Delve into an afternoon of indulgence at One Ninety Bar, which promises an incredible afternoon of the most delightful high tea. Gourmet finger sandwiches, such as Truffle & Egg Salad on Brioche Toast, will make you salivate to no end while their selection of opulent pastries, such as the Honey Lemon and Raspberry Shooter and the Apple Crumble Cup Cake will beckon your senses. Complete the high tea experience with your choice of sophisticated TWG tea leaves, with their menu featuring an extensive range from Geisha Blossom to White Night Jasmine.

190 Orchard Boulevard

Photo: @yukoooo819
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Marriott Cafe
You’ll be gasping in euphoria with every glance at the food stations of Marriott’s high tea buffet. Gobble up juicy succulent seafood freshly picked from the oceans or tuck into local delights, from Laksa to Rojak. After your savoury tastebuds have had their fun, it’s time for your sweet tooth to start its party. Drown yourself in the pool of decorous cakes and pastries available, topped off with creamy luscious ice cream offered at the ice cream station.

320 Orchard Rd, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

Photo: Marriott Cafe Facebook
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Atrium Restaurant
Did someone say 1-for-1? Atrium Restaurant sure did, because they’re releasing this magnanimous promotion for all their buffets. Head on down to Atrium Restaurant for a traditional British afternoon tea splashed with local tastes. With Singapore favourites like oyster omelettes to Kueh Pie Tee and luscious desserts stealing the show, the august spread at Atrium promises an impeccable afternoon of fusional high tea.

317 Outram Road, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Photo: Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium Facebook
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10 Scotts
Lounge in the sophisticated interior of 10 Scotts while basking in its dignified atmosphere. Their weekly-changing spread of hot foods team up with a gourmet selection of artisan cheeses, dim sum and sushi to provide you with an impeccable afternoon pick-me-up. You can expect to be served their signature two-tier glass stand proudly displaying homemade crab cakes, delicate macarons and buttery scones. 10 Scotts Road Photo: @edlyng

Skip your lunch and dinner – these places will definitely be your cup of tea.

Get excited, folks, the long Easter weekend is just around the corner! What better way to soak in the spirit of this much-anticipated weekend than with a cathartic session of grandiloquent afternoon tea? From regal savoury dishes that will tantalise your taste buds to embellished pastries that look too dainty to be eaten, high tea in Singapore promises to be an absolute dream. Of course, let’s not forget the tasteful drinks and delicate crockery involved. What could be more elegant than sipping exquisite tea from a pretty floral tea cup?

Let’s get down to business. We’re filling your teapot with a flow of the best high tea spots in Singapore you have to hit up this Easter weekend. Who knows, you may even bump into the Queen at any one of them. (Don’t forget to mention to her who you got the recommendation from!)

Lim Han

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