We’ve recently found ourselves longing to sip some tea in a most elegant setting. For a little something special, a fancy afternoon tea service is just the thing to take a break from the same old routine and to connect with friends or family in a luxurious experience. For a list of places to put pinkies up and enjoy tea time, check out these local spots…
— Unicorniverse Bakery
You can enjoy a Magical Afternoon Tea at Unicorniverse Bakery Monday through Friday from 8 am – 3 pm. For $65 per person, your tea experience will include a selection of seasonal finger foods and desserts served on a 3-tier tower with your choice of tea. Get more info here.
— Hotel Ella
The stylish Hotel Ella, near the UT Austin campus, is home a lovely restaurant that serves a delightful afternoon tea service every day from 2 – 4:30 pm. Choose from a wide selection of teas served with an assortment of traditional tea sandwiches, confections, and delicious scones. Tea is $49 per person, plus 20 percent gratuity, and you can get more info here.
— Austin English Tea Company
For an authentic English tea party, you can book a Saturday or Sunday afternoon tea service at Austin English Tea Company for $46 per person. Your tea service comes with an assortment of tea sandwiches, frittata, traditional scones with jam and clotted cream, and tasty desserts in a charming setting. Check here for reservations.
— The Driskill
Austin’s famous historic hotel offers a an afternoon tea on Sunday afternoons and special occasions. The three-course tea service includes endless cups of Austin Zhi Tea and sparking wine, classic French pastries, petit fours, and delicate finger sandwiches. Seating times start at 4 pm and the cost is $90 for adults, and $45 for children 10 and under. Make your reservations here.
— Brentwood Social House
This local tea & coffee shop is a favorite of ours where the kids can play in the fenced backyard while we sip a warm drink. But did you know that you can also have afternoon tea, or order tea service boxes to go? Afternoon tea at Brentwood Social House is casual and cosy, with mismatched vintage china in a quaint coffee house. Afternoon tea is by reservtion only and must be made at least seven days in advance. Tea is offered on Thursdays, Fridays, and select weekends. The cost is $40 on Thursdays, and $50 Friday through Sunday. Get more info here. *The recommended age is 6 and up.
— Afternoon Tea at Goldie’s
Austin Proper Hotel offers an elegant afternoon tea complete with artisinal teas, sparklig wines, savory bites, and sweet delicacies. Tea is offered at Goldie’s Fridays through Sundays from noon – 3 pm. Prices range from $82 to $145 per person, and you can make your reservation here.
Where do you like to go for tea time? Feel free to send us your suggestions to [email protected].
*header image from Hotel Ella’s Facebook page, credit: Kaylee Dismuke
