Celebrate in style with a high tea on the Central Coast

The Central Coast really loves a good high tea. There is nothing more civilized that biting into a dainty finger sandwich or satisfying those sweet cravings with picture perfect pastries in lush gardens, beach front venues and bustling town centres. Mutli-tier plates carefully filled with sweet and savoury treats accompanied by a pot of English tea or a glass of sparking bubbles, an Instagrammers heaven!

Whether it's a special occasion or an excuse for an afternoon indulgence, dress up and enjoy every sip and bite with these Central Coast high tea choices.

Kew ‘high’ Dining

There is no better way to spend your weekend than indulging in a Kew high in the conservatory of the Ken Duncan Gallery. The offering by English-born owner and Head Chef Lawry Gordon is impeccably British and is the prettiest high tea your appointment with family, friends or someone special could desire. The high tea booking includes sparkling on arrival, a selection of four savoury tastes, interlude, house-made fluffy scone and two sweet treats.

A culinary adventure 

High tea at Hatters in Ettalong Beach is awesome. All the food for high tea is made on premises. Allocate two hours with a spectacular twenty-one teas to select from and coffee. If you prefer a tipple to start with you can BYO. Children will also be catered for along with gluten, nut, dairy free and vegan optional extras.

High Tea with view

Treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence…high tea in Crowne Plaza's Meribella lounge. Nothing could be finer than sipping bubbles and tea looking out over the sparkling ocean views of Terrigal Beach. Dietary requirements can be catered for with you high tea booking with gluten free, vegetarian and expecting mum’s variations on the classic high tea menu, as well as a special kid’s high tea option.

Offered daily from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury bites accompanied with your choice of tea from the Dilmah selection, barista-made coffee or hot chocolate.

High tea that’s a breath of fresh air  

Relish the hinterlands fresh country air with high tea at The Springs, in Peats Ridge. Experience authentic add on options like exotic teas, your choice of Prosecco or wattle seed espresso martini, and to top it off tea leaf readings for a bit of fun and games upon request. Weekends only with the option to start at 11am or 2pm.

Tea off on a high

A day on the fairway of Kooindah Waters championship golf course calls for high tea available daily in Karinyas Restaurant. Visit Karinya’s Restaurant & Wine Bar to savour seasonal high tea alfresco, with views extending across the resort’s lush, rolling fairways.

High tea with a twist

High tea is back with a twist at the Central Coast’s Tea Room by Pullman Magenta Shores. Open weekend’s serving a modern high tea with a coastal chic flare. The pastry chefs will be baking a delicious set menu updated weekly serving a variety of petit fours, sweet and savoury pastries with tea or coffee. Saturday and Sunday from 12:30-2:00pm.

High T-quila

A different spin on a traditional high tea, is a Cantina style 'High T-quila' bought to you by Mexicoast Cantina in Toukley. Every Saturday between 12-3pm get your friends together to share house made favourites ad sweets accompanied by Sangaria and Processo margaritas. 

Opulent high tea affair

Elevate your afternoon with your friends and indulge on an exquisite high tea at The Pantry in Forresters Beach. Nestle by the pool in coastal charm and delight in pastries, dainty finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and tea or coffee, or bubbly champagne! Available Monday - Friday 11am-2pm, this is a perfect excuse to spend time with your pals in a charming setting. 

Village tea

Whether you are celebrating a birthday, hen's do or just catching up with friends, The Little Teapot in Davistown offers a selection of high tea options. With house made finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and sweet slices served on dainty tiered platters, this cosy cafe is the perfect place to enjoy a memorial time.

All things chocolate

Satisfy your sweet tooth with the ultimate sweet high tea at The Factory in Gosford. Awaken your senses with a tour of the chocolate factory to see where the chocolates you will be able to enjoy in the high tea are made. The high tea includes a glass of sparkling bubbles on arrival, savoury nibbles, fresh scones and an array of chocolate goodness including chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate petit fours and chocolate bon bons