Celebrate in style with a high tea on the Central Coast

The Central Coast has a long‑standing love affair with high tea. Few pleasures feel quite as indulgent as biting into a delicate finger sandwich or satisfying a sweet craving with picture‑perfect pastries, served in lush gardens, beachfront venues and vibrant town centres. Think multi‑tiered stands laden with sweet and savoury delights, paired with a pot of English tea or a glass of sparkling bubbles — an Instagrammer’s dream.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for an excuse to indulge, dress up, slow down and savour every sip and bite with these high tea experiences across the Central Coast.

High dining with Kew

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 a sight for sore eyes, with all of the food 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 a wattle seed espresso martini, as well as tea leaf readings for a bit of fun upon request. Weekends only with the option to start at 11am or 2pm.

Tea off on a high

A day on the fairway of Mercure 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 on weekends, 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, rally the troops to share house made favourites ad sweets accompanied by sangria and margs.

Opulent high tea affair

Elevate your afternoon with your friends and indulge on an exquisite high tea at The Pantry in Forrester's 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're 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 make some memories.

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