High tea is a trending statement across the island. Cosy lounges, whimsical cafes and bistros on terraces fanned by the tropical breeze offer a lovely, warm ambience for relaxing afternoons spent in pleasant conversations while indulging in divine snacks and a refreshing hot cuppa. Neat and inviting high tea platters with fresh scones, spongy cakes, soft macaroons, fluffy pies and other enticing sweet treats and savoury delicacies await you. We have narrowed down a few high tea experiences for you to try.
AMAGI GALLE
Ahara Gourmet Gallery; 3pm – 5pm (on request) Voyager Lounge; 3pm – 5pm (on request) Shoreline Beach Club; 3pm – 5pm (on request)
AMAGI ARIA, NEGOMBO
The Sunset Deck; 3.30pm (on request)
CINNAMON GRAND COLOMBO
Tea Lounge; Weekends; 3pm – 5.30pm
CINNAMON LAKESIDE COLOMBO
The Lounge; Daily; 3pm – 5pm
CINNAMON RED COLOMBO
Cloud Red; Sundays; 3pm – 5pm
EARL’S REGENCY, KANDY
Mountbatten Lounge; Daily; 4.30pm – 6pm
GALADARI HOTEL, COLOMBO
The Lobby Bar; Wednesday to Sunday; 3.30pm – 6pm
GALLE FACE HOTEL, COLOMBO
The Verandah; Daily; 4pm – 6pm
HILTON COLOMBO
High Tea Platters at LAB; Daily; 3pm – 6pm
Endless High Tea at Graze Kitchen; Saturdays and Poya days; First seating: 12.30pm – 2.30pm; Second seating: 3pm – 5pm
HERITANCE KANDALAMA
Cafe Kachchan; 3.30pm – 6pm (on request)
HERITANCE NEGOMBO
Swiss Bakery; Daily; 3.30pm – 6.30pm
HERITANCE TEA FACTORY, NUWARA ELIYA
Hethersett Bar and The Goatfell Bar; 10am – 5pm (on request)
MOUNT LAVINIA HOTEL
The Terrace; Daily; 3pm – 6pm
RAMADA COLOMBO
Gardenia Coffee Shop; Daily; 3pm – 6pm
TAJ SAMUDRA, COLOMBO
Lattice; Daily; 3pm – 6pm
THE KINGSBURY, COLOMBO
The Gourmet Station; Daily; 3pm – 6pm
High Tea with Fashion Show (January 31, 2018); 3pm – 6pm
TINTAGEL, COLOMBO
3pm – 6pm (On request)
TURYA KALUTARA
Mista Deli Coffee Shop; 5pm – 6pm (on request)