Top 10 high teas in The Hills
From classic scones to the modern twists with homemade sliders, The Hills knows how to put on a good high tea.
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No longer reserved for the British social set, high tea has emerged as the go-to event for celebrations and fundraisers as well as the catch-up of choice for friends and families, providing the perfect alternative to brunches or drinks.
The Hills is home to a wide range of high tea options, from the classics served on beautiful tableware in our restaurants to the warm pastries delivered with love at our local cafes and the modern twists pouring out of the kitchen of our hotels.
Here’s our picks on the best of the bunch.
Novotel Sydney Norwest
Novotel Sydney Norwest in Baulkham Hills offers three tiers of sweet and savoury treats with unlimited assorted teas and coffees, plus a glass of Australian sparkling wine or juice for $39 per person. Enjoy high tea on weekends from 2pm-4pm in the Novotel’s restaurant, Rebellion Bar & Grill. To book, call 9634 9634. Where: 1 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills
Biviano’s Restaurant
Biviano’s Restaurant offers an elegant high tea of sandwiches, sweets and scones with an extensive range of loose leaf teas for $40 per person. For extra indulgence, try the high tea with a glass of Australian sparkling wine for $47 or a glass of French sparkling wine for $55. Biviano’s offers high tea on weekdays from 12.30pm-4pm and on weekends from 2pm-4pm. To book, call 9651 2022. Where: 628 Old Northern Rd, Dural
The Hills Lodge
The Hills Lodge’s authentic high tea features miniature cakes and tarts, chocolate covered strawberries, scones, sandwiches and pastries accompanied by loose leaf tea and coffee served in antique cups and saucers. Choose from a classic high tea with a sparkling wine piccolo for $49 per person, or an indulgence high tea with a Moet champagne piccolo for $69 per person. The Hills Lodge also offers a gluten free high tea. High tea is available in the Nobles Restaurant on Fridays from 12pm-4pm and Saturdays from 12pm-3pm. To book, call 9680 3800. Where: 1 Salisbury Rd, Castle Hill
Arthur St Cafe
Arthur St Cafe in Baulkham Hills offers a range of Life of Cha teas or the cafe’s signature coffee blend to accompany their often-changing high tea menu of delicious homemade goods. The cafe offers high tea from 11am-2.30pm everyday for $35 per person. To book, call 9639 2255. Where: 26 Arthur St, Baulkham Hills
The Fiddler
The Fiddler’s high tea includes assorted savoury and sweet items plus a selection of tea and coffee for $40 per person, plus the option to add a glass of bubbles for $6. The Fiddler caters for a range of dietary requirements including gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan. The Fiddler runs high teas from Mondays-Sundays for a minimum of 10 adults, and seven days notice is required. The Fiddler also offers high teas for events such as kids high teas, baby showers, birthdays and bridal showers. To book, call 9629 4811. Where: Cnr of Commercial & Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill
Passiontree Velvet
Recently opened at Castle Towers, patisserie Passiontree Velvet offers a range of high tea options including one for the kids. Choose from the classic Devonshire cream Tea with English scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam for $13.50 per person or try the flagship The Duchess Full High Tea for $34.95 per person. Kids can enjoy the Teddy Bears Picnic for $9.95 per person. Passiontree Velvet is open from 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Saturdays at 9am-5.30pm on Sundays. To book call 0430 348 505. Where: Shop 373B, Castle Towers
Bella Vista Hotel
For a high tea with a difference, try Bella Vista Hotel’s modern Bella Tea — a tapas-style afternoon tea for groups of eight or more. The menu starts with a selection of cold meats and cheeses with a choice of cocktail jugs or sparkling wine, followed by house made sliders and steamed buns, and finishes on a sweet note with scones, petit fours and Nutella spring rolls along with a pot of tea or an espresso coffee. Bella Tea is available every weekend from noon to 5pm and has gluten free and vegetarian options on request. To book, email enquiries@hillsfunctions.com.au Where: 13-15 Lexington Dr, Bella Vista
David Jones
Take an elegant break from shopping with a high tea at David Jones in Castle Towers. For $22.95, guests will receive a beverage of choice, sandwich, petit fours and a scone with jam and cream. High tea is available from 9.30am-4pm Mon-Weds, Fri and Sat, Thurs 9.30am-8pm and Sun 11am-3pm. To book, call 9842 5222. Where: Level 2 of Castle Towers
The House of Herbs and Roses
For a traditional high tea in the prettiest of settings, visit The House of Herbs and Roses in Dural. Choose from a list of 30 SerendipiTea loose leaf teas plus sandwiches, freshly baked warm scones and sweet treats to enjoy while overlooking the beautiful garden. There are gluten-free and vegetarian high tea options too. The high tea costs $39 per person and is available Tuesdays to Sundays from 9am-4pm. To book, call 9651 1027. Where: 745 Old Northern Rd, Dural
Geranium Cottage
Visit the pretty Geranium Cottage Nursery and Cafe in Middle Dural and spend a relaxing afternoon with a Devonshire tea. Enjoy two homemade scones for $8 and add a cup of loose leaf coffee for $3.50 or a coffee for $4. For groups of 10 or more, Geranium Cottage offer a great value Devonshire tea of unlimited scones and brewed tea and coffee for $8.80 per person. The cafe is open from 8am-3.30pm everyday. To book, call 9652 0475. Where: 828 Old Northern Road, Middle Dural
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