Spoil yourself as 2023 comes to a close. Here are some festive afternoon teas for your enjoyment. Hang out with close friends and family members and enjoy these festive treats.
Rhapsody of Modernism Afternoon Tea inspired by the Great Piet Mondrian
What: ANTI:DOTE presents “Rhapsody of Modernism”, an art inspired afternoon tea experience in the world of Piet Mondrian in collaboration with ARTiSTORY and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Enjoy a creatively designed menu of savoury and sweet treats that pay homage to Piet Mondrian’s iconic compositions featuring bold primary colours and geometric precision.
When: 1 to 30 November 2023, 3pm to 5pm with an additional session from 12pm to 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Price: S$98++ with two afternoon tea cocktails or S$68++ with a choice of two non-alcoholic beverages. The reduced children’s menu is priced at S$34++ per child.
Where: ANTI:DOTE, Level 1, Fairmont Singapore, Singapore 189560
Reservations: Call +65 6431 6156, email at
dining.singapore@fairmont.com or online at http://www.antidotebar.sg/.
Luggage Themed Afternoon Tea at Madison’s
What: Savour the Season Afternoon Tea in a vintage luggage carrier with compartments that showcase delectable canapes and sweets presented with festive decorations. The carrier opens ups to reveal compartments stashed with pairs of savoury canapes such as Foie Gras Terrine and Gammon Ham Slider; alongside Christmas-y sweets like Milk Chocolate Gingerbread Tart and Chestnut Cream Puff. Each set also comes with a personal pot of premium tea blends by Dilmah, including an exclusive blend for Pullman Singapore Hill Street. You can also add a tea cocktail or 2-hour free flow of Taittinger Champagne, wines or beers.
When: 18 November onwards
Price: S$68++ per person with a minimum of 2 people, add on S$78++ for 2 hours free flow Taittinger Champagne, Red & White wine, Been and Jingle & Mingle cocktail.
Where: Madison’s, Pullman Singapore Hill Street, 1 Hill Street, Singapore 179949
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GINGER.LILY Nikkei-Inspired Afternoon Tea Experience
What: Indulge in the enchanting Nikkei-inspired Afternoon Tea experience elevated with a yuletide touch featuring savouries of bite-sized nigiris torched at the tableside, kurobuta pork sandos and Japanese-influenced sweets paired with an extensive selection of aromatic teas including two December exclusive festive tea blends of Fruity Summer and Tropical Dreams.
When: 1 to 31 December 2023, 1 pm to 3 pm, and 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
Price: S$68++ per person with a minimum of two people. Two rounds of coffee or tea each. Add S$20++ per person for a glass of Champagne or festive cocktail.
Where: GINGER.LILY, Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Rd, Level 5, Singapore 238867
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Classic Afternoon Tea at The Lobby Lounge in InterContinental Singapore
What: Executive Pastry Chef Jason Goh presents a charming festive afternoon tea. Set amidst the opulent ambience of the grand The Lobby Lounge, the charming afternoon tea includes highlights such as the Ivory Snow White Chocolate Yule Cake, a delicate handcrafted creation with ivory chocolate custard, raspberry coulis, chocolate genoise; and the Chestnut Crème With Sphere Delishoux, a choux puff stuff with chestnut cream and ivory chocolate.
On Christmas day, jazz up your afternoon tea with premium canapés that are sure to be a party in the mouth. From the Russian Blinis Degustation offering a selection of Charcoal Blinis with smoked salmon, dill-citrus sour cream; Ikura Citrus Blinis with green asparagus, quail egg mimosa and lastly, Smoked Caviar Buckwheat Blinis with Maine lobster cocktail, pickled kumquat, tobiko. Other savoury highlights include Smoked Duck Breast Slider, a generous-sized slider packed with purple slaw, Swiss cheese, hoisin sauce and the Duck Foie Gras Macaron made with candied chestnut, duck liver parfait, Sicilian pistachio.
When: 16 November 2023 to 1 January 2024. 1 pm to 3 pm and 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
Price: S$65++ per person for weekdays, and S$72++ for weekends, eve of public holiday, public holiday and boxing day. Inclusive of one serving of loose-leaf tea/coffee and unlimited ice-cream. Add S$28++ for a flute of Champagne or S$20++ for a warm festive cocktail or a glass of Prosecco. S$68++ for two children for Kids’ Afternoon Tea: Santa’s Tea Party for children 4 to 11 years old. Add S$20++ for each Baba Lionel Plush.
Where: Lobby Lounge, InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966
Reservations: Call Dining Reservations Team at +65 6825 1008, email InterContinental.Dining@ihg.com or book online via singapore.intercontinental.com/christmas.
Republic Festive Afternoon Tea
What: Enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea in Republic under the mother-of-pearl skylight in our cosy lounge. Served on an elegant five-tier tea stand, satiate your palate with an assortment of savoury and sweet treats. Highlights include fig tartlet with brie cheese and pecan; choux au craquelin with cured salmon and cream cheese; a “reindeer” pear-vanilla brownie; scones, festive chocolates and cookies.
When: 18 November to 31 December 2023
Price: S$90++ per person including a glass of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Ritz Réserve Brut
Where: Republic, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Ave., Singapore 039799
Reservations: Call +65 6434 5289, email rc.sinrz.republic@ritzcarlton.com, or reserve online at www.republicbar.com.sg.
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Raffles Hotel Singapore
What: Rejoice in the festive spirit amidst the timeless elegance of The Grand Lobby, with an array of splendid flavours from the Classic Afternoon Tea, enhanced with a festive touch. Delight in an exceptional spread of exquisite finger sandwiches, as well as handcrafted pastries and sweet delights, including Mini Mincemeat Pie, Verbena Raspberry Christmas Ball, Salted Caramel Pecan Roll Cake and Evocao Chocolate Profiterole, elegantly presented on a stunning three-tier silver stand. Guests may enhance the merriment with a glass of Billecart-Salmon Champagne to delight in a truly special Raffles Festive Afternoon Tea Experience.
When: 1 December 2023 to 1 January 2024, 12 pm to 6 pm, Monday to Sunday
Price: S$108++ per guest (Not available on 24, 25 & 31 December 2023) and S$128++ per guest (Festive Afternoon Tea with Champagne or Sparkling Tea)
Where: The Grand Lobby, Raffles Hotel Singapore, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673
Reservations: https://www.rafflescelebrations.com.sg/dining/the-grand-lobby
Festive Afternoon Tea at Florette in the Pan Pacific Orchard
What: Florette’s Festive Afternoon Tea is a playful rendition of edible Christmas trees, baubles, reindeers and gifts, that surprise your palate with every bite. Highlights include the Black Forest Christmas Ball swathed in guanaja 70% dark chocolate, morello cherry confit, Christmas spices and kirsch bavarois; The Sweetest Gift wrapped in ivory white chocolate, coconut & lime ganache, almond joconde and strawberry chantilly; The Reindeer filled with dark rum & raisin bavarois, caraïbe 66% chocolate mousse, feuilletine and cocoa sponge; Mont Fuji topped with green tea matcha frangipane, yuzu curd, candied chestnut mousse and marron glacé; and Gingerbread Macaron with jivara 40% milk chocolate ganache, gingerbread spices and almond.
The afternoon tea set also comes with an epicurean selection of sandwiches, including Atlantic Lobster & Caviar, Egg & Black Truffle, Roast Turkey and Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese.
When: 27 November 2023 to 8 January 2024, 3 pm to 5 pm
Price: S$58++ per person with option to add S$24++ for Taittinger Brut Champagne by the glass.
Where: Florette, Pan Pacific Orchard Singapore, Level 11 (Garden Terrace), 10 Claymore Road, Singapore 229540
Reservations: Call +65 6991 6876 or email florette.ppsor@panpacific.com
ANTI:DOTE Festive Afternoon Tea
What: Head mixologist Kingston Chin has curated two cocktails to pair with the selection of decadent sandwiches and sweets. Xocolatl Festivo features raisin butter-washed Santa Teresa 1796 Rum, Campari fat-washed with dark chocolate, and the invigorating Cocchi Chinato—a traditional Italian remedy for colds. A warm and spice-forward drink, the whisky-based Just Like Christmas features lemon, mulled wine, and nausea-relieving ginger. The cocktails will also be available during the evenings at $25++.
On the food front, gourmands will appreciate the Boston Lobster in a sesame basket, as well as the popular Coronation Chicken, served with a charcoal bun and a unique raisin mayonnaise. Popular Christmas ingredients such as chestnuts, brandy, and pistachio feature in the desserts. Chestnuts and housemade tangerine marmalade are served on a buttery sable, while petite festive desserts include a log cake filled with Gingerbread Crémeux and a Brandy-soaked fruit cake.
When: 1 to 31 December 2023 and 1 to 10 January 2024. Available daily from 3 pm to 5 pm and an additional session from 12 pm to 2 pm on Satudays and Sundays, as well as on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Price: S$98++ per person, which includes two cocktails, and S$68++ per person for two non-alcoholic beverages
Where: ANTI:DOTE, Level 1, Fairmont Singapore, Singapore 189560
Reservations: Call 6431 6156 or email dining.singapore@fairmont.com.
Enchanted Afternoon Tea ‘Roses, Bubbles & Bauble’ at The Rose Veranda
What: The Rose Veranda transcends the ordinary and elevates it to the extraordinary by adorning the space with many festive baubles and a profusion of roses. The afternoon tea menu features savoury sandwiches and desserts curated for the Yultide season on an alluring Christmas Tree Afternoon Tea stand. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, including Bourbon Maple Glazed Ham with Red Currant, Truffle Egg and Parmesan Puff, Roasted Turkey Ragout with Wild Morel, Cheddar in Sundried Tomato Brioche, and more. Enjoy delectable desserts such as the Chestnut Mont Blanc Tart, Forêt-Noire, Citrus Tea Cake and more. A selection of additional à la carte items, such as Prawn Cocktail, Caviar d’Eden, Chocolate Fondue, and festive beverages like Mulled Wine, Christmas Colada, Gingerbread Punch, and others, are available for add-on orders.
When: 16 November 2023 to 1 January 2024
Price: S$64++ per person with a minimum of two people per afternoon tea set including servings of coffee and tea.
Where: Rose Veranda, Shangri-La Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350
Reservations: Call +65 6213 4398 or email dining.sls@shangri-la.com.
Festive Afternoon Tea at Atrium Lounge in Pan Pacific Singapore
What: Indulge in the season’s delight with a Festive Afternoon Tea at the Atrium Lounge. The carefully curated menu features an array of delectable sandwiches filled with the freshest seasonal ingredients and delightful selection of sweet treats adorned with festive flair.
When: 16 November to 31 December 2023. 1 pm to 3 pm or 4 pm to 6 pm
Price: S$78++ per person with a minimum of 2 people. Add S$25 for a Sloe and Easy Festive cocktail or S$18 for an alcohol-free Salted Rosemary Spritz
Where: Atrium Lounge, Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039595
Reservations: Visit https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-marina/offers/festive-2023.html
Enchanting Afternoon Tea at 1864
What: Savour the tranquillity of a slow afternoon filled with intimate tête-à-tête moments, catching up over innovative teatime treats with Christmas flavours. Look forward to five sweet and five savoury selections curated with the seasons’ flavours in mind – think cherry, white chocolate, mixed fruits, and cranberries.
When: 3 November to 31 December 2023. 2 pm to 5 pm daily.
Price: $128++ per set, serves two. Includes two cups of premium TWG tea, or barista-made coffee.
Where: 1864 at Sofitel Singapore City Centre, 9 Wallich St, Singapore 078885
Reservations: Visit https://www.sofitel-singapore-citycentre.com/offers/, call +65 6428 5000 or email HA152@sofitel.com.
Portman’s Bar Yuletide Dreams Afternoon Tea
What: Treat yourself to the exquisite flavours of freshly-baked Homemade Cranberry Scone with Clotted Cream and Cranberry Jam alongside the delightful combination of Baked Brie Cheese with Honey. Experience the perfect harmony of flavours in the Charcoal Bun with Sustainable Salmon, Cream Cheese, and Urban Farm Dill. Other savouries include the Maize Roll, Waffle Basket, and Meat Loaf.
When: Until 4 January 2024
Price: S$58++ per person.
Where: Portman’s Bar at PARKROYAL COLLECTION at Marina Bay Singapore, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594.
Reservations: Call +65 6945 1119, or email portmansbar.prsmb@parkroyalcollection.com or visit https://bit.ly/yuletide-dreams-portmans-bar.
Festive Afternoon Tea at LeBar in Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa
What: Pastry Chef Woody Kong adds a yuletide touch to LeBar’s signature Afternoon Tea. Delight in savouries including the slow-cooked pulled turkey slider and cinnamon Manuka-glazed ham tartelette. Besides the staple, scones with clotted cream, bite into sweets such as the Christmas fruitcake and yule log.
On the cocktail front, head of mixology Daniel Anthony brings on the festive cheer with two seasonal drinks. Sip on the Yuletide Spark, made with cinnamon, nutmeg, kumquat, black lemon, white rum, pineapple and champagne, or indulge in The Golden Stag, which has advocaat, rum, vanilla, and Chantilly cream
When: 24 November to 23 December, 26 to 30 December 1pm to 5pm. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Afternoon Tea is priced at S$108++ for two adults or (S$55 per adult) New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Afternoon Tea is priced at S$98++ for two adults or S$50 per adult.
Price: S$98++ for two adults or (S$50 per adult) inclusive of free-flowing Nespresso Coffee, or TWG Tea. Add S$120 for a bottle of Champagne Delamotte or add S$35 for two festive cocktails.
Where: LeBar, Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa, 2 Bukit Manis Rd, Singapore 099891
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