Best High Teas in Penang

Housed in Gurney Plaza, Winter Warmer Coffee & Tea House has been reeling diners in with a layout reminiscing a vintage theme and bears classic Victorian furniture and cutleries. Despite the name, they have predominantly built their fame around teas. For a typical traditional afternoon tea, they offer dainty little mini fruit pies, sandwiches, yoghurt bites and chicken pie, suitable for two pax. Each set comes with two pots of black or green tea. If you’re in the mood to sip something more spectacular, upgrade to their candied ginger or rose milk tea. 

Afternoon tea set: RM68 nett/set

How about having high tea in one of the most beautiful heritage mansions in Penang? One would be walking in with open-mouthed wonder looking at the white-washed backdrop, elegant decorations and ornaments as well as relaxing garden. The afternoon tea set is served at the veranda and it’s certainly for big eaters. As good as it looks, the scones, warm pies, mini sandwiches and selection of biscuits and cakes are delicious.  And what better way to complement your meal than a variety of aromatic teas. If you’re thinking of a date here, you can never go wrong. 

Afternoon high tea set: RM90++ per set for two

High tea at one of the highest restaurant in Penang? Oh, sign us up! Just on top of Penang Hill lies David Brown's Restaurant and Tea Terraces. Your welcoming reward would be the spectacular setting which is tucked amidst lush greenery and bird’s eye view of the beautiful island. So, photography enthusiasts, you have a field day! No visit here is deemed complete without their afternoon tea, which is meant to be shared between two individuals. The three-tier meal comprise fresh fruits, sandwiches, canape, fruits cakes and the most revered, English scones, accompanied by homemade strawberry preserve and cream by the side. Of course, soul-warming teas too. Simply exquisite. 

Afternoon tea set: RM 108 nett/set (2 pax)

Palm Court (originally named 1885 after the year the hotel was established) offers afternoon tea sets and colonial fine dining meals in classical yet contemporary ambience. The 80's setting resonates pretty well with your high tea session, along with the starched linens, candlelit tables and attentive service from the staffs. On par with the atmosphere, their traditional afternoon tea is nothing but amazing. Choices wedged on the tiers are certainly worth every penny, especially their sandwiches and scones. The scones work pretty well with the fresh fruits. Not forgetting the teas that absolutely complement your bites.

Farquhar Mansion is more on the pricier side but the posh ambience as well as the perfect golden cutleries are one we deemed worth it. Their afternoon tea is all about dining lavishly with sumptuous bites, along with a quality selection of teas. Adequately portioned, the bottom tier comprises savouries, assorted mini bread and pastries fill up the middle segment and the top tier is finish with sweet delights that are pretty gorgeous too. Another factor that has caught the hearts of many is the attentive and excellent service. You’ll sure want to come back over and over again looking on all account.

High Tea:03.00PM – 05.00PM (Tue – Sun)