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Top Christmas afternoon teas in Hong Kong

Pinkies out for Hong Kong's most decadent festive afternoon teas this Christmas season



St Regis Hong Kong

Christmas afternoon teas Hong Kong

Dance the afternoon away at St Regis Hong Kong


The Nutcracker will be springing to life in the Drawing Room at St Regis Hong Kong with a theatrical assortment of sweet and savoury fancies. And on selected days guests can enjoy a ballet performance by the Jean M Wong Ballet School. The tea tray is served with tempting bites of smoked salmon eclair, mini turkey and foie gras pithiviers and a ratatouille jelly with hazelnut chips. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a Nutcracker Toffee Pudding and Christmas Tree Clove Chantilly.


Enchanting Nutcracker Afternoon Tea, 2.30 to 5.30pm, November 23 to December 31; ballet performances at 4.30pm on December 7 to 8, 14 to 15 and 22, and at 3.30pm on December 21 and 24; $478 per person.


St Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; 2138 6888.



The Murray

Christmas afternoon teas Hong Kong

The Murray has teamed up with Lane Crawford for its festive tea


The hotel’s Garden Lounge is collaborating with Lane Crawford this year to present ‘Baz & Friends Afternoon Invasion’ afternoon tea. Tea fans can also head to The Murray’s rooftop restaurant, Popinjays for a Festive Afternoon Tea buffet with plenty of cakes, sweets and savouries. Book before December 1 and enjoy a complimentary welcome glass of prosecco.


Garden Lounge Baz & Friends Afternoon Invasion Afternoon Tea, 2.45 to 4.15pm and 4.30 to 6pm, December 2 to January 15; $856 for two guests, $428 per additional guest. Popinjays Festive Afternoon Tea Buffet, 3 to 6pm, December 1 to 31; $588 per guests, $298 per child.


The Murray, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong; 3141 8888.



The Peninsula

Christmas afternoon teas Hong Kong

The Peninsula will be donating proceeds from its festive tea to Make A Wish International


Hong Kong’s ‘Grande Dame’ is presenting Teas of Hope this year with proceeds from each tea served donated to the Make A Wish charity. Guests can enjoy the tea in the festively decorated hotel lobby or aboard The Peninsula Express. Enjoy savoury treats like baguette with bellota ham and foie gras, brioche toast and duck confit and classic cucumber sandwiches, as well as chocolate bonbons, festive cakes and The Pen's famous raisin scones with cream and strawberry jam.


Teas of Hope, now until December 13 and December 27 to 30; $550 per guest.


The Peninsula Hong Kong, 22 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong; 2920 2888.



The Verandah

Christmas afternoon teas Hong Kong

Festive bites at the elegant Verandah restaurant in Repulse Bay


Soak up ocean views at The Verandah in Repulse Bay which will also be presenting a Teas of Hope this festive season. Proceeds from the tea will be donated to St James’ Settlement, a local charity supporting people with disabilities. Savoury bites feature smoked salmon sandwich roulade, crab, tomato and caviar tarts and yellow chicken brioche. The cake tray comes laden with mango mousse cake, lemon cream puffs and The Verandah’s famous scones with clotted cream and jam. And on Christmas Eve there will be a special visit from Santa...


Teas of Hope, 3.30 to 5.30pm, November 21 to December 29; $788 for two people; Christmas Eve Afternoon Tea with Santa, 3.30 to 5.30pm; $988 for two people.


The Verandah, G/F, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong; 2292 2822.



The Stage at Sophia Loren

Christmas afternoon teas Hong Kong

An Italian-influenced tea tray at Sophia Loren in Wan Chai


Expect an Italian-influenced afternoon tea throughout December with an optional two-hour free-flow prosecco option. Enjoy charcoal mini buns with lobster tartare, vol-au-vents stuffed with duck liver mousse and poultry terrine on brioche, plus Savarin mini cakes topped with cream and strawberries, chocolate scones and pistachio macarons. The Stage will also be offering ‘Liquid Cashmere’ festive hot cocktails.


Festive Afternoon Tea, 3 to 6pm (Saturday and Sunday only plus Christmas Day and Boxing Day); $318 per guest or $498 for two guests; $200 per person for two-hour prosecco free-flow package; Liquid Cashmere cocktails $148 each.


Sophia Loren, 2/F, 60-66 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; 3594 6302.



Cordis Hong Kong

Christmas afternoon teas Hong Kong

Head to Mong Kok for a festive afternoon at Cordis Hong Kong


The hotel’s Michelin-starred culinary team have crafted a decadent afternoon tea featuring a sumptuous selection of ‘east-meets-west’ treats. Tuck into toast with crab meat and truffle, beef in a crispy puff and more, plus sweet treats like pistachio mulled wine berry chocolate cake and hazelnut cake.


Christmas Afternoon Tea, 2.30 to 5.30pm, December 1 to 31; $318 for two guests.


Cordis Hong Kong, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong; 3552 3200.



Regent Hong Kong

Christmas afternoon teas Hong Kong

Festive treats crafted by the culinary team at Regent Hong Kong


Lobby Lounge head chef Rajiv Chowdhoory and executive pastry chef Andy Yeung have teamed up to serve a very special Festive Afternoon Tea. Expect a tray of treats featuring a Chestnut Mousseline with a zesty citrus meringue and chestnut sponge and a Pistachio Vanilla featuring pistachio mousse, vanilla creme brulee and madeleine sponge.


Festive Afternoon Tea, 3 to 6pm (Monday to Friday), noon to 6pm (Saturday and Sunday); $998 for two guests; noon to 2.30pm and 3 to 5.30pm (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day); $688 per guest or $1,288 for two guests.


The Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong; 2721 1211.



Rosewood Hong Kong

Christmas afternoon teas Hong Kong

Chocolate treats in the Butterfly Room at Rosewood Hong Kong


The Butterfly Room at Rosewood Hong Kong will be serving a Festive Afternoon Tea created by the hotel’s pastry chef, Jonathan Soukdeo. Delectable delights on the tea tray include traditional finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and festive treats such as mont-blanc parfait, apple and pear tatin, chocolate flan and caramel millefeuille. 


Festive Afternoon Tea, $568 per person, $128 per glass of non-alcoholic bubbles, $188 per glass of Perrier-Jouet champagne, $300 per glass of Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose.


Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong; 3891 8888.



Island Shangri-La

Christmas afternoon teas Hong Kong

Christmas treats all wrapped up at the Island Shang


Enjoy a cosy afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge at Island Shangri-La. The Admiralty hotel will be serving its signature afternoon tea experience with a festive twist throughout the month of December. Enjoy live festive music as you dive into a tray of festive-themed treats. Santa will also be making appearances in the Lobby Lounge throughout December.


Christmas Afternoon Tea, Lobby Lounge, throughout December; $948 for two guests, Meet Santa from $298 per child.


Island Shangri-La Hotel, Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong; 2877 3838.




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