Tea Rooms in Christchurch

Hagley Park · Christchurch, Canterbury

Christchurch's boutique five-star hotel serves classic high tea seven days a week, noon to 2:30pm, in 50 Bistro overlooking Hagley Park. Tiers of delicate pastries, warm scones and savoury bites come with tea or coffee and optional bubbles. Group high teas seat up to 20 in private spaces, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions are available with notice.

Fendalton · Christchurch, Canterbury

Riverside restaurant and pantry inside the historic Mona Vale homestead and gardens, open daily 9am to 4pm for coffee, long lunches and high tea. The High Tea brings delicate sweets and savoury bites with bottomless tea or barista coffee, booked in advance for celebrations and gatherings. Garden seating is dog-friendly and the estate also hosts weddings and private functions.

Woolston (The Tannery) · Christchurch, Canterbury

Victorian-style tearoom in the atrium of The Tannery, a restored heritage precinct in Woolston. It serves light breakfast and lunch, morning and afternoon teas, cakes and beverages 'that recall a time gone by', open daily 10am to 5pm. High tea must be pre-booked 48 hours ahead with a minimum of two guests; custom cakes are made for special occasions.