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Whether it be for having a civilised meet up with your friends or it's just for eating an ungodly amount of food in one go, high tea is one of the most underrated forms of dining and that my friend, is the tea.
So, if you're wondering where to go to have that not-so-frequent afternoon of stuffing your face in the most polite way you can, with a good cuppa, worry not – we've got you covered.
English Cake Company
- Contact Number – 0112501344
- Price – 3 options are available: Kings – Rs. 2950, Queens – Rs. 2300 and Quick – Rs. 1550
- Time – A time of your preference. One day's notice should be given.
rare at Residence
- Contact Number – 0115673000
- Price – Rs. 2000 per person
- Time – 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM every day
The Terrace (Mount Lavinia Hotel)
- Contact Number – 0112711711
- Price – Rs. 1800 per person
- Time – 3.00 PM – 6.00 PM every day
The Lounge (Cinnamon Lakeside)
- Contact Number – 0112491000
- Price – Rs. 1940
- Time – 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM every day
The Lobby Bar (Galadari)
- Contact Number – 0112544544
- Price – Rs. 1825 (offered in buffet style), Rs. 910 for kids (age 3 – 8)
- Time – 3.30 PM – 6.00 PM (Wednesday to Sunday)
The Gardenia Coffee Shop (Ramada)
- Contact Number – 011 2422001
- Price – Rs. 2500 for two
- Time – 3.00 PM – 7.00 PM every day
Cloud Red (Cinnamon Red)
- Contact Number – 0112145145
- Price – Rs. 1550 net
- Time – 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM every Sunday (reservations required)
Tea Lounge (Cinnamon Grand)
- Contact Number – 0112437437
- Price – Rs. 2000 per person (platter)
- Time – 3.00 PM – 6.00 PM every day
The Verandah (Galle Face Hotel)
- Contact Number – 0112541010
- Price – Rs. 1500 nett per person
- Time – 4.00 PM – 6.00 PM every day
*A promotion is available at the moment where the third person dines free. But, we propose confirming with them before making your reservation.
Gourmet Station (The Kingsbury Hotel)
- Contact Number – 011 2421221
- Price – Rs. 1950 nett per person
- Time – 3.00 PM – 6.00 PM every day
The Lattice (Taj Samudra)
- Contact Number – 0112446622
- Price – Rs. 1750 per person
- Time – 3.00 PM – 6.00 PM every day
* High tea is currently unavailable on a temporary basis due to security purposes. Therefore, check with them before making your way there.
Jetwing Colombo 7
- Contact Number – 0112550200
- Price – Rs. 1800 for two
- Time – 3.30 PM – 5. 30 PM every day
Water's Edge
- Contact Number – 0112863863
- Price – Normal: Rs. 2400 per person
- Japanese themed high tea is available every last Sunday of the month – for Rs. 2900
- Time – 3.00 PM – 6.00 PM (Saturday and Sunday)
Lobby Lounge Restaurant (Mövenpick Hotel – Colombo)
- Contact Number – 0117450450
- Price – Rs. 1950 per platter, it is shareable, but they recommend it not be shared.
- Time – 3.30 PM – 5.30 PM every day
Sapphyr Lounge (Shangri-La Colombo)
- Contact Number – 0117888288
- Price – Rs. 3900 for two
- Time – 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM every day
Heladiv Tea Club
- Contact Number – 0115753377
- Price – Rs. 1590 nett per person
- Time – 3.00 PM – 7.00 PM every day (reservations required)
Graze Kitchen (Hilton, Colombo)
- Contact Number – 0112492492
- Price – Rs. 2888 (offered in buffet style)
- Time – 12.30 PM – 2.30 PM. or 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM (Saturdays and Poya days)
- Platter (every day other than Saturdays and Poya days) – Rs. 3004 for 2 nett
The Rose Lounge (Marino Beach Hotel)
Contact Number – 0112375375
Price – There are three packages available: Rose – Rs. 1000 for two, Violet – Rs. 1500 for two, Bonica – Rs. 2000 for two.
Time – 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM every day (reservations are required for Violet and Bonica packages)
