Cover Celebrate this Christmas with the Festive afternoon tea at The Grand Lobby (Photo: Raffles Hotel Singapore)
Celebrate this Christmas with the Festive afternoon tea at The Grand Lobby (Photo: Raffles Hotel Singapore)
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The holiday season brings festive cheer and luxurious afternoon tea sets, here’s where to enjoy them this Christmas
Afternoon tea in Singapore enjoys celebratory status. It’s not just perfect buttery pastries, elegant tiny cakes, and dainty entremets but the option to indulge in a little toothsome graze and chat the afternoon away. This quintessentially British tradition is particularly observed in Singapore, especially when Christmas approaches, creating the perfect opportunity for much-anticipated catchups with family members and friends.
For those looking forward to welcoming Christmas in style, we’ve rounded up the best afternoon tea menus to savour this festive season.
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1. Pacific Emporium
Above Festive afternoon tea selection at Pacific Emporium (Photo: Pan Pacific Singapore)
Festive afternoon tea selection at Pacific Emporium (Photo: Pan Pacific Singapore)
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Executive chef Andy Oh and his culinary team sure take Christmas seriously. In this festive afternoon tea menu, a whimsical array of creations is set to take centre stage, such as hickory pulled pork slider, an earthy and slightly sweet Scottish salmon pumpernickel, and duck rillettes roll. The desserts steal the spotlight by far, featuring Sicilian pistachio chow puffs with lemon gel and a delightful peppermint milk chocolate tart. All’s left to do is to snag a flute of bubbly and let the tea spill itself as the afternoon unfolds.
Pacific Emporium
Address: 7 Raffles Boulevard, Level 1, Pan Pacific Singapore, S(039595), +65 6826 8240
2. Ginger Lily
Above Festive afternoon tea at Ginger Lily (Photo: Hilton Singapore Orchard)
Festive afternoon tea at Ginger Lily (Photo: Hilton Singapore Orchard)
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At Ginger Lily, Christmas is celebrated with French-Japanese flair. Start with a choice between the refreshing sparkling peach cocktail or the exclusive honeymoon cocktail, accompanied by a menu featuring over 15 types of artisanal sweets and savouries. Ready your cameras for the chef-led table-side service, where red wine chocolate sauce is theatrically poured over the golden puff pastry, filled with pan-seared venison and wild mushroom duxelles.
Ginger Lily
Address: 333 Orchard Road, Level 5, Hilton Singapore Orchard, S(238867), +65 6831 6273
3. Alley on 25
Above Festive Tea-scape at Alley on 25 (Photo: Andaz Singapore)
Festive Tea-scape at Alley on 25 (Photo: Andaz Singapore)
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Make your way to Alley on 25 for a festive rendezvous of dining in the sky. Here, Christmas delights such as Christmas pudding and candied Christmas apples stand out among the sweets while peanut butter jelly snickers and lemon madeleines give into toothsome indulgence. An immaculately executed selection of finger sandwiches includes lavish and nostalgic flavours of coronation chicken with creamy turmeric ginger mayonnaise, smoked salmon, and blue crab. Of course, no high tea is complete without a serving of freshly baked citrus scones, accompanied by rich clotted cream, cranberry jam, and luscious honeycomb from Western Australia.
Alley on 25
Address: 5 Fraser Street, Level 25, Andaz Singapore, S(189354), +65 6408 1288
4. The Courtyard
Above Festive traditions afternoon tea at The Courtyard (Photo: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore)
Festive traditions afternoon tea at The Courtyard (Photo: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore)
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The Courtyard at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is synonymous with lavish afternoon teas. Despite its already ritzy destination, the folks here up the ante with an enchanting afternoon tea when the festive bells ring. The Christmas-themed menu offers a chorus of desserts from a delicate pillar of ivory chocolate, crème cheese and citrus curd to an adorable chocolate mousse tart with crushed pecan and maple in the shape of an adorable reindeer. The crowd-pleasing savoury repertoire remains on the list, including an opulent king prawn with caviar, alongside the classic accompaniment of freshly baked scones, clotted cream, and fruit jam.
The Courtyard
Address: 1 Fullerton Square, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, S(049178), +65 3129 8167
5. The Lobby Lounge
Above Classic afternoon tea featuring premium canapés and Bonne Maman’s jams at The Lobby Lounge (Photo: Intercontinental Singapore)
Classic afternoon tea featuring premium canapés and Bonne Maman’s jams at The Lobby Lounge (Photo: Intercontinental Singapore)
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Festive afternoon tea at The Lobby Lounge involves seasonal creations that celebrate artisanal flavours, particularly, Bonne Maman’s French-produced jam. A highlight from the menu is the Christmas pistachio yule cake, featuring pineapple Chantilly, pistachio genoise, and apricot jam. An almond financier, paired with lime curd and Bonne Maman preserves, complements the headliner. Other treats promising to appease savoury fans include a nutty and tender Spanish octopus with romesco sauce, while the roasted turkey and sun-dried tomato quiche satisfy. On a sweeter note, tuck into an ambrosial strawberry mousse with brownie stone and Bonne Maman forest berries jam.
The Lobby Lounge
Address: 80 Middle Road, InterContinental Singapore, S(188966), +65 6825 1008
6. Portman’s Bar
Above The joyous festive afternoon tea at Portman’s Bar (Photo: Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore)
The joyous festive afternoon tea at Portman’s Bar (Photo: Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore)
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Boasting a lush atrium, where the sun rains down its glass ceiling, Portman’s Bar is the perfect setting for a bit of afternoon whimsy. Presented in a fancy box tier, you will find treats such as delicious miniature tart with roasted pumpkin and soft creamy Boursin cheese. Headlining acts include a delicate lobster with potato salad and smoked caviar on white bread and an irresistible Angus beef shank with chestnut, sandwiched in between mini brioche buns. Keep an eye out for the show-stopping bombe Alaska that beckons to be flambéed with rum right in front of your eyes—and cameras. Cakes and entremets are inspired by Christmas icons, such as an adorable hat-shaped cake made with ivory mousse, cherries, and chocolate sponge–the spitting image of Santa’s red hat.
Portman’s Bar
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 4, Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, S(039594), +65 6845 1119
7. The Grand Lobby
Above Festive afternoon tea at The Grand Lobby (Photo: Raffles Hotel Singapore)
Festive afternoon tea at The Grand Lobby (Photo: Raffles Hotel Singapore)
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The Yuletide season is best relished at Singapore’s historic Raffles Hotel. Expect elegantly presented finger sandwiches, handcrafted sweet and savoury scones, and Christmas sweet treats on a classy three-tier silver stand. Highlights include a delicate and ethereal mandarin and vanilla meringue, a classic mini mincemeat pie, and a gourmet warm panettone pudding. For the perfect drink accompaniment, choose from a selection of single garden loose tea leaves from Jing Tea or Raffles custom-blended coffee.
The Grand Lobby
Address: 1 Beach Road, Raffles Hotel Singapore, S(189673), +65 6337 1886
