A great British tradition has become a popular ritual in Bangkok Where to find the city's most enticing afternoon teas
By Kelly Iverson
WHAT better way to spend an afternoon than indulging in a delicious afternoon tea set? Venues, restaurants and hotels across the capital and in the neighbouring city of Hua Hin are ready to impress serious tea connoisseurs with their fantastic afternoon tea sets, from seriously sweet sets to luxury tea experiences featuring ritzy champagne and more. Here is what Hua Hin’s and Bangkok’s best afternoon tea sets have to offer.
 | The Trendy Bakery at Pathumwan Princess Hotel THE Trendy Bakery, or t@Lobby, is on the ground fl oor of the posh Pathumwan Princess Hotel. This bakery is serving up fresh baked goods as well as homemade ice cream, sandwiches and more. In addition to a class continental breakfast and mid-morning cake and coffee, The Trendy Bakery hosts a daily afternoon tea consisting of an assortment of savoury snacks, sweet cakes and tea. The Trendy Bakery adheres to a smart casual dress code, and afternoon tea is available from 2.30-5.30pm. The price is B290 per person or B499 for two people. The Trendy Bakery at Pathumwan Princess. 02 216 3700 ext 20105 |
 Zing Bakery at Centara Grand at CentralWorld ZING Bakery is equipped with an enticing glass display of goodies that lures in even the least tempted of shoppers. This bakery’s afternoon tea set is one of this bakery’s many highlights, as well. The bakery’s interior is peppered with yellow accent walls and monochromatic furnishing making it a stylish (and more importantly, delicious) venue in which to enjoy an afternoon with a cup of TWG tea in tow. The Parisian tea time set at Zing Bakery is priced at B699++ per couple and features homemade macaroons, Paris-Brest pastries, chocolate éclairs, vanilla mille-feuille and pâte à Choux. These come with a pot of TWG tea and is available daily from 3-5pm. Zing Bakery at Centara Grand at CentralWorld. 02 100 1234 ext 6485 | The Lobby at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel WITH 11 different dining venues to choose from, food lovers will find themselves overwhelmed with the sheer variety of cuisines available at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. That being said, The Lobby is the ultimate gem of dining options at the luxurious hotel, equipped with impressive pillars, hand-painted silk panels, plush and tasteful seating arrangements and more. In addition to its all-day dining and snack menu, The Lobby has a stellar afternoon tea set. A classic afternoon tea set during the week featuring sweets, savouries and scones with a selection of tea or coffee is B850 ++ per person. The weekend afternoon tea set featuring sandwiches, savouries, sweets, scones and visitors preferred tea or coffee is B950++. There is also an a la carte menu featuring tasty bites like homemade ice cream, baked cheesecake with blueberry compote and a jasmine teainfused custard for diners to choose from. The afternoon tea set is available all day from 2-6pm. Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. 02 126 8866  |
 | Mondo at Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok INDULGE in a beautiful afternoon at Mondo, a casual restaurant serving up tapas in addition to a lovely afternoon tea set. Found on the ground floor of Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, this dining venue is serving up a wide array of cheeses, tasty wines and an excellent afternoon tea that is available every day from 12-4pm and is B850 per set. Mondo at Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok. 02 620 6666 |
| B Sharp & B Sweet at Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok ENJOY a cup of tantalising tea in the heart of the capital at B Sharp & B Sweet in the grand Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok. In addition to trendy cocktails and live music in the evenings, the centrally located hotel provides diners with one of the best afternoon tea sets there is. B Sharp & B Sweet offers guests many fi ne, loose-leaf teas and premium coffees to choose from as well as scrumptious pastries and confectionary creations to enjoy. The high-quality TWG teas are best enjoyed with the vast array of tasty bites the restaurant is serving up including homemade scones, sandwiches and cakes. Afternoon tea is available from 2-5pm daily for B790++ per person. Outdoor seating is also available. B/Sharp and B/Sweet at Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok. 02 302 3333  |  Balcony Lounge & Humidor at InterContinental FEW dining venues make afternoon tea better than Balcony Lounge & Humidor at InterContinental. Visitors come to eat, meet and greet all the while enjoying the speciality teas and coffees served up at this intimate restaurant. Refreshments come with savoury and sweet treats, and afternoon tea is available daily from 2.30-5.30pm. The price is B550++ per person or B850++ for two. Balcony Lounge & Humidor at InterContinental. 02 656 0444 ext 3456. |
| Authors’ Lounge at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok SINCE 1976, Authors’ Lounge in Mandarin Oriental Bangkok has impressed all those who visit this luxurious venue, and one of its most impressive attributes are its afternoon tea sets. Homemade scones, finger sandwiches and an array of savouries and sweets are just a few of the delicious treats visitors have to look forward to with the three tea sets available at Authors’ Lounge: the western, oriental and vegetarian afternoon tea set. The venue does abide by a dress code, so put on your best afternoon tea attire and indulge in the goodies in the afternoon tea sets available from 12-6pm, with last orders to be placed by 5.30pm. The three choices are priced at B1,450++ per person which includes one glass of Louis Roederer Premier Brut priced at B2,090++ per person. Authors’ Lounge at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. 026 599 000 ext 7390-4  |  Erawan Tea Room at Erawan Bangkok Mall AFTERNOON tea connoisseurs in the City of Angels favour Erawan Tea Room, one of the most luxurious of venues to enjoy a wide selection of teas hailing from around the world, including China, India, Sri Lanka and, of course, Thailand. The restaurant is adorned with customary Thai decor and encompasses a traditional aura perfect for dining in the heart of the capital. An afternoon tea set is B600 per person and is available daily from 2.30-6 pm. Should visitors work up an appetite, Erawan Tea Room is equipped with an extensive and delicious menu featuring signature Thai dishes, as well. The Erawan Tea Room is on the second floor of the Erawan Bangkok Mall. Erawan Tea Room at Bangkok Mall. 02 254 625 |
| TWG Tea Salons & Boutiques SERVING up some of the fi nest teas in the world is TWG Tea Salons & Boutiques. Tea time sets featuring their extensive selection are available from 12-6pm and range from B410-790. The most luxurious set includes a choice of sandwich, two freshly baked scones or muffins and three TWG tea macarons. Each set is served with a choice of hot or iced tea. Tea devotees will also be excited to hear that TWG Tea Salon & Boutiques are rolling out a special menu of tea-infused desserts in addition to their extensive and global tea selection. TWG Tea Salons & Boutiques. 02 259 9510  |  Long Bar at Avani Riverside Bangkok Hotel THIS riverside hotel is impressing visitors with more than just its fantastic view of the Chaophraya. Long Bar at Avani Riverside Bangkok Hotel has an extensive tea selection that continues to wow even the most avid of tea drinkers, equipped with an excellent variety of Dilmah’s rare loose teas. Of course, it would not be a proper afternoon tea set without an array of savouries and mouthwatering sweets to choose from, as well. The cost of an afternoon tea set is B950++ per set for two people and is available daily from 3-6 pm. The venue is also equipped with simple bites, local specialities, cocktails, wines and a few Asian brews. Long Bar at Avani Riverside Bangkok Hotel. 02 365 9110 |
 Lobby Lounge at Marriott Marquis Queen Park Sukhumvit 22 AFTERNOON tea for two does not get much better than that at Lobby Lounge at Marriott Marquis Queen Park Sukhumvit 22. The real highlight is the tea itself, featuring Dilmah’s Silver Jubilee, a 100 percent pure Ceylon tea with the best green, black and herbal teas in stock. To ensure that only the best quality of tea is served, Marriott Marquis Queen Park Sukhumvit 22 even visited the Dilmah plantation to select the varieties of tea served at Lobby Lounge personally. There is also an employed tea sommelier at the hotel to guarantee only the most excellent brews are featured in each afternoon tea set. Be sure to try the hotel’s best seller: pink rose Darjeeling tea, which combines a lovely taste and fragrance for ultimate enjoyment. The Western afternoon tea set is priced at just B590++ per person and features both tea and a wide selection of snacks. The international dining venue also features speciality cocktails, coffee and light dining options. Marriott Marquis Queen Park Sukhumvit 22. 02 059 5999 |  Hotel Indigo EAST meets West at Hotel Indigo, one of the most luxurious hotels Bangkok has ever seen. In addition to an infinity-edge swimming pool, stylish guest rooms and a number of other amenities, this hotel has two alluring afternoon tea sets that are both fulfilling and affordable. The first is the Thai set, which features some of the country’s signature dishes, tamarind sorbet and coffee and tea for only B480. The second is the Western set, which includes some tantalising international dishes, one too many mouthwatering desserts and coffee and tea for B580. Hotel Indigo. 02 207 4999 |
| Lobby Salon at The Sukhothai Bangkok BOASTING of two impressive afternoon tea sets is Lobby Salon at The Sukhothai Bangkok. This luxurious restaurant is the perfect place to refuel with a wonderful array of sweet treats in addition to the featured tea sets. The Sukhothai tea set is B800 per person and comes with sandwiches, mini pastries, scones and more. In order to keep diners on their toes, there is one surprise item in this particular tea set in addition to coffee, tea or infusions, as well. The second Thai heritage tea set features savouries that are rooted in Thailand’s famous cuisine, featuring dried shrimp and coconut syrup in betel leaf, coconut milk and taro custard scented with jasmine, yellow bean candies and much more. This set also comes with coffee, tea or infusions. Do not miss out on this incredible afternoon tea experience, available Monday through Thursday from 2-5pm. Do not forget to check out their handsomely stocked chocolate buffet that is available Friday through Sunday, as well. Lobby Salons at The Sukhothai Bangkok. 02 344 8888  |  The Bakery at Plaza Athenee Hotel THE sweet treats making up the afternoon tea at The Bakery at The Athenee Hotel are inspired by and created using Royal Project products. Some of the signature treats afternoon diners can expect to find in the tea set are red velvet mini cupcakes, carrot cake, passion fruit cake and more. The royal afternoon tea is available from 2-5pm daily and is priced at B1,200++ per set. The Bakery at The Athenee Hotel. 02 650 8800 |
| Lobby Lounge and Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers LOBBY Lounge situated inside the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers is equipped with plush seating and refi ned Thai motifs, but what sets this venue apart is its afternoon tea. The refreshments are perfect for relaxing an afternoon away in the luxurious yet chilled out atmosphere, with delicious brews featuring Dilmah tea and illy coffee. The bakery is cooking up some delightful pastry classics including black forest cake, macaroons, brownies and more that pair perfectly with the refreshments. The afternoon tea at Lobby Lounge is available from 2-5pm. Lobby Lounge and Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. 02 266 0123 |  |
 | Le Macaron at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit INDULGE in the exquisite Parisian lifestyle with French pâtisserie, divine desserts and freshly brewed coffees and teas at Le Macaron, Sofi tel Bangkok Sukhumvit’s gourmet cafe. Enjoy the classic afternoon tea served together with homemade French pâtisseries including green teacakes, brownies, chocolate and butter cookies, chocolate pralines, macarons and scones with jam and vanilla whipped cream paired with a variety of Dilmah Tea. The cost is B950 per person or B1,600 per person with a decadent champagne afternoon tea set. The afternoon tea is served daily from 2-5pm. Le Macaron, Sofi tel Bangkok Sukhumvit. 02 126 9999 |
| Hanuman Bar at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok THE Asian inspired afternoon tea set at Hanuman Bar at Siam Kempinski Hotel uses many exotic yet delicious elements, including durian cheesecake and yuzu macaroons. Other delicious delicacies include a caramel Asian pear cake, Thai tea trifl es with coco jelly, a five spice pineapple tart and more. All diners have to do is select which tea from the extensive menu by Ronnefeldt they wish to indulge in and enjoy their lovely (and yummy) afternoon. The Asian inspired afternoon tea set is available from 2-5pm and starts at B650++ per person which includes tea or coffee. Hanuman Bar at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. 02 162 9000 |  |
They like their tea in Hua Hin, too!
 Dalah Restaurant & Bar at Sheraton Pranburi WHILE its 53 pool villas and laid-back aura certainly draw guests in, one aspect of the Sheraton Pranburi that keeps patrons coming back for more is its afternoon tea at the Dalah Restaurant & Bar. The dining venue is nestled amongst a harming garden and adorned with rustic decor, making it one of the most memorable aspects of the hotel. In addition to themed dinner buffets, live cooking stations and its extensive menu consisting of authentic Thai and international cuisine, Dalah Restaurant also has an impressive afternoon tea consisting of rare delicacies and tasty savouries. These are best paired with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a pot of premium Dilmah tea. The afternoon tea set is available for B550 per couple from 2-4pm daily. Dalah Restaurant & Bar at Sheraton Pranburi. 032 909 900 ext 3124 | The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner at Centara Grand Hua Hin OFFERING guests three different premium tea sets on the Gulf of Thailand is Centara Grand Hua Hin. The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner is serving up the high tea set, heritage set and the colonial set featuring premium selected coffee and TWG tea starting at B450++ per person. The sets are available from 10am until 6pm. The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner at Centara Grand Hua Hin. 032 512 022  |
| Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa ENJOY a Moroccan-inspired afternoon tea in the beachside city of Hua Hin at Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa. The ocean views are almost just as good as the exotic-fl avoured tea being served up at this luxurious hotel. Cakes, crab stick fi nger sandwiches, Thai spring rolls and grilled shrimp and apple skewers are just a few of the savoury snacks visitors have to look forward to. The afternoon tea is available from 11am to 9pm. The price is B550++ per person. Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa. 032 616 777  | Club InterContinental Lounge, Lee La Bar and Pirom Restaurant at the Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort GUESTS of the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort do not have one but three different restaurants in which to enjoy their afternoon tea in. There are three different sets to choose from, as well. The fi rst is the classic afternoon tea set, which is an English afternoon tea featuring traditional Western favourites. The second is the East meets West set, which includes delicious Thai nibbles and Western pastries prepared by their Thai sous chef, Lek. The third and fi nal tea set available is the taste of romance, one that was created in hopes of setting a romantic mood and features a wide selection of savoury delicacies and sweet delights. Afternoon tea is available from 3-5pm and guests can even request the tea set in their hotel rooms. The price is B850++ per person. Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort. 032 616 999  |
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