Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Gastown

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A photo of Afternoon Tea - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver restaurant

1. Afternoon Tea - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4.6

Exceptional(1280)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

A longstanding tradition at Hotel Vancouver, Notch8 is delighted to welcome guests for Afternoon Tea service from Wednesday through Sunday! If your tiny tot is joining, we offer a Children's Tea featuring kid-friendly finger sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats. Afternoon Tea is served from Wednesday through Sunday only. We are pleased to offer options catering to guests with specific dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, as well as dietary preferences including vegetarian diets. Please notify us at time of booking and we will be delighted to facilitate.There is a 90 minute time limit for each reservation, if you have any questions or concerns prior to your visit please let us know.For afternoon tea to go orders, please visit our website at www.notch8-dining.com

2. Ladurée Vancouver

4.3

Awesome(102)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • West End

Ladurée Vancouver is a renowned French patisserie offering a luxurious afternoon tea experience. Guests rave about the 'elegant French style afternoon tea' and the 'amazing high tea with gorgeous presentation and delicious food'. The 'macarons are to die for', and the atmosphere is inspired by historic France, providing an authentic French experience.

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3. Neverland Tea Salon - Vancouver

4.5

Awesome(2165)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Kitsilano

Booked 14 times today

Summer in Italy High Teas now being served! We require at least 24 hrs notice of party-size change or cancellation. We have a no show fee of $40 per person. We appreciate your cooperation. Seating times are for 1 hour 30 minutes, large tables 7 or more 2 hours seating time. High teas available in Traditional, Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten/Dairy free.All children 12 and under, teens 15 & under, must be accompanied by an adult. No strollers allowed inside restaurant.Parties of 5 or more automatic gratuity of 20%

4. Notch8

4.6

Exceptional(1811)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Le Notch8 ouvre une nouvelle ère de glamour dans le hall du Fairmont Hotel Vancouver grâce à son cadre luxueux et à sa cuisine classique, inspirée du romantisme des voyages des années 30.

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5. The Lobby Lounge and RawBar

4.9

Exceptional(141)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Coal Harbour

The Lobby Lounge & RawBar offers a blend of design, art, music and fashion with the craft of cocktails and cuisine. Recognized as a MICHELIN Guide recommended destination in 2022, 2023, & 2024, the internationally recognized cocktail program provides a bespoke experience inspired by world travel and the stories it tells, expertly designed by a roster of some of the nation’s best bartenders, it represents a program that elevates Canada’s cocktail culture to the next level. The RawBar offers a variety of the freshest, sustainable sushi in the city. The RawBar menu is designed around showcasing the most seasonal, flavourful and high-quality ingredients paired with skillful presentation.

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6. Hotel Vancouver Special Events

4.6

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Downtown

Welcome the holiday season at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.Take in the beauty of Autumn with a delightful array of events and activities. From our speakeasy The Scarlett inspired by our legendary Lady in Red, to luxurious High Tea in the Pacific Ballroom, there's always something to celebrate at our Castle in the City.

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7. Holts Café Vancouver

4.5

Awesome(284)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Canadian • Granville Entertainment District

Booked 9 times today

Per provincial government mandates, proof of vaccination and photo ID will be required for indoor dining at Holts Café Vancouver. Holts Café celebrates Canadian cuisine with a European influence. Our vision for the restaurants and their dishes is focused on sustainability, quality-driven ingredients, locality, and seasonality.The menus pay homage to Holts Café classics and staples with a warm, inviting, fresh, and simplistic approach. Service times include brunch and lunch at all cafés, as well as afternoon tea and an expanded evening dinner service at select locations—all in a refined, contemporary environment.

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8. 1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery

4.3

Awesome(551)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

1931 Gallery Bistro, located on the second floor of the Vancouver Art Gallery and boasting Vancouver's best patio, is a lush bistro featuring a menu inspired by Vancouver, its art and its peoples. All proceeds from 1931 Gallery Bistro go to support the Vancouver Art Gallery and it's programming.

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9. Desi Indian Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(16)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Yaletown

Booked 3 times today

Namaste! Desi Indian Lounge brings the heritage flavors of India to the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Oasis of modern interiors with velvety seats and soothing background music makes Desi Lounge perfect place to celebrate your special moments.Executive Chef Balvant Ajagaonkar, exceptional artist of culinary ,shares his passion and high end experience towards multisensory journey of ethnic spices and recipes from various regions of India. Each dish is carefully curated with a combination of handpicked ingredients that perfectly pairs with our selection of cocktails.Cocktail menu designed by award winner Mixologist Dylan Riches, with inspiration from key ingredients of different Indian provinces like Gajar Halwa for Harvest Reverie from Punjab, Himalayan salt from Parvati valley and famous cutting chai from city of dreams "Mumbai".

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10. Globe @ YVR - Fairmont Vancouver Airport

4.5

Awesome(840)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Richmond

Booked 16 times today

Celebrate the flavours of Vancouver and dine against the unique backdrop of YVR’s active runways. Pair spectacular meals with stunning views of the mountains. Fresh seafood, Canadian beef and locally grown produce are just some of the stars of a deep and diverse menu.Led by Executive Chef, Harris Sakalis, Globe@YVR celebrates the flavours of the Pacific Northwest with dishes that highlight sustainable and locally sourced ingredients.

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Sarah
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was a wonderful experience. We were ushered into a secret passage devoted for the afternoon tea experience.
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Afternoon Tea - Fairmont Hotel VancouverPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown
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4.6
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GinnyVIP
Vancouver / British Columbia •40 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 12, 2025
Notch 8 delivers consistently good quality dining, excellent service and is perfect for business meals. Thank you Notch 8!
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Notch8Price: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown
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4.6
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D
Vancouver / British Columbia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
The service was exceptional: the food presentation on the high tea pedestal, the quality of the tea cups & cutlery, the professional uniform of the servers, the cleanliness, and the music were all outstanding.
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Neverland Tea Salon - VancouverPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Kitsilano
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4.5
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Anya
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
Very hospitable comfortable setting. Afternoon tea was lovely. Patient with all our questions. Some new staff. Our Chantilly cream was initially missed but brought it out promptly when asked
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Ladurée VancouverPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• West End
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4.3
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Janet
Vancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 6, 2025
Always a fabulous environment for my business meetings and connections. Always feel like a VIP!
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The Lobby Lounge and RawBarPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Coal Harbour
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4.9

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