Indulge in High Tea at The Press Club
Indulge in a slice of tradition with our contemporary take on High Tea at The Press Club. Our sumptuous menu includes the classic combination of sweet and savoury items with a modern flare. Treat yourself to a decadent afternoon tea experience that is designed to be savoured and enjoyed with good company.
Bottoms Up
Our High Tea menu at The Press Club features all the traditional High Tea favourites with a modern twist, including prawn skewers, buttermilk scones and pistachio panna cotta to name a few.
Gluten free and vegan High Tea menus are available on request, please let us know any special dietary requirements when making your booking.
TEMPTED?
Our High Tea menu is served Wednesday - Sunday, from 12pm to 3:30pm*
*Bookings must be made 24-hours in advance.
Pricing Per Person
$74
Includes a range of
speciality teas
$88
Includes a glass of
Leonardo Da Vinci Prosecco
$93
Includes a glass of
Charles Orban Carte Noire
NOTE: Children aged 12 and under can enjoy our High Tea for $45pp
High Tea at The Press Club must be booked 24 hours in advance. Unfortunately we do not accept walk-ins.
Speciality teas at The Press Club
Our signature High Tea includes an extensive range of fine loose leaf teas. Our teas are all served in delicate dainty bone china tea cups, with a selection of 9 blends available.
If you are looking to add a bit of sparkle to your High Tea, you can also add the deliciously decadent Piper Heidsieck Champagne or Mionetto Prosecco.
Dunedin High Tea
Located in the heart of Dunedin inside the historic Wains Hotel building, The Press Club is the newest venue to enjoy High Tea in Dunedin.
The Press Club pays homage to Dunedin’s original haunt for editors and publishers in the 1870’s who would spend hours writing and socialising over many a cup of tea. With the launch of our High Tea we hope to encourage guests to spend time with us and savour this special tradition, exactly as they did in the 1800’s.
History of High Tea
The history of high tea is a little bit clouded. Some believe it was a meal for the working class, taken standing up or sitting on tall stools, thus ‘high’ tea. Others believe it was a meal for the upper class, taken at the table as opposed to afternoon tea which was taken whilst seated in low, comfortable chairs or sofas.
Whatever the origins, high tea has become synonymous with indulgence and our very own high tea blends classic and contemporary flavours to create an unmatched experience.