Fancy tea for two? Get ready to whittle away the afternoon at some stunning locations and restaurants in Shanghai. From rooftops to famed hotel lobbies to iconic teatime brands, here are some of the best destinations for classic (and modern) afternoon teas in Shanghai.
Note: All these venues serve afternoon tea throughout the year. Most venues update and change their offering regularly, prices subject to change. Call ahead to inquire about their latest.
Flair Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Address: 58/F, 8 Shiji Dadao 世纪大道8号58楼
Tel: 20201717
Hours: Every Saturday, 2pm-4:30pm
Flair Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong has the most breathtaking panoramic view of the city at 258 meters up. It’s an iconic destination itself as Shanghai’s highest rooftop bar. The current afternoon tea set is a joint effort from Chef Simone Yapp and the hotel’s pastry team.
The set is ¥598 for two to share, includes one drink per person, coffee, tea, or selected cocktail or mocktail. Available every Saturday from 2pm to 4:30pm. Prices are net.
The Roof, The EDITION Shanghai
Address: 29/F, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu 南京东路199号29楼
Tel: 53689581
Hours: Daily, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Located on the 29th floor of The Shanghai EDITION, The Roof is a lush open-air lounge and bar that also serves afternoon tea daily. Magnificent views of the Bund and Lujiazui skyline. The current afternoon tea set is in collaboration with Monkey 47 gin.
The set is ¥688 for two to share, includes two cups of coffee or one pot of tea to share. Get the set with two glasses of Perrier Jouet Grand Brut or Monkey 47 G&T for ¥888. Upgrade further for ¥1,888, which includes all the above and No. 4 premium oscietra caviar. Available daily from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Prices are net.
The Ritz Bar & Lounge, The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
Address: 1/F, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu 南京西路1376号1楼
Tel: 62798888
Hours: Daily, 2:30pm-5:30pm
The Ritz Bar & Lounge at The Portman Ritz-Carlton serves afternoon tea all year round. The afternoon tea set is updated every season, making way for collaborations with luxury brands or crafting edible works of art with seasonal ingredients. Currently serving the “Peach of Mine” afternoon tea set, featuring peach-themed sweets and savories.
The set is ¥588, or ¥488 when you purchase via the hotel’s mini-program. It’s for two to share and includes two cups of coffee, tea, or specialty iced peach tea. Available from 2:30pm to 5:30pm, June 1 to August 31. Prices are net.
Salon de Ville, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai
Address: 1/F, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 中山东一路2号1楼
Tel: 63229988
Hours: Daily, 2pm-6pm
The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai is a historically rich property on the Bund, a heritage building known for its art deco design and colonial past. Formerly the news room where the gentlemen at the Shanghai Club read their papers, Salon de Ville is currently serving a Rose De Grasse Garden afternoon tea in collaboration with Beast, a lifestyle brand and flower business.
The set for two to share is ¥888 on weekdays, ¥988 on Saturdays and Sundays, includes two tea-based mocktails and two cups of coffee or tea. Prices subject to 15% service charge. Available daily from 2pm to 6pm until July 31.
Riviera Lounge, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Address: 1/F, 111 Pudong Nan Lu 浦东南路111号1楼
Tel: 20829928
Hours: Daily, 2pm-5pm
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai has joined hands with Montblanc to create “The Library Spirit: Episode London”. The afternoon tea is served at Riviera Lounge, located on the lobby level.
The set is ¥688 plus 15% service charge, or ¥688 net when you purchase via the hotel’s WeChat e-shop with advance booking. Comes with five savories and five sweets, scones, and coffee or tea per person. Available from May 22 until July 22.
Cachet Lobby Lounge, The Langham Shanghai, Xintiandi
Address: 1/F, 99 Madang Lu 马当路99号1楼
Tel: 23302420
Hours: Daily, 2pm-5:30pm
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi is paying tribute to Langham London, an iconic property that opened in 1865 and the tradition of afternoon tea. Created by Executive Pastry Chef Andrew Gravett of Langham London, the afternoon tea set features some of Britain’s most beloved teatime snacks, executed by Langham Xintiandi Executive Pastry Chef Dickson Ye.
The set is ¥588 for two to share, includes a selection of finger sandwiches, pastries, scones, and one coffee or JING tea per person. Available daily from 2pm to 5:30pm.
Café Gray Deluxe, The Middle House
Address: 3/F, 366 Shimen Yi Lu 石门一路366号3楼
Tel: 32168088
Hours: Daily, 2:30pm-5pm
Café Gray Deluxe at The Middle House is serving a seasonal afternoon tea set, courtesy of Chef Anthony Wang. Sweets and savories draw inspiration from global flavors, featuring kalamansi curd to matcha cake and gazpacho to quiche lorraine.
The set is ¥528 for two to share, includes two coffee, tea, or juice. Upgrade to two glasses of Charles-Heidsieck champagne for an additional ¥198. Available daily from 2:30pm to 5pm.
Andaz Lounge, Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai
Address: 1/F, 88 Songshan Lu 嵩山路88号1楼
Tel: 23101710
Hours: Daily, 1pm-5:30pm
Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai in collaboration with luxury brand Fendi Casa has launched a “Summer Garden” themed afternoon tea at the Andaz Lounge.
The set is ¥580 for two, includes sweets and savories plus two cups of coffee or tea. Available from 1pm to 5:30pm daily until July 30.
The Harrods Tea Rooms
Address: 1/F, 420 Weihai Lu 威海路420号1楼
Tel: 62276857
Hours: Daily, 11:30am-5pm
Famed English teahouse Harrods at Taikoo Hui has a new summer afternoon tea set, featuring a limited edition Harrods Cha-Lie bear dessert.
The set is ¥488 per person or ¥888 for two, plus 10% service charge. It includes two amuse bouche, four savory sandwiches, three desserts, and one limited edition Cha-Lie bear dessert, plus coffee or tea per person. Available daily from 11:30am to 5pm, from June 1 until July 31.
Ladurée
Address: No. 112, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu 南京西路1376号112室
Tel: 52955190
Hours: Daily, 2pm-5pm
The Ladurée flagship at Shanghai Centre does an afternoon tea set with their famed macarons taking center stage.
The set for two is ¥388, which includes four macarons of choice, two viennoiseries (small pastries), four mini desserts, six mini savory tapas, and two biscuits or meringues. Comes with two tea or coffee. Served daily from 2pm to 5pm.
POP, Three on the Bund
Address: 7/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 中山东一路3号外滩三号7楼
Tel: 63210909
Hours: Daily, 2pm-5pm
POP at Three on the Bund in collaboration with luxury brands Swarovski and Rosenthal have launched an afternoon tea set. Enjoy sweeping views of the Bund from their terrace.
The set is ¥888 plus 10% service charge for two to share. Four savory items, plus eight bite-sized desserts, one coffee or tea, and one glass of Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut Champagne per person. Available daily from 2pm to 5pm until August 7.
Café Liang, Jing An Shangri-La
Address: 1/F, 1218 Yan’an Zhong Lu 延安中路1218号1楼
Tel: 22038889
Hours: Sat-Sun, 3pm-5pm
Café Liang at the Jing An Shangri-La has something a little more straightforward—an afternoon tea buffet of only sweets, no savory. On offer are nine kinds of bite-sized desserts from piña colada cheesecake to cinnamon sable with coffee cream, hot desserts of dark chocolate fondant and raspberry egg tart, dark chocolate taiyaki, assorted candies and cookies, and an ice cream station.
The dessert buffet is ¥158 per person plus 10% service charge, includes one tea or coffee. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 3pm-5pm.