High tea, also called afternoon tea, is hugely popular. During high tea, you enjoy tea accompanied by sandwiches and sweet titbits such as scones and pastries. Even though you're in Antwerp, you still have the chance to feel like English royalty for a while. 

Salon de Thé Claude

Tucked away in a charming alleyway, Salon de Thé Claude provides a wonderfully atmospheric setting. With its rococo-inspired interior and antique furniture, it feels like stepping into a romantic bygone era — the perfect backdrop for a classic English afternoon tea with savoury sandwiches, home-made scones, and pastries from Del Rey. Afterwards, you’ll be perfectly refreshed for a shopping trip in the lively De Wilde Zee shopping area.

Marolus

For high tea on the picturesque Hendrik Conscienceplein, head to Marolus. On the sunny terrace, you can enjoy an extensive afternoon tea, while the rest of the day’s menu caters to anyone with a sweet tooth — from cinnamon rolls to waffles and pancakes.

Domestic

Domestic is more than just a bakery — it also serves delicious afternoon tea with pastries and freshly baked bread. You can also enjoy the beauty of its historic building with an all-pink colour scheme, a perfect setting for an afternoon of high tea. Tip: pop into Essentiel Antwerp just around the corner — equally colourful and full of personality.

Pink Velvet

Another pink, playful paradise is Pink Velvet, located in the trendy Het Eilandje neighbourhood. From the interior design to the menu, every detail has been carefully considered. Surprise yourself with special pink tea or coffee, combined with sweet treats such as muffins, macaroons, and doughnuts. The perfect place for a date with BFFs.

Tearoom Lints

On Mechelseplein, one of Antwerp's liveliest squares, you'll find Patisserie Lints' tearoom. This well-known Antwerp bakery treats visitors to a high tea that easily rivals the English original. On sunny days, take a seat on the spacious terrace. It also pairs perfectly with a shopping trip: the fashionable Kammenstraat, packed with unique boutiques and brands, is just around the corner.

Afternoon at Botanic by Roger van Damme

In the charming “gingerbread house” beside the Antwerp Botanical Garden, you can enjoy an exceptionally refined high tea at Afternoon at Botanic by Roger van Damme. The concept is part of the five-star superior hotel Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp. Expect delicate pastry and miniature dishes inspired by the chef’s former Michelin-starred restaurant Het Gebaar. Luxury, indeed!

Bistro Chado

Looking for something a little different? At the tea house Bistro Chado, you can try an Asian-inspired high tea. Instead of sandwiches and scones, you’ll be served dim sum, prawn toast, and sweet delicacies with exotic flavours such as soft mochi or Macau-style tartlets. A tea sommelier will help you choose the perfect tea. On sunny days, the bamboo terrace creates the ultimate Zen atmosphere.