10 Best Afternoon Tea Bangkok Spots, Compared

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Afternoon Tea Bangkok at a Glance

Ten venues appear below, grouped by area. Erawan Tea Room is the Thai-flavor pick, Vertigo TOO the view pick, and Royal Orchid Sheraton the river pick. Hyatt Regency's Lobby Lounge and Pickaboo sit at the easier end on price. Price tiers in the table are relative and rest on mid-2025 listings.

How to Choose Afternoon Tea in Bangkok

Decide on the trade-off first. Hotel lounges give service, quiet and a settled setting. Cafés cost less and feel looser, though noise levels vary. Location matters next, because Bangkok traffic can turn a short taxi hop into a long wait. Plan about two hours per sitting, and pick a lounge near your other afternoon plans.

• First visit: Peacock Alley or Erawan Tea Room, both in the Ratchadamri area.
• Rooftop-style view: Vertigo TOO on the 60th floor of Banyan Tree Bangkok.
• Thai flavors: Erawan Tea Room or Divana Signature Café.
• Budget: The Lobby Lounge at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit or Pickaboo, which listed lower in 2025.
• Kids and families: Pickaboo, for its fairy-tale rooms and characters.
• Date or celebration: Divana, Vertigo TOO or Ms.Jigger.
• Rainy day: any indoor lounge; Erawan Tea Room sits inside the Erawan Bangkok building.

10 Best Afternoon Tea Bangkok Spots, Area by Area

Prices and hours checked November 2026. Every baht figure below is a mid-2025 listing, labeled as such, because seasonal sets rotate. Venues are grouped by area: Ratchadamri, Siam, Sukhumvit, Sathon and Silom, and the riverside.

1. Peacock Alley, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok (Ratchadamri)

Waldorf Astoria Bangkok houses Peacock Alley in its Upper Lobby, at 151 Ratchadamri Road. In 2025 the lounge ran a Mediterranean set from Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Noli, paired with Mariage Frères teas. Sets rotate each season, so ask which menu is running before you book.

Seatings were listed from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, which suits a late lunch that slides into tea. Allow two hours, and reserve ahead for weekends. Travelers on a tight budget or chasing a skyline should look at Hyatt Regency or Vertigo TOO instead.

2. Erawan Tea Room, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok (Ratchadamri)

Erawan Tea Room occupies the second floor of Erawan Bangkok, 494 Rajdamri Road. Its afternoon set leans Thai, with deep-fried pandan chicken, Thai custard in pumpkin and rose lychee sorbet. Organic teas, herbal infusions and Araksa coffee fill the drinks list.

Booking platforms showed the afternoon set at ฿850 in mid-2025, discounted from ฿942, so compare with the venue's own rate. Pair it with a walk toward Siam, since the Ratchadamri–Siam stretch is walkable. Anyone set on a strictly British-style menu should look elsewhere.

3. 1897 Lounge, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok (Siam)

1897 Lounge sits inside Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, 991 Rama I Road. Its 2025 seasonal set, Matcha Meets Macarons, mixed Japanese and European ideas. Matcha scones with yuzu curd and black truffle macarons were on the stand.

Premium teas, coffee or a signature mocktail came with it, and seatings ran from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Shoppers working the Siam area get an easy stop here. Thai-flavor seekers will do better at Erawan Tea Room or Divana.

4. Divana Signature Café (Siam)

Divana Signature Café serves tea at its CentralWorld and Emsphere branches, so note which one you book. Plush interiors, white floral accents and soft modern Thai décor set a quiet, garden-like tone. Mid-2025 booking listings showed a tea set at ฿1,150 with premium teas, served between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

That long window makes it easy to fit around a late lunch. Couples and friends wanting a calm catch-up are the best fit. Skyline hunters should head to Vertigo TOO.

5. The Lobby Lounge, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit (Nana)

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit serves tea in The Lobby Lounge at 1 Soi Sukhumvit 13, listed with BTS Nana as its station. Its 2025 Daylight Delight set offered five sweet and five savory items, a scoop of gelato, and tea, herbal infusion or coffee. Garden-inspired decor makes it a calm break between meetings, though skyline views are not its draw.

Booking-platform vouchers started at ฿588 in mid-2025 and allowed a full refund with 24 hours' notice. Walk-in terms can differ from voucher terms. Seatings were listed from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

6. High Tea by Pickaboo (Asok)

High Tea by Pickaboo is a fairy-tale themed café near Terminal 21, at 44 Sukhumvit 21 Road. Larger-than-life characters fill the rooms. Its 2025 Valentine set for two cost ฿900 and included lasagna, Caesar salad and panna cotta.

That set was seasonal, so ask what is on now. Families and friends who want a playful photo stop are the target. Anyone after hushed, adult surroundings should pick a hotel lounge.

7. Vertigo TOO, Banyan Tree Bangkok (Sathon)

Vertigo TOO sits on the 60th floor of Banyan Tree Bangkok, 21/100 South Sathon Road. In 2025 the lounge offered a cacao-focused Garden of Senses set on Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Weekend-only service is not confirmed for 2026, so check the Banyan Tree booking page for hours, dress code and lift access.

Visibility depends on weather, and haze or rain can blunt the view. Arrive early and ask for a window seat. Anyone uneasy with heights should choose a ground-floor lounge.

8. Ms.Jigger, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok (Silom area)

Ms.Jigger is the bar at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, 78 Soi Ton Son. Mid-2025 menus listed a Signature Set at ฿1,500 and a Vegetarian Set at ฿1,250. Both included unlimited Monteasco tea and coffee.

Meat-free travelers get a full set rather than a swap. Look elsewhere for a Thai-flavored menu or a low price.

9. Sip & Co., Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok (Langsuan)

Sip & Co. sits in Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok, 68 Soi Langsuan. Its botanical-themed set paired smoked chicken brioche buns and prawn-cocktail nori crackers with pistachio éclairs and blueberry cheesecake. Mid-2025 listings priced a set for two at ฿1,176, with free cancellation up to seven days ahead.

Pairs sharing a stand get the most from it. Solo diners may find a set for two awkward.

10. Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers (Riverside)

Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers faces the Chao Phraya River at 2 Charoen Krung 30, Bang Rak. Tea there comes with river views, sweets, savories and premium teas, and a 2025 listing showed 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Listings also mentioned a free shuttle boat from Saphan Taksin BTS every 30 minutes; ask the hotel whether it still runs.

Pair tea with a river trip afterward. Travelers who dislike depending on boat timing can take a taxi instead.

Mandarin Oriental and Peninsula Teas

Two luxury riverside teas have their own guides. Our guide to Mandarin Oriental's Author's Lounge tea covers that hotel's setting and booking. For another river option, read about The Peninsula's riverside tea. Peninsula Bangkok publishes its own details on its official hotel site. Anantara Riverside Bangkok is a further riverside hotel, and its own site lists current dining offers.

Afternoon Tea vs. High Tea in Bangkok

Afternoon tea traditionally means tea with sandwiches, scones and pastries in the mid-afternoon. High tea in British usage is a heartier early-evening meal. Bangkok hotels often use the two terms loosely, so read the menu rather than the label. Most listings above fall between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Our high tea comparison covers the heavier format.

How Much Does Afternoon Tea in Bangkok Cost?

Hotel lounges sit at the top of the range, and cafés sit lower. Mid-2025 listings ran from ฿900 for a Pickaboo set for two to ฿1,500 for Ms.Jigger's Signature Set. Most sets include tea or coffee, and Ms.Jigger's included unlimited refills. Service charge and VAT are often added on top, so read the menu footnote. Booking-platform vouchers are priced differently from walk-in rates, and their time slots and cancellation terms differ too.

• Pickaboo: ฿900 for a Valentine set for two.
• Sip & Co.: ฿1,176 for a set for two.
• Divana: ฿1,150 for a tea set.
• Ms.Jigger: ฿1,250 vegetarian, ฿1,500 signature.
• Hyatt Regency voucher: from ฿588, discounted.

When to Go and How to Book

Most seatings run from about 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Peacock Alley listed 12:00 PM, Royal Orchid listed 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and Divana listed 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Weekends fill first, so reserve a few days ahead for Peacock Alley and Vertigo TOO. Afternoon downpours are common in the rainy season, and heat peaks at midday. Voucher terms vary: Hyatt Regency allowed a full refund with 24 hours' notice, while Sip & Co. allowed free cancellation up to seven days ahead.

Getting There: BTS, MRT, Taxi and River Shuttle

Hyatt Regency's Lobby Lounge lists BTS Nana as its station. Royal Orchid lists a free shuttle boat from Saphan Taksin BTS every 30 minutes. Ratchadamri and Siam venues sit close enough to walk between. Taxis suit Sathon and Langsuan stops, though rush hour slows them. For other venues, enter the address into a BTS and MRT route planner.

• Ratchadamri: Peacock Alley and Erawan Tea Room, on Ratchadamri Road.
• Siam: 1897 Lounge on Rama I Road; Divana at CentralWorld or Emsphere.
• Sukhumvit: Hyatt Regency on Soi Sukhumvit 13; Pickaboo on Sukhumvit 21 Road.
• Sathon and Langsuan: Vertigo TOO, Ms.Jigger and Sip & Co.
• Riverside: Royal Orchid Sheraton, Charoen Krung 30.

Mistakes to Avoid

A few slips cost the most time and money.

• Buying a voucher without reading its time slots and cancellation terms.
• Assuming a seasonal set is still on the menu.
• Arriving near the last seating.
• Underestimating traffic between districts.
• Heading to Vertigo TOO on a weekday without checking its days.
• Forgetting service charge and VAT in your budget.

Beyond Tea: Hotel Brunch and Buffets in Bangkok

If tea feels light, hotels serve bigger meals too. Weekend travelers can compare hotel Sunday brunches. Our hotel buffet options guide covers spreads at other times. Seafood fans can read about seafood buffets, though that format differs from tea.