Conrad Hotel High Tea Guide: Menu, Prices & Dress Code

Planning a luxury high tea experience at a Conrad hotel? Whether you are eyeing the tiered sets in Singapore or themed afternoon teas in Hong Kong, this article breaks down verified prices, menus, dress codes, and service hours across key Conrad properties—so you can book with confidence. We have pulled data from official Conrad websites, verified review platforms, and independent food guides to give you a fact-grounded overview.

Last checked: 2026-09-09

Property: Conrad Dublin · Venue: Alfie Byrne’s / Dining & Drinks · Service hours: 3pm – 5pm daily · Price: €35pp standard / €45pp Champagne · Booking required: Yes

What is the dress code for the Conrad High Tea Lounge?

Across Conrad properties offering high tea, the standard dress code is smart casual. The official Conrad Hong Kong Lobby Lounge page explicitly states “Smart casual” (Conrad Dining Hong Kong). Guides covering luxury high teas in Singapore note that Conrad venues apply a smart casual minimum and advise guests to avoid flip‑flops, gym wear, and singlets (WhatsNewAsia). This expectation is consistent across the brand: no formal jacket required, but tailored shorts or neat jeans paired with a collared shirt or blouse are acceptable. Avoid ripped denim, sportswear, and beach footwear.

Dress code expectations for Conrad properties

Conrad Singapore Orchard’s Tea Lounge also indicates smart casual on its official site, as noted in the snapshot above. The key exceptions are during themed events or public holiday weekends, where enforcement may be slightly relaxed, but the published policy remains. For the Conrad Singapore Marina Bay Lobby Lounge, the dress code is not explicitly spelled out on the Hilton page, but third‑party guides consistently place it under “smart casual.”

Smart casual guidelines

Practical advice: men should wear collared shirts or polo tops with trousers or dark jeans; women can opt for dresses, skirts, or trousers with a blouse. Closed‑toe shoes are preferred, though dress sandals are generally fine. Avoid baseball caps, hoodies, and flip‑flops. If you are unsure, a neat polo and chinos will pass at any Conrad high tea venue.

Where is the best place for afternoon tea in Dublin?

For those considering the Conrad Dublin, the afternoon tea is served daily at Alfie Byrne’s / Dining & Drinks from 3pm to 5pm. The standard price is €35 per person, with a Champagne upgrade at €45 per person (Goodfoodireland.ie). The property scores 4.6 out of 5 on OpenTable based on 24 reviews, indicating strong guest satisfaction. While the full menu is not detailed on the Conrad Dublin site, typical offerings include finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and a selection of pastries.

Conrad Dublin experience

Conrad Dublin’s afternoon tea is a classic affair—no buffet, no themes—making it a reliable choice for traditionalists. Booking is required, and the €45 Champagne option adds a celebratory touch. The venue sits off the lobby, providing a warm, wood‑panelled atmosphere suited to both business travellers and leisure guests.

Alternative venues in Dublin

Other highly‑rated afternoon teas in the city include The Shelbourne Hotel (€59–€75) and The Westbury (€45–€55), both offering more elaborate presentations. Conrad Dublin, at €35–€45, offers a comparatively affordable entry into luxury hotel afternoon tea without skimping on quality.

“Exclusively on weekends, the afternoon tea experience expands into a lavish high tea buffet featuring live stations, Singapore‑inspired specialities and reimagined Lobby Lounge signatures.”

— Conrad Singapore Marina Bay Lobby Lounge, official marketing

What is the difference between a high tea and an afternoon tea?

The terms are often used interchangeably, but there is a historical distinction. Afternoon tea (also called “low tea”) originated among the upper classes in the 1840s as a light meal served on low tables between lunch and dinner—think delicate sandwiches, scones, and pastries. High tea was a working‑class meal eaten at a high dining table after a long workday, involving heartier dishes like meats, pies, and bread.

Origins and traditions

In modern luxury hotel contexts, “afternoon tea” almost always refers to the tiered‑set format (sandwiches, scones, pastries, tea). “High tea” is increasingly used to describe a more substantial meal, often buffet‑style, with warm savoury items. Conrad properties reflect this: the weekday offering at Conrad Singapore Marina Bay is called a “tiered high tea” but is essentially a classic afternoon tea set, while the weekend version is branded a “lavish high tea buffet.” The distinction matters for pricing and portion size, but not for dress code or etiquette.

Modern usage

In Singapore and Hong Kong, “high tea” has become a catch‑all for any formal afternoon tea outing. Most diners do not differentiate, but if you see “high tea” on a Conrad menu, expect either a tiered set or a buffet—check the description to know which. For the purpose of this guide, we use the term that appears on the official Conrad site for each venue.

Conrad hotel high tea price and menu options

Pricing varies significantly by city, format, and day of the week. The table below summarises verified price points for key Conrad properties.

Conrad Singapore Marina Bay pricing

The weekday tiered experience “A Timeless Journey: Conrad Signatures & Singapore Flavours” is priced from S$55++ per person, as noted on the official Hilton page linked in our snapshot. On weekends and public holidays, the same venue transforms into a high tea buffet starting at S$65++ per person, featuring live stations and local favourites. Beverage inclusions remain identical: refillable TWG tea and Bacha coffee for two hours.

Conrad Singapore Orchard pricing

Independent guides peg the weekday set at about S$55++ per person and the weekend buffet at around S$75++ per person (WhatsNewAsia). The official Conrad Orchard site does not list prices publicly, but the hours (Monday–Friday 3:00–5:30pm) and dress code are confirmed on the Hilton page cited in our snapshot.

Conrad Hong Kong pricing

The themed set “Brit Elegance” is offered at HK$698 for two persons and HK$368 for one person on weekends and public holidays, plus 10% service charge, as shown on the Conrad Hong Kong eShop page linked in our snapshot. A 2022 PDF from Conrad Dining shows weekday pricing at HK$588 for two and HK$348 for one, suggesting modest increases on peak days (Conrad Dining PDF).

“Settle into a classic three‑tier afternoon tea, with sandwiches, scones and pastries served alongside a selection of teas.”

The bottom line: “Settle into a classic three‑tier afternoon tea, with sandwiches, scones and pastries served alongside a selection of teas.”

— Conrad Singapore Orchard Tea Lounge, official description

What do you wear to afternoon tea?

This is the most frequent etiquette question. As covered, smart casual is the universal answer for Conrad venues. But let’s add specific, actionable guidance.

General etiquette

Afternoon tea is a social ritual that encourages a neat appearance. Beyond Conrad’s policy, general rules include: no trainers (athletic shoes), no shorts (unless tailored and paired with a collared shirt), and no bare shoulders in more traditional settings. Hats and gloves are no longer required but a dress or blazer is welcome.

Conrad‑specific guidance

At Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, the atmosphere under the gold‑leaf ceiling is formal enough to justify dressing up, as noted by The Urban List (The Urban List Singapore). Conrad Hong Kong’s Lobby Lounge uses the same smart casual standard on its official page cited in our dress code section. If you are attending a weekend buffet, slightly more relaxed attire is tolerated, but the written policy remains unchanged.

“Most luxury hotels require a Smart Casual dress code. Avoid flip‑flops, gym wear, or singlets.”

— WhatsNewAsia high tea guide

For more luxury high tea guides, see our complete Singapore high tea guide and the Hong Kong luxury high tea guide.