10 Best Afternoon Teas in Lisbon

When I moved to Portugal in 2021, afternoon teas in Lisbon were few and far between. And I know what you may be thinking: But Brittany, afternoon tea is a British thing, not a Portuguese thing. And THAT is where you would be wrong(ish).

The reason the Brits like tea? Portugal!

It’s time for a history lesson. In 1662, the Portuguese princess, Catherine of Braganza, married England’s King Charles II. Since the Portuguese had direct trading routes with Asia, the nation had been importing tea leaves since the early 17th century, meaning that Princess Catherine grew up drinking tea.

When she moved to England to marry the king, she brought tea with her… and the rest, as they say, is history.

So, while towers of tea sandwiches aren’t Portuguese, per se, the ritual of drinking tea is perhaps even more Portuguese than it is British

So, if you're looking for the best afternoon teas in Lisbon, you've come to the right place!

Oh! Sweet

Oh! Sweet is one of my favorite cafés in Lisbon. And not just because I think the decor is fab (I bought the same feather lamp for my home).

The shop has some of the best cookies, cakes, and treats in Lisbon. And don’t sleep on their pão de queijo waffle— it’s chewy, cheesy, and a regular feature in my cravings.

Oh! Sweet’s afternoon tea is one of the best afternoon teas in Lisbon! It really has it all-- amazing price, unique flavors, and the cutest setting!

The Classic afternoon tea is 36€ for two people, and includes a selection of sandwiches, scones with cream cheese and jam, sweets, and Earl Grey tea or a coffee of your choice.

The Oh! Sweet tea includes everything in the Classic tea plus strawberries and cream and a mimosa, bellini, or champagne for 45€ for two.

They offer afternoon tea seasonally, so be sure to check in and make a reservation! When it's not tea season, you can order a brunch tower!

The Corinthia

Served daily from 2 pm - 5 pm on the 24th floor of the 5-star hotel,

Palacete Chafariz D'El Rei

• A basket of bread and croissants
• Scones with homemade jams, butter, and honey
• A sausage and cheese board
• Pretzel
• Bola de Berlim with caramel
• Pastel de nata
• Coffee, tea, milk, or a cappuccino

Afternoon tea is served in the Tea House, which is designed to look like an 18th-century noble house. Be sure to ask to see the photos from the renovations. If you’re impressed with how it looks now, you’ll be even more impressed to see how they restored this palace to its former glory after it was used as offices!!

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

• A glass of champagne
• Hot beverages
• Chocolate Entremets, Feuilletine and Tequila
• Lemon and Yuzu Pound Cake
• Coconut and Port Wine Macaron
• Praline Pecan and Smoked Vanilla Choux Craquelin
• Scones
• Foie Gras Ritz, Pistachio, Yuzu, and Raspberry
• Smoked Sea-Bream, Pickled Beetroot and Hibiscus
• King Crab, Celery, and Kimchi
• Lobster, Truffled Brioche, Finger Lime, and Balsamic

Audrey’s Cafe

• Your choice of 3 finger sandwiches:
  • Smoked salmon, dill, and lemon-scented cream cheese on homemade bread
  • São Jorge cheese from the Azores, pesto, and red onion on brown bread
  • Grilled chicken, cranberry, mustard, and wild rocket on brioche bread
  • Cucumber, egg, tomato reduction, and peppers in seeded bread
  • Roasted Vegetable and Hummus Bruschetta
  • Chorizo, Portobello mushrooms, and Rabano Mousse Bruschetta
  • Bruschetta with Garlic, Shrimp, and Avocado
• Hand-made scone with strawberry jam and clotted cream
• A selection of petit fours and macarons
• Pot of tea from a specially curated world tea

The Albatroz Restaurant - Cascais

• Dark chocolate and corn flakes
• Raspberry palmier
• Lemon curd tart meringue
• Pastel de nata (one of the best I’ve ever tried!!)

• Carrot cake
• Palácio Scones with clotted cream, orange marmalade, and compotes
• Cucumber with mayonnaise sandwich
• Egg mayonnaise sandwich with chives and watercress
• Salmon and cream cheese sandwich
• Turkey breast and mustard sandwich

Book a Traditional Tea for  30€ or upgrade to the Champagne or Gin Afternoon Tea for 35€. Be sure to book at least 12 hours in advance to secure your spot! 

Myriad by SANA Teanner

Discover Teanner at the 5-star MYRIAD by SANA in Parque das Naçoes. Outside the city center, you'll escape the hustle and bustle for an elegant afternoon tea ritual overlooking the Tagus River. Tea is 55€ for two people and includes exclusive creations paired with iced tea and sparkling wine every day from 3:30 - 7 pm.

Valverde Lisboa Hotel & Garden, Relais & Châteaux

The 5-star Valverde Hotel & Garden serves tea befitting its distinction as a Relais & Châteaux property.

Valverde serves a few different tea options: 
Tea (hot or cold), infusions, or cappuccinos, plus scones with homemade jams, butter, and crème fraîche, are 20€ per person.

The Bougain's Tea includes everything above plus a selection of finger sandwiches and sweets for 45€ per person or 65€ per person with a flute of Champagne.

Feeling extra fancy? Add on 30g of Caviar Oscietra, served with blinis, crème fraîche, and dill for 105€.

Tea is served daily from 4:30 - 6 pm. With advance notice, Valverde can accommodate gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan guests.

Hotel do Chiado

Chá das 5 is a collaboration with photographer and blogger Paula Bollinger, available from October to April at the 4-star Hotel do Chiado.

The menu includes a ‘bollingeto’ – a creation featuring coffee-flavored ice cream, chocolate ganache and walnuts – as well as mini sandwiches, custard tarts, macarons, croissants and miniature blueberry caracoleta, scones with jam and butter, tea and even a glass of rosé Port.

Afterward, be sure to head up to their rooftop bar for an incredible view of Lisbon (and maybe another cheeky glass of rosé)!

Which afternoon tea are you most excited to try? Have I missed your favorite? Let me know in the comments! 

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