Updated: April 2025
Where: Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia
Style: Elegant Traditional
Tea Selection: 12 loose leaf teas
Teatimes: Saturday to Sunday, 12:30 to 3:30
Reservations: 24-hour notice
Contact: 404-563-7799
Cost: $95 Holiday Teas; $80 Caroline Astor Afternoon Tea; $65 Child (ages 3 to 10)
Destination Tea Tips: Given the possible 15- to 20-minute wait to retrieve your car, which we experienced on our most recent visit, you might prefer parking in the lot to the right of the front entrance, foregoing the $15 valet (with validation). Reserve afternoon tea during different seasons or holidays throughout the year to experience The St. Regis’ changing afternoon tea menus and specialty tea blends (i.e., the Mother’s Day tea with roses).
Prices and teatimes are subject to change. Please see our Atlanta afternoon tea directory for the latest details.
Destination Tea Notes: At the St. Regis Atlanta hotel, fashionably dressed afternoon tea guests wind their way up curling staircases to luxuriate in armchairs in the second-floor Astor Court, which acts as an indoor balcony, overlooking the beautiful lobby chandelier. In this setting, lovers of historical novels and period films should not be surprised if your first thought is, “if only I had worn a proper tea gown.” Here you can easily imagine yourself in the company of 19th century high society hostess Lady Caroline Astor, whose son founded the St. Regis. Musicians in the downstairs lobby add to the ambiance of this elegant affair. And when an executive pastry chef is in the kitchen, you know your afternoon tea repast will be a treat worth every penny. Over repeat visits here since 2016, we have seen teapots upgraded from ceramic to silver, and disappointingly, clotted cream switched out for a chantilly cream, as well as a complete makeover of the Astor Court. With only one exception — the time our server lifted each guest’s teacup under her nose for an awkward fragrance appreciation moment — the service here has been impeccable.
Tea Service
Scones and Spreads, Savories and Sweets
Savories include (from top down): Smoked Salmon Pâte à Choux with tarragon aioli, caviar and apricot blossom; Cucumber and Herbaceous Cream Cheese on white with radish, Egyptian flower and microgreens; Spring Sausage Turnover with confit fennel and tomato basil bleu cheese; Curried Smoked Chicken Salad with craisins and candied walnuts on mini brioche; Egg Salad with sweet relish, bacon and spring greens on multi-grain.
Desserts include (our favorite) Guava Cheesecake with guava cremeux, french creme and vanilla pâte sucrée; Mont Blanc Verrine designed to represent the mountains in France with a flourless vanilla sponge cake, white chocolate mousse, housemade raspberry preserves, vanilla crumble and mini merengue drops; Chocolate Orange Layered Cake with mandarin mousse and orange coulis; White Chocolate Truffle with strawberry crunch; Hazelnut Napoleon with white chocolate pearl and milk chocolate St. Regis medallion.
Destination Tea’s Afternoon Tea Rating
What a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon! The St. Regis Atlanta Hotel was luxurious and ornate, yet welcoming. Our server was a wealth of knowledge in regards to the historical significance of the Astor Court’s afternoon tea and the wonderful selection of teas they offered. I appreciated having the opportunity to hear about each tea, and to be able to smell the tea leaves prior to making our selections.
The yummy confections, scones, and flatbread sandwiches were fantastic and well proportioned for an afternoon tea. The violet scones, lemon curd, and clotted cream were a favorite around the table. Again, a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends!
Is there an afternoon tea on January 15, 2019. Would like to treat my wife on her birthday.
Robert, looks like the St. Regis offers afternoon tea on weekends, but you could check our Atlanta directory to find a weekday tea near you: https://www.destinationtea.com/Atlanta. Please email us at angela@destinationtea.com if you’d like more help. A great birthday celebration idea!
My birthday is also on the 15th. My husband is bringing me on the 13th. The afternoon tea is weekends only.
Aren’t you the sweetest!
I would love to bring my mom in for Mother’s Day. Are there any savory substitutions that would be vegetarian friendly?
Hello Kaylee, the St. Regis typically serves a monthly themed menu, and looks like they will be doing Alice in Wonderland in May. Typically, any high-end hotel tea will be able to accommodate vegetarian substitutions. I suggest calling ahead to confirm, and hope your mother and you have a wonderful time!
Can I make a reservation for tea on November 26th at 2:15 p.m ? Please let me know how to proceed. I could not make contact by phone.
Thank you,
Cheryl
Hello Cheryl, holiday teas at The St. Regis sell out early, but you might try different dates at this link if you aren’t able to reach them by phone: https://www.exploretock.com/stregisatl/. Hoping you are able to set up a memorable holiday tea!