Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Manhattan, NY
Craving a spot of tea with a side of skyline views? Afternoon tea venues in Manhattan include chic hotels pouring the finest brews, hidden cafes where scones arrive with a little New York attitude, and lush hotel lounges perfect for catching up or celebrating something special. Whether you’re after a classic tiered stand in Midtown or a quirky café in SoHo, the city’s brimming with places to sip, nibble, and people-watch like a true New Yorker. Round up your crew, slip on something snazzy, and scroll for a spot that’ll make your next tea time anything but ordinary.
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from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySecret Garden
52 guestsSAINTEast Village, Manhattan, NYMManuel B.
“Love the different choices of rooms you can book for a private event and their menus are too notch.” -
from $2850
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAdelaide's Salon
40 guestsLoulou Petit Bistro & SpeakeasyChelsea, Manhattan, NYBBinny P.
“We did a private event at the venue and the staff was so attentive, thoughtful, professional.” -
from $129
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
40 guestsThe Flatiron Room @ Giorgio's of GramercyFlatiron District, Manhattan, NYCCelete (.
“The space is fantastic! Our guests loved it. The food was incredible and the servers went above and beyond.” -
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAvenida Rooftop
80 guestsAvenida Cocina & CóctelesMidtown, Manhattan, NYAAnnie Z.
“I highly recommend booking this place if you're planning an event. You’ll be in great hands!” -
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Space
26 guestsCafe SkyeLower East Side, Manhattan, NYOOlivia H.
“Overall it was the perfect little private space without feeling too formal.” -
from $600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Banquette Section
30 guestsThe WinslowGramercy Park, Manhattan, NYNNicole W.
“Super communicative and introduced himself during the event. Will absolutely be booking this venue again!” -
from $800
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityLiving Room
45 guestsCotta OsteriaUpper West Side, Manhattan, NYMMarc J.
“The space, the service, the hors d'oeuvres, the pizza, the wines, the location, the wait staff” -
from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Hall
50 guests5th and MadMurray Hill, Manhattan, NYNNatalia D.
“The venue is very accommodating it has a semi private room Upstairs where I held my event.” -
from $5000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityFull Buy Out
90 guestsCopinetteMidtown Manhattan, NY#Supervenue
KKhadija J.
“The food was also great. I would definitely recommend this venue to others and would book it again!” -
from $800
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPrivate Mezzanine
24 guestsCopinetteMidtown Manhattan, NY#Supervenue
DDawn R.
“I celebrated my birthday here with friends on a Friday night, I booked the Private Mezzanine.” -
from $105
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Restaurant
55 guestsMino BrasserieWest Village, Manhattan, NYVVanessa L.
“It was a great service and everyone was incredibly friendly and professional. Great for a work function!” -
from $40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
24 guestsTensai Udon RestaurantMidtown Manhattan, NYCCatlynn
“This place is great for small event. Sirin is very helpful and willing to accommodate our need.”
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FAQs about Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Manhattan, NY
Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average $3000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Manhattan, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $1680 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $50 | to $105 | per person |
| From $300 | to $1000 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at The Flatiron Room @ Giorgio's of Gramercy in Flatiron District - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was exactly the way it looked, the food was delicious and the host and servers were amazing.’ -
Adelaide's Salon at Loulou Petit Bistro & Speakeasy in Chelsea - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Loved the venue. It had a vibe that was on brand for us.’ -
Secret Garden at SAINT in East Village - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I immediately booked my event with Meg. She was a super helpful host, answered all my questions.’
You'll find afternoon tea venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manhattan, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $1680 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average $2850 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $2850 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 90 guests |
| Cafe | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 70 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $25000 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 75 guests |
| Lounge | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 100 guests |
Smaller afternoon tea venues usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Manhattan, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Private Dining Room at Follia, rated 5/5 - dining room for 32 guests
Our user said: ‘Highly recommend the room downstairs for anyone looking to easily plan a delightful event.’ -
Chandelier Bar at SAINT, rated 4.8/5 - bar for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘This place looked like a fairytale venue online and when I went for a site visit it did not disappoint.’ -
Cabanas at Loulou Petit Bistro & Speakeasy, rated 4.9/5 - outdoor space for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Loved the venue. It had a vibe that was on brand for us.’
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Manhattan start from $1000 minimum spend per event or $50 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Entire Space at Cafe Skye, from $1000 minimum spend per event (up to 26 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘I did a themed party, was able to decorate the place, create a custom menu, & signature drink. 10/10 venue!’ -
Chandelier Bar at SAINT, from $50 per person (up to 20 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘This place looked like a fairytale venue online and when I went for a site visit it did not disappoint.’ -
Entire Restaurant at Bistro Casa Azul, from $95 hire fee per hour (up to 47 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The place isn't very big but it has a very comfortable feel and a nice backyard space.’
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