Afternoon Tea in Las Vegas 2026: Where to Find It and How to Book

Afternoon tea is a small niche in Las Vegas. Few resorts run a year-round tea service, and those that do keep limited days and small rooms, so it takes more planning than a brunch or a buffet. This guide explains where to look, how to book, and what to expect, so you can find a tea that is actually running when you visit.

Checked September 2026. Tea services here change often: some run only on certain days, some only at holidays, and several that older guides describe no longer exist. Confirm days, times and prices with the hotel before you plan around one.

Where to Find Afternoon Tea

The Waldorf Astoria Tea Lounge

The Waldorf Astoria, the non-gaming hotel beside ARIA in CityCenter, has the best-known dedicated afternoon tea in Las Vegas, served in its Tea Lounge on the 23rd-floor sky lobby with views over the Strip. The hotel was the Mandarin Oriental until it was rebranded, so older guides that list both are describing the same room. Expect the classic three tiers of sandwiches, scones and pastries, with a champagne option. Service is typically limited to certain afternoons and needs a reservation; check the Waldorf Astoria's dining page for current days, times and prices before you go.

Seasonal and holiday teas at the resorts

Several Strip and off-Strip resorts put on afternoon tea for the winter holidays, Mother's Day or other occasions rather than all year. These are usually announced a few weeks ahead on the resort's own dining or events pages, and they sell out. If you're visiting in December or around Mother's Day, check the dining pages of the luxury resorts you're interested in, or ask the concierge when you book your room.

Not the same thing: pastry cafés and brunch

If you want an elegant afternoon with tea and pastries rather than a formal service, the resorts' patisseries and cafés are open every day and need no booking. Wynn's Tableau serves a refined brunch with garden views, and our brunch guide and desserts guide list more.

What You'll Be Served

A full afternoon tea follows the British three-tier format, eaten from the bottom up:

1. Savouries: finger sandwiches, such as cucumber, egg, smoked salmon and chicken, with the crusts off.
2. Scones: warm, with clotted cream and jam.
3. Sweets: small cakes, tarts, macarons and other pastries.

You choose a pot of tea from a list, and a champagne tea adds a glass or more of champagne. It's a substantial amount of food, enough to replace lunch; most people take about an hour and a half.

Afternoon tea or high tea?

In Britain, "afternoon tea" is the elegant mid-afternoon service described above, and "high tea" was originally a heavier evening meal eaten at a table. American hotels often use "high tea" for the afternoon service anyway, so check the menu rather than the name.

How to Book

• Book directly with the hotel, through its dining page or restaurant reservations line.
• Book early for weekends and holidays. Tea rooms are small, and holiday teas often sell out.
• Mention dietary needs when booking. Gluten-free and vegetarian tiers usually need notice so the kitchen can prepare them.
• Mention a celebration. Birthdays and bridal showers are common, and hotels can often add a touch if they know.
• Ask about children. Some teas welcome children or offer a children's menu; others are adults-oriented.
• Check the cancellation policy. Prepaid or deposit-held bookings are common for special-occasion teas.

What to Wear and Etiquette

• Dress: smart casual is safe everywhere. Avoid swimwear, athletic wear and flip-flops at luxury hotels.
• Scones: split them by hand, and add jam and cream a bite at a time. Which goes on first is a friendly argument between Devon and Cornwall, not a rule.
• Milk: add it after pouring the tea, and only to black teas; green, white and herbal teas are taken without.
• Stir quietly and rest the spoon on the saucer. The raised little finger is a myth; nobody expects it.
• Tip as you would at a restaurant, on the total, unless service is already included on the bill.

Fitting Tea Into a Las Vegas Trip

• Make it lunch. Tea is filling, so plan a late dinner rather than a big midday meal.
• Pair it with the area. The Waldorf Astoria is a short walk from ARIA, the Shops at Crystals and Bellagio's Conservatory, which is free to visit and pairs well with an afternoon tea.
• Consider the season. Holiday teas coincide with the resorts' winter decorations; see our Christmas in Las Vegas guide.
• Parking: most Strip resorts charge for parking, so a rideshare is often simpler.

For other ideas for a special afternoon, see our date night guide and luxury hotels guide.