Rocky Mountain Afternoon Tea

Stunning view and even better service. My wife and I attended afternoon tea on Christmas Day during our Honeymoon. Marco hosted us and was an absolute pleasure, we could not have asked for a more friendly or attentive host. The tea and all its components were wonderful, the view alone was worth the trip, and the piano accompaniment was a lovely touch. Completely happy and looking forward to another visit. Thank you Marco et al! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: CA$100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Afternoon Tea Experience

Well, it's expensive “high tea” for a NOT “high tea” experience. Beautiful view, but it's not worth paying C$100 for one tea option (a big pot that cools off fast) and 11 canapes (6 savoury and 5 sweet). I called them canapes because they were small. So, plain flavour for the savoury ones. It feels like the canapes were sitting in the back of the chicken, and they bring it to us. Unseasoned and tasted not fresh. As much as I love their brunch, I do NOT recommend the high tea experience food speaking, not location and ambience. Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: CA$100+ Food: 1 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 5

Iconic afternoon tea , with the spectacular Banff views, has made this a family favorite for years.

I find myself quite disappointed in the vast majority of reviews for high tea at Fairmont Banff Springs. I for one, had an absolutely exquisite time and LOVED every second of this unique afternoon tradition. In my book it’s a bucket list item! Like what the hell people?! Who could say no to spending a few hours in an ungodly fortress surrounded by massive, looming rock giants shrouded in soft pine trees? Where your actual seat overlooks a vast canyon worn away by a vast, sleeping, frozen river; as you clutch a delicate, warm tea cup?! Now I may be more inclined to rate higher than others for a few reasons: I’ve never had tea in England, I’m not picky in the slightest, and I’m honestly just an Average Joe. I wouldn’t say I eat out a lot, wouldn’t say I own a lot of nice/pricy things, and I certainly don’t get to visit castles very often. But come on! The views I got from this experience were absolutely impecable! I’ve never seen mountains so beautiful, nor do I get many opportunities to enjoy such ridiculous pots of tea! The silver needle was heaven and the creamy earl grey was a work of art! It’s so good I ordered some off their website. The interior was also extremely classy and fancy. I felt like a princess thin and fragile tea cups, dainty silverware, elegant marble table tops, feminine tea timers, linen menus, intricately decorated morsels. Honestly, I walked in and felt like walking right out; my first thoughts were something like: I shouldn’t be here too fancy for me. So I’m confused with the reviews. It’s up to the reader to decide if they want to take the chance, but I’m telling you it’s great! If one decides to go, I strongly recommend the orange drink offered with the tea. It was divine! I did have one minor detail to be improved upon. As everyone knows it’s very expensive; so what’s with the packet sugar? I once had a far less expensive service that offered little sugar cubes with their tea; these cute cubes made that whole experience. So consequently, I thought the sugar bags didn’t quite match the aesthetic of Fairmont Banff Springs. Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: CA$100+ Recommended dishes: Afternoon Tea Experience, High Tea Savory Sandwiches

I've been here twice, both on a week day and a weekend visit, once in fall and once in Spring and I love that the menu changes. Great service, unique food, beautiful atmosphere. Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: CA$100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Afternoon Tea Experience Vegetarian options: They do their best to accommodate dietary restrictions, I've seen vegetarian tea service, shellfish allergy tea service, and gluten free tea service all with delicious alternatives that don't seem like a downgrade at all. Also they checked twice before we got there and once after to ensure there are no mistakes or missed information.