10 Best Afternoon Tea Venues in Vancouver

Treasure Green Tea Company is a Vancouver tea boutique and cafe offering premium Chinese teas, tea-based drinks and teaware. Its range includes green, black, white, oolong, jasmine, herbal, organic and Pu-erh teas, along with raw and ripe Pu-erh tea cakes. Shoppers can also find Gong Fu Cha teapots, glass, porcelain and cast-iron teapots, tea canisters and matcha accessories.

The shop suits both experienced tea drinkers and people exploring unfamiliar varieties. Tea experiences include tasting and brewed samples, while the store’s tea categories cover relaxation, sleep, digestion, energy and caffeine-free preferences. It operates in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown and is associated with second-generation tea master Olivia Chan.

O5 Rare Tea Bar combines a tea store with a tasting bar, offering carefully sourced artisanal teas and kombucha on tap. Visitors can explore loose-leaf teas, matcha and selections from China, Japan and other tea-producing regions. The bar suits both a quick drink and a slower tasting visit, with staff able to explain tea and kombucha choices. Customers can also buy loose-leaf tea, tea ware and matcha equipment. Its cosy, rustic-chic setting includes bar-style seating for about 10 people.

O-Cha Tea Bar serves tea, coffee, tea lattes and snacks in a small, cosy setting. Its drinks include matcha lattes made with actual matcha and the signature Cold Blaster tea, a chilled drink with a cayenne kick. The bar also offers hot and cold drinks for a quick break, relaxed visit or catch-up with friends. Tea can be brewed to a customer’s preference when the required ingredients are available, giving the menu flexibility beyond fixed combinations. O-Cha suits people looking for a focused tea stop, a tea latte or a distinctive drink with more character.

Paragon Tea Room is a tea’spresso bar built around matcha, hojicha and teas from around the world. Its drinks include matcha and hojicha preparations, tea lattes and combinations such as mango hojicha, while egg waffles and other tea-themed treats provide pairings. Tea powders are available for home use, and wholesale programmes support cafés and bakeries incorporating tea into drinks or baked goods. The tea room suits visitors seeking smooth, balanced matcha or roasted hojicha, including those looking for a decaffeinated alternative. Its modern approach extends from tea-room drinks to powder products and menu-development options for business customers.

Five Sails Restaurant brings refined Pacific Northwest cuisine to the Pan Pacific Hotel, pairing sweeping harbour and mountain views with an evening dining setting. Its menu is shaped by British Columbia ingredients and Chef Alex Kim’s Korean culinary perspective, bringing Korean pantry flavours together with local seafood, fish, poultry, eggs and other regional produce. Dinner and tasting-menu service make it suited to anniversaries, milestone meals and other gatherings where food, setting and presentation matter. The restaurant also offers private dinners and larger celebrations, with a dedicated culinary and service team supporting the occasion.

H Tasting Lounge combines modern coastal dining, creative cocktails and shareable tasting plates at The Westin Bayshore, with direct access to the Vancouver Seawall. Its all-day menu draws on local seafood and globally inspired ingredients, while the cocktail programme offers shaken, bubbly and stirred drinks. Guests can use the patio for water views and choose from small plates designed to complement the drinks. The lounge also presents afternoon tea daily from 3 to 5 p.m., including the themed House at Pooh Corner experience. It suits date nights, celebrations, waterfront drinks and leisurely afternoon occasions.

C.C. Violin Patisserie & Café combines coffee, tea, pastries, baked goods, desserts and simple lunch items in a cosy West Vancouver setting. It offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering, with breakfast and lunch options for solo visitors or people working on a laptop. The café is also suited to celebrations and formal events, including custom cupcake orders and gluten-free options. Its high-tea presentation, rotating local art displays and selection of cakes, scones and pastries give it a broader role than a quick coffee stop.

Secret Garden Tea Company brings together breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea in a quaint setting with housemade sweets. Afternoon tea includes fresh sandwiches, pastries, scones and other treats, making it suited to an outing rather than a quick takeaway stop. The experience works particularly well for celebrations and parent-and-child visits, with gift-card purchasing and table reservations also supported. Its menu gives groups a choice of daytime meals and tea service.

Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge offers European-inspired fine dining, afternoon tea, cocktails and wine in the Wedgewood Hotel’s ornate, old-world setting. Its menu spans breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, grill dishes, desserts and a summer tasting menu, with fresh regional ingredients and sustainably sourced seafood featured in the restaurant’s description. Afternoon tea brings savouries, scones, pastries and sweets, while the lounge adds a piano-bar atmosphere. The restaurant suits special occasions, afternoon gatherings and dinners centred on European cuisine. Dining-room reservations are for guests ordering from the Fine Dining Menu, while lounge seating is first come, first served.

Cultivate Tea is a tea store and tasting space offering matcha, hojicha, oolong and Chinese tea alongside tea wares such as gaiwans and small cups. Matcha latte tastings let visitors compare selected drinks, watch the preparation and ask questions about flavour and technique. The shop also provides delivery, in-store pickup, shopping, takeaway and dine-in options. Its quiet setting and range from classic blends to premium varieties suit curious newcomers, dedicated tea drinkers and shoppers seeking distinctive brewing ware.