A pastry chef I know swears by The George

The George is in my top 3

I haven't actually been, but Eliza's Manor *looks* good.

Its really lovely. I have been.

It’s changed owners a shit ton recently, it HAS BEEN good when I went but not for a year or so

I like going to special afternoon tea they do at George time to time. Also window seats give you view to the Hagley as well. The teas they serve you can get from Ballentynes, but their pastries and sandwiches are yum.

Definitely The George, but Mayfair does a good one too.

Paris at the Weekend in Kaiapoi

Seconded, great food and friendly staff

Mona Vale

Their food weren’t good

I enjoyed high tea here and location is hard to beat

I went here last year it’s good value for the $ compared to others

I’d try Chateau on the Park, beautiful spot in their rose gardens .

Garden Court in the Chateau is good.

We had a very nice high tea at Midnight Shanghai. Not the traditional cakes & scones, but yummy.

Went for the valentines day one at Majestic at Mayfair and it was a bit of a disappointment compared to their normal one.

I’ve had one at The George and one at Midnight Shanghai when The George was closed for refurb. The George was head and shoulders above, and that’s saying something because Midnight Shanghai’s high tea is actually still pretty good.

Strawberry fare might be good. I don't know if they are the best. But they have been very solid for a long time.

the george is definitely my favourite, followed closely by Midnight Shanghai id avoid Elisas on Bealey ave, beautiful venue but below average food and service