LOCATION
Set in the beautiful surroundings of the treasury building of 1851 the Cortile Lounge at InterContinental Sydney is the place to while away the hours. This secret haven offers delicious delicacies as part of the hotels famous High-Tea; enjoy cakes and slices, pastries and scones, cheese and sandwiches - for pure indulgence top this off with waffles and crepes with all the trimmings. This indulgent Tea is accompanied by your favourite coffee or Ronnefeldt Loose Leaf Tea.
The Cortile Lounge offers an enchanting sun-light courtyard featuring a soaring glass atrium and tiered sandstone arcades providing the perfect venue to listen to resident pianist, Tony Williams. Cortile Lounge also serves a snack menu and all-day light meals which is complemented with the hotel’s carefully created drinks menu. With being so perfectly placed closed to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Botanic Gardens, Opera House and Harbour Bridge this beautiful lounge is the perfect venue to end your perfect day.
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It’s always tea time at the Cortile, an enchanting sun-light courtyard featuring a soaring glass ceiling and tiered sandstone arcades. This secret haven of sweet delights is hidden in the InterContinental Hotel Sydney, a magical setting perfect for the sweet-tooth’s ultimate indulgence. While away the hours in the charming surrounds, which is particularly magnificent when the sun shines through the glass skylight and lights up the arena. The InterContinental Hotel encompasses the 1851 Treasury Building, a National Trust landmark made of magnificent sandstone just a short distance from the Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay.
The Cortile serves up dainty delicacies each weekday afternoon, but the weekend High Teas are not to be missed. Enjoy sparkling wine, coffee and juice, plus a full buffet of cakes, pastries, cheese and savouries. Have the chef whip up some fresh crepes and pancakes to order at the live cooking station. The Cortile also offers a snack menu and all-day light meals such as sandwiches and savouries, or simply pop in for a cocktail or coffee. Afternoon tea at the Cortile is the perfect icing on the cake after a day of visiting the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Royal Botanic Gardens, located just a brief stroll from the hotel.
Lauren Barker
WEEKDAY HIGH TEA
Available Monday-Friday, 11am-4.30pm
Traditional tea service presented on an elegant 3 tier stand, available Monday to Friday from 11am until 4.30pm, consisting of:
Selection of tea sandwiches
Traditional & fruit scones with fresh cream & homemade jam
Selection of pastries, slices & savoury items
Includes a glass of sparkling upon arrival, along with your choice of Ronnefeldt loose leaf tea, filter coffee or a refreshing iced tea freshly prepared using a selection of Ronnefeldt tea leaves (the selection includes sweet berry cream, orange & special earl grey)
$45 per person
$60 per person including a glass of Veuve Clicquot
WEEKEND HIGH TEA
Available on Saturday and Sunday, 1.00pm to 2.30pm and 3pm to 4.30pm
An exquisite afternoon tea buffet consisting of:
Selection of tea sandwiches including creamy egg & cucumber, honey
glazed turkey breast, double smoked salmon & grain fed Angus roast beef.
Traditional, sweet & savoury scones with fresh cream & homemade jam Selection of French pastries, cakes, slices & savoury items
Finish with crepes & waffles with all the trimmings
Includes a glass of sparkling upon arrival, along with your choice of Ronnefeldt loose leaf tea, filter coffee or a refreshing iced tea freshly prepared using a selection of Ronnefeldt tea leaves (the selection includes sweet berry cream, orange & special earl grey)
$50 per person
$65 including a glass of Veuve Clicquot
On Saturdays, the hotel’s resident tea master is on hand to enhance the high tea experience with tea cupping. Marcus Wong is available to share is extensive tea knowledge and match tea to individual guest’s tastes and personalities. Join Mr Wong from 1.00pm to 1.30pm and 3.00pm to 3.30pm.