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Holiday Haus Afternoon Tea 

A festive afternoon tea, inspired by an alpine chalet. 

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. What better way to enjoy an afternoon with friends and family than the ‘Holiday Haus Afternoon Tea,’ an alpine chalet-inspired, festive afternoon tea experience at Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Indulge in delectable savoury fare, scones, and sweets made by our in-house pastry shop. If your tiny tot is joining, we offer a Children’s Tea that includes kid-friendly finger sandwiches, cookies, scones, and other delicious treats. It is sure to be an afternoon to remember.

Availability: Wednesday, November 22 through Saturday, December 30
(excluding Dec. 23, 24 & 25)
Seatings at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Price: $74 per adult, $40 per child (ages 12 and under) *
Not inclusive of tax or gratuity.  

MAKE A RESERVATION 

You can also take your Afternoon Tea To-Go!

Holiday Haus Afternoon Tea Menu

SCONES

Winter-spiced Candied Orange Scones and Classic Buttermilk Scones
with sweet cream | strawberry preserves


SAVOURY

Turkey Tea Sandwich
cranberry aioli | sage stuffing | whole wheat

Emperor Ham Tea Sandwich
gruyère | grainy mustard | candied apple | brioche bun

Smoked Salmon Roll
puff pastry grissini | sour cream + chives

Truffled Egg Salad Tea Sandwich
winter black truffle | pullman loaf

Chicken Liver Mousse Tart
port gelée | marinated shallot


SWEETS

Bakewell Galette
cherry pistachio frangipane

Chocolate Crinkle Cookie
snow powder

Meringue Festive Tree
white chocolate minted ganache

Candy Cane Macaron
torched meringue

Gingerbread Cheesecake
spiced eggnog | chantilly cream


Cocktails, Wine + Bubbles

COCKTAILS


Chai Mocha Martini
finlandia vodka | fresh espresso | kahlua |  brown sugar cinnamon syrup | chocolate shavings  2 oz | $16


Lavender Earl Grey Sour
empress gin | lemon | lavender earl grey syrup | egg white  2.5 oz | $16


Mountain Ash
vanilla chai infused woodfords |  drambuie |  amaro montenegro  2 oz | $18


WINE

Ex Nihilo Pinot Gris - Okanagan, BC
5 oz  $18 / 8 oz  $26


Cannonball Chardonnay - California, USA
5 oz  $22  / 8 oz $32 


BUBBLES

Ruffino Prosecco  - Italy
6oz | $16- bottle | $72

Veuve Clicquot Yellow  - France
6oz | $26- bottle | $130

Holiday Haus Afternoon Tea Children's Menu

SCONES

Winter-spiced Candied Orange Scones 
and Classic Buttermilk Scones
with sweet cream | strawberry preserves


SAVOURY

Tuna Salad Sandwich 
whole wheat bread

Egg Salad Sandwich 
white bread

Turkey Sandwich 
cranberry aioli | sage stuffing | whole wheat

Ham & Cheese Bun 
gruyère

Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich
white bread


SWEETS

Bakewell Galette
cherry pistachio frangipane

Chocolate Crinkle Cookie
snow powder

Meringue Festive Tree
white chocolate minted ganache

Candy Cane Macaron
torched meringue

Gingerbread Cheesecake
spiced eggnog | chantilly cream

Loose Leaf Tea Selections

CHRISTMAS BLEND

a full-bodied tea with the aroma of cinnamon and clove, reminiscent of an evening Christmas market


SANTA’S MILK & COOKIES

like dipping an english biscuit into a warm glass of milk; a satisfying, creamy sweet flavor


ONTARIO ICE WINE

riesling and berry notes in this unusual blend; the fruity sweetness of icewine with the smoothness of silky white tea 


LAPSANG SUOCHONG

smooth & deep with mild hints of pine and oak fire


LAVENDER EARL GREY 

lavender twist on a classic blend


ENGLISH BREAKFAST  (decaffeinated)

bright & full, with malty notes reminiscent of caramel


REVITALIZE

a delicious & complex blend of green & white tea


KYUSHU JAPANESE SENCHA

green tea with a buttery smoothness


ORGANIC GODDESS OOLONG

orchard-like accents accentuate this traditional chinese tea


JOIE DE PROVENCE

smooth & soothing, with natural sweetness & bright berry notes


LEMON ROOIBOS

warm & soothing with a wonderful burst of citrus