Tea in the Window

Sunshine means one thing... the return of Tea in the Window!

A unique and sophisticated tea setting of the classic tradition, Tea in the Window is an exclusive dining experience in the hotel’s street-level window display on West Georgia Street. Enjoy an intimate afternoon tea surrounded by custom art created by UK-born, Nova Scotia resident, Lizz Miles. Prepare to be immersed in a fresh and floral celebration of summer, inspired by the elegance of English gardens in full bloom. Through her signature style of bold botanicals and playful palettes created with gouache paint, Lizz’s artwork creates a living art installation, where you will become part of the scene itself.

Lizz Miles | @lizzmiles_art

This limited-time tea service is available throughout the summer, and it offers a unique opportunity to see the city from a different perspective while enjoying a spot of tea in an untraditional setting. Upon arrival, be whisked up the new grand staircase to enter the unique venue for two. Service begins by selecting your choice of LOT 35 Tea to sip on, while you enjoy house-baked lavender honey scones, served with mascarpone cream and strawberry preserves. A selection of tea sandwiches and savouries, as well as sweet treats from the hotel’s pastry shop, will delight the taste buds. At the end of the experience, you will be provided with an invite to Notch8 for a complimentary cocktail or glass of sparkling, which can be redeemed that same day, or at a later date.

TEA IN THE WINDOW:
Monday through Friday from May 29 – September 19, 2025
11 am & 2 pm seatings
$92 per person (taxes and gratuity extra)

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MENU

SCONES

Classic Buttermilk
Lavender Honey
mascarpone tea cream | strawberry preserve  

SAVOURY

Traditional Coronation Chicken
curry | sultanas

Classic Devilled Egg
espelette

Short Rib Tartelette
heirloom carrot | apple confit

Cod Brandade
oven-dried baby heirloom tomato | capers | endive

Jalapeño Cornbread Madeleine
sweet potato butter

SWEETS

Lemon Curd Blueberry Almond Tea Cake
berry gel | ivory chocolate chard

Cherry Bakewell Cookie
lemon glaze | toasted almonds | orchid petal

Lavender Lime Cheesecake
baked meringue | white chocolate deco

Strawberry Eton Mess
vanilla chantilly cream | meringue stick | summer butterfly

Bumblebee
torched orange-scented brûlée | caramelized puff pastry

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Please note:
Maximum two diners per booking. Please advise of any dietary restrictions at time of booking. Vegetarian and kids' menus available with advance notice.

Reservations are required, and a credit card on file will be required. For cancellation and reservation changes: kindly email HVC.Notch8@Fairmont.com a minimum of 72 hours prior to reservation to avoid a full cancellation fee.

Tea in the Window is weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather (including rain and heat wave warnings) that might affect your reservation, we will notify you by 9 am on the day of your booking. Should this occur, alternate booking dates will be provided at this time. To access the Tea in the Window space, guests will be required to climb a short flight of stairs;  unfortunately this experience is not accessible at this time. There is no space for strollers or high chairs due to limited space in the window.