Haunted Cellar Afternoon Tea

A beloved autumn tradition,
with a spooky twist...

This fall, descend into indulgence, and experience a chilling twist on a beloved tradition. Tucked beneath the storied walls of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, the Haunted Cellar Afternoon Tea invites guests into a world where elegance meets the eerie.

Savour a bewitching selection of handcrafted pastries, savoury bites, and seasonal confections — all inspired by the mysterious beauty of the season. With flickering candlelight, gothic touches, and a whisper of the supernatural, every detail is designed to delight… and disturb.

Delve into the richness of savoury dishes including a hauntingly good sausage roll with beet ketchup, a tuna tartare with pine nuts and black magic aioli on a crispy, house-made potato chip, as well as an autumnal fig tart with caramelized onions, rosemary and brie, to name a few. The artistry of the hotel’s pastry team will highlight a collection of decadent desserts such as the 'Midnight Burial' with a milk chocolate mousse, bitter chocolate brownie and cherries, or the New York cheesecake, with a raspberry gel - and a spooky twist. Don't miss the 'Bewitched' caramel pecan cupcake, complete with a witch’s hat, that is sure to put you under its spell.

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: September 25 - November 9, 2025
Served Wednesday - Sunday
(Tea will also be offered on Monday, October 13, 2025)
Seatings at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Price: $75 per adult, $40 per child (ages 12 and under) *

MENU

SCONES

Classic Buttermilk Scone | Bloodberry Scone
mascarpone tea cream | apple strawberry jam

SAVOURY

The Raven
turkey katsu | red pepper hummus | black sesame

Hocus Pocus
salmon rillette | crème fraiche | salmon roe | chive

Halloweenie
sausage roll | beet ketchup

Fig Reaper
fig tart | brie | rosemary | caramelized onion

Dark Tide
tuna tartare | pine nut | black magic aioli | potato chip

SWEETS

I See You
chocolate crinkle cookie | white chocolate eyeball

Bewitched
caramel pecan cupcake | witch’s hat

Midnight Burial
milk chocolate mousse | bitter chocolate brownie | dark soil | cherry preserve

Sweet Darkness
macaron shell | black currant ganache

The Scarlet Slice
ny cheesecake | raspberry fluid gel | sugar glass shard

You can also take your Afternoon Tea To-Go!

(Please note: Tea will be closed every Monday/Tuesday, except holiday Mondays)
*Not inclusive of tax or gratuity. For cancellation and reservation changes, kindly email HVC.Notch8@Fairmont.com a minimum of 72 hours prior to reservation to avoid a cancellation fee of $25 per person. Please note: menu items may be subject to change.