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High Tea at The Imperial, New Delhi
Delhi · Delhi
A colonial-era grande dame on Janpath — home to one of India's most elegant afternoon high teas, amid palm courts and priceless art.
Timings
Afternoon high tea daily (reservation advised)
Entry
Luxury pricing; walk-in for tea/bar (booking recommended)
Best time
Afternoon; any season (indoors, AC)
Time needed
2–3 hours
✦Expert advice from Pronite
Pronite's verdict: the most elegant afternoon in Delhi. The Atrium and the palm-court setting make high tea here a genuine occasion — book a table, dress smart, and take time to admire the hotel's museum-grade collection of colonial art. Patiala Peg bar afterwards for a nightcap. A refined, unhurried luxury that the city's flashier venues can't match.
Opened in 1936, The Imperial is Delhi's most graceful heritage hotel — an Art Deco and colonial landmark on Janpath, set among palm-fringed lawns and hung with one of the finest private collections of colonial-era art in the country. It is understated, old-world luxury at its best.
Its afternoon high tea is a Delhi institution: tiered stands of finger sandwiches, scones and pastries served amid marble, chandeliers and impeccable calm. The 1911 bar and Patiala Peg round out an elegant afternoon or evening.
Why it's Pronite Verified
- ›One of India's most refined afternoon high-tea experiences.
- ›A heritage setting with a museum-grade art collection.
- ›Understated luxury — a welcome antidote to flashier venues.
Plan your visit
Timings
Afternoon high tea daily (reservation advised)
Entry fee
Luxury pricing; walk-in for tea/bar (booking recommended)
Best time to visit
Afternoon; any season (indoors, AC)
Time needed
2–3 hours
How to reach
Janpath, central New Delhi; nearest Metro Janpath/Rajiv Chowk
Travel help: Rajasthan Tourism 1364 · India Tourist Helpline 1363(toll-free). Timings & fees are indicative — please verify locally before visiting.
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