Holiday Happenings at The Drake Hotel
Guests enjoy quintessential seasonal teas served with a traditional three-tiered presentation of gourmet tea sandwiches, house-made scones, and delicate petit fours. A live harpist performs throughout the afternoon tea service in Palm Court. Holiday carolers also make appearances to sing during select seatings.
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When
Tickets
Caroler performance: adults $89; children ages 3–12 $39. Non-caroler performance: adults $87; children ages 3–12 $39. Pricing excludes applicable taxes and gratuity.
Hours
November 5–21: 12pm-4:30pm; November 22–January 10: 11am-4:30pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Gold Coast
Food & Drink
The service includes seasonal teas, gourmet tea sandwiches, house-made scones, and petit fours.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve seating before visiting, as the holiday tea requires a reservation.
- Choose a caroler performance if you want live holiday singing; carolers appear on weekends from November 22 and daily December 13–31.
- Allow time to enjoy the full tea presentation, which includes sandwiches, scones, petit fours, and seasonal teas.
- Note that the tea runs Thursday through Sunday before switching to daily service beginning November 22.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children ages 3–12 have separate child pricing.
- Carolers perform on weekends beginning November 22, then daily December 13–31.
- Caroler and non-caroler performances have different pricing.
Links & Contact
Run by The Drake Hotel
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is served with the holiday tea?
The service includes seasonal teas and a three-tier presentation of gourmet tea sandwiches, house-made scones, and petit fours.
Which performances accompany the tea service?
A live harpist performs throughout the service. Carolers perform on weekends beginning November 22, and daily from December 13 through 31.
Do I need to reserve a seat?
Yes. Seating is reserved; use the reservation link for Palm Court.
Is the tea suitable for children?
Children ages 3–12 are included in the tea service offering.
Does every seating include carolers?
No. Caroler performances are offered on weekends beginning November 22, then daily from December 13 through 31; other seatings are non-caroler performances.
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