A Year of Pure Magic: Adelaide’s First 100% Gluten-Free High Tea
A year ago we set out to do something no one else in Adelaide had: a high tea where every single bite is gluten-free. Twelve months on, it’s become one of the Port’s most-loved indulgences, a firm favourite that fills up month after month, right in the heart of Port Adelaide.
Settle into our historic upstairs or downstairs parlour, pour a premium loose-leaf tea, raise a glass of bubbles, and let the afternoon unfold one delicate bite at a time, with nothing left off your plate and no compromise on the magic.
Hosted by the Queen of the Irish, Jen O’Shea
Every great high tea needs a great host and ours is the one and only Jen O’Shea, the queen of the Irish herself. With a warm welcome, a wicked sense of fun and hospitality in her bones, Jen turns a simple afternoon tea into a proper occasion. She’s as much a part of the experience as the scones and that’s saying something.
The Details
- When: The first Saturday of every month, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
- Where: The Port Admiral Hotel, 55 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide SA 5015
- Price: $89 per person — includes the full menu, premium loose-leaf teas, and a glass of premium bubbles or Moscato on arrival
- Bookings: 0451 535 317 — private group bookings for 12 or more warmly welcomed
The Menu
Savoury Bites
Finger Sandwiches
- Creamy devilled egg with fresh chives & a touch of mayonnaise
- Chicken & herbed Dijonnaise
Mini Savoury Tartlets
- Smoked salmon, dill & crème fraîche
- Rare roast beef, tomato & horseradish crème
- Mini quiche florentine
Sweet Treats
A Curated Collection of Petite Indulgences
- Chocolate & vanilla butterfly cake
- Banoffee tart
- Madeleines
- Danishes
- Lamingtons
Devonshire Tea
- Fresh buttermilk scones, served with clotted cream and Chef Tiff’s house-made jams
Tea Selection
English Breakfast · Earl Grey Blue Flower · Peppermint · Butterfly Blue Pea Flower · Quince Sencha (Green Tea) · Prosperi-T (Chai)
Every Bite, Gluten-Free
No separate “gluten-free option,” no missing out — the entire menu is 100% gluten-free, so every guest at the table shares the same full experience. Please let us know of any other dietary needs when booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Book Your Seat
A year in and still selling out, our monthly sitting fills fast. To reserve your place, or to arrange a private high tea with Jen for your group of 12+, call us on 0451 535 317. We can’t wait to host you.
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✨ Why This Matters
This high tea isn’t just about scones and tea leaves. It’s about creating a space where everyone is welcome. It’s about reclaiming elegance and indulgence for those who’ve often had to sit out or make do. It’s about celebrating food as it should be: joyful, abundant, and shared.
And most of all, it’s about doing things our way—the Port way. With a little grit, a lot of heart, and a deep love for our community.
So, dust off your favourite frock (or don’t—we’re not fussy), bring your appetite, and join us for a new tradition in an old building, where gluten-free finally gets the high tea it deserves.
We can’t wait to pour your first cup.
