CLOCKWORK Festive Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Royal York
CLOCKWORK’s Festive Afternoon Tea runs Nov. 21, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027, at Fairmont Royal York. See $90–$135 seatings, menu and reservations.
Event details
Categories: EVENTS · Food & Drink
When: · Seatings set by the hotel’s reservation system.
Where:
CLOCKWORK Lobby Lounge, Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St. W., Toronto, ONCost: $90–$135 per person by seating, before tax and gratuity
About the event
A classic Toronto Christmas afternoon tea Fairmont Royal York’s CLOCKWORK lounge dresses for the festive season with a special afternoon tea offering. Guests can settle into a grand hotel setting for tiered sweets and savouries, fine tea and live piano—a different kind of holiday outing from the hotel’s evening Gingerbread & Co. cocktail pop-up.
What is served The advertised tea includes traditional and cranberry scones with accompaniments, savoury tea sandwiches, miniature desserts and a selection of Fairmont’s Lot 35 teas. Menu details may change by seating or dietary requirements; confirm any special requests with the hotel directly.
Pricing and reservations The seasonal event page lists Wednesday and Thursday tea from $90 per person, a first weekend seating at $105, and later weekend seatings at $135 with Champagne. The 2026–27 program runs November 21 to January 3; actual bookable dates and seatings are controlled by the hotel’s reservation system. Check taxes, gratuities and cancellation conditions before booking.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is festive afternoon tea?
- Advertised tiers are $90, $105 and $135 per person depending on seating.
- Where is it?
- CLOCKWORK Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Royal York.
- Is Champagne included?
- The $135 second/third weekend seatings are advertised as including Champagne.
- Is this the same as Gingerbread & Co.?
- No, separate format, location within hotel and booking rules.
Find it under: Festive Dining · Hotel Experiences · Afternoon Tea
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Fairmont Royal York: Festive Afternoon Tea — Hotel page confirms Nov. 21, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027 and the $90/$105/$135 tiers.
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