The Best Holiday and Afternoon Tea in Fort Worth 2025
Fort Worth does tea season with personality. Think refined rooms, pretty pastry tiers, and a little Cowtown sparkle. These are the holiday teas worth booking right now, plus one “coming soon” we’re excited about.
Check out our list of the best holiday and afternoon teas in Fort Worth for this holiday season:
Festive holiday tea with Lela Rose at Bowie House Fort Worth (Image Source: Bowie House)
Bowie House: Festive Tea with Lela Rose
Fashion‑forward holiday tea in the jewel‑box Mulberry Room, created with designer Lela Rose. Seatings are on Wednesdays and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., starting November 16 and run through the season with a New Year’s Day finale. Expect polished service, tiered trays that mix savory bites with petite sweets, and a room dressed for the holidays - twinkle lights, great afternoon light, and plenty of photo moments. It feels celebratory without being fussy; pair it with a museum stop in the Cultural District.
Where to Book: Book on Resy under “Upcoming Events”
Website: https://auberge.com/bowie-house/experiences/festive-tea/
Santa greets the holiday tea guests at The Ashton Depot (Image Source: The Ashton Depot)
The Ashton Depot: Holiday Tea (One Day Only)
A classic Fort Worth tea inside the 1899 depot’s grand hall, soaring ceilings, marble, and that special‑occasion hush. This year’s Holiday Tea is Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 2–4 p.m., featuring bottomless sparkling wine, loose‑leaf teas, and a three‑course savory‑to‑sweet progression. It’s one day only, so it books fast. Come a bit early to snap a photo under the historic arches before you’re seated.
Where to Book: Book on Tock
Website: https://www.theashtondepot.com/afternoon-tea
Location: 1501 Jones St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
The spread at Afternoon Tea at The Kimbell Café (Image Source: The Kimbell Art Museum)
Kimbell Art Museum: Afternoon Tea at the Kimbell Café
Not a themed “holiday” tea, but easily the coziest year‑round service in town and perfect for December. Tuesdays–Sundays, 2–4 p.m. gets you tea for two ($35) with scones, finger sandwiches, sweets, and house‑made jams, served steps from galleries by Louis Kahn and Renzo Piano. It’s a calm, art‑soaked pause in the middle of shopping season—finish with the museum shop for gift hunting.
Where to Book: On their website
Website: kimbellart.org/visit/dine
Holiday Tea at La Lotería in the Stockyards (Image Source: Love Management)
La Lotería: Holiday Afternoon Tea
Chef Tim Love’s members‑only club opens to the public for a limited run, bringing Stockyards polish to a proper afternoon tea. For 2025, their Instagram posts list Nov 28–Dec 20, Wed–Sat, roughly 2:30–4:45 p.m. Expect a refined spread, attentive service, and a glam Western setting a short walk from Mule Alley’s lights. Dress up a touch; it feels like a festive outing even before the first pour.
Where to Book: Call (817) 682-5224
Website: laloteriaftx.com/afternoon-tea
Location: 122 E Exchange Ave, Suite 280, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Afternoon Tea at Mirador Dallas (Image Source: Mirador Dallas’ Instagram)
Mirador Café (Opening Soon)
A Fort Worth outpost of Dallas’ Mirador is coming to 3220 W 7th Street. Dallas regulars know it for elegant lunches and a modern, design‑forward take on tea service; early notes suggest Fort Worth will bring the same polish once doors open. With a location near the museums and West 7th shopping, it’s poised to be an easy holiday‑season add when it launches—opening date TBA, but should be within the next few weeks.
Where to Book: Reservations will be available on Resy when they open
Website: mirador-dallas.com/ft-worth.php
Location: 3220 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107