Southern Belle in Atlanta's Poncey-Highland neighborhood is dressing up its Royal Tea Service for Halloween, with a spooky-themed sitting set for October 25, 2026. Tickets run $105 plus tax, and the afternoon comes with a costume contest layered on top of the usual spread of Southern-inspired bites.
A Whimsical Spin on an Atlanta Favorite
The restaurant, located at 1043 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, will host a whimsical Halloween-inspired version of its Royal Tea Service this month, according to Secret Atlanta. The menu includes Southern-inspired tea sandwiches and bites, biscuits and scones with clotted cream and jam, and an assortment of pastries and petit fours, alongside specialty drinks as part of what's billed as an elevated tea service. Chef Joey Ward and his team are hosting the event; Ward is a James Beard Award-nominated chef, per the seed facts behind the Secret Atlanta report.
FOX 5 Atlanta similarly describes a spooky afternoon tea with chef Joey Ward featuring Southern-inspired tea sandwiches, biscuits, scones, pastries and petit fours, plus specialty drinks and festive touches, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. That station notes reservations are available online, though neither outlet in the dossier confirms a specific booking link or ticket availability for the October 25 date.
Costumes Encouraged, With Prizes on the Line
The Halloween sitting will include a costume contest, with winners receiving two tickets to one of Southern Belle's upcoming teas. The Royal Tea Service is returning this fall after a little time away, as Atlanta News First reported when the series relaunched. The station's report noted the season's first sitting took place September 27, featuring a string trio playing favorite Bridgerton melodies and guests dressing up to impress the Queen.
That earlier installment leaned into Regency-era flourishes, and the same report described a themed search for the Diamond of the Season as part of the September programming. The Halloween edition centers on a Halloween theme.
Dietary Notes and Where to Ask
Southern Belle notes limits on allergy and dietary accommodations, and guests seeking specific dietary information are directed to contact [email protected] ahead of their visit. The restaurant has also drawn recognition as a MICHELIN restaurant, according to the MICHELIN Guide, though that listing does not independently confirm the fuller Michelin-recommended description used elsewhere.
Other Halloween Tea Options Around Atlanta
The St. Regis Atlanta hosted guests in its Astor Court for what it called a hauntingly beautiful Afternoon Tea on October 25 and 26, 2025, according to The St. Regis Atlanta. That event pairs fine teas and champagne with sweet and savory items inspired by the magic and mystery of Halloween, and costumes are encouraged for guests of all ages, with reservations required.
Mac's Chophouse has also advertised a Halloween Afternoon Tea for October 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring an elegant spread of sweet and savory bites, tea, and festive fall touches, according to Mac's Chophouse. Between Poncey-Highland, Buckhead and beyond, Atlanta's tea-room scene is clearly leaning into the season.
