Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

Afternoon Tea with Santa is a magical children’s tea experience ideal for families looking to create lasting holiday memories. Beginning at 11 am, guests of all ages will enjoy a menu of miniature delights such as Turkey and Cranberry Pinwheels, Snowman Cupcakes, Rudolph Brownie Bites, a chef-led cookie decorating station, and a sing-along musician. Families are welcome to capture photos with Santa from 12 pm to 2 pm on their personal devices to remember the special afternoon, and children are encouraged to drop their Christmas wish lists in the hotel’s North Pole Express Mailbox. Reduced parking is included. All sales are final.

Our annual Winter Wonderland Tea service offers a refined take on afternoon holiday merriment with spirited décor and live entertainment, available for guests on Saturdays and Sundays throughout December. The curated tea menu of elegant indulgences will feature Cranberry Maple Orange Scones, Smoked Salmon Tartare, Truffle Chicken Salad, and sumptuous sweets like Eggnog Crème Brûlée, Open Face Peppermint Macarons and more. Reduced parking is included. All sales are final. Families are welcome to capture photos with Santa from 12 pm to 2 pm on their personal devices.

Partygoers will delight in boundless Veuve Clicquot champagne, and sophisticated passed hors d'oeuvres like Kampachi Tartare and Harissa Rubbed Lamb Loin while dancing the night away to the sounds of William Green & the Magic Dream Band and a live DJ. Alongside a 360-degree photobooth for showcasing the fabulous fashions and memories of the evening, guests are invited to set their New Year’s intentions with a dynamic 2025 vision board experience, paired with live tarot card readings by Modern Mystic to inspire abundance and positivity throughout the year.