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Oxi Tea Room - group activities in Melbourne

From $135pp

Add a tea pairing, an alcohol pairing or free-flow sparkling and mimosas to turn a quiet afternoon into a proper occasion.

Getting High Tea Right

Tea lovers planning a celebration in Carlton will find something closer to a tasting menu than a cake stand at Oxi Tea Room. Climb to the first floor of 158 Victoria Street and the plates arrive one by one – little sweet and savoury dishes, all made in the kitchen, tied to a seasonal theme that is swapped out every few months.

Kenyan and Taiwanese tea traditions shape the drinks list. Leaves are brewed either teapresso-style or poured by hand in the Chinese way, and the low-lit room is calm enough for long conversations, with a glowing mountain scene painted along one side.

Built into every Oxi booking:

A drink to start and a pot of tea per guest
Plates prepared in house, with meat-free substitutes available for the savoury courses
Add-ons ranging from a matched tea flight or matched wines to bottomless sparkling, a mimosa or cheese and fruit
A halal kitchen that also caters for pescatarian, vegetarian, nut-free and pregnancy-safe guests
Pricing from $135 per person

The whole table is served the same menu, which keeps ordering out of the way and the focus on the guest of honour.

Sixteen guests fit around the table – handy for a baby shower, engagement, birthday or team catch-up
A party of up to a dozen pays nothing extra for the room, for stays of up to two hours
Going beyond that – more people, the whole venue, extra time or your own styling – becomes a function hire capped at three hours
A lift gives wheelchair access to the first floor

Check these before you book Oxi

Guests can't bring cakes, other food or their own drinks
Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and vegan versions of the afternoon tea aren't possible
Payment is card only – no cash
Because the theme rotates, repeat visitors meet a new set of dishes

Common Questions About High Tea Suppliers

Is BYO cake allowed for a Carlton high tea birthday?

Not at Oxi Tea Room – celebration cakes, outside food and BYO drinks are all off the table. Build the occasion around the coursed menu and add-ons like sparkling or a cheese plate instead.

Does the Oxi private room cost extra?

Not for twelve guests or fewer staying two hours or less. More guests, exclusive use, extended stays or bringing in decorations turn it into a function hire.

Which diets can Oxi Tea Room accommodate?

The kitchen is halal and handles vegetarian, pescatarian, nut-free and pregnancy-safe requests, but it can't remove gluten, dairy, soy or animal products from the menu.

What sets the tea apart at Oxi?

It is whole-leaf Taiwanese oolong and Kenyan black tea, prepared teapresso-style or hand-brewed in the traditional Chinese manner, with optional tea pairings.