Old Man Drew
ProHighlights
- Traditional weekend high tea in Miss Violets Tea Rooms, served on Royal Albert china under crystal chandeliers
- Champagne on arrival, then savoury finger food, scones with house-made jam and cream, cakes and petit fours
- Two-hour sittings with no minimum numbers, plus larger group bookings and private events in the tea rooms
About Old Man Drew
Old Man Drew is a café and fine food store in a building on Mount Alexander Road in Ascot Vale that dates back to 1868, when it opened as a grocery. The Drew family, who have owned it since the late 1960s, restored it into a café with a leafy vintage garden, a bluestone wine cellar and a dedicated high tea room called Miss Violets Tea Rooms. The tea room is dressed for the occasion: Royal Albert china, crystal chandeliers, crisp white tablecloths, fresh flowers, comfortable chairs and an open fireplace, in a bright, air-conditioned room that works in any season. High tea is a two-hour sitting from 3pm to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. It opens with a glass of champagne, then brings a seasonal mix of hot and cold savouries, including ribbon sandwiches and the family's sausage rolls, followed by scones with house-made raspberry jam and whipped cream, small cakes, petit fours and chocolates. English breakfast tea is served throughout, with coffee and herbal teas available for an extra charge. The high tea is $110 a head and must be paid when booking. There is no minimum group size, and the café takes larger group bookings and private events in the rooms, which makes it a natural fit for bridal and baby showers, hens afternoons and milestone birthdays. Gluten-free, vegan and other dietary needs can be catered for if the café is told 48 hours ahead, for an extra $10. The tea room is fully licensed, with wines and classic cocktails available on request, and bookings are taken by phone or online.
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How much is high tea at Old Man Drew?
Miss Violets High Tea is $110 a head and includes a glass of champagne on arrival, savoury finger food, scones with jam and cream, cakes, petit fours and English breakfast tea. Payment is taken when you book.
When is high tea served and how long does it last?
High tea runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm to 5pm as a two-hour sitting. Bookings are essential and can be made by phone or online through the café's reservations page.
Is there a minimum or maximum group size?
There is no minimum number of guests, so it works for two people or a whole party. The café also takes bookings for larger groups and private events in the tea rooms; phone the café to arrange one.
Can you cater for gluten-free or vegan guests?
Yes. Gluten-free, vegan and other special diets can be catered for, provided the café is told 48 hours before the sitting. An extra $10 charge applies for a dietary menu.
Can we order wine or cocktails with high tea?
Yes. Miss Violets is a fully licensed tea room, so wines and classic cocktails can be ordered on request. Coffee and herbal teas are also available for an additional cost alongside the included tea.
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Siamak
a month ago
We booked this cafe for a special occasion and drove almost an hour to get there. The decor and atmosphere were absolutely beautiful and made the place feel very special. The food was also great. I ordered Turkish breakf…
Kendra Simpson
a month ago
Had such a great experience on my first lunch outing there that we made a reservation for the next day! Make sure to make a res as they get super busy. We were so happy to know that the wonderful lady who helped us, Jess…
Nasrin Nabipour
2 months ago
Really loved Old Man Drew! It’s such a beautiful little café with a vintage feel and so much character. The vibe was warm, cosy and unique, and I genuinely enjoyed spending time there. The breakfast was really good too,…
Reggie Kaps
2 months ago
This lovely spot is perfect for a friendly meet-up or a romantic lunch for two. We waited nearly an hour for our food on a busy Sunday but our coffees arrived promptly which was a nice touch. The pork belly was absolute…
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