The Tea Rooms 1892
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- Tiered high tea in a Victorian-era tea room inside the Block Arcade on Collins Street
- Two-hour sittings at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm, with bigger groups arranged by email
- Scones, savouries and petits fours baked on the morning of your booking
About The Tea Rooms 1892
The Tea Rooms 1892 have poured tea in the Block Arcade on Collins Street since the 1890s, when a women's charity group served tea beneath the arcade's dome before shifting into the shops it still fills. The room keeps that period feel, with emerald patterned wallpaper, an etched mirror and cake cabinets in the front window, while the arcade outside has a glass roof and mosaic floors. High tea arrives on a three-tiered stand, made by the kitchen on the morning of each booking. The savoury tier takes in quiche Lorraine, a vegetarian quiche, roast beef sandwiches on dark rye with horseradish mayonnaise, smoked salmon pinwheels and chicken liver pâté with chestnut biscuits. Above it come the house petits fours, fresh fruit and berries, and freshly baked scones with triple berry jam and double cream. Every guest also gets a choice of tea, coffee, soft drink or juice, and the tea rooms are licensed, so wine or bubbles can be added. Sittings start at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm and last two hours. Up to eight guests can book online, and larger parties or other times are arranged by emailing the team, which makes it a good fit for milestone birthdays, bridal and baby showers, or a family outing with grandparents. Children up to 10 have their own price, as long as each child is booked with an adult. Gluten-free, vegetarian and pescatarian stands are available, but vegan, dairy-free and halal requests cannot be met. Full payment is taken when you book, and bookings close at 4pm the day before.
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How many people can we book for high tea?
The online booking form takes groups of up to eight. For a bigger party, or a time outside the four standard sittings, email the tea rooms and they will work it out with you.
How much does high tea cost?
High tea is $75 for each adult, or $85 for a gluten-free stand. Children aged up to 10 are $48 ($58 gluten-free). A 10% surcharge applies on weekends and 20% on public holidays.
What is included on the high tea stand?
Quiche, roast beef sandwiches, smoked salmon pinwheels and chicken liver pâté on the savoury side, then petits fours, fresh fruit, and scones with jam and cream, plus a tea, coffee, soft drink or juice for each guest.
Can you cater for dietary needs?
Gluten-free, vegetarian and pescatarian high teas can be ordered when booking. The kitchen is unable to do vegan, dairy-free or lactose-free versions, and the tea rooms are not halal.
How long is a sitting and when do we need to book?
Each booking has two hours at the table, starting at 9am, 11am, 1pm or 3pm. Book online by 4pm the day before; payment is taken in full, and changes need 24 hours' notice.
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Natasha Rozario
5 months ago
Ah, high tea. A pleasant way to dine just as the fellow late victorians and edwardians did, although of course by busy modern-day Collins. Presented decently, very fresh and warm. Savory by the bottom, little tea cakes i…
Renee Close
5 months ago
Welcoming staff even under the pressure of a very busy day. We visited on Mother’s Day and they were extremely booked. My daughter and I were seated promptly and given wonderful service. It is a very special place to go…
Peter Ooi
2 months ago
Very good Afternoon Tea in Melbourne! Food is the best we’ve had of any Tea Room in Australia, with the only downside being the jam served with the scones being bottled jam and not freshly made jam. Excellent service, be…
1. Kevin Bites
4 months ago
A standout Melbourne venue blending old-world European elegance, hearty savoury meals and exquisite handmade pastries. Whether you’re dropping by for a leisurely afternoon tea, a casual pasta lunch or late-night mocktail…
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