High Tea in Melbourne's Inner North

Getting High Tea Right

Two quite different high teas sit within the inner north. In Brunswick East, The Third Tier Tea Room on Nicholson Street serves tiered stands under a painted sky ceiling; in Fitzroy, Polly Bar on Brunswick Street pairs a cocktail high tea with sparkling on arrival in a red-velvet bar. Comparing the two:

Setting: white and gold with marble floors at The Third Tier, plush 1920s Paris-bar styling at Polly Bar
Menus: three to choose from in Brunswick East (Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond); sandwiches, cakes and fruit on tiered stands in Fitzroy
In the cup: a bottomless pot of tea with every Third Tier menu, cocktails and sparkling at Polly
Kids: The Third Tier has its own children's stand for under-12s
Prices: from $49 per person at The Third Tier Tea Room and from $85 per person at Polly Bar

For a shower with the whole room to yourselves, The Third Tier takes whole-room private functions against a minimum spend, while Polly's upstairs room hosts 30–65.

Pick Brunswick East for a traditional, family-friendly afternoon with tea, scones and a children's menu
Pick Fitzroy when the group wants cocktails with the cake – Polly also runs whisky flights and cocktail classes
The Third Tier is halal and offers gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan versions on request
Polly has an exclusive bar area for 20–35, and its upstairs room with exposed brick suits bigger parties

Booking a high tea for a celebration

Tables at The Third Tier are held with a deposit per guest, and the team confirms the date and time after your request
Whole-room hire there needs a 50% deposit, with final numbers 72 hours ahead
The Third Tier team encourages guests to dress in their most glamorous outfits
Polly greets high tea guests with sparkling before the tiered stands arrive

Common Questions About High Tea Suppliers

Which inner north high tea welcomes children?

The Third Tier Tea Room in Brunswick East – children under 12 get their own stand with scones, a mini cupcake, a chicken slider and a beef pie.

Is there a high tea with cocktails in the inner north?

Yes, at Polly Bar on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, where the cocktail high tea starts with sparkling and comes on tiered stands of sandwiches, cakes and fruit.

Can we hire a whole high tea room for a bridal or baby shower?

The Third Tier Tea Room hires out its whole space for showers and parties, subject to a minimum spend and a 50% deposit.

What does high tea cost in the inner north?

Prices start from $49 per person at The Third Tier Tea Room and from $85 per person at Polly Bar.

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