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Old Man Drew - group activities in Melbourne

From $110pp

Book the tea rooms for a bridal shower or a milestone birthday and settle in for two unhurried hours around a white-clothed table.

Getting High Tea Right

Traditional high tea in the Inner West is served in Ascot Vale, along Mount Alexander Road north-west of the CBD, where Old Man Drew runs its Miss Violets Tea Rooms. Its home is an 1868 former grocery, owned by the Drew family since the late 1960s.

It is the classic tiered format rather than a modern take: fine china, chandeliers, tablecloths and flowers, with champagne to start and scones in the middle of the afternoon.

Inner West occasions the Ascot Vale tea room suits:

Bridal showers – the formal room gives a bride-to-be a proper afternoon with her bridal party.
Baby showers – there's no minimum booking, so a small group of close friends works.
Hens afternoons – a gentler start than a night out, with wines and classic cocktails on request.
Milestone birthdays – bigger groups and private events are booked into the rooms.
Winter catch-ups – the open fireplace and air-conditioned room work in any season.

The sitting is priced From $110 per person and is paid in full when you book.

Saturdays and Sundays only, from 3pm to 5pm.
Hot and cold savouries come first, including ribbon sandwiches and the family's own sausage rolls.
Scones follow, served with whipped cream and the café's own raspberry jam.
Petit fours, small cakes and chocolates close it out, with English breakfast tea all afternoon.

Arranging a group

Tell the café about gluten-free, vegan or other diets 48 hours ahead; an extra charge applies.
Herbal tea or coffee can be ordered at extra charge.
Book by phone or online.
Beyond Miss Violets, the property has a vintage garden and a bluestone cellar.

Common Questions About High Tea Suppliers

Where can we have a traditional high tea in Melbourne's Inner West?

Old Man Drew on Mount Alexander Road in Ascot Vale serves champagne high tea in its Miss Violets Tea Rooms on weekend afternoons.

What's included in the Miss Violets high tea?

Champagne on arrival, hot and cold savouries, scones with jam and cream, small cakes, petit fours and chocolates, and English breakfast tea throughout.

Can a large bridal shower book the tea rooms?

Yes. The café takes larger group bookings and private events in the rooms, and there's no minimum group size for smaller parties.

Is alcohol available beyond the champagne?

The tea room is fully licensed, with wines and classic cocktails available on request.