Best High Teas in Victoria

A treasured Melbourne landmark, The Hotel Windsor combines timeless style with modern comfort. In this sophisticated and elegant environment, the hotel's signature restaurant is a light and airy version of a grand colonial dining room. The a la carte menu is Modern Australian and if you've got room after your meal, hang around for a delicate afternoon tea, which has been served here since 1883.

Making the most of its striking surroundings and prime vineyard conditions in the Yarra Valley is Elmswood Estate, Seville. The leafy vineyard is a charming estate that offers a spacious cellar door to sample the signature drops while grabbing a bite to eat from the restaurant. 'High Tea on the High Deck' is one of the iconic dining experiences available, with a delightful menu of petit fours and contemporary savoury bites paired with a glass of the estate's wine. Elmswood also offers dedicated packages and spaces for weddings and special events.

A sweeping rose-bordered driveway takes you to the beautifully restored Chateau Yering Hotel. Once the place for many a Victorian weekend party, it is now a gracious five star hotel. Eleonore's is their opulent restaurant and the award-winning Modern Australian menu takes fine dining to impressive heights.

Enriching Melbourne's colourful dining scene, The InterContinental's Alluvial restaurant is spacious, ambient and impressive, found within The Rialto tower. Sitting between two historic buildings, this unique restaurant features indoor and outdoor dining areas, a rooftop herb garden and immaculate views over Melbourne's CBD, creating the perfect environment to enjoy some of Victoria's best produce in a fine-dining atmosphere.

For a contemporary and relaxed high tea look no further than Mary Eats Cake in Melbourne's cosmopolitan suburb of Brunswick. Bringing together the best of old and new world high tea elegance, dine on vintage floral patterned chinaware while devouring freshly crafted savoury and sweet bites. The team are well acquainted with celebrating special occasions through high tea and is the ideal spot to celebrate bridal showers, birthdays, Mother's Day or just a special day out with the girls.

Named after Melbourne-born opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, this signature restaurant takes up residence at the luxurious, five-star The Langham Hotel. Offering panoramic city views from its prime position on the Southbank promenade, Melba features buffet-style, international cuisine. The restaurant is a mix of self-serve and staffed cooking stations where you can have your dish cooked as you like it and no one bats a well-groomed eyelid when you come back for seconds.

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Dandenong Ranges just 50km from the Melbourne CBD, at Olinda Tea House you can relax in their modern environmentally sustainable building and enjoy the peace and tranquility that nature has to offer. Once a popular cafe, the Olinda Tea House now operates as a contemporary Asian fusion restaurant, serving lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. The menu is unique, from its presentation to its flavour combinations. specialises in hosting special events such as birthdays, weddings or engagement parties.

Open Monday & Wednesday-Sunday

Overlooking the beautiful outdoor Trilogy Gardens, Tea Lounge in the elegant Park Hyatt Hotel Melbourne  is perfect for informal all-day dining or a drink. 

All day dining Monday 9am-10pm, Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 7.30am-5pm and Sunday 7.30am-10pm

Valet parking available at a discounted rate of $35 per car.

Located in the opulent surrounds of Melbourne's Grand Hyatt, Collins Kitchen offers a unique multicultural dining experience, with inspiration taken from culinary traditions around the world. The restaurant maintains a fine dining experience and there's a wine list that's 2,700 bottles long. Centrally located on the Paris-end of Collins Street in the heart of the CBD, Collins Kitchen is also a favourite for weekend high tea.

Fusing together the vibrant flavours and culinary traditions of French Indochina cuisine is Jardin Tan in Melbourne's scenic Botanical Gardens. After taking a stroll around the picturesque gardens sit back and unwind with dishes that are created with Vietnamese inspired flair. Giving a whole new twist on the modern high tea, explore a whole menu featuring French/Vietnamese style pastries, desserts spiked with ingredients of coconut, pandan and tropical fruits. Great for those looking for a modern, Asian styled high tea and casual dining adventure.

No35 is an elegant restaurant located at the Paris end of Collins street where rich timbers, vibrant tones, contemporary artworks and a world-class contemporary European menu meet. With view presiding over Melbourne the elegant experience is one where diners are surrounded by a collection of contemporary artworks, coloured glass highlights and a sophisticated palette of gold, red and pink tones.

Breakfast daily, lunch daily and dinner Monday-Saturday

Photograph: Courtesy of Stamford Plaza Melbourne