High Tea at The Third Tier

122 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East, VIC

About The Third Tier

The Third Tier Tea Room is where people come to enjoy a bit of elegance and escape from the everyday. With beautiful French and English-inspired décor, it offers a warm, classic setting that makes you feel a little bit royal.

Their high tea menu features freshly made sandwiches, savoury bites, petite desserts, and traditional scones served with clotted cream and jam - a true favourite. If you’re after something lighter, the à la carte menu is perfect for a quiet catch-up or relaxed afternoon tea with someone special.

With marble floors, a painted sky ceiling, and fine bone china, The Third Tier brings together everything you need for a charming, elegant high tea experience in a peaceful atmosphere.

An Elegant Experience at The Third Tier Tea Room

Step into The Third Tier Tea Room, where elegance meets indulgence in the heart of Melbourne. Designed for those who love to embrace life’s finer moments, our tea room blends French sophistication with English charm to create the perfect setting for an elegant high tea experience.

Each of our beautifully presented three-tier stands features artisan sandwiches, fine savouries, petite gâteaux desserts, and our signature house-made scones served warm with clotted cream and homemade jam - the true highlight of the day. Complement your spread with our premium tea selection, sourced from the finest tea estates around the world, and experience the art of high tea at its most refined.

What Makes The Third Tier High Tea Special

What sets The Third Tier apart is its true dedication to tradition and detail. From the fine bone china to the carefully crafted tiered stands, every element is designed to create an authentic, old-world high tea experience.

The combination of French elegance and English charm, paired with warm hospitality and beautifully presented treats, makes it one of Melbourne’s most classic and refined High Tea destinations.

What to Expect When You Visit

Expect a calm, intimate space with elegant décor, soft lighting and a relaxed pace that invites you to unwind. The atmosphere feels timeless, making it perfect for meaningful catch-ups, celebrations or a quiet indulgent afternoon.

Whether you’re visiting with friends, family or someone special, The Third Tier offers a charming and memorable High Tea experience in the heart of Melbourne.

Mother's Day at The Third Tier

Mother's Day is when we dress up our afternoon tea stands with joy and royalty sovoury & sweets. Let us serve you a classic high tea, on this very special day.

MOTHER'S DAY EVE - SATURDAY 09 MAY

10am, 12:30pm, 3pm

Diamond Deluxe High Tea

Kids High Tea (Age 3-12 years)

MOTHER'S DAY - SUNDAY 10 MAY

10am, 12:30pm, 3pm

$125 adults (with a glass of bubbly or Mocktail)

Kids's High Tea (3-12 years)

Facilities & Features

  • Gluten Free Options
  • Vegan Options
  • Kids Friendly

High Tea Menu

Ruby
Top Tier: House made traditional scones & orange zest infused scones served with devonshire cream & mixed berry jam Bottom Tier: Chicken, celery & raisin sandwich, Egg gribiche sandwich, Crispy chicken bao Includes bottomless pot of tea
$49.00 per person
Sapphire
Top Tier: House made traditional scones & orange zest infused scones served with devonshire cream & mixed berry jam (includes bottomless pot of team) Second Tier: Middle Eastern Beef Samboosek, Mushroom leek quiche, Arancini of the day Bottom Tier: Chicken, Cranberry & dijon sandwich, Egg gribiche sandwich, Panko crumbed prawn bao, slaw, fried shallots & coriander Includes bottomless pot of tea
$75.00 per person
Diamond
Top Tier: Hazelnut mille fuille, Homemade Lemon Tart, Assorted Macarons, Traditional Italian Cannoli Second Tier: Mushrooms and leek quihe, Crispy chicken chiptole brioche slider, Arancini of the day Bottom Tier: 12hr braised lamb & tzatziki on baro, Egg gribiche sandwich, Chicken, celery & raisin sandwich Includes on serve of scone, jam & cream, coffee, bottomless pot of tea & a glass of non alchoholic bubbly upon arrival
$85.00 per person

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