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Afternoon Tea in Melbourne

Afternoon tea and high tea are often used interchangeably in Melbourne, but the experience is the same: tiered stands, freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches, and a proper pot of tea. Melbourne's afternoon tea venues range from grand hotel lounges to charming neighbourhood spots, all offering a leisurely mid-afternoon ritual that the city has wholeheartedly embraced.

Best Afternoon Tea in Melbourne Venues

High tea setup at Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields
Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields

1 English Street
Essendon Fields
High tea setup at Collins Coffee House
Collins Coffee House
+1

395 Collins Street
Melbourne
High tea setup at The Third Tier
The Third Tier

122 Nicholson Street
Brunswick East
High tea setup at Campbell Point House
Campbell Point House

199 Matthews Road
Leopold
High tea setup at Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
+1

111 Little Collins Street
Melbourne
High tea setup at Olinda Tea House
Olinda Tea House
+2

86A Olinda Monbulk Rd
Olinda
High tea setup at The Convent Daylesford
The Convent Daylesford
+1

7 Daly Street
Daylesford
High tea setup at Gigi Melbourne
Gigi Melbourne

143 Greville Street
Prahran
High tea setup at Coombe Yarra Valley
Coombe Yarra Valley
+2

673-675 Maroondah Highway
Coldstream
High tea setup at Mámor Chocolates
Mámor Chocolates

153 Johnston Street
Collingwood
High tea setup at The Tea Rooms 1892
The Tea Rooms 1892

282 Collins Street
Melbourne
High tea setup at The Langham Melbourne
The Langham Melbourne

1 Southgate Ave
Melbourne
High tea setup at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

65 Queens Road
Albert Park

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Afternoon Tea in Melbourne — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between afternoon tea and high tea in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, the terms are often used interchangeably. Traditionally, afternoon tea is a lighter mid-afternoon service, while high tea was a heartier early evening meal. In practice, most Melbourne venues offer the classic tiered stand experience regardless of what they call it.

When is afternoon tea served in Melbourne?

Most Melbourne venues serve afternoon tea between 12pm and 4pm, with sittings typically lasting 90 minutes to two hours. Weekend sittings fill up quickly, so booking ahead is strongly recommended.

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