Love high tea? Love Christmas? Why don’t you combine the two and treat yourself to a Christmas high tea in Melbourne? There’s a few places around the CBD and beyond, serving up tiers of festive-inspired delights, such as turkey sandwiches, gingerbread desserts and more. Catch up with friends or loved ones over scones and more, while sipping on special teas, coffee and bubbly. Here are some merry Melbourne venues serving up Christmas high tea this festive season.
1. The Windsor
The Windsor has been serving afternoon tea in Melbourne for 140 years. Join them in their Christmas Afternoon Tea tradition, and indulge in a selection of festive treats, including the ‘pistachio financier present’ and the ‘black forest ornament’. This high tea is available from the start of December until Christmas. Learn more here.
đź“Ť111 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000
2. Pan Pacific Melbourne
Pan Pacific Melbourne is doing a Christmas high tea from December 7 to 22. Nibble on savoury bites that will make you think of the holidays, like a roasted turkey pinwheel with cranberry gel. Then, graze on sweet delights like a Cointreau Christmas tree, a gingerbread and caramelised orange tart and even scones with gingerbread spice. This high tea costs $85 for adults. See more here.
đź“Ť2 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
3. The Westin Melbourne
Take part in the FestiviTea, or Christmas high tea, at The Westin Melbourne. Unwind in the Lobby Longe and treat yourself to tea-soaked cranberry scones, mince pie tarts and more. Prices start at $89 per adult, and includes free-flowing tea and coffee. This is available from November 25 to January 5. A festive high tea for children is also available during this time. Learn more here.
đź“Ť205 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
4. The Langham Melbourne
Pop into Aria Bar & Lounge at The Langham Melbourne and enjoy the holidays with their Festive Afternoon Tea. Find a touch of Christmas magic, like gingerbread panna cotta or a Christmas pudding bonbon, as well as savoury treats like pumpkin, leek and feta quiche. This celebration starts at $138 for adults, and includes a glass of alcohol free Bottega Sparkling RosĂ© or a mocktail. It’s available from December 1 to January 1. A festive afternoon tea is also available on Christmas Day itself. More info here.
đź“Ť1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006
5. Dorsett Melbourne
Find plenty of Christmas cheer with a Very Merry High Tea at Dorsett Melbourne. Sip on a glass of bubbles and tuck into king prawn sandwiches, homemade turkey and cranberry sausage roll, cherry Santa hats and more. Tea and coffee is included, and you can add a beverage package of unlimited wine or beer. This tea is $80 for adults, and is available on December 8, 15 and 22. See more here.
While you’re there, pop over to Jin Bar on the ground floor for a Christmas cocktail, like Jingle Bell Rum or Strawberry Sleigh Ride. These themed drinks are available from November 25 to December 29.
đź“Ť615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
6. Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins has a couple of Christmas high tea experiences for you to choose from. Soar up to the No35 Restaurant for a Christmas-inspired, three-tiered high tea. Available every Saturday from December 7, this experience is $105 for adults, and includes a glass of French sparkling and unlimited coffee or tea. Otherwise, head to Sofi’s Lounge for a Christmas-inspired buffet high tea. Available on Sundays from December 8, this experience has a wide range of savouries and desserts for you to choose from, as well as a chocolate fountain. The buffet high tea is also $105 for adults. See more here.
đź“Ť25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7. Mary Eats Cake
From December 1, Mary Eats Cake is throwing a joyful Christmas High Tea in their two locations around Melbourne. Treat yourself to a Christmas cocktail or mocktail, and enjoy four savoury bites, three desserts, a Christmas cookie and an unlimited amount of scones and specialty teas. It costs $75 per person on weekdays, and $79 per person on weekends. More info here.
đź“Ť558 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056 and 13 Leith Rd, Montrose VIC 3765
8. Dzert
Whisk yourself away to Dzert in Sandringham and indulge in their Christmas High Tea. Available for the whole month of December from Wednesday to Sunday, this festive experience features a turkey and cranberry sandwich, fruit pudding Basque, pavlova, fruit cake, scones and more. Packages start at $79 per person, and include free-flowing coffee and tea. See more here.
đź“Ť5 Waltham St, Sandringham VIC 3191
9. Altus Rooftop
Journey up to Level 12 of Hotel Chadstone and treat yourself to a Festive High Tea at Altus Rooftop. Feast on treats inspired by the holidays, like a Christmas bauble cake, a raspberry Santa hat and a sandwich filled with honey-glazed turkey. Don’t forget to try their range of buttermilk and orange & white chocolate scones. This experience is available from Thursday to Sunday and starts at $85 per adult. Bookings are available now.
đź“ŤLevel 12, Hotel Chadstone, 1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone VIC 3148