The Tea Room QVB
The Tea Room QVB is a high tea venue on level 3 of the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney, serving traditional three-tier high tea in a grand heritage room with chandeliers and high ceilings. It suits special occasions, celebrations and family outings rather than a quick bite. Hyde Park is about a six-minute walk away.
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About The Tea Room QVB
Food at The Tea Room QVB
High tea is the main menu: a three-tiered stand with sweet and savoury pastries, finger sandwiches, and scones with jam and cream. Reviewers say the food is generously portioned and beautifully presented. Dietary needs are catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and halal. Lunch is not served.
What to order: Traditional high tea · Scones with jam and cream · Finger sandwiches
Coffee and drinks
Traditional high tea includes a tea or coffee. One reviewer says extra coffee costs $8 after the first cup. Loose-leaf teas cost $8 each, and one reviewer calls the tea selection wonderful.
High tea options and prices at The Tea Room QVB
Traditional high tea is $80 a person. Sparkling is $90 with an Australian sparkling wine, cocktail is $95, bottomless sparkling and mimosas are $115 (a non-alcoholic option is available), and champagne for two is $125 a person. The children's high tea for ages 5 to 12 is $55. The menu changes and is chosen on the day.
Facilities at The Tea Room QVB
What visitors say about The Tea Room QVB?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Reviewers say the setting, with chandeliers, high ceilings and heritage detail, makes the visit feel special.
- 💬Reviewers say the staff are attentive, friendly and professional.
- 💬Reviewers say the high tea is generous and beautifully presented.
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Visitor tips for The Tea Room QVB
- ✓Give any allergies at least 24 hours' notice; a nut allergy combined with another allergy cannot be catered for.
- ✓Groups have a separate booking page, so use it for events and large parties.
- ✓Book online through the Book Now link on the site.
Getting to The Tea Room QVB
Level 3, 455 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, inside the Queen Victoria Building. The venue is step-free with lift access, and parking is available.
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Is The Tea Room QVB open on Sundays?
Yes. High tea is served from 10am to 5pm every day, including Sundays.
Does The Tea Room QVB have a kids menu?
Yes. The children's high tea for ages 5 to 12 costs $55 a person.
Can The Tea Room QVB cater for dietary needs?
Yes, for gluten free, dairy free, halal, vegan and vegetarian diets. Soy allergies cannot be catered for.