Services Offered
High Tea Experience
A traditional British-style high tea with a selection of teas, sandwiches, scones, and desserts in an elegant setting.
Devonshire Tea
Classic scones served with clotted cream, jam, and a pot of tea, perfect for a light afternoon treat.
Sweet and Savory Menu
A variety of desserts like pavlova and cakes, along with savory options including pasta, chicken buns, and egg sandwiches.
Tea Selection
Curated range of premium teas, including specialty blends like Snow White tea, served in a cozy atmosphere.
Special Occasion Dining
Ideal venue for celebrations, offering a historic and refined environment for groups and intimate gatherings.
Reviews
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Daffodildeano Harries
via Google
about 2 months ago
It was a bit squishy for 5 but they came and rearranged the tables and it was then fine. The chicken buns, the scones, the thing with popcorn on top and the egg sangers were all top quality. Good value for the price.
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Evelyn Salvatorevia Google
3 months ago
Hopetoun Tea Rooms is always highly recommended and a must-do whenever you’re in Melbourne. On this visit, we decided to try some savoury food along with the sweets, and overall it did not disappoint. The desserts were on the heavier side but still very enjoyable. The pasta was a little sour for my liking, and the service was slightly slow, however the overall experience was still very good. A beautiful spot for both sweet and savoury cravings, and one I would happily return to again.
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Rosevia Google
4 months ago
Lovely experience that dazzles the eyes with its atmosphere. The snow white tea was delectable and the pavlova was neither poor nor impressive. I appreciate that it is a cozy environment located in a beautiful arcade. For the selection that it offers, it was all around a pleasant experience. I have had much worse experices in London with a higher price.
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Raelene Ristevskivia Google
5 months ago
This is an institution in Melbourne! Located in beautiful block arcade … stunning high-tea, and if you’re after something not quite so decadent try there Devonshire tea! Amazing place, full of class!
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Anabelle Leighvia Google
7 months ago
Let’s begin with the basics, this place doesn’t seem to understand the difference between high tea and afternoon tea, which is unfortunately all too common in Australia. It would be worth brushing up on the definitions before making bold claims. If you’re someone who values the authenticity of British traditions, consider yourself warned. The venue itself is tiny, truly difficult to find, and sadly, any sense of elegance or refinement is lost the moment you step inside. A handful of tables were occupied, none of them particularly clean, and the overall atmosphere was one of a place in decline. It feels poorly maintained, with no effort made to live up to the sophistication typically associated with a proper afternoon tea experience. To their credit, there is a decent tea selection. Thank you for that. However, the dessert offering was minimal, and what was there looked rather tired and uninviting. The staff were friendly and polite, which was a small redeeming feature, but unfortunately not enough to salvage the experience. In short, if you’re up for a bit of a challenge or enjoy novelty over quality, give it a go. Otherwise, you might be better off elsewhere.
