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High Tea You Must Try in Melbourne

Melbourne high tea, hotel grandeur, garden scones, and the new wave

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The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track
12 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

From Hopetoun's 1892 heritage elegance to Oxi's interactive themed tiers, 12 high tea experiences across Melbourne.

How we built this list1200+ reviews · 12 curator visits · August 2026
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Where they are · 12 spots across Melbourne

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The 12 · Ranked

RANKED · AUGUST 2026
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TEA ROOM4.6
Modern AustralianSouthbank
Editor's note

The NGV's elegant tearoom serving high tea, scones, and fresh sandwiches steps from the gallery.

03
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Verified by venue4.4
Modern AustralianMelbourne
Editor's note

Melbourne's standout high tea inside a gothic heritage Collins St building with a live violinist.

04
of 12
4.6
Modern EuropeanCarlton
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Carlton's immersive high tea — quarterly themed menus, 30+ teas, and edible art.

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COLLINS KITCHEN4.5
Modern AustralianMelbourne
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Grand Hyatt's elegant kitchen — perfect steaks, lavish buffets, and Saturday high tea under one roof.

10
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3.8
Modern EuropeanBrunswick East
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Brunswick East's most-dressed high tea — gorgeous French-English decor for birthdays, baby showers, and special occasions.

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4.2
Modern AustralianKallista
Editor's note

Art deco tea rooms in the Dandenong Ranges — scones, cockatoos, and a view that earns the drive.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.

High Tea You Must Try in Melbourne · The Curator