Afternoon Tea Venues for Hire in Brisbane

Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average $80 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Brisbane, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• The Raised Section at Industry Beans Newstead in Newstead - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Highly recommend Industry Beans for your next private event. :)...’

• The Harem at Ovolo The Valley in Fortitude Valley - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Great communication and all questions answered.’

• Bar 1603 at Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre in Brisbane CBD - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Would absolutely book again!’

You'll find afternoon tea venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Brisbane, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 600 m from central Brisbane, available to book on Tagvenue:

• The Grand Palms at Voco Hotel Brisbane City Centre on 85-87 North Quay - 200 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Great location and set up of rooms. food was exceptional would rate 10/10...’
• Bar 1603 at Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre on 27-35 Turbot Street - 250 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Would absolutely book again!’
• St. Germain at Sofitel Brisbane Central on 249 Turbot Street - 600 m from centre.
  Venue said: Ideal for: Professional groups seeking a compact, focused space for seated presentations or formal seated meals.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller afternoon tea venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Brisbane, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Cellar Room at Doughcraft, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘Food and venue was amazing...’

• Ferry Side at Massimo Restaurant & Bar, rated 5/5 - function room for 40 guests
  Venue said: Situated in an ideal spot overlooking the Brisbane River and the glorious Story Bridge, Massimo is the perfect place to meet for special events, corporate functions, or social gatherings.

• The Mezzanine at Industry Beans Newstead, rated 4.9/5 - meeting room for 12 guests
  Our user said: ‘Incredible service, Benni & her team were thoughtful, conscientious & so patient.’

Cheap afternoon tea venues in Brisbane start from $650 minimum spend per event or $350 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• King Island Room at North Lakes Hotel, from $650 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests seated)
  Venue said: The King Island Room is a function room in North Lakes Hotel characterised by a compact, private layout that keeps setups contained and easy to manage.

• Poolside at View Brisbane, from $350 hire fee per day (up to 180 guests seated)
  Venue said: Set in a resort-style environment by the river, the poolside caters to up to 350 guests cocktail-style. We offer the perfect venue for Christmas parties, corporate events, weddings and more.

• Flags Room at The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, from $750 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests seated)
  Venue said: Exclusive and private, our lovely Flags room opens onto a balcony which overlooks the picturesque marina. Flags room can cater for up to 150 in a Cocktail setting.