Afternoon Tea Venues for Hire in Melbourne

Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average $2000 minimum spend per event. 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 Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Entire Venue at Frontside Food & Wine in Port Melbourne - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Venue manager and catering staff was very friendly and extremely professional in attending the guests...’

• Private Dining Room at Aunty Kim's in Collingwood - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Thanks to the team for a memorable event. We loved it!’

• Annex - Private Dining Room at Teller in Northern Suburbs - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘It was a beautiful backdrop for our intimate engagement lunch and the details were beautiful.’

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 Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 450 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Beer Hall and Cocktail Bar at Cookie on 252 Swanston Street - 150 m from centre.
  Venue said: This space would be set up in a cocktail style format, with access to our lovely balconies and plenty of room for dancing in front of the in-house DJ.
• Room 1954 at Pullman Melbourne City Centre on 265 Little Bourke Street - 200 m from centre.
  Venue said: Ideal for: Corporate teams and social groups seeking seated, polished private dining or boardroom-style meetings. What sets it apart: A single continuous timber table runs the room's length, establishing a communal, head-to-toe...
• Semi-Private Dining at SOAZ 22 on 170 Queen Street - 450 m from centre.
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small, intimate groups seeking relaxed, seated social meals in a calm, semi-private setting. What guests say: The space is bright and spacious.

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 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Den at The National Hotel, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 20 guests
  Venue said: The Den is perfect for smaller gatherings and accommodates both seated dinners and cocktail functions. The space also has its own TV screen...

• Private Garden Room at Fortnums Restaurant & Wedding Venue - dining room for 30 guests
  Venue said: Fortnums is a family owned and operated boutique function venue with over 20 years experience. It is located in picturesque Sassafras, the heart of the stunning Dandenong Ranges.

• Rococo Room at Rococo, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 25 guests
  Our user said: ‘The space was perfect and food was excellent!’

Cheap afternoon tea venues in Melbourne start from $150 hire fee per event or $150 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Private Dining Room at Blackburn Hotel, from $150 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘our guests were also impressed with the venue. We all had a great night.’

• Fireside Dining at Mitcham Hotel, from $150 hire fee per day (up to 90 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘They didn't make a fuss and got it done before our guests arrived.’

• The Den at The National Hotel, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 16 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘An excellent venue for our party. Drinks were reasonably priced and the food was excellent.’

The main difference is the timing and type of food: high tea is a bigger meal later in the day, while afternoon tea is a lighter, mid-afternoon treat. In Australia, high tea is like a hearty dinner enjoyed in the evening, with dishes like meat, bread, and veggies. On the other hand, afternoon tea is a lighter, more social event in the late afternoon, featuring finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries with tea.