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 September 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 (September 2026):

These are the venues within 200 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Lonsdale St at Father's Office on 249 Little Lonsdale Street - 100 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Food is good 2. Booking team is very friendly and helpful...’
• Cocktail Bar at Cookie on 252 Swanston Street - 150 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks. Great atmosphere.’
• Room 1954 at Pullman Melbourne City Centre on 265 Little Bourke Street - 200 m from centre.
  Venue said: Book your next private dining event or corporate event at Room 1954 and let us deliver a memorable and very special experience.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 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 September 2026:

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

• Private Room - Top Floor at Slices Doreen, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘the set up was exactly what we needed and the view was perfect.’

• Semi-PDR at Freyja - dining room for 30 guests
  Venue said: Shielded by soft curtains, the space feels refined yet warmly connected – offering a perfect setting for memorable moments.

Cheap afternoon tea venues in Melbourne start from $150 hire fee per event or $500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 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.’

• Upstairs Room at Mokum, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 32 guests seated)
  Venue said: Fully private room with dedicated separate bar. Accessible via staircase and not suitable for guests with mobility difficulties. The Upstairs Room seats up to 32 people comfortably and stands up to 55 people.

• Cafe at Follow The Leader Cafe, from $25 per person (up to 27 guests seated)

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.