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Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Melbourne CBD
Afternoon tea venues in Melbourne CBD serve up tiered trays, warm scones, and skyline views with every sip. Here, heritage hotels and hidden laneway tearooms blend classic charm with modern indulgence, where the aroma alone feels like luxury. Expect delicate sandwiches, clotted cream perfection, and matcha for those slow, blissful afternoons. Melbourne turns afternoon tea into an art form, refined, relaxed, and completely irresistible. Scroll on, your next tea adventure is just a pour away!
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![Level 1 at The Oxford Scholar in Melbourne CBD]()
from $500
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityLevel 1
55 guestsThe Oxford ScholarMelbourne CBD
#Supervenue
LLovely V.
“Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee. We really enjoyed our night.” -
![Pink Delight Private Dining at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPink Delight Private Dining
22 guestsFather's Office Downtown - Flinders LaneMelbourne CBDLLovely A.
“Especially Barbara (hope I remembered her name). All my guests enjoyed the dinner. Kudos to the team!” -
![The Barrel Room at La Madonna in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Barrel Room
8 guestsLa MadonnaMelbourne CBDMMh
“Beautiful venue, great food.” -
![Lonsdale St at Father's Office in Melbourne CBD]()
from $45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLonsdale St
50 guestsFather's OfficeMelbourne CBDCCz
“1. Food is good 2. Booking team is very friendly and helpful” -
![Entire Venue at Mr Tulk Cafe in Melbourne CBD]()
from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsMr Tulk CafeMelbourne CBDDDominika F.
“Great location, service, food and drink- overall an awesome night! Highly recommend!” -
![Private Dining & Restaurant at Young & Jacksons in Melbourne CBD]()
from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining & Restaurant
70 guestsYoung & JacksonsMelbourne CBDMMyra B.
“I would recommend booking Y&J for your event. The staff were lovely and really helpful.” -
![Rumpus Room at The George on Collins in Melbourne CBD]()
from $800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRumpus Room
16 guestsThe George on CollinsMelbourne CBDEEmily T.
“Such a beautiful venue for a function.” -
![Cocktail Bar at Cookie in Melbourne CBD]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Bar
25 guestsCookieMelbourne CBDSSabrina C.
“Excellent communication. Friendly and helpful staff on the night. Excellent and plentiful food and drinks.” -
![Private Booths at The George on Collins in Melbourne CBD]()
from $1
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Booths
8 guestsThe George on CollinsMelbourne CBDFFarah S.
“Perfect events manager. I felt really special throughout the process. Event space was perfect!!” -
![The Yarra Room at Batman's Hill on Collins in Melbourne CBD]()
from $69
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Yarra Room
100 guestsBatman's Hill on CollinsMelbourne CBDKKaren F.
“Wendy and staff were excellent. Nothing was too hard. Beautiful venue. Excellent location.” -
![Room 1954 at Pullman Melbourne City Centre in Melbourne CBD]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRoom 1954
26 guestsPullman Melbourne City CentreMelbourne CBD
#Supervenue
Room 1954 is a Dining Room in Pullman Melbourne City Centre, characterised by a long, window-lined layout that creates a focused private dining area. Design: The interior features deep green timber panelling, a coffered ceiling -
![The Naarm Boardroom at Batman's Hill on Collins in Melbourne CBD]()
from $600
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Naarm Boardroom
14 guestsBatman's Hill on CollinsMelbourne CBDLLizzy W.
“Reasonable price and happy to have drinks tab suiting our particular needs. Pretty and organised space.”
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Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average $2750 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 CBD, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $1050 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $35 | to $95 | per person |
| From $500 | to $2000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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The Barrel Room at La Madonna in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Beautiful venue, great food.’ -
Pink Delight Private Dining at Father's Office Downtown - Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘All my guests enjoyed the dinner. Kudos to the team!’ -
Level 1 at The Oxford Scholar in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Easy to find, nice decor. Great space. Good value with having a minimum spend, instead of a hire fee.’
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 CBD, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 85 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $3300 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 100 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average $1100 minimum spend per event | typically between 15 and 60 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
| Bar | prices average $6500 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 100 guests |
| Pub | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 120 guests |
Smaller afternoon tea venues usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in Melbourne CBD, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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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. -
Private Meeting Room at Pegasus Apart Hotel, rated 4.6/5 - meeting room for 4 guests
Venue said: These spaces are available within our Executive Accommodation Rooms. Water / Tea and Pod Coffee machines are available within the existing room set up and can be hired with or without the accommodation component any where... -
Phoenix at Ming Dining Restaurant & Bar - dining room for 12 guests
Venue said: Located in Melbourne's CBD, the Phoenix Room at Ming Dining Restaurant & Bar is an elegant and intimate private space, ideal for birthday parties, family gatherings, business dinners, client receptions, and small private...
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Melbourne CBD start from $800 minimum spend per event or $80 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Rumpus Room at The George on Collins, from $800 minimum spend per event (up to 16 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Perfect events manager. I felt really special throughout the process. Event space was perfect!!’ -
Private Meeting Room at Pegasus Apart Hotel, from $80 hire fee per hour (up to 4 guests seated)
Venue said: These spaces are available within our Executive Accommodation Rooms. Water / Tea and Pod Coffee machines are available within the existing room set up and can be hired with or without the accommodation component any where... -
Semi-Private Dining at Mamak Melbourne, from $30 per person (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Semi-Private Dining, a Dining Room in Mamak Melbourne, is an elongated, semi-partitioned dining area that provides a degree of separation from the main restaurant.
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