When life is a whirlwind of school routines, packed lunches and bedtime stories, it may feel like you’re missing out on treating your kiddos to extraordinary experiences.
A high tea that’s made just for kids can help you make magical family memories with your mini gourmands!
High tea is a tradition that has its roots in the elegance of British society. But we know that Melbourne families love getting together just as much for afternoon tea with a touch of sophistication that even the littlest members of the family can enjoy.
Children’s High Tea Melbourne 2024
If you’re looking for places in Melbourne that combine fancy with fun, we’ve rounded up the best high teas Melbourne-wide that make afternoon tea with little ones a truly special affair.
1. The Langham, Melbourne
When it comes to grandeur The Langham, Melbourne takes the cake – or should we say, the scone!
Picture entering their elegant lobby into the plush surroundings of Aria restaurant, where every detail has been thoughtfully curated to delight young guests.
The Langham, Melbourne Kids Afternoon Tea
Available throughout the week with various sitting times, The Langham Fantasy Afternoon Tea has been designed exclusively for children 12 years and under. Kids can enjoy a selection of hand-made fairyland desserts, finger sandwiches and vanilla scones, all served on their own three-tiered stand. At the same time adults can enjoy The Langham Afternoon Tea.
Prices start at $48 for children on weekdays.
The Langham, Melbourne Paddington Afternoon Tea
Guests will be immersed in the charming world of Paddington Bear with The Langham Melbourne’s exclusive Paddington Afternoon Tea.
Enjoy a specially curated menu of Paddington Bear-themed treats, such as the classic marmalade sandwich, suitcase-ginger and rose lamington and Paddington macarons. It’s available every Sunday 4-6pm with prices starting from $118 per person.
Read our Langham Paddington Afternoon Tea review.
The Langham, Care Bears™ Afternoon Tea in the Alto Room
Gather your friends and family for a joy-filled experience during the July school holidays.
Running from Monday 8 July to Sunday 14 July 2024, this heart-warming event will bring the beloved Care Bears to life in a magical setting.
Sessions will be held twice daily, from 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
The Langham, Melbourne, 1 Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC 3006 1800 641 107
2. Westin Melbourne
As you walk into Westin Melbourne’s glamorous Lobby Lounge, you’ll be transported to a world of refined luxury.
Crystal chandeliers, plush seating, and an atmosphere of sophistication make it an unforgettable high tea experience for you and your child.
Le Petit High Tea
Treat your little one to an unforgettable Le Petit High Tea experience and watch their face light up as they munch on three tiers of sweet and savoury delights.
Le Petit High Tea has a rotating theme – we’ve gone along for a ‘superhero’ themed children’s high tea which left everyone’s lips blue!
Plus, every child is gifted a cute Westin teddy bear as a special memento. We call our super-soft teddy bear ‘Posh Teddy’!
Prices start at $55 per child (aged 4 – 12 years) including hot chocolate, a selection of soft drinks, a range of healthy juices and ice cream spiders and a Westin teddy. Adults can enjoy the seasonal high tea, with a menu that changes according to the season.
Le Petit High Tea, Westin Melbourne, 205 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 61 3 9635 2222 lobby.melbourne@westin.com
3. The Windsor, Melbourne
If timeless charm is what you seek, The Windsor Hotel is your destination. The Windsor Melbourne holds the distinction of 140 years of Afternoon Tea service.
Afternoon Tea at The Windsor is served on two silver stands – one of ribbon sandwiches and savouries, and the other of delectable desserts, scones and housemade jam.
Afternoon tea includes a flute of sparkling wine or Champagne, and the opportunity to savour the hotel’s specialty teas, including their house blend.
Afternoon Tea is held from midday to 4.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday, and every day of the school holidays. Prices for high tea with kids start at $50 (7-12 years) or $35 (3-5 years) on weekdays.
The Windsor, 111 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000, Victoria, Australia +61 3 9633 6000
4. Pan Pacific, Melbourne
Pan Pacific Melbourne offers one of the newest high teas in Melbourne, with a menu blending native Australian, Singaporean and Southeast Asian ingredients.
Pan Pacific’s high tea experience includes a three-tier tower of sweet, savoury, and warm delights, including orange blossom, white chocolate and lavender scone, mini lobster roll, serrano ham croquette, and coconut passionfruit parfait.
Children’s packages start at $35 with a reduced menu. Until 30 November 2023, they are only offering the Fashion High Tea menu and kid’s prices are $49.
Pan Pacific Melbourne, 2 Convention Centre Place South Wharf, Melbourne Victoria 3006 Australia +61 3 9027 2000 enquiry.ppmel@panpacific.com
5. The Savoy Hotel, Melbourne
Immerse yourself in a world of elegance as you sip on sparkling wine and bite on delectable treats at Afternoon Tea at The Alexander Bar.
The Alexander Bar at the Savoy Hotel honours its origins with a contemporary Art Deco design. Their afternoon tea offers freshly baked scones to savoury finger sandwiches, accompanied by a range of exquisite teas by TeaDrop.
Afternoon tea is available at The Alexander Bar on select Saturdays and Sundays 12pm – 2pm, with prices at adults $59 and kids $39.
The Savoy Hotel, 630 Little Collins Street Melbourne, +61 03 9622 8888, reservations@savoyhotelmelbourne.com
6. Om Nom, The Adelphi Hotel Melbourne
The moment you step inside the nightclub-y lobby of The Adelphi Hotel, you’ll feel like you’ve entered the coolest hotel in Melbourne.
Om Nom is the hotel’s cocktail bar and every Saturday and Sunday they host high tea, with a modern twist.
Over a 2 hour sitting, guests are served six savoury delicacies and six elegant dessert creations. The Om Nom high tea for kids is $59 and includes a chef’s selection of six sweets and savouries with unlimited babycinos, hot chocolates, soft drinks and juices.
The Adelphi Hotel, 187 Flinders Lane, 3000 Melbourne, +61 3 8080 8888
7. Collins Kitchen, Grand Hyatt Melbourne
High Tea in Style is a luxurious affair at Collins Kitchen at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.
Enjoy a selection of warm scones served with jams, cream and preserves, elegant finger sandwiches, decadent desserts and golden pastries presented on traditional tiered platters. Other highlights include a gelato counter, crepe station and dark chocolate fountain!
The lavish spread is complimented with an array of T2 signature tea blends and espresso coffee served in elegant Cristina Re 24-carat gold porcelain tableware.
High tea at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne is available every Saturday for $99 per adult and $49.50 per child.
Grand Hyatt Melbourne’s Collins Kitchen, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne, +61 3 9653 4831
8. Lancemore Mansion Hotel, Werribee
Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at the Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park, be treated to a lavish spread of sweet and savoury delicacies as well as free flowing Dal Zotto Prosecco.
High tea is served in the hotel restaurant Joseph’s Dining, overlooking the gardens of Werribee Gardens.
Prices are $85 per person, including Free Flowing Dal Zotto Prosecco; children are at $55 per person.
If can even pair your high tea with a trip to Werribee Zoo next door!
Lancemore Mansion Hotel, K Road, Werribee Park, 3030 Werribee, +61 3 9731 4000
9. Mary Eats Cake, Brunswick & Montrose
High tea Melbourne specialists Mary Eats Cake can host your next children’s High Tea party! Mary caters for children aged between 2 and 17 years.
Mary Eats Cake High Tea Party for Kids
Their childrens high tea packages for kids 2-10 years old include savoury and sweet treats, a scone and a drink. You can upgrade to include a flower crown workshop as well (minimum 8 guests). Prices start at $49 and adults in attendance must purchase an adults high tea package.
Mary Eats Cake High Tea Party for Teenagers
Mary Eats Cake also have a special kids high tea package for tweens and teenagers aged 11-17 years.
Each person receives a Mary’s High Tea (four savoury items, three desserts, bottomless scones and speciality teas) and you can add on a flower crown workshop. Prices start at $72.
Mary Eats Cake, 558 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056 | eat@maryeatscake.com.au
13 Leith Road, Montrose VIC 3765 | montrose@maryeatscake.com.au
10. Melbourne Zoo, Parkville
If you want your child to not only enjoy delicious treats but also connect with nature, the Melbourne Zoo high tea is the place to be.
Every month on a Sunday Melbourne Zoo serves a delicious High Tea in the Rainforest Room.
Wander the beautiful gardens, see the amazing animals, then join your friends and family and the little tamarin monkeys for High Tea!
Your High Tea package includes a selection of savoury and sweet items served with tea, coffee, soft drinks and juice. There are two sittings: a 10am Brunch sitting which is set in a beautiful high tea style and the 1pm Afternoon sitting which includes a glass of sparkling on arrival.
Both High Tea sessions allow guests access to Melbourne Zoo one hour prior to the event.
Children’s tickets are required for those aged 4-12 years old. For children under 4 years, ticket purchase is at the discretion of the adult and whether you feel the menu would be suitable. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
High Tea at Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Avenue, Parkville, Victoria 3052 1300 966 784 contact@zoo.org.au
11. Damon Bradley, Melbourne
Damon Bradley is a gorgeous cafe in Southbank that regularly hosts high tea.
Designed especially for little ones, Damon Bradley’s Bradley Bear high tea is the perfect way to celebrate a special day with a memorable high tea. It is $59 per child and can only be ordered as part of a group booking.
Each child receives their own stand with ribbon sandwiches, a selection of petit cakes, macarons and chocolate dipped strawberries, scones and a choice of drink. You can even take home a Bradley Bear!
Damon Bradley, Southgate Restaurant and Shopping Precinct. 3 Southgate Ave, Southbank 03 9645 5966 info@damonbradley.com.au
12. Overnewton Castle, Keilor East
Did you know that Melbourne has a Scottish Baronial castle?
Overnewton Castle offers a Melbourne high tea experience that’s like no other! Explore its grounds or take a tour to discover more about Victoria’s early landowners – all that awaits your arrival!
Once a month they open up the castle for Sunday Traditional High Tea and tours of the 36 Room Castle. Prices are $45 for children under 12 years and $25 for children under 5 years, with tour tickets being $25 per person.
Overnewton Castle, 51 Overnewton Road, Keilor 3036, + 61 3 9331 6367, info@overnewtoncastle.com.au
13. Rokabye
Rokabye opened its doors in 2012 as a children’s boutique in Brighton. They then opened a second location in Highett and now both stores include children’s party venues where you can host a children’s high tea.
You can choose from various themes for your children’s high tea party, or they can create a bespoke theme for you. Inclusions include a 90-minute themed party host, themed music, stories, games and prizes, invitations, decorations and party food. You can upgrade to a pamper party, deluxe food items and birthday cakes.
Rokabye, Brighton, 399 Bay St, Brighton 3186, 03 9018 5095, info@rokabye.com.au
Rokabye Highett, 529 Highett Rd, Highett 3190
14. The Stables of Como
When you just love hanging with your little best friend, treat them to a spot at the table with a kid’s high tea at The Stables of Como.
Their kid friendly high tea is available as a group booking only. For $45 per person, each child receives a miniature tower, with a spin on the high tea classics is a treat with a difference, plus free-flowing apple and orange juice.
The Stables of Como, Como House & Garden, Cnr Williams Road & Lechlade Ave South Yarra, Victoria 3141 (03) 9827 6886 events@thestablesofcomo.com.au
15. Super-Hero High Tea
Step into a a super-hero world!
The perfect family day out; delicious food, an assortment of games and activities suited to all ages, a photobooth, Witchmount sweet cart!
What more could you want these school holidays? Bring along family and friends, there’s something for everyone at this High Tea.
Super-Hero High Tea, Witchmount Estate, 557 Leakes Road Plumpton VIC (03) 9747 1111 events@witchmountestate.com.au
16. Special Occasion High Tea
Elevate your next social celebration at Pan Pacific Melbourne with their Special Occasion High Tea packages.
Each package is meticulously crafted to enhance your event, ensuring each moment evolves into a cherished memory. Whether it’s your next birthday, bridal shower, anniversary, or children’s birthday, they have something unique in store for you.
Your next occasion can be enjoyed in the intimate setting of our beautiful terrace, the sophisticated ambiance of their hotel restaurant, Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen, or their luxurious Pacific Club lounge with breathtaking panoramic views of Melbourne’s city skyline.
Special Occasion High Tea, 2 Convention Centre Place South Wharf, Melbourne, (03) 9027 2000 ,events.ppmel@panpacific.com
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