Business Details
29 Years
experience
Elegant Dining & High Tea at The Tea Room
Established in 1997, The Tea Room has redefined Sydney's dining scene by transforming the historic Queen Victoria Building's Grand Ballroom into a world-class venue. Our European-inspired elegance, combined with award-winning culinary expertise, has made us a premier destination for high tea, weddings, and corporate events. With over 25 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering impeccable service and bespoke experiences tailored to each guest's needs.Our team of seasoned professionals ensures every event, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, is executed flawlessly. Recognised for our architectural grandeur and gastronomic excellence, we maintain strict adherence to quality standards while preserving the heritage charm of our iconic location. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is evidenced by our consistent delivery of memorable experiences and glowing testimonials from satisfied patrons.
Services
High Tea
Weddings
Corporate Functions
Private Events
Gift Vouchers
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in luxury event hosting
- Our venue combines historic architecture with modern amenities
- We provide bespoke menu creation with award-winning chefs
- Our dedicated event coordinators ensure flawless execution
- We accommodate 50-300 guests across versatile spaces
What people say
Most beautiful venue
Staff are amazing
Food is excellent
Flawless experience
Breathtaking setting
Services
High Tea
Our signature high tea experience combines Royal Albert fine china with gourmet creations from our award-winning patissier. Guests enjoy tiered stands featuring finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and delicate pastries. The experience includes a selection of 20+ loose-leaf teas and optional sparkling wine pairings.
Weddings
We transform our palatial space into your dream wedding venue with capacities from 50-200 guests. Our packages include bespoke menu design, floral styling, and dedicated event coordination. The venue's ornate ceilings and crystal chandeliers create an unforgettable backdrop for ceremonies and receptions.
Corporate Functions
Our corporate event packages cater to 40-200 guests with tailored solutions for breakfast meetings, gala dinners, and themed cocktail events. The space features configurable layouts, AV capabilities, and customised menus. Our team provides seamless service for product launches, awards nights, and networking events.
Private Functions
We host milestone celebrations from 30th birthdays to golden anniversaries in our grand setting. Packages include menu customisation, space styling, and dedicated service staff. The venue accommodates 40-200 seated guests with flexible layout options for intimate or large gatherings.
Gift Vouchers
Our digital gift vouchers provide flexible access to high tea experiences and event bookings. Recipients can redeem them for any available service, with options to personalise amounts and include special messages. Vouchers remain valid for 12 months from purchase date.
People
Manuel Spinola
Founder/CEO
Visionary hospitality leader who transformed Sydney's Queen Victoria Building into a world-class dining destination in 1997. With decades of experience in luxury venue management, he continues to oversee operations while maintaining the venue's European elegance and service standards.
Questions
How do I book a high tea reservation?
Book online via our website or contact us directly at (02) 9283 7279. Group bookings of 10+ require advance arrangements through our dedicated booking page.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
We accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, and pregnancy dietary needs with 24-hour notice. Unfortunately, we cannot cater to soy allergies or complex nut allergy combinations.
Can I host a private event at The Tea Room?
Yes, we offer exclusive venue hire for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. Our event team assists with capacity planning, menu customisation, and styling requirements for groups of 50-300 guests.
What makes your venue historically significant?
Housed in Sydney's Queen Victoria Building since 1997, our space preserves the 1898 Romanesque Revival architecture while blending modern amenities. The venue maintains original features including ornate ceilings and Baccarat crystal chandeliers.
Are gift vouchers available for purchase?
Yes, digital gift vouchers can be purchased online for any amount. They're redeemable against high tea experiences, event bookings, or merchandise, with a 12-month validity period from purchase date.
What parking options exist nearby?
QVB Wilson Car Park beneath the building offers discounted online rates from $12 (after 5pm weekdays). Entry via York Street with 24/7 access. Bookings recommended during peak hours.
Reviews (7)
Jessica Smith
Jan 25, 2022
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Omg me and my friends went here and it was so adorable I truthfully loved it like the way they do it you feel like a little girl and your going to American girl doll. Lol but it was AMAZING.
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Jan 11, 2022
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Tonee Sam
Dec 27, 2021
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The staff were very elegant, attentive and efficient. The food was lovely, and of a high quality. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of service. The staff asked if I would like to have a refill of the… food and for more hot water added to my tea. We had the Spicy Vanilla Dream & Irish Whiskey Cream Tea Pots (they’re amazing with / without milk). The service is beyond First Class. Definitely would visit again!
Sarah Qamar
Dec 26, 2021
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Nice experience... Very fresh breakfast served with love. Great place to take your special ones. Top of Skies
Alison Champion Emmerson
Dec 18, 2021
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I highly recommend the Sensory Sensitive Santa High Tea at the QVB. All the staff, Santa and photographers were so amazing and have obviously been well trained on how to provide an extremely calm, non… threatening, welcoming and inclusive experience for families with additional needs. I was so impressed throughout our entire experience time. We were not bombarded with music, flashing or bright lights, and were able to do things at the pace we needed to. All the children spent their own time with Santa how they chose to and I felt no judgement. I cannot thank the QVB and the Tea Rooms enough
Anna V. G.
Nov 08, 2021
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Very, very cute! It's not always open and I think you need to get a reservation. It's small inside and it was packed. I came home n to buy teas for a gift. This is a quaint and classy space which features some fine french teas and more. If you are seriously big on tea time this is the place. They serve pastries and the like to accompany your tea. There is usually parking in a structure underneath but it's not that big.
Eileen Wong
Aug 14, 2021
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This is a very classy and fancy wine bar with fine dining in the financial district of LA. The selection of wines here were very wide and the rose / whiskey tasted amazing. We also had wagyu sliders which were yummy. The interior looked post modern
