Welcome to Afternoon Tea At The Hotel Windsor

“ Had a wonderful high tea today at The Windsor. Food and service excellent, choice of teas extensive. It was to celebrate my granddaughter’s 21st birthday. She was given a special little dessert with a candle and a cursive happy birthday written beautifully in chocolate. A special shout out to the hard working pastry chefs who provide food that is beautiful to look at and wonderful to taste. ”

“ Visited for the weekend high tea which included a three tier stand, scones, and a buffet of desserts, cheese selection, chocolate fountain and mini sausage rolls and pies. The three tier stand took about 20 minutes to prepare so it was nice to be able to start with some hot food from the buffet section. From the three tier stand, the cucumber and cream cheese finger sandwich was one of the better ones I had; the smoked salmon and cream cheese cannoli was the best one out of the savouries, and the pistachio tart and the cappuccino entremet were both decadent and very tasty. The scone service came midway into high tea so you can enjoy them warm, and they came back later with another round which was nice but I decided to reserve some space to try some of the desserts from the buffet. Surprisingly the quality of the sweets from the buffet were just as good as the ones from the high tea menu, especially the pineapple tart, citrus pavlova and the earl grey & bergamot slice. Drinks were extensive with a glass of sparkling wine included, and free flow coffee, hot chocolate and twelve types of loose leaf teas to choose from. Teas were high quality; had the Windsor's Afternoon Blend which has a deep well-rounded flavour without the harsh bitterness, and the Lapsang Souchong which has an intense but pleasant smoky aroma. Overall enjoyed the high tea experience, especially the desserts and teas; atmosphere was classy and elegant and the staffs were professional and welcoming though it was a little difficult to order drinks but understandable because of how busy it was. The additional $20 for the weekend high tea which includes the buffet was definitely worth it if you have a big appetite. ”

“ I enjoyed a delicious and lovely afternoon tea in a beautiful atmosphere with my friend for our special celebration. On weekends, in addition to the afternoon tea on weekdays, a buffet of sweets is available which was great. Staff was friendly and provided awesome customer service. Highly recommended. I will come back again. ”

“ We had such a lovely time enjoying high tea at The Windsor Hotel. The elegant atmosphere instantly brought me back to my days studying in England, the classic setting, refined service, and beautiful details made it feel like stepping into another era. I was amazed by the wide variety of teas and the thoughtful selection of savouries and sweets. The scones were absolutely divine; warm, buttery, and perfectly paired with jam and cream. The cauliflower and leek pie was another standout, full of comforting flavour. Special thanks to Khian, the friendly staff member who looked after us with such care — truly the icing on the cake. A wonderful experience of old English charm right here in Melbourne. Highly recommended. ”

“ Visited at mid-day, mid-week, mid-Jan, booked weeks earlier. Venue full. Tables slightly too close together, affecting privacy and comfort. Nostalgia seeping from every inanimate object. Service outstanding from the same wait staff. Food sensational; an appropriate balance between flavour and texture. Prices very high. ”

“ WOW..! By far the best High Tea we have ever experienced. The Windsor is living history, maintained and beautiful in every way. Our High Tea was exquisite, the complex flavours & textures both classic and modern. The detail of the presentation the service that went with this made the whole experience perfect in every way. The staff were attentive friendly, helpful and funny. I highly recommend this Melbourne icon for anyone that appreciates a true dining experience. ”

“ Attended the afternoon high tea at The Windsor with 3 friends. We had a wonderful time. The interior of The Windsor and the tea room is gorgeous. The service was upbeat, prompt and thorough. The food was exceptionally yummy, and there was a good amount. We all left there stuffed! The highlight was definitely the fresh scones with real jam and cream. ”

“ Absolutely loved high tea at The Hotel Windsor! We had so much fun and were well taken care of! I absolutely enjoyed every moment of this very special experience! This is a must for mothers and daughters, couples or best friends. ”