Best Kids❜ High Teas in Melbourne for a Taste of Luxury

While some might think of high tea as an old-school institution reserved for lovely ladies' days, but think again! Kids' high teas in Melbourne have evolved to include something for everyone and both young and young-at-heart are chomping at the bit to book a table! 

A kids' high tea isn't just about sipping tea; it's a delightful adventure of decadent treats, playful themes, and unforgettable memories. In the heart of Melbourne, there are numerous venues offering high teas designed especially for your little princes and princesses. Join us as we embark on a whimsical journey through the city to discover the best kids' high teas in Melbourne - cheers!

Best Kids' High Teas in Melbourne for a Taste of Luxury

1. The Langham

Extend your pinkie in sweet style at one of the city's finest hotels for a fabulous kids' high tea in Melbourne.

The Langham's five-star restaurant, Aria Bar & Lounge is here to ensure that your little prince and princesses receive the royal treatment with their high tea offerings. With three seatings to choose from, each with a unique theme, including the adorable Paddington High Tea or a Fantasy High Tea, high tea at The Langham is all about opulent dining and delicious treats. 

Location: 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank

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2. Mary Eats Cake

High tea doesn't have to be in a fancy hotel! Head to Brunswick or Montrose for a relaxed kids' high tea with all the trimmings at Mary Eats Cake. 

Their basic package gets you savoury items, fresh scones with jam and cream, dessert items and house blended specialty teas. They also offer baby/bridal showers, birthday parties, and bottomless brunch on the weekends. Vegan and gluten-free diners are catered for too! 

Locations:
Brunswick - 558 Sydney Road
Montrose - 13 Leith Road

3. High Tea at Melbourne Zoo

Yes, you read that right! The whole family can go on an epic animal adventure at Melbourne Zoo and then keep the adventures going with a tasty kids' high tea - what a combo!

High Tea at Melbourne Zoo is served in the Rainforest Room and includes a selection of savoury and sweet treats served with tea, coffee, soft drinks and juice. Your package allows all guests to explore the zoo for one hour before your seating.

Location: Elliott Ave, Parkville

4. The Westin

For families looking for an extravagant tea experience, The Westin offer some of the best themed kids' high teas in Melbourne in our books.

Along with their Seasonal High Tea offering, The Westin put on quite the show for little tea lovers with their Le Petit High Tea that is as delightful as it sounds. With three tiers of sweet and savoury treats on offer, plus stunning views of the CBD and five-star service, this is one meal the kids are sure to remember for a long time.

Location: 205 Collins Street

5. The Stables of Como

Grab your little bestie and escape the city for a treat-filled day at The Stables of Como.

Everyone's favourite farmstead puts a rustic twist on kids' high teas in Melbourne with their offering, which includes fairy bread, red velvet cake, mini cheeseburgers, french fries, ham and cheese croissants, free-flowing juice and more. And for the adults, you can tuck into prawn brioche sliders, dill and cucumber sandwiches, croque monsieur, ginger brulé tartlets, red velvet tea cake, free-flowing French sparkling and more - yum!

Location: Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra

6. Afternoon Tea at Damon Bradley

The mood is set with sophisticated style at the Afternoon Tea at Damon Bradley. 

The popular cafe in Southbank hosts exquisite afternoon teas for the adults, plus, a special Bradley Bear High Tea for the little ones. For $59, each child will receive their very own stand filled with yummy treats such as ribbon sandwiches, a selection of petit cakes, macarons, chocolate dipped strawberries and more. Plus, each child receives their own Bradley Bear to take home - adorable!

Location: 3 Southgate Ave, Southbank

7. High Tea in Style by Cristina Re

Book your table at the award-winning Collins Kitchen and get ready to experience an afternoon tea like never before. 

High Tea in Style by Cristina Re doesn't skimp on quality and taste and will leave you and your little loves wanting plenty more! For $99 per adult and $49.50 per child you'll get to indulge on warm scones served with jams, cream and preserves, exquisite finger sandwiches, delectable desserts, and golden pastries presented on traditional tiered platters, plus, there's free-flowing T2 signature tea blends and espresso coffee in elegant Cristina Re 24 carat gold porcelain tableware.

Location: Grand Hyatt Melbourne, 123 Collins Street

8. The Hotel Windsor

The Hotel Windsor is a Melbourne institution, laced with tradition that goes back generations. What better location to pick than for an elegant kids' high tea in Melbourne!

Their Afternoon Tea at The Windsor selection is a fine one, with three-tiered trays laden with finger sandwiches, savoury canapés, exquisite French pastries and delicious scones. To wash it down, adults can enjoy a glass of French sparkling and sample the delights of the freshly-brewed specialty teas throughout the sitting.

Location: 111 Spring St, Melbourne

9. Rokabye

If you're searching for the best kids' high teas in Melbourne for your little one's birthday party, look no further than Rokabye.

The adorable children's boutiques and birthday venues are delighted to offer kids' high tea birthday party packages for birthday boys and girls and all their friends.

Their birthday party packages are available at both of their Brighton and Hampton boutiques and include themed settings (a Mad Hatter's Tea Party, anyone?!), a dedicated host, themed music, games, a selection of tea party food such as fairy bread, sandwiches, mini lamingtons, cakes or biscuits, mini quiches, mini scones, macarons, jelly cups, cordial or juice, water, and plenty more.

Locations:
Brighton - 329 New Street
Hampton - 505 Buff Road

10. Om Nom Bar & Kitchen

If you've made your way through most of the high tea offerings in Melbourne and are looking for something unique, book a table at Om Nom Bar & Kitchen.

Located on Level 2 of the Adelphi Hotel, Om Nom Bar & Kitchen are putting a modern twist on the traditional kids' high tea service. They're swapping fairy bread for fairy bread scones and adding many other treats to elevate your little one's palate, including a lemon pavlova, grapefruit and mandarin crunch, tiramisu tarts, smoked salmon and cream cheese gougere, confit duck waffle cones and more, plus signature mocktails to wash it all down. 

Location: 187 Flinders Lane

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