The Tea Room QVB

The teas served were quite nice, and the food was very filling, the service is friendly. Prices were quite up there, but expected.

The restaurant is of course meant to give you a taste of high class, but the fraying furniture covers really detract from the experience which is a shame.

Amazing presentations, thoughtful waiters and even better dining. I would recommend especially their egg finger sandwich! From the experiences of my own friends, their tea was of high-end quality and mine was no different. I would give this place a try in Sydney! Props to Erica for being so considerate and patient with us.

We chose The Tea Room for our wedding reception and the whole experience was beyond our expectations! As we only had a small number of guests, they were able to fit us in with their 50 people minimum. We were also looking for a place with food options that we would enjoy, the menu here was so versatile, especially for people who have dietary requirements. The food was tasted so beautiful, particularly the pork entrée, the salmon/steak/chicken mains, and the creme Brulé dessert, the servings were also a decent size, we were all so full. They also provided a wedding coordinator (we had a lovely lady named Arabella) which made planning the layout and timing so easy, especially when we had no idea of what to expect or what we wanted. The service on the night was amazing, you could always find someone when you needed something, and they were happy to help. As for the venue itself, it was simply stunning, the chandeliers are gorgeous, the room is spacious without feeling empty despite our minimal size. The chairs, tables, table settings were all pleasant and clean. Thank you so much for an amazing night! -Amy and Todd

We are so pleased we hosted our wedding reception at The Tea Room QVB.
Carol, Arabella, Akshay and all the staff took so much care to make our reception so wonderful. Communication throughout the planning was so easy and efficient. Carol and Arabella made us feel so at ease to ask any question or share any idea and they were so kind and so accommodating.
Our guests were stunned by the beauty of the venue and very much enjoyed the delicious food!
Hosting our wedding at The Tea Room QVB made wedding planning so easy and our wedding day so magical! Thank you for everything.

The tea and dessert were enjoyable, but the service was mediocre. There was a fly buzzing around my sandwich, and when I pointed it out to the waitress, she simply said she didn't know how it got there since there were no open windows. Unfortunately, she did not take any action to address the issue, which really ruined my appetite. Additionally, the tea cup was not properly cleaned; it had tea stains on it. With a little more effort, those marks shouldn't have been there. Overall, it was a nice afternoon tea in a lovely location at the Queen Victoria Building.

We just had our wedding in the tea room and it was the most perfect night. Arabella was so helpful with helping plan and coordinate the night and really put my mind at ease through the whole process. Many of our guests commented about how lovely the venue is and that the food was exceptional. The service team of the night were so lovely and the service itself was top quality. Could not have asked for a better venue and team to help us host the best day of our lives.

The most beautiful event space in Sydney. We had our wedding reception here and the package was really well priced and generous. It also included a wedding coordinator (we had Arabella) who was fantastic and constantly went above and beyond for us to organise everything. Would definitely recommend!

I had a ridiculously expensive afternoon tea on Saturday, 8 April 2023 at this venue. The front desk and waiting staff were fabulous.

The food was good, but nothing out of the ordinary/noteworthy. Each person received three finger sandwiches, one scone with jam and preserves, and 4 petits fours with a pot of tea for the best part of $100 per head. At that price, it really should be very very good.

The selection of teas was very good, as were the crockery and the decor.

I got charged a $20 surcharge for a public holiday, even though it was on a Saturday, which I thought was a bit over the top.

Sadly, as I was leaving the venue, I visited the restrooms and observed one of the staff exiting one of the cubicles and leaving without washing his hands. This I thought was completely unreasonable and reported to the front desk.

While the food was almost (but not quite) acceptable at $100 a head, I couldn't recommend this place, especially given the hygiene practices of the kitchen staff.

Update following the reply from the venue -
Thanks for getting back to me, I struggle to comprehend/see how the staff member did not work at the Tea Room as he entered the "Back of house" via the Staff only door half way along the corridor on the left on the way back to the lovely Tea Room itself...?.

Personally the food and tea here is pretty good but you're really here more for the aesthetic of the place. It's very spacious and well decorated to look fancy. There's a large selection of tea and it tasted of good quality and hot water is refilled when needed. The food surprisingly quite filling and tasted decent. The service here was nice as they were hospitable. We had a newer staff member who was a little clumsy but she was nice. The darker male waiter did give off a pretentious vibe but that could be how he is. The toilets are a bit of travel to get to but staff were helpful in guiding you through.

Given a high tea as a gift. Lovely experience, wonderful hot and cold finger food and selection of teas, beautiful space and requires time to enjoy. All staff were extremely polite and contributed to a relaxed but not stuffy atmosphere. Highly recommend as something to be experienced.