Hopetoun Tea Rooms
The first cup of tea served in this Melbourne institution left the pot in 1892. The Hopetoun Tea Rooms is very genteel, with green-and-white Regency wallpaper and marble tables, but the fine china has gone by the wayside in favor of rather chunky cups, and the sugar comes in paper packets. It does a full lunch menu, but really you should come for tea or coffee and cakes (which are very good). Scones, croissants, pasta, and grilled food are also available. The clientele is a mix of little old ladies and students, with the odd tourist or businessman thrown into the mix. Traditional “High Tea” at A$50 per person can be taken between 10am and 3pm.
The first cup of tea served in this Melbourne institution left the pot in 1892. The Hopetoun Tea Rooms is very genteel, with green-and-white Regency wallpaper and marble tables, but the fine china has gone by the wayside in favor of rather chunky cups, and the sugar comes in paper packets. It does a full lunch menu, but really you should come for tea or coffee and cakes (which are very good). Scones, croissants, pasta, and grilled food are also available. The clientele is a mix of little old ladies and students, with the odd tourist or businessman thrown into the mix. Traditional “High Tea” at A$50 per person can be taken between 10am and 3pm.
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