WHEN

Thu – Sat: 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm and 4:30pm

All reservations are for 90 minutes.

WHERE

The Grounds of The City
Shop RG12, The Galeries
500 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Map & Directions

Reservations

Groups of 2-12 people can book The City High Tea online for $65 per person (+ booking fees).

All guests will be required to dine on our high tea menu.

CONTACT US

Contact us if you have any questions or need more information about this experience.

(02) 9699 2225
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Thu – Sat: 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm and 4:30pm

All reservations are for 90 minutes.

The Grounds of The City
Shop RG12, The Galeries
500 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Map & Directions

Groups of 2-12 people can book The City High Tea online for $65 per person (+ booking fees).

All guests will be required to dine on our high tea menu.

Contact us if you have any questions or need more information about this experience.

(02) 9699 2225
Enquire Now

City High Tea

Make a quick afternoon escape from the hum of city life with our renowned High Tea at The Grounds of the City – the perfect way to indulge in the finer things in life.

ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life with a delightful high tea experience. It’s the perfect opportunity to pause and indulge, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying time with family and friends.

Located in the heart of the Sydney CBD, our stylish venue offers a welcoming atmosphere for a memorable afternoon. Your booking includes a beautifully presented high tea menu featuring a delicious assortment of sweet and savoury treats and a complimentary tea, coffee, or juice for each guest. Additional drinks will be available for purchase on the day.

Our Menu

All dishes are plated to share.

SAVOURY

  • CUCUMBER, MINT & CREAM CHEESE FINGER SANDWICHES(V)

  • POACHED CHICKEN FINGER SANDWICH

    Sundried tomato and watercress

  • MINI TARTLET(V)

    Mushroom, truffle & mascarpone

  • SMOKED SALMON RILLETTES

    Brioche toast, dill, creme fraiche & caviar

SWEET

  • MINI VANILLA MILLE FEUILLE(V / NF)

  • CHOCOLATE SACHER TORTE(V)

  • FRESH PLUM & ALMOND TARTLET(V)

  • CHEFS SELECTION OF MACARONS(V / GF)

  • WARM SCONES(V / NF)

    with vanilla bean mascarpone and house-made jam

FAQS

The City High Tea takes place at The Grounds of the City (Shop RG12, 500 George Street, Sydney). The Grounds of the City is located on the ground floor of The Galeries shopping centre, fronting onto George Street.

Please aim to arrive 10 – 15 minutes prior to your session.

Tickets are available for $65 each (+ booking fees). Please note that a minimum of 2 tickets (max. 12 tickets) must be purchased for each session.

Our high tea set menu can be adjusted to accommodate vegetarian dietary restrictions. Unfortunately we cannot make other changes to the high tea menu, however we can arrange an alternative – please contact our reception team prior to booking.

  • High Tea menu and styling is subject to change without notice.
  • Ticket pricing at time of booking is final, and as such any later changes or offers will not be applicable unless stated otherwise.
  • Tickets to The City High Tea will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • One drink (tea, coffee, or juice) per person is included. Additional drinks can be purchased from the menu on the day.
  • Alcohol will only be available to guests aged 18+ years and guests may be required to present photo ID.
  • As we have limited sessions, any requests for refunds must be made at least 72 hours prior to your session. Refund requests made within 72 hours of your booking will not be considered.

METRO, TRAIN & BUS

The closest train station is Town Hall. The Grounds of the City is located on the ground floor of The Galeries shopping centre, which has direct access from to Town Hall station. Gadigal Metro Station is within a 5 minute walk.

Buses stop frequently on York, Park and Druitt Streets.

LIGHT RAIL

The nearest light rail stop is QVB. The Grounds of the City is located just south of the QVB light rail stop on George Street, opposite the Queen Victoria Building.

TAXI & RIDESHARE

Taxis and Rideshare (e.g. Uber, Ola, etc.) can drop off / pick up in the surrounding streets of the CBD, but please note that George Street is a pedestrian-only zone, so direct vehicle access is not permitted.

As The Grounds of the City is located in the heart of the CBD, in a pedestrian-only zone and does not have an onsite car park, we do not recommend driving as an option. Should you need to drive, however, there are several privately operated car parks in the surrounding area, including at the nearby QVB (access via York Street). Please pay attention to any traffic directions, road closures or restrictions.

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