The Queen St High Tea.
An unhurried afternoon of three tiers, premium tea and a glass of prosecco — served beneath high ceilings in a beautifully restored heritage room in the heart of Berry, NSW.
So, what is a high tea?
A high tea is an afternoon spent slowly — a tiered stand of small, considered plates working their way from savoury to sweet, paired with pots of premium tea and, if you like, something sparkling. It is less a meal than an occasion: an excuse to sit, to talk, and to be looked after.
The name is a lovely misunderstanding. “High” never meant fancy — it referred to the tall dining table where the food was served. Here in Berry — an easy drive from the Southern Highlands and the NSW South Coast — we lean into the fancy anyway. Scroll on to see how the stand comes together, tier by tier.
Savouries & finger sandwiches
The foundation of the afternoon — warm, generous and just substantial enough. This is where a high tea earns its keep.
*Items may change based on availability.
Scones, jam & dessert cream
The heart of the ritual. Traditional gem scones, still faintly warm, with strawberry jam and dessert cream — assembled to your own quiet debate over order.
*Items may change based on availability.
Sweets, macarons & petit fours
The crescendo. Fresh macarons, petit fours and pastries — small, bright and made to be lingered over with a last pot of tea.
*Items may change based on availability.
Nestled in the historic Stan Burt Arcade.
A beautifully renovated venue with elegant Circa 1900 decor and high ceilings. The room seats up to 50 and adapts seamlessly — from an intimate afternoon for two to a celebration for the whole party.
The Plates
Morning Tea Plate
$49Per person · morning sitting
- —Bacon & egg sliders
- —Bruschetta
- —Salmon & brie croissant
- —Macarons & petit fours
- —Traditional gem scones
- —Strawberry jam & dessert cream
Lunch Plate
$49Per person · lunch sitting
- —Chicken panko sliders
- —Lobster po boy sliders
- —Ham, cheese & tomato sandwich
- —Macarons & petit fours
- —Gem scones
- —Jam & dessert cream
High Tea with Beverages
$55Per person · add to either plate
- —Choose from our extensive range of barista-made beverages or soft drinks
- —Pairs with either high tea plate
Plates are served per person and change gently with the seasons. Add barista-made beverages or soft drinks for $55 per person.
High tea, with a glass in hand.
We’re fully licensed — so an espresso martini, a Pimm’s or a glass of prosecco is only ever a nod away. The perfect punctuation to an afternoon well spent.
- $22Espresso MartiniAlso: Margarita · Mojito · Bloody Mary
- $12ProseccoBy the glass
- $15 / $50ChandonGlass / bottle
- $10 / $40WineGlass / bottle
- $10BeerSelected
Book a High Tea.
Two tiers to twenty guests — we’ll set the room for you. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.
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