Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Kensington

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Man Drew

4.6

Exceptional(240)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Ascot Vale

Booked 4 times today

At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.

2. The Barre

4.3

Awesome(962)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 2 times today

The Barre, Arts Centre Melbourne’s sleek space, offers a touch of luxury and hint of showmanship. You’ll find a lively pre- and post-show buzz that takes the bar and eatery from early evening to late night.The modern Australian menu, with its emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients, offers both small and larger dishes to be shared and enjoyed with friends. Choose from a well-considered wine list with prominence to local winemakers, an exciting range of craft beers and ciders, or a distinct selection of cocktails and small-batch Australian gins and single malt whiskies.The world of booze, bubbles and beers is ever-changing and The Barre is excited to also offer a range of alcohol-free options. From a pre-show sparkling with a share plate, a meal with a fine wine or a mellow late-night drink, we invite you to join us at The Barre.

3. The Essence

4.2

Awesome(257)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 4 times today

At Essence, it’s all about the freshest, local produce in our region, hand picked by our Head Chef and complemented by native herbs & spices. It’s about that little touch of something different to the familiar that leaves you wondering and makes you want to taste more and more. Step into Essence and sample the local hearty, warming flavours of our Chefs’ signature recipes. Join us on the journey of re-discovering Essences of our local produce.

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4. Miss Pearl Bar + Dining

4.6

Exceptional(515)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Southbank

Booked 2 times today

A new concept in Asian dining that brings the vivid flavours of South East Asia to a casual and contemporary setting in the Melbourne Arts Precinct.

5. Bar libretto

4.7

Exceptional(18)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Ascot Vale

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to our charming suburban wine bar, nestled in the heart of Ascot Vale. Here, 'casually refined, seasonally inspired' dining awaits you in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.Our menu features bistro-style dishes, thoughtfully crafted to highlight the finest seasonal ingredients. Our carefully curated wine list showcases exceptional vintages from around the world alongside local Australian gems. For cocktail enthusiasts, we offer a selection of classics with a modern twist.Join us in our lovely courtyard, where you can sit back with some wine, good friends and enjoy the sunshine.

6. Alluvial

4.0

Excellent(134)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 7 times today

Nestled between the historic Rialto and Winfield buildings, Alluvial Restaurant effortlessly melds a mix of old and new, all imbued with the culinary and cultural charms of Melbourne. Alluvial Restaurant, named after Alluvial gold deposits in honour of the gold rush, when Melbourne was the richest city in the world. Situated under our iconic glass atrium, is the perfect setting to try our international buffet breakfast, all day dining menu or simply enjoy a coffee or wine in Bluestone Lounge Bar, for a more casual option. Sample modern Melbourne cuisine with the best local produce and flavours Melbourne has to offer. Melbourne’s electric dining scene offers a startling array of the world’s greatest cuisines, the hotel amplifies these diverse cultures that make Melbourne eating so unique.

7. Yugen Tea Bar

4.8

Exceptional(114)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Yugen Tea Bar is a superb destination for afternoon tea, with reviewers praising the high tea as 'phenomenal', 'outstanding', and 'amazing'. The tea selection and quality are highly commended, as is the food. The atmosphere is described as 'luxurious' and the service as 'friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable'.

8. Gasthaus on Queen

4.3

Awesome(35)

Price: Expensive

• Austrian • Melbourne CBD

Melbourne's number 1 Austrian and German restaurant.

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9. Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen

4.0

Excellent(16)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • South Wharf

Booked 6 times today

Taste the best that Australia has to offer with only the finest locally-sourced ingredients used in our kitchens as our commitment to seasonality and homegrown producers. Led by Executive Chef Deepak Mishra, who brings with him over two decades of culinary experience, the dishes created at Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen pay homage to local producers with an innovative menu that brings a world of culinary flavours to Melbourne’s globally renowned dining scene.

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10. The Pink Rabbit by Tho Tho

new

5.0

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Docklands

The Original “Tho Tho” from Richmond.Est 1989. An Australian Institution. Modern Vietnamese cuisine with subtle hints of Japanese and Arabic flavours.

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Jenenne
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Raw tuna in crispy wonton is an outstanding dish - great combination of quality fresh ingredients, flavour & texture. And the fish curry (barramundi?) was again, the result of skilled perfection. The food is exactly WHY we are happy to pay for food, the way it is supposed to be cooked - by people who know what they are doing! Thankyou.
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Miss Pearl Bar + DiningPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Southbank
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4.6
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Danielle
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First time patron. The vibe is nice, the staff are excellent and the food was delicious. Will definitely come again.
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The BarrePrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Southbank
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4.3
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Richard
Victoria •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Restaurant staff had no idea how to record my BonVoy membership number in their system when paying for the meal so I have not been credited with those points that were critical to avoid expiration of my current points total on 8 Jan 2025. This was the sole reason for dining there. Very disappointing.
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The EssencePrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.2
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Karen
Melbourne •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
they were busy and we had to go ask for coffee and the waitress when she took our order did not ask if we wanted drinks with our lunch
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Old Man DrewPrice: Moderate• Café• Ascot Vale
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4.6
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Matt
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Dec 2024
It was great and we will definitely be going back. One star off ambiance because it is very tightly packed.
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Bar librettoPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Ascot Vale
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4.7

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Man Drew

2. The Barre

3. The Essence

4. Miss Pearl Bar + Dining

5. Bar libretto

6. Alluvial

7. Yugen Tea Bar

8. Gasthaus on Queen

9. Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen

10. The Pink Rabbit by Tho Tho

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