The QVB is located in the centre of Sydney. With connecting thorough fares to all the major shopping districts (Pitt Street Mall, Myre, David Jones, Westfield and Center Point) the QVB is like the shopping heart of the city pumping underground avenues to all the high labeled brands and bargain shopping. Its arteries snake their way out through the underground train station (Townhall) and can easily transport you to the other side of the city (trains are frequent at about 3-8 min per train, depending on the direction - see Cityrail for details)
The QVB was the original shopping mecca of Sydney - home to the Sydney markets. The building was erected and complete close to 1890. The buildings elegance stirs as sense of what the 'old times' where like and a romance tenderly sashays it way through the corridors and is mimicked in the architecture.
If you are in Sydney around Christmas time, swing by the QVB and marvel at the massive Christmas tree that stands proudly in the centre of the building which is beautifully decorated is the finest Christmas trim.
The Team Room is located on the 3rd floor, take the old elevator to the top floor and you will find your self in high tea heaven. You will be greeted by the Host when you walk in then shown to your crisp white linen table by your personal waiter.
The tea menu is extensive and (for a tea lover) somewhat overwhelming! As we were indulging we went for the crème de la crème Champagne Afternoon Tea.
The tea ware is elegant Royal Doulton, and one can't help but feel a little posh sipping tea from the tea cup and conversing over the tiered cake stands full of mini sandwiches (made with organic breads and gluten free bread), mini morsels of sugary goodness, melt in your mouth macaroons and warm fluffy scones with thick fruit preserve and for those who dare, clotted cream.
After 90 minutes of indulgence, its nice to know you can stroll around Sydney afterwards, window shopping, and walking off all those delicious treats.
What types of high tea experiences are on offer? (These prices were taken from the website at the time this was published)
Traditional Afternoon Tea 39
A set selection of finger sandwiches, petit fours, sweet and savoury pastries, scones with
preserve and clotted cream, tea or coffee
Tea Selection included. Tea for Connoisseurs additional $2
Sparkling Afternoon Tea 44
A set selection of finger sandwiches, petit fours, sweet and savoury pastries, scones with
preserve and clotted cream, tea or coffee and a glass of Australian sparkling wine
Tea Selection included. Tea for Connoisseurs additional $2
Cocktail Afternoon Tea 51
A set selection of finger sandwiches, petit fours, sweet and savoury pastries, scones with
preserve and clotted cream, tea or coffee and served with a cocktail
Tea Selection included. Tea for Connoisseurs additional $2
Champagne Afternoon Tea 57
A set selection of finger sandwiches, petit fours, sweet and savoury pastries, scones with
preserve and clotted cream, tea or coffee and a piccolo of French champagne
Tea Selection included. Tea for Connoisseurs additional $2
Gluten Free Afternoon Tea
A set selection of finger sandwiches, petit fours, sweet and savoury pastries made with
buckwheat, quinoa, chickpea flour and almond meal, tea or coffee.
