Afternoon Tea Experience

Pendray Tea House

Afternoon Tea - Butchart Gardens

Tea at the Fairmont Empress

Assorted desserts on a tiered plate with a tea set.

The Pendray Tea House's delectable afternoon teas offer a really distinctive British experience. The Tea House is housed within the lovely old Pendray Inn and Tea House (formerly Gatsby Mansion), which boasts stunning views of Victoria's Inner Harbour. We provide a variety of high-quality teas along with exquisite tea plates stuffed with a variety of bread and sweets for our afternoon teas.

Tea at the Fairmont Empress

Afternoon Tea - Butchart Gardens

Tea at the Fairmont Empress

Elegant afternoon tea setup with desserts and champagne.

The legendary Fairmont Empress has been serving famous monarchs, celebrities, and statesmen alike the nation's most cherished tradition of afternoon tea for more than a century. Tea at the Empress will carry on with this uniquely Victoria experience revitalized in our era-appropriate, opulent lobby lounge.

Afternoon Tea - Butchart Gardens

Afternoon Tea - Butchart Gardens

Afternoon Tea - Butchart Gardens

Elegant three-tier dessert stand with pastries and sweets.

Daily traditional tea service is offered at the Dining Room Restaurant at Butchart Gardens. Utilizing fresh, regional ingredients, our menus are inspired by the seasons. It is highly advised that you make reservations.

Rudi’s Tea Room

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden

Afternoon Tea - Butchart Gardens

Elegant tea set with desserts and champagne on a table.

Butterworth Cottage, one of the original 19th-century structures on the Government House property that make up the Cary Castle Mews, is home to Rudi's Tea Room. It bears the name Rudolph (Rudi) Hoenson in honour of the benefactor and steadfast ally of Government House. The Tea Room offers both dine-in and take-out options. Dine-in seating is first come, first served, and reservations are not accepted.

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden

Tea set with snacks on a three-tier tray at a cafe table.

The Abkhazi Garden Teahouse is one of Victoria's most well-liked tearooms. They provide an ideal setting for afternoon tea along with a memorable gastronomic experience.

The tea house's seasonal cuisine menu and special events that highlight local or Abkhazi Garden-grown produce are among its key draws.

White Header Tea Room

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden

One of Victoria's top spots for dining and afternoon tea is the White Heather Tea Room. They provide a variety of teas, including classic favourites, unique mixes, herbal teas, green teas, and freshly made coffee.

Restaurants

Q at the Empress

Q at the Empress

Q at the Empress

Fresh regional ingredients, collaborations with nearby farmers and artisans, sustainably sourced seafood, and traditionally produced meats are the foundation of the best Pacific Northwest cuisine. Our wine list features a superb assortment of the best vintages from the area as well as from around the world.

Courtney Room

Q at the Empress

Q at the Empress

Pacific Northwest cuisine today

Freshly shucked oysters and creative cocktails are available at the bar, where guests may also relax over shared dishes or mark a special occasion with a fine dining experience.

Aura

Q at the Empress

Lure Restaurant & Bar

Food should make you feel something to socialize, experiment with, enjoy, and discover. Aura is a voyage into strong flavours and gorgeous platings set against the backdrop of Victoria's Inner Harbour..

Lure Restaurant & Bar

Lure Restaurant & Bar

Lure Restaurant & Bar

Our unique menu offers options for every taste, incorporating the freshest findings of our island backyard along with ingredients from local suppliers.

Lois Lake Steelhead, Prime Burger, Hoyne Pilsner Battered Halibut, and many other entrees are available, as well as small plates for sharing.

Il Covo Trattoria

Lure Restaurant & Bar

Il Covo Trattoria

Enjoy casual, rustic Italian cuisine and feel as though you've stepped off the street in Italy into a welcoming old-world trattoria. Since 1999, the proprietor, who is from Genova, Italy, has been providing Italian delicacies in Victoria.

II Terrazzo

Lure Restaurant & Bar

Il Covo Trattoria

Fine Italian cuisine is served in an old-town courtyard setting with brick fireplaces and illuminated atmosphere. Northern Italian food with a Pacific Northwest flair inspires our menu.

Vista 18 Restaurant & Lounge

Vista 18 Restaurant & Lounge

Vista 18 Restaurant & Lounge

The Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites 18th-floor houses Vista 18. Vista 18 has a lot to offer, including an outstanding menu and stunning views of the city's bustling Inner Harbour, the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, the Pacific's Juan de Fuca Strait, and lovely downtown Victoria.