Hilton Sydney has launched Afternoon Tea in the iconic glass brasserie for the first time ever, opening up one of Sydney’s most beautiful dining rooms to proponents of the much-loved ritual.
Nestled in the heart of the city, the classic dining room overlooks the majestic Queen Victoria Building, providing the perfect backdrop for a post-shopping pick-me-up.
Seamlessly skirting the line between contemporary and classic, the new Afternoon Tea menu, curated by executive chef Hamish Neale and his team of expert pastry chefs, has taken a modern twist on a long-established tradition.
The menu features a selection of handcrafted specialty sweets and savoury items served alongside premium international teas and coffees from Sri Lanka to Japan.
Savoury items include smoked salmon cronuts, crab salad brioche rolls, jamon and cheese doughnuts, prosciutto, and gorgonzola crisp. The dessert menu includes decadent brûlée scones with Nutella, vanilla, and matcha, indulgent seasonal tarts, opera slices, macarons, and soft-serve sundaes.
A thoughtful selection of premium tea and coffee is complemented by a cocktail trolley offering cocktails shaken and stirred tableside and a roaming Champagne service. Alcoholic beverages are also available at an additional cost.
“For centuries, afternoon tea has been a celebrated ritual worldwide and remains a much-loved tradition today. We have drawn on the key elements of the established ritual but have added a modern twist that lends itself to the contemporary style glass does best,” said Malcolm Zancanaro, general manager of Hilton Sydney.
“We have done away with uninspiring cucumber sandwiches and instead have embraced the evolved palate of today with savoury delicacies that excite, delicate desserts that are as much a feast for the eyes and senses, and a tea and beverage offering that brings an elevated experience in one of Sydney’s most enduring and timeless dining spaces.
The hotel’s prime location in the heart of the CBD, overlooking the historic Queen Victoria Building, has made it an ideal and central spot to refuel and indulge after a day of shopping while enjoying the premium service glass is renowned for in one of Sydney’s most beautiful dining rooms.
Afternoon tea is available every Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 4:30 pm in a glass brasserie, costing $78 per person.
