Cool little bar at surry hills. The owner is Scottish and has just started the bar three months ago…read moreso it's still pretty quiet. I like the ambience in the shop, the deco is modern and new. We tried the yummy Indian inspired fried chicken of the shop. There's a haggis slider with fried liver and kidney for those bravehearts out there. They've got a good selection of Scottish whiskey and local beer. The Scottish cocktail selection is pretty interesting too.

Talk about a relaxed and crisp vibe. First time to this amazing place and will definitely be back…read more Had the egg and chive, chicken and lemon grass dumplings, have to say not that bad. Was a pleasant surprise to see some great bites to eat at an art gallery. Only thing I would have to improve is the chicken and lemongrass dumplings, there wasn't a huge amount of secondary flavor to them.

We stumbled across this great little tea house attached to a contemorary Chinese art gallery on the…read moreway to the brewery makets. With a simple menu, offering a couple types of handmade dumplings and other nibbles. There were also a decent range of Chinese tea on offer. This was place was perfect for me at the time as I was after a light snack. I went the chicken and lemongrass pot stickers and ordered the home made lychee iced tea. The dumplings were delicious and the iced tea was refreshing. This place would be a great place for a quiet catch up and a nice alternative to go to instead of a cafe or coffee shop.

Seriously the best tea shop ever! They give you your hot tea in takeaway CERAMIC cups, for free!…read moreThe owner is so nice, too. I asked him why their ceramic cups don't have their logo on them, and he told me that he wanted his customers to use that cup as their own, so he didn't want to put any advertising on it. Their teas are legit, and this is the first place I've seen that has cold teas on tap. With the extensive range of coffee shops around, thank goodness there's finally a nice shop dedicated to tea!

Beautiful interior with the huge chandeliers. It looked small but we walked out full and didn't…read morequite finish everything. And the food tasted wonderful! I felt so fancy!

The Tea Room is located in the 3rd floor of the Queen Victoria building (QVB) Elevator is slow -…read morejust take the stairs to save time. Even though we had a reservation, there was still a little wait at the top. Once inside the historic room, you can marvel at the decorative lofty ceiling and ornate chandeliers. Tables are arranged a little close to each other even though the room was barely half full. The room is airy and chilled so consider bringing a light jacket. Each person must select one set menu but they can be different set menus. There are also alcohol upgrades should you chiis Traditional High Tea Savory pastries - prosciutto thing, quiche Finger sandwiches, includes a spice eggplant, egg salad, ham and cheese, cucumber, curry and salmon (my favorite). Scone with jam and clotted cream. Pretty good - soft and warm on the inside. Sweet pastries Impressive quartet of blueberry, raspberry, choco cream and another dark red fruit tart. All are incredibly made with multi-layers and presented beautifully. Tea selection Each person can select either a green or black tea with different infusions. I tried the Irish whiskey cream - a very floral, assam blend with a flamboyant fragrance of whisky and cocoa. Undoubtedly a complex tea that commands a moment of silent contemplation to savor its flower garden aromas and flavors. Overall an elegant experience that I highly recommend because it complements the aura and history of the famous building (and modern shopping outlets). That's all...

Love the tea and the sweets here! I wish there were more chocolate options other than the brownie,…read morebut it is AMAZING. You really don't need more. There are lots of tea options and they have descriptions of them as well.

Wonderful little tea bar. Try the refreshing tea soda. I had the green tea and Marrakech mint. Was…read morelovely and bubbly. They also had a ruby one with coconut and hibiscus I think. Gorgeous baked goods that I was too stuffed to even think about trying. Very nice hostess and charming shop.

If I could give this establishment negative stars I would. The reasons I would tell people to…read moreavoid this business are the following 1. The scones are stale and warmed in the microwave prior to being served 2. The little pats of cream were meager in size and had a slight crust on them 3. The scones were large, dry, and heavy. If you added a few sultanas you could have called them rock cakes 4. The rose scone with rose petal jelly was a huge disappointment Initially the appearance of the scone was wow. Topped with Persian fairy floss was show stopping. That is where it ended. The scone was super dry the rose petal jelly was nearly non existent. The server had to show us on the scone where it was. See photo attached 5. The service was so SLOW. That was the least of the problems 6. To expensive for what was served. The wilting cucumber in the sandwich was so so sad When I pointed the issues out to the manager she was very professional and refunded the rose petal scone. All I can say if your business is afternoon tea at a high price the scones need to be good Light and fluffy is what a scone is meant to be

Everything here is so girly. I love it!!! Only thing that could've made all the decor nicer was…read moreif it was all matching. I ordered the Lemon, Pistachio & Currant and absolutely loved it. This was washed down with some Luckyland Ceylon Pekoe which was oh so tasty. So two issues I have with ordering tea are 1) I feel like I never get enough tea for what I've paid for so am always tempted to ask them for a refill of hot water so I can keep drinking (that and I just love tea) and 2) it always gets cold. So I was very pleased to 1) receive a nice big teapot and 2) the teapot kept the tea warm enough till the last pour All in all a very delightful afternoon. Just one thing to note. Does anyone else hate when on a menu there is a separate menu item for when you order it as a set but it's not actually cheaper than when you order it separately? For example in the tea salon's case a scone is $6.50 and a pot of tea is $5.95. However there is a separate item called scone + tea $12.45. Feel like it's to trick you into thinking it's cheaper or something when it actually isn't. That or they think people can't add. I dunno...

Wednesday morning and it is reasonably quiet. The tables we were at are shared with another tea…read moreroom and it doesn't take much imagination to see that it would be bedlam on the weekends and lunch times. Both tearooms are a distance from where they prepare the food and our waitress said she covers 10 000 steps per day. The coffee was OK but a bit light on with the chocolate. The food came out very quickly so the coffee ended up a bit cold. The omelette and eggs Benedict were very nice. Prices as expected for this area. We had an excellent view of the NON working clock.

I think was a bit over-rated! One of our friends had highly recommended. We were visiting from the…read moreUS and wanted to check it out! Our kids refused to go with us- so it was just my husband and me. We clearly did not order right- not knowing what to expect and since the server told us one will not be enough for the 2 of us we ended up ordering 2 hi-teas. My husband doesn't eat fruits or fruity desserts- so his $65 platter I thought was a waste of money, since he ended up not even being able to eat many of the tit bits from the platter. In hindsight - we might have liked it better if we ordered one of these platters and another entree from the menu! I liked the things- but overall I think was too expensive for the value- none of items was extra-ordinary! On a good note, the tea set was cute, and the location also!

I read that Chinese tea or any green tea is very good for you. I'm not mad on tea but I need help…read morewith digesting lunch sometimes or I fall asleep at my desk while my stomach does the job unassisted. The T2 lady said peppermint was better for digestion than green tea. I didn't believe her but I like peppermint so I bought some, and a pot, and a neat cup that the pot sits in, and a black tin to keep the tea in. $50 - got me a special! But the tea does taste good, ...but not as good as coffee.

I am not a tea person, nor would I have visited T2 but present company drug me in. I was honestly…read moresurprised and impressed with the set-up of T2. This AU company has done a great job at re-inventing the tea experience. So much so that they just opened up in NYC --- this means that folks in the states can get their tea much faster than before. So besides the amazing tea flavors and packaging --- the staff was tremendous. Very helpful, knowledgeable and won't take 'no' for an answer when offering their tea samples. If you are in the area --- I recommend a quick visit, either if it is for a quick sample.

I can't visit Sydney without coming here. I've been to different Laduree locations around the…read moreworld. This one is located on the third floor of Westfield right by the escalators in the high-end shops wing. They have a small cafe area. They have have candles, perfumes, books, bags and of course, the perfect macarons. I picked up a box of macarons in my favorite flavors + the new flavors: lime basil, chocolate coconut marshmallow and chocolate Peru (which replaced chocolate Madagascar). They're about 4AUD a piece. For Laduree macarons, it doesn't even matter. Perfect shell, great fillings and flavors.

A Laduree haiku for you:…read more Macaron expert Chewy texture is pure bliss Empty your wallet As my haiku alludes to, these puppies are pricey: $3.80 AUD each! Of the Marie Antoinette (rose/citrus/honey), salted caramel, rose lychee, and praline sesame, we enjoyed the caramel flavor the most.