High Tea in Melbourne: Bottomless Bubbles 40 Floors Above the City

‍Forty floors above Melbourne, high tea at Strato comes with a very different backdrop.

The table is set against sweeping views of the city and Port Phillip Bay. Bubbles arrive as Melbourne stretches out beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, while sweet and savoury bites turn a weekend afternoon into something worth lingering over.

This is Bottomless Bubbles – Strato's Highest Tea Experience.

Served on Saturdays and Sundays, it is Strato's modern take on high tea: social, relaxed and unmistakably Melbourne.

No stiff formality. No need to turn afternoon tea into an occasion that takes itself too seriously.

Just good company, good food, bubbles and the city 40 floors below.

A Different Kind of High Tea in Melbourne

Traditional high tea often comes with a familiar formula.

Strato changes the setting.

The experience takes place on Level 40 of Oakwood Premier Melbourne, around 140 metres above the city. From inside, floor-to-ceiling windows open the room to Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay and the skyline beyond.

That view is not something added to the experience after you arrive.

It is part of it from the start.

On a bright afternoon, the city sits clearly beneath you. As the light changes, so does the room.

It gives high tea a sense of occasion without changing Strato's relaxed character.

Sweet, Savoury and Made for a Long Afternoon

High tea should give you time to settle in rather than rush through a meal.

Strato's Highest Tea Experience brings together a curated selection of sweet and savoury bites, with bubbles on arrival and a lively weekend atmosphere.

The focus is less on ceremony and more on enjoying the afternoon.

Come with a friend. Bring a small group. Celebrate something, or simply give the weekend a better view.

The experience fits naturally with the way Strato approaches food more broadly: familiar flavours, quality ingredients and a setting that feels special without becoming stuffy.

The View Changes the Table

There are plenty of places to book high tea in Melbourne.

Few put the city quite this close to the table.

At Strato, you are not looking out onto a courtyard or hotel lobby. You are sitting 40 floors above Southbank, with Melbourne spreading away in almost every direction.

The venue offers sweeping 360-degree views, so the experience changes depending on where you look and what the weather is doing outside.

That is what gives Strato's high tea its own identity.

The pastries and savoury bites matter. The bubbles matter.

But Melbourne itself is part of what you came for.

A Weekend Experience Without the Fine-Dining Fuss

The room may sit high above the city, but Strato deliberately keeps the atmosphere grounded.

That distinction matters.

Strato's current approach is built around elevated views and relaxed dining. The venue looks polished, but the experience is designed to feel welcoming rather than formal. 

You do not need to save it for an anniversary or arrive expecting a traditional hotel-style afternoon tea.

It works just as well for catching up with friends, a weekend date, a birthday afternoon or simply doing something different on Saturday or Sunday.

The setting makes it special.

The atmosphere keeps it easy.

High Tea for Birthdays and Small Celebrations

Some birthdays need a function room.

Others just need the right table, something to toast with and enough time to enjoy the people around it.

Highest Tea can work particularly well for smaller birthday celebrations where a full private event is more than you need.

Instead of organising a formal function, you can meet above the city for an afternoon of bubbles, food and conversation.

For larger birthdays or celebrations that need a dedicated space, Strato also has private event rooms across Levels 40 and 41.

That gives you the option to match the format to the celebration rather than forcing every birthday into the same setup.

A High Tea Date Above Melbourne

Date night does not always need to happen at night.

A weekend afternoon 40 floors above Melbourne can make a good alternative to the usual dinner booking.

There is enough happening around you to make the outing feel different, but the format leaves plenty of room to talk.

And if you want to stay longer, Strato's Bar & Lounge is part of the same Level 40 setting, serving cocktails, wine, beer and spirits.

That makes it easy to turn high tea into the start of a longer afternoon or evening without planning another venue.

When Is Strato's Highest Tea Available?

Bottomless Bubbles – Strato's Highest Tea Experience currently runs:

Saturday and Sunday
12 pm to 3 pm

The current reservation page lists a 1 pm last booking for high tea.

Times, menus and booking conditions can change, so check the live reservation page before planning your visit.

Weekend bookings are worth organising ahead, particularly when you have a specific date in mind.

Where Is Strato Melbourne?

Strato is located on Level 40 of Oakwood Premier Melbourne at 40/202 Normanby Road, Southbank.

You arrive through Oakwood Premier Melbourne and head upstairs to Strato.

That small transition is part of the experience.

You leave street level behind, take the lift up and arrive with Melbourne suddenly spread out beyond the glass.

For first-time guests, sharing the Oakwood Premier Melbourne address with the group can make meeting there easier.

What Makes Highest Tea at Strato Different?

It is the combination.

• Forty floors above Melbourne.
• Around 140 metres above the city.
• Sweeping 360-degree views.
• Sweet and savoury bites.
• Bubbles on arrival.
• A relaxed weekend atmosphere.

And, importantly, it still feels like Strato.

The venue does not try to make the afternoon more formal simply because the view is impressive.

That contrast is what works.

The setting feels elevated. The afternoon does not have to.

Before You Book

A little planning makes the experience easier.

Check the current booking time and menu before your visit. If anyone in your group has dietary requirements, include them when booking so the team has advance notice.

Strato advises guests to provide dietary information before dining, as not every request can be accommodated without notice.

If you have a preferred table or seating area, you can also add a request.

Specific tables, including window seats, cannot be guaranteed, but the team will do its best to accommodate preferences where possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Strato Melbourne serve high tea?

Yes. Strato currently offers Bottomless Bubbles – Strato's Highest Tea Experience on Saturdays and Sundays.

It combines sweet and savoury bites, bubbles and sweeping city views from Level 40.

What time is high tea at Strato Melbourne?

Strato's Highest Tea currently runs from 12 pm to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

How high is Strato Melbourne?

Strato sits on Level 40 of Oakwood Premier Melbourne, approximately 140 metres above the city. 

Does Strato's high tea have city views?

Yes.

Strato offers sweeping 360-degree views across Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay and the surrounding skyline. 

Is Strato's high tea suitable for birthdays?

It can be a good option for smaller birthday celebrations or weekend catch-ups.

For larger celebrations that need a private room or dedicated event setup, Strato also offers private event spaces across Levels 40 and 41.

Can Strato cater for dietary requirements?

Strato can accommodate many dietary requirements when given advance notice.

Add dietary information during the booking process so the team has time to prepare.

Can I request a window seat?

You can request a preferred seating area, but Strato does not guarantee specific tables or window seating.

Availability depends on the bookings and seating requirements on the day.

Take High Tea Above Melbourne

A weekend high tea does not need more ceremony to feel special.

Sometimes the setting does enough.

At Strato, sweet and savoury bites, bubbles and a relaxed afternoon come with Melbourne stretching out 40 floors below.

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