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  • Four-tiered, egg-shaped platter featuring petits-four and small desserts; two flutes of champagne and one cup of coffee to left, cup of coffee to right; brown banquette behind.
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The Waiting Room

  • Restaurant
  • Fine dining

The Waiting Room delivers an exceptional high tea experience. From traditional variations to decadent twists, indulge in petit bites, delicate sandwiches and seasonal sweets.

The opulence of Crown Melbourne’s The Waiting Room cannot be overstated, set to rival some of the world’s most famous hotel lobby bars with its rich emerald tones and warm bespoke furnishings. No detail has been overlooked in the considered design of this lavish space.

The Waiting Room is the perfect place to begin your adventure or finish it with a nightcap.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 7am - 7pm 7am - 7pm
Tuesday
  • 7am - 7pm 7am - 7pm
Wednesday
  • 7am - 7pm 7am - 7pm
Thursday
  • 7am - 7pm 7am - 7pm
Friday
  • 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm
Saturday
  • 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm
Sunday
  • 8am - 7pm 8am - 7pm

Location

Crown Towers Melbourne
8 Whiteman St
Southbank 3006

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  • telephone number: 03 9292 5777
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