Tea at The Empress
Ready for the royal treatment? Experience Victoria’s iconic Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Empress, a cherished tradition served for well over a century. Settle into the elegant Lobby Lounge, where turn-of-the-century grandeur meets modern refinement, and enjoy an unforgettable tea experience surrounded by timeless details.
Linger over freshly baked scones with house-made strawberry jam, delicate pastries, honey from the hotel’s own beehives, and beautifully crafted finger sandwiches presented on our signature tiered tea service. Savour an exclusive selection of premium loose-leaf teas served in royal china, gifted by Her Majesty The Queen in 1939, as part of this celebrated Empress tradition. For an elevated experience, add Champagne service — because some occasions call for a little extra indulgence.
LOCATION
721 Government Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1W5
HOURS
11:00am - 7:00pm | Monday - Wednesday
11:00am - 9:00pm | Thursday - Sunday
Reservations recommended
World renowned AFTERNOON TEA
Experience Victoria’s iconic Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Empress, served in the elegant Lobby Lounge with live classical piano accompaniment. A beloved Victoria tradition for over a century, our Afternoon Tea experience features locally sourced ingredients, including house-made strawberry jam crafted from local berries, honey from the hotel’s apiary, and lavender from our gardens.
The dedicated culinary team creates handcrafted pastries inspired by the history and character of the hotel, alongside a selection of delicate finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones, presented on a tiered royal china tea service. Discover one of Victoria’s most celebrated Afternoon Tea experiences, where timeless elegance meets local flavour.
sustainably farmed ethically sourced
There are 21 teas available on the menu at any given time and they are rotated throughout the year to showcase teas from all major growing areas around the world. LOT 35 is an exclusive collection of luxury grade, seasonal, hand-picked whole leaf teas, skillfully blended to bring you the perfect cup. LOT 35 teas are sustainably farmed, ethically sourced and 100% traceable from tea garden to cup.