High Tea at Craig’s Royal Hotel

Architect: C.D. Cuthbert, with addition by James and Piper, 1862

Centre

Building Description

Presented by Craig’s Royal Hotel, Open House welcomes you to High Tea at Ballarat’s oldest and most exclusive boutique hotel.

Join the owners of Craig’s for a special high tea and tour of the hotel featuring stories about past guests and its significance in Ballarat. Built by C.D Cuthbert in 1862, Craig’s Royal Hotel has been a goldfields icon playing host to poets, princes and prime ministers over its 150 year history. The hotel is a Victorian era icon recently undergoing extensive renovation to restore it to its former glory.

First sitting: High Tea service from 11am including a glass of sparkling on arrival and special enhanced menu exclusively for Open House Ballarat. A guided tour of Craig’s Royal Hotel will follow.

Second sitting: High Tea service from 3pm including a glass of sparkling on arrival and special enhanced menu exclusively for Open House Ballarat. A guided tour of Craig’s Royal Hotel will follow.

Please note: this event was previously hosted at Bishop’s Palace 

Location

10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat Central VIC

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