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Why
The name and concept of our gorgeous high tea parlour was inspired by the longest reigning British monarch earth ever, her royal majesty, queen Victoria. Wittingly miss-spelt,
Her Majesteas Salon
(HMS for short) pays tribute to the Victorians for popularising the art of taking tea. After all, as Empress of India, Victoria had access to all the tea in China, India and the world.
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Where
You’ll find HMS at The Victorian Guest Lodge built circa 1864 at around the 27th year of Victoria’s 64-year reign. Come and discover firsthand why it all fits together as perfectly as a cup and saucer.
Visit us at 67 HF Verwoerd street, Heidelberg, Gauteng - just 45 minutes out of Johannesburg on the N3.
Click here for directional map.
What
HMS comprises a High Tea Parlour and Low Tea Drawing Room, which together make up the Salon.
Traditionally, salons were the large mirrored reception rooms belonging to women prominent in high society. Intellectuals, artists and other eminent people (such as yourself) gathered there socially.
Expect fabulous teas served in clear glass teapots and dainty teacups, and delicious food washed down with tall homemade lemonades or freshly ground coffees.
When
Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 8h30 to 17h00. On weekends though, the stove gets turned off at 15h00, however, you can still enjoy cakes and drinks till 17h00. On Mondays we’re replenishing the pantry and scrubbing floors, so unless you’re keen to help bake, Cinderella, you should go to some other ball.
Private Functions & High Tea Platters
Wedding showers, kitchen teas, stork parties, birthday parties, champagne breakfasts and dinner parties… for a celebration with a twist as sweet as our koeksisters, chat to Werna and set a date. We can seat up to 32 guests in the high tea parlour or cater for your more intimate group in the low tea parlour. In lieu of venue hire a 20% service charge is levied.
HMS Whisky & Wine Bar
Coming not a moment to soon - a stylish library of sorts with just a hint of big-screen sports. Waiting for that ever-elusive liquor license though. We’ve seen continents drift faster.
HMS Cigar Lounge
Also on the cards - a haven for our smoking friends to go puff away to their hearts’ content and their lungs’ detriment on plush sofas ensconced behind a gorgeous stained-glass Victorian door.
Ye Olde Shoppies
We’re proud to be the home of these fine stores:
Loudina’s Wallpaper, our second-generation wallpaper supply business.
Vintage Vibe, a charming little shop brimming with previously loved finds.
The Palace Pantry with all kinds of niceties from treats to crafts and gifts.
Twist-it Charlie, offering metal and wire craft made to order.
Old Time Tales, an interesting little bookshop for lovers of the written word.
Moonraker Design, for handcrafted bespoke jewelry. |
