Traditional High Tea at Parliament House, Sydney

Strangers Restaurant overlooking the beautiful Domain, provides a rare opportunity for the public to experience Traditional High Tea at New South Wales Parliament House.

Executive Chef, Vanessa Harcourt and her passionate culinary team design seasonal menus that showcases the wonderful delicacies and unique regions of New South Wales.
The Restaurant proudly supports local farmers who practice ethical and sustainable farming methods.

Dine with history at Strangers’ Restaurant – a place where Members of Parliament meet and greet their guests.

Historically, guests to Parliament, which may include visiting dignitaries, consulate representatives or even members of the Royal family were referred to as ’strangers’, thus the restaurant became known as the place ‘where strangers become friends’.
Today, we invite you and your guests to continue this tradition.

“There are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t yet met”.
William Butler Yeats (1865 – 1939) poet

Dining with history and discover the flavours of New South Wales