Rudi’s Tea Room is a casual garden café, serving lunch, sweets, and refreshments, with products sourced as close by as the Government House vegetable gardens, fruit trees and beehives. Named for Rudolph (Rudi) Hoenson, a philanthropist and longtime supporter of Government House, you can find Rudi’s Tea Room in the historic setting of Butterworth Cottage in the Cary Castle Mews.
The Tea Room features dine-in service, as well as take-out. Reservations are not available for dine-in, and seating is first come, first serve.
Please note “High Tea” is not served at Rudi’s.
Opening Day: May 20, 2025
Closing Day: August 29, 2025
Business Hours:
Tuesday through Friday
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
RUDI’S TEA ROOM
2025 MENU
LUNCH
Homemade Soup of the Day (GF) – $8
Fresh made Government House Gardens-influenced soup
Served with a bun and butter
The Victorian Salad (GF) – $16
Chicken breast, cucumber, carrot, baby gem lettuce, cumin-roasted chickpeas, avocado, jammy egg, garden herb vinaigrette
Margherita Flatbread – $15
San Marzano tomatoes, bocconcini, fresh basil, arugula, shaved parmesan, balsamic glaze
Smoked Ham & Cheese Quiche (GF) – $16
Roasted red pepper, spinach, caramelized onion, gouda, herb royale, gluten free crust
Served with choice of soup or salad (with lemon herb vinaigrette)
Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken Club – $16
Brown sugar-brined chicken breast, tomato, coleslaw, bacon vinaigrette, Village Cheese Smokehouse Cheddar
Served with choice of soup or salad (with lemon herb vinaigrette)
Rosemary Slow Roasted Beef Sandwich – $16
Slow roasted AAA beef, horseradish aioli, Mt. Moriarty gruyere, arugula, pretzel baguette
Served with choice of soup or salad (with lemon herb vinaigrette)
GH Breakfast Sandwich – $10
Herbed egg roulade, Havarti, sausage, arugula, avocado crema, croissant bun
Served with choice of soup or salad (with lemon herb vinaigrette)
DESSERTS
House-made Scones – $6
Choice of traditional or caramel-glazed apple cinnamon
Chantilly cream, preserves
Choux au Craquelin – $6
Coffee-scented chocolate mousse, white chocolate cremeux
Government House Carrot Cake – $8
Carrot and navy rum-soaked raisins, garden lavender cream cheese icing, fresh berries
Season Berry Eaton Mess (GF) – $8
Meringue, lemon curd, Chantilly cream
DRINKS
House lime & hibiscus iced tea – $6
House blueberry lavender lemonade – $6
Sapsucker Sparkling Tree Water – $5
Peak Premium Craft Fruit Soda – $5
Canterbury Coffee Tundra blend – $5
Canterbury Coffee Tempest decaf blend – $5
Pot of tea – $7
Earth Spring water bottle – $4
GF = Gluten Free
All prices are exclusive of taxes
Rudi’s Tea Room 2025 Menu – PDF