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 bee hives. 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. You can view the 2024 menu here.
2024 Hours of Operation:
*Due to unforeseen circumstances the Tea Room is closed July 1-5 and will re-open for regular hours on July 9*
Opening Day: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Visit the Tea Room on July 12, 2024, to celebrate Rudi’s Day, honouring the namesake of the Tea Room, Rudi Hoenson. All proceeds from sales of desserts will go to the Lodge at Broadmead. Learn more about Rudi here.
Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Statutory Holidays
Final Day: Friday, August 30, 2024