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.
– RUDI’S TEA ROOM OPENS FOR THE 2026 SEASON ON TUESDAY MAY 19 –
HOURS
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Special closure dates:
June 30, 2026
July 1, 2026
August 4-7, 2026
Closing date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Rudi’s Tea Room 2026 Menu
SOUP OF THE DAY – $8
Fresh Made Government House Garden-Influenced Soup
Served with a Bun & Butter
INDIAN INSPIRED CHOPPED SALAD – $14
Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Radish, Carrot, Gem Lettuce, Chickpeas, Cilantro, Mint, Curry Mango Vinaigrette
Add Tandoori Spiced Chicken Breast – $7
GOVERNMENT HOUSE CORNISH PASTY – $12
Braised Leeks, Onion, Potato, Swede, Roasted Portobello, Vegetarian Umami Jus, Parsley
GARDEN VEGETABLE QUICHE – $16
Roasted Zucchini, Asparagus, Maitake, Caramelized Onion, Mt Moriarty Gruyere, Parmesan, Fresh Thyme Royale
CHOICE OF SOUP OR SALAD WITH LEMON HERB VINAIGRETTE
HERB BRINED PORK LOIN SANDWICH – $18
Roasted Jalapeno Chimichurri, Crispy Pancetta, Fontina, Tomato, Arugula, Hoagie Bun
CHOICE OF SOUP OR SALAD WITH LEMON HERB VINAIGRETTE
ROSEMARY SLOW ROASTED BEEF SANDWICH – $18
Slow Roasted AAA Beef, Confit Garlic & Rosemary Aioli, Tomato, Smokehouse Cheddar, Hickory Sticks, Pretzel Baguette
CHOICE OF SOUP OR SALAD WITH LEMON HERB VINAIGRETTE
GOVERNMENT HOUSE BREAKFAST SANDWICH – $14
Herbed Egg Roulade, Housemade Fennel Sausage, Watercress, Roasted Tomato & Pepper Relish, Croissant Bun
CHOICE OF SOUP OR SALAD WITH LEMON HERB VINAIGRETTE
HOUSEMADE SCONES – $7
Choice of a Cinnamon Apricot & Pistachio or a Traditional Sugared, Chantilly Cream, Preserves
DRUNKEN APPLE LEMON CHEESECAKE – $9
Apple Vanilla Bean & Whisky Compote, Graham Crumb Crumble, Chantilly Cream
GOVERNMENT HOUSE CARROT CAKE – $9
Carrot & Navy Rum-Soaked Raisins, Garden Lavender Scented Cream Cheese Icing, Fresh Berries
MINI STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CHARLOTTE – $9
Strawberry Mousse, Rhubarb Vanilla Compote, Gluten Free Sponge, Fresh Strawberries, Chantilly Cream
View the full Rudi’s Tea Room 2026 menu including drink and gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan (V) options