Astor Lounge

4.3 (203)

CAN$30 and under

Afternoon Tea

325 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5H 4G3

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Astor Lounge

4.3

CAN$30 and under

Afternoon Tea

Financial District

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Good for business meals

Located in the lobby of The St. Regis Toronto, Astor Lounge welcomes guests with modern elegance and a relaxed atmosphere. A modern coffee shop during the morning, then transforms itself into a cozy cocktail bar and lounge with our celebratory Champagne Sabrage Ritual at 6:00 pm daily. Afternoon Tea, another iconic St. Regis Ritual, is served from 10:30am to 3pm (Friday to Sunday) by reservation only on Opentable. Please note that a credit card authorization is required to guarantee a reservation. Guests that do not honour their reservation time will incur a charge of CAD $50 per person on the credit card provided. @StRegisToronto #AstorLounge

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Café
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 06:30–21:00 Thu–Sun 06:30–23:00
Phone number
(416) 637-5556
Website
http://www.stregis.com/toronto
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
325 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5H 4G3
Area
Financial District
Cross street
Southwest corner of Bay St and Adelaide St
Parking Details
Valet
Public transport
Short walking distance from Union, King, Queen and St Andrew station.
Entertainment
Coming Soon!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The Astor Harvest Afternoon Tea
CAD 98.00 per person
1 - 6 people
10 Oct 2026 - 22 Nov 2026
Celebrate the flavours of the season with Fall Afternoon Tea at The St. Regis Toronto. Featuring maple orange scones, autumn-inspired savouries, and handcrafted pastries highlighting Ontario pears, apples, figs, pumpkin spice, and cranberry, this elegant experience captures the warmth and richness of fall in every bite. Enjoy a refined seasonal ritual paired with premium teas in the timeless setting of Astor Lounge. Friday – Sunday, Oct 10th – Nov 22nd | Astor Lounge | $98 per person | One complimentary glass of prosecco
The Astor Festive Afternoon Tea
CAD 98.00 per person
1 - 6 people
27 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2027
Indulge in a festive Afternoon Tea experience at Astor Lounge, featuring an elegant selection of seasonal savouries and holiday-inspired sweets. Delight in festive highlights such as the Nova Scotia Lobster Choux Pastry, Coronation Roast Turkey Sandwich, and Smoked Salmon Tartlet, alongside decadent pastries including the Yule Log with Dark Chocolate Ganache, Mont Blanc with Chestnut Cream, and freshly baked Cranberry Orange Scones served with clotted cream and preserves. Surrounded by festive décor and the warmth of the season, it is a refined setting for holiday gatherings, afternoon celebrations, and memorable moments with family and friends. $98 per guest, including one glass of Prosecco.

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Reviews

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4.3

(203)

4.3Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

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203 Reviews

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LydiaR
Toronto / Ontario10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was kind and lovely, the patisseries and sandwiches creative and delicious and the lounge relaxed and quiet. All in all, one of the best teas in Toronto!
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Junjun
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We came for their TIFF afternoon tea and it was so great! They put us in this lovely corner, and the service and food was impeccable. The scones were delicious. The salty bits were good as well. The server explained the whole menu to us and you could smell the teas before ordering them
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Amir Gold
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 September 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Not experienced staff and not professional service
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Cammie
Montreal / Quebec6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tea time was beautiful! Service was A1, they catered to my dietary restrictions and very attentive, food is delicious and filling. Will be back for sure.
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ingrid
Orlando / Central Florida East5 reviews
1.0
Dined on 16 August 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
This was a very disappointing experience. I have been to tea at every available option in Toronto, and in comparison to the others, Astor Lounge was below my expectations. Food was very bad, (bread was hard, portions small, and desserts overly sweet), no designated space for tea, (lounge is the same one used for hotel patrons on main lobby floor), ambience was lacking with a lack of music, tables were too small, positioning of teapots were precarious, and there was no non-alcoholic options (or price reduction for non-drinkers). An overall bad experience. Bathrooms were also dirty. Definitely will never return or recommend this one. Although my Toronto standards are low overall for the tea experience, this one was at the very bottom and I was surprised because of the 5 star hotel rating. Not priced accordingly at $95 each pre-tax as the quality was on par with the Old Mill @ $45-50. If you want to pay $95 in Toronto I suggest the Four Seasons or Clock Tower @ the Royal York. Neither of these hold a candle to our friends across the pond, but at least the hotels are clean and aesthetically pleasing, and more effort is put into the "tea" experience.
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Jana Gold
Toronto / Ontario11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was outstanding and the ambiance was wonderful. My friend had such a great time celebrating her birthday over afternoon tea. We definitely be back again.
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Shannon
Toronto / Ontario1 review
3.0
Dined on 24 May 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We booked this for a friend's birthday. I was embarrassed. The service was awful. They had teams. No one ever asked how we were. We had to wave staff down multiple times for water refills. They would avoid eye contact. We asked for milk with tea three times before we got it. I asked for vegetarian tea for one guest and they acted like it was extremely inconvenient. I was appalled, especially after paying over $500 for tea for 4 people. There were at least 4 servers and maybe 4 tables maximum at peak.
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Kelly Gold
Toronto / Ontario1 review
3.0
Dined on 9 May 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Our tea was great and initial server was very attentive. The ambiance was lovely. After the shift change, service became very slow as the restaurant appeared to be extremely under staffed. Then a guest brought in a very large, drooling dog to the restaurant. The dog was not wearing anything to identify it as a service dog and was certainly not behaved as such. It was gross and disappointing to see the animal allowed in a dining establishment.
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Diane Gold
Toronto / Ontario34 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 May 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I’ve done NINE afternoon teas in Toronto, the majority at high-end downtown hotels, so I have come to expect a certain standard. Given the St Regis has the highest price tag of them all at $98, I was looking forward to something special for my mother’s birthday (which happened to fall on Mother’s Day weekend). I was disappointed. There is no afternoon tea menu on the company website, it’s on OpenTable at time of booking (see attached). We did not get what we signed up for. Instead of all these unique dishes of duck, beef, chicken… we got sandwiches, all 5 of which were on stale bread. At time of reservation, I said we’d be celebrating my mother’s birthday. When the waiter came to introduce the tea, he did not mention anything, so I got up to tell him after he left. He said he was aware, and would address it later on in the service. Not sure if he was really aware or if he was learning it on the spot, but I didn’t like having to remind him. Nevertheless, he did address it later. I called the hotel when I got home to tell them about the OpenTable discrepancy and stale sandwiches, they said they’d look into the “technology”, speak to the chefs, and call me back. It’s been 3+ days, and no call back. On the bright side; the desserts were amazing, and the actual tea was good too, with a nice touch to allow you to smell the teas before you commit to one. The scones were delicious, but the menu said we’d have two different scones; candied orange and midnight blossom. Seems we had two candied orange, (even though waiter said midnight blossom was his favorite and St Regis’ signature flavor). The waiter was nice, but overall service including website, OpenTable, and follow-up was below satisfactory. For $98 (or slightly less), you’ll get a way better experience at ShangriLa or Park Hyatt.
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Joi
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Benjamin provided exceptional service, we had such wonderful time enjoying our afternoon tea.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Café
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 06:30–21:00 Thu–Sun 06:30–23:00
Phone number
(416) 637-5556
Website
http://www.stregis.com/toronto
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
325 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5H 4G3
Area
Financial District
Cross street
Southwest corner of Bay St and Adelaide St
Parking Details
Valet
Public transport
Short walking distance from Union, King, Queen and St Andrew station.
Entertainment
Coming Soon!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For Afternoon Tea, Astor Lounge runs service Friday–Sunday from 10:30 am–3:00 pm (reservations required) and several guests note weekend afternoons can be quiet and great for conversation; if you want the St. Regis Champagne Sabrage Ritual, plan to visit around 6:00 pm daily.

Yes, families do bring children for Afternoon Tea at Astor Lounge; several reviewers booked for daughters' birthdays and said their children enjoyed the experience.

Astor Lounge can feel busy during morning service when business loungers occupy the hotel lobby, while reviewers note weekends can be nice and quiet for relaxed conversation.

Yes, reservations are taken via OpenTable (a credit-card authorization is required to guarantee bookings), and guests have successfully arranged dietary requests like gluten-free and vegetarian tea trays in advance.

Astor Lounge presents modern elegance with a relaxed feel, a modern coffee shop in the morning that becomes a cozy cocktail lounge by evening, complete with a daily Champagne Sabrage Ritual at 6:00 pm and gentle background music.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate, and many guests do dress up a touch for birthdays and anniversaries.

Astor Lounge is open Monday–Wednesday 6:30 am–9:00 pm, and Thursday–Sunday 6:30 am–11:00 pm. The lounge performs its Champagne Sabrage Ritual at 6:00 pm daily; Afternoon Tea is served 10:30 am–3:00 pm Friday–Sunday by reservation on OpenTable (reservations require a credit-card guarantee and a CAD $50 per-person charge for no-shows).

If you’re after Afternoon Tea, Friday through Sunday are the best days, Afternoon Tea runs 10:30 am–3:00 pm on those days and many guests praise the tea and scones as a highlight.

Yes, Astor Lounge welcomes private parties; the lounge is part of The St. Regis Toronto, so contact the hotel to discuss options and arrangements for your group.

For Afternoon Tea, guests report the portions are ample, reviewers say the tea set includes more than enough food, with notable scones and a satisfying selection of savoury bites.

Yes, Astor Lounge is well suited to a special evening: it transforms into a cozy cocktail bar with a daily Champagne Sabrage Ritual, and guests report anniversary visits and attentive, intimate service.

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Astor Lounge

4.3

CAN$30 and under

Afternoon Tea

Financial District

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Astor Lounge

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Astor Lounge

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About this restaurant

Additional information

The Astor Harvest Afternoon Tea

The Astor Festive Afternoon Tea

Wellness

Fruit & Blueberry CupCAD 10.00

Fresh Navel Orange JuiceCAD 12.00

Sugar-Free Green SmoothieCAD 15.00

Four Berry SmoothieCAD 15.00

Granola & Açaí Yogurt ParfaitCAD 11.00

Fresh Whole FruitCAD 5.00

Sandwiches

Organic ChickenCAD 21.00

The ParisianCAD 19.00

AubergineCAD 18.00

St. Regis Bakery

Butter CroissantCAD 8.00

Pain au ChocolatCAD 8.00

Bacon & Chive SconeCAD 6.00

Assorted MuffinsCAD 6.00

Cinnamon SwirlCAD 7.00

Assorted CookiesCAD 5.00

Coffee

AmericanoCAD 6.00

EspressoCAD 6.00

CappuccinoCAD 7.00

MacchiatoCAD 7.00

LatteCAD 7.00

Sloane Tea

Midnight BlossomCAD 7.00

Earl Grey ClassicCAD 7.00

Jasmine Snow DragonCAD 7.00

Sencha GreenCAD 7.00

Marrakesh MintCAD 7.00

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