High Tea

A time Honored Tradition

The Victorian Belle Mansion

Upcoming Tea Events

For reservations, call (503) 298 6884

Explore the mansion at your leisure after tea service

Wonderland Afternoon Tea:

Join us down the rabbit hole with themed decorations and menus. Costumes welcome!

Sunday, March 24th

Saturday, May 18th

Sunday, May 19th

Seatings at 2:30, 3:00 and 3:30

Tea service lasts 60 to 90 minutes

$65-$70

Historical Fashion Tea:

Featuring a presentation of women's fashion modeling garments from 1800 to 1960 

Sunday, April 7th

Seatings at 1:30 and 4:00

Tea service is 90 minutes

$70

Magical Tea & Mystery:

Enjoy Regency Era magic tricks by Professor DR Schreiber, The Historical Conjurer while you sip your Smith Tea and eat delicate pastries from Little Banana Bakery!

Sunday, April 28th

Seatings at 1:30 and 4:00

Tea service is 90 minutes

$70

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea:

Celebrate the lovely ladies in your life at our Mother's Day weekend afternoon teas!

Saturday, May 11th

Sunday, May 12th

Seatings at 2:30, 3:00 and 3:30

Tea service lasts 60 to 90 minutes

$65-$70

Stay tuned for dates for 2024 Afternoon Tea events:

June-September: Garden Tea

November: Afternoon Tea

December: Holiday Tea

Reservations
  • Parlor & Fireside seating: $65 for adults
  • Amanda Cole, Winnie Holgate, and Eliza Barchus Rooms: $70 for adults
  • Children: $30. *Seating for tea is on the cozy side with antique furniture and dishes. For their safety and that of other guests & staff, please ensure that any small children are able to remain seated for the 60 to 90 minute dining experience.
  • Special dietary accommodations $10 extra.

For reservations, please leave a message at (503) 298 6884. Voicemail messages are returned on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please note that 20% gratuity will be added to the full food and beverage bill. The full dining total plus gratuity will be due at the time of reservation. 

If you would like to book the Victorian Belle Mansion and grounds for a private High Tea event, inquire here.

The Amanda Cole Room:

The Victorian Belle Mansion was built for Amanda Cole as a gift from her husband, David C Cole. Originally Amanda's bedroom, the windows and balcony boast expansive views of the property toward the Columbia River and Mt St Helens.

The Eliza Barchus Room:

Eliza Barchus was a prolific Pacific Northwest landscape painter who lived most of her life in Portland. In 1971, twelve years after her death at the age of 102, the Oregon Legislative Assembly named her "The Oregon Artist". All of the landscapes in the Eliza Barchus Room are original oil paintings.

The Winnie Holgate Room:

Winnie Cole Holgate was the only child of Amanda and David Cole. The Winnie Holgate Room was her childhood bedroom. This beautiful space overlooks the fountain courtyard and estate gardens.

The Parlor:

Original carved hardwood, Povey Brothers stained glass, and a beautiful view of the North Gardens make the front parlor a welcoming and open space.

The Fireside Room:

Soft light, rainbows from the Povey stained glass, and a beautiful fireplace hearth create a warm atmosphere in the Fireside Room.

A teacup with napkin tied to look like rabbit ears sits on a plate and saucer with silverware and Alice in Wonderland themed decorations
Wonderland Afternoon Tea Menu at the Victorian Belle in Portland, Oregon
Wonderland Afternoon Tea Selection from Smith Tea Maker in Portland, Oregon
Bubbles and Bevs for Web 2023

Did you know the Victorian Belle (AKA the David C Cole House) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places?  Join us Friday, April 5th for a guided tour of the Belle to learn about the mansion, her past owners & their (mis)adventures, and what makes this property unique in Portland!  Tickets $10 on our website victorianbelle.com/shows-events/ or at the door.  Bubbles & bevs available from 6:00 to 6:15
Guided tour from 6:15 to 6:45
Explore the mansion and grounds from 6:45 to 7:30  @nationalregisternps #victorianhouse #victorianmansion #portlandhistory #pdxhistory #victorianweddingvenue #pdx #portlandoregon #oregon
Reservations are now open for our Mother’s Day weekend afternoon tea!  We feature pastries from @littlebananabakery and tea from @smithteamaker for an absolutely decadent Victorian tea service!  Call (503) 298 6884 for reservations  Seatings at 2:30, 3:00 & 3:30 and last 60-90 minutes. Browse the mansion and gardens after your tea service at your leisure.  $65-$70. More info on our website at victorianbelle.com/tea/  #mothersdaytea #pdxhightea #pdxevents #victorianhouse #victorianhightea #gardenparty #portlandevents
We’re hosting the BEST non-traditional & alternative wedding show with @beyondtheveil_events ! Seriously you don’t want to miss it.  Saturday, March 30th from 1:00 to 5:00.  Tickets on our website at victorianbelle.com/shows-events/  #victorianweddingvenue #pdxweddingvenue #pdxevents #altwedding #nontraditionalwedding #keepportlandweird
Join us on Sunday, April 7th for our Historical Fashion Afternoon Tea! We’re excited to welcome a presentation of women’s fashion modeling styles from 1800 to 1960. The fashion show will follow tea service, after which you may explore the mansion and gardens!  Seatings at 1:30 and 4:00.
$70  Pastries by @littlebananabakery and tea from @smithteamaker  #hightea #pdxhightea #victorianhouse #victorianfashion #victorianteaparty #portland #portlandfashion #historicportland #portlandweddingvenue
In honor of Women’s History Month, we present Amanda Cole:  The historic Victorian Belle Mansion was built in 1885 as a gift from David C Cole to his wife, Amanda. Constructed of lumber milled entirely from the property, the original building costs came to $8000, a large sum in those days.  #victorianhouse #victorianwoman #1885 #womenshistorymonth #portlandhistory #portlandwomen #portlandweddingvenue

One of Portland's best wedding venues, the Victorian Belle Mansion is a private 2.5-acre estate located just 10 minutes from downtown, and 20 minutes from Portland International Airport (PDX).