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Aperture

24 Loftus St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 13 people

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24 Loftus St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9071 5000
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Aperture

Sip rare teas under an ethereal kinetic floral sculpture inside Capella Sydney's light-filled atrium oasis. High tea devotees head here for an unhurried escape from the CBD pace. The kitchen sends out savory bites of spanner crab and tuna alongside warm scones, while the team keeps teapots replenished without limit across an expansive menu—including the signature house blend fragrant with longan and mango notes.

  • Unlimited Tea Tastings: Diners sample freely across an extensive tea list featuring bespoke house blends during the sitting.
  • Kinetic Atrium Sculpture: The dining room sits beneath 'Meadow', a dynamic moving floral art piece floating in the glass ceiling.
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Why Guests Choose Aperture

Artful high tea, kinetic installations, and tranquil garden spaces in the heart of Sydney

  • Unlimited Signature Tea Tastings

    Guests can explore an expansive menu of teas without restriction during high tea, including custom house creations like the Aperture Blend.

    I also really loved that you could try different teas as it was unlimited during the sitting and the tea choices were outstanding.

    Jessica

  • Dynamic Kinetic Atrium Setting

    Dining beneath the moving floral kinetic artwork transforms afternoon tea into a captivating visual occasion.

    A wonderful high tea experience in the atrium with the art installation.

    Lynne Lee

  • Tranquil Indoor Garden Oasis

    The lush garden decor and serene atrium architecture provide a soothing refuge away from central Sydney bustle.

    This is truly an elegant oasis.

    Alice Lau (Girl in a Food Frenzy)

  • Restorative Ambient Calm

    Warm hospitality and gentle floral lighting create an unhurried, peaceful atmosphere for total relaxation.

    This venue has a such a lovely tranquil ambience.

    Helena Tahmizian

  • Evening Shared Plates and Mingling

    An unhurried pace and mood lighting make the atrium an ideal meeting place for colleagues and friends sharing small plates.

    Grabbed dinner with a co-worker at Aperture and it was perfect since we just wanted to share some small bites.

    Jewelia Chang

  • Effortless Catch-Ups with Friends

    Refined nibbles and expansive tea pairings create an inviting, stylish backdrop for relaxed friend catch-ups.

    This is a great place to catch up with your girlfriends.

    Edie Chou

Signature culinary highlights from Aperture's afternoon tea and lounge menu

  • Afternoon Tea

    Aperture has THE best afternoon tea I've ever had, hands down.

    Jessica

  • Scones

    Scones were superb.

    Mary C

  • Aperture Blend Tea

    Also, if you're a tea lover, you must try their Aperture Blend of black and green tea which has notes of longan and mango.

    Edie Chou

  • Mini Lobster Roll

    I would highly recommend their mini lobster roll which was served on a brioche dinner roll with a good amount of lobster.

    Edie Chou

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality details and atmosphere touches that elevate your visit

  • Unlimited Tasting of Curated Teas

    Guests enjoy an unconstrained tea tasting experience where they can sample different blends throughout their sitting, rather than being restricted to a single pot.

  • Kinetic Floral Sculpture Installation

    Dining beneath 'Meadow', a dynamic suspended kinetic floral sculpture that moves gently overhead in the central atrium space.

  • Thoughtful Beverage Accompaniments

    Guests receive thoughtful complementary accompaniments with standard orders, such as warm biscotti served beside crafted latte art.

  • Warm Scones with Generous Refills

    High tea services feature warm scones served fresh to the table alongside complimentary refills of both tea and scones.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the tea selection work during afternoon tea?

Afternoon tea features an extensive tea list with unlimited choices and refills throughout the sitting, allowing guests to sample multiple varieties including house blends.

Is there parking available on-site?

While Aperture does not offer on-site parking due to its heritage building location, public Wilson parking is situated just a short walk away.

What time does high tea start?

High tea service officially begins at 1:00 PM, though the lounge serves other refined dining dishes and light bites earlier in the day for arriving guests.

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