Prior to making a booking, it is IMPORTANT to take a moment to read our full guidelines when dining in at the café during at this time.

Booking a table at the Hatter & the Hare is now very easy with OpenTable! You can make a booking online on your phone, computer or tablet, anytime, anywhere. You can also opt in to get reminders about your booking via email or SMS so you never forget.

Remember to add small children (1yo & up) to your headcount. They are included in our seating capacity limits. We may not be able to accommodate your group if you turn up with additional people who have not been included in your booking.

Note that until further notice, we will require your credit card details when you make a booking online or via phone or email. You may be charged a fee for last-minute cancellations or no-shows ($10pp).

During these special circumstances, please be away of the following

• Our Weekday Trading Hours are from 7am to 4pm except on Public Holidays.
• Advanced bookings on weekdays are available for guests and groups up to 10pax. If you are bringing small children (1yo & up), they are included in the headcount and count towards the number of people who will be seated at the table. This is important to note when you’re planning your visit.
• Be aware that all groups have up to 1.5 hours max allocated when dining with us.
• All guests may be required to wear masks at all times inside the venue except while eating or drinking. Please check the latest State guidelines.
• All guests need to check-in upon arrival using the QR code system that is available at each table.

• The café is open from 8am to 4pm on Weekends except on Public Holidays. 
• Bookings are available for all group sizes for up to 10 pax. If you are bringing small children (1yo & up), they are included in the headcount and count towards the number of people who will be seated at the table. 
• Be aware that all groups have up to 1.5 hours max allocated when dining with us.
• All guests may be required to wear masks at all times inside the venue except while eating or drinking. Please check the latest State guidelines.
• All guests need to check-in upon arrival using the QR code system that is available at each table.

The simple answer is NO.

High Tea bookings made through OpenTable WILL NOT BE HONOURED and the café reserves its rights for declining bookings that do not align to our existing booking policies.

Our team is currently working on revitalising our High Tea service. Stay tuned for announcements when we’ll resume our High Tea sessions.

The café is open 7 days a week for most of the year EXCEPT on the following dates:

2021 Closures

• 8 March – Labour Day
• 2 April – Good Friday
• 3 April – Easter Saturday
• 4 April – Easter Sunday
• 5 April – Easter Monday
• 25 April – ANZAC Day
• 14 June – Queen’s Birthday
• 2 November – Melbourne Cup
• 25 December – Christmas Day
• 26 December – Boxing Day
• 27 December – Christmas Day (observed)
• 28 December – Boxing Day (observed)

SPECIAL TRADING DAYS

• 13 March – Closing at 3pm for a private function
• 24 April – Closing at 3pm for a private function

Note that there is STRICTLY NO SPLIT BILLS during Weekends and very busy periods during the week. We highly advise you arrange for/designate someone to pay your bill at the end of your meal before heading into the café to avoid any issues with payments during your visit.

During light periods at the café, we are more than happy to accommodate split bills.