An overhead view of a table with various plates of food and drinks.

Wine Down at the Tea Room

From 3 to 5 p.m., the Rose Garden Tea Room presents its Wine Down menu, featuring a la carte items such as charcuterie and cheeses, caviar, smoked salmon with dill cream cheese, and rosemary roasted mixed nuts. Enjoy tea, a selection of wines and champagne, and Special-Tea cocktails. It’s a wonderful way to end a visit to The Huntington. Visiting the Rose Garden Tea Room requires purchasing admission to The Huntington.

Wine Down Service
Wed.–Mon., 3–5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays. Reservations for the Wine Down service are not required or accepted.

A large garden fountain stands in front of an open pavilion dining area.

View of the Shakespeare Pavilion at the Rose Garden Tea Room. Photo: Joshua White / JWPictures.com. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.  

People sit at tables in an outdoor restaurant.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

An overhead view of various plates and drinks on a white table.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

Two glasses of sangria, one dark and one light, on a table with plates of food.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

A low metal bowl filled with various sauces, cheeses, fruits, and cured meat.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

A bowl of nuts on a plate with rosemary sprigs.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

A plate of olives, pickles, nuts, and bread.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

A person smiles while being shown a bottle of wine.

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

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A large garden fountain stands in front of an open pavilion dining area.
People sit at tables in an outdoor restaurant.
An overhead view of various plates and drinks on a white table.
Two glasses of sangria, one dark and one light, on a table with plates of food.
A low metal bowl filled with various sauces, cheeses, fruits, and cured meat.
A bowl of nuts on a plate with rosemary sprigs.
A plate of olives, pickles, nuts, and bread.
A person smiles while being shown a bottle of wine.

A la Carte

Cheese & Charcuterie . . . 22
California Brie, Spanish Manchego, Aged Beemster Gouda, Fig Jam, California Strawberries
Trio of Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese and Caviar . . . 15
Summer Crunch Salad . . . 13
Baby Red Romaine Lettuce, Cucumber, Toy Box Tomatoes, Pea Pods, Avocado, Huntington Herb Dressing, Petite Herbs
House-Made Soup of the Day . . . 8
House-Made Rosemary Roasted Mixed Nuts . . . 5
Tea & Scones . . . 18/person
One Tea Selection served with Two Seasonal House-Made Scones, Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, and The Huntington’s Sweet Orange Marmalade

Caviar

Includes toasted brioche, shallots, chives, crème fraiche, grated egg
Golden Trout Roe . . . MP
California Sturgeon . . . MP
Sustainable Golden Osetra . . . MP

Special-Tea Cocktails

Hibiscus Sangria OZV infused with Hibiscus Flowers and Lemongrass . . . 14
Rose Aperol Spritz Lavender Chamomile Rose, Aperol, Prosecco . . . 14
Earl Grey Old Fashioned Knox & Dobson O.F. infused with Earl Grey Tea . . . 14
Blushing Rose Spritz Nonalcoholic Prosecco and Rose Syrup . . . 10

Off the Vine

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE (GLS/BTL)
Val d’Oca, Prosecco DOC.....10/36
Val d’Oca, Prosecco DOC Rosé.....12/44
Nicolas Feuillatte, Reserve Exclusive Brut (GLS=187 mL).....25/84
Nicolas Feuillatte, Reserve Exclusive Brut Rosé (GLS=187 mL).....33/105

WHITE WINE
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ, 2022.....12/44
The Fableist, Albariño, Central Coast, 2020.....11/40
Rose de Reynier, Bordeaux Rosé, 2021.....11/40

RED WINE
Meiomi, Pinot Noir, CA, 2022.....12/44
AR Guentota Malbec, Mendoza, AR, 2015.....13/48
OZV, Red Zinfandel Blend, Lodi, CA.....13/48

Tea Selection

TRADITIONAL TEAS

Huntington Signature Blend
Experience the whimsy of The Huntington’s flora and botanicals with savory notes of jasmine, vanilla, and bergamot.

Huntington Rose Blend
Inspired by Arabella Huntington’s most beloved flowers, this blend has a delightful floral essence and a smooth finish.

English Breakfast
Robust with flavor, this traditional blend of organic black tea brews smooth and malty, with a clean finish.

Earl Grey Crème
Laced with zesty bergamot and French vanilla, this organic high-grown estate black tea has a velvety, creamy finish.

GREEN TEAS

Green Pomegranate
Blended with tart raspberries and essence of pomegranate, this zesty organic green tea is light and refreshing.

Happy
Sweet raspberries are balanced by tangy hibiscus flowers, while jasmine lifts this organic guayusa tea.

Jasmine Blueberry
This organic white tip green tea is infused with jasmine petals and succulent organic blueberries.

Gen Mai Cha
Organic Japanese sencha is tossed with toasted rice for a grassy infusion that has a light-roasted popcorn finish.

TISANES

Lavender Chamomile Rose
An organic tea blend that delivers both floral and fresh flavor notes.

Pacific Coast Mint
This refreshing organic blend of spearmint and peppermint is harvested from the coasts of Oregon and California.

French Lemon Ginger
A soothing organic lemon ginger blend composed of spicy, grassy, and citrus flavor notes.

Caramelized Pear
A fruity and flavorful blend with notes of honey, caramel, and freshly baked pear.

SEASONAL TEAS

Apricot Escape
Delicate pink in color with a clean finish of ripe apricots and Asian pears.

Summer Peach
Bright and crisp summer peaches counterbalanced by the bold and brisk notes of a classic black tea.

Plum Oolong
Fruit-forward notes of plum and schizandra berries with stunning oolong leaves.

Aztec Spice
This pu-erh tea heats things up with a rich blend of cinnamon-drenched chocolate and chili flakes.