A Charlottesville tradition since 2002

A vegetarian restaurant and eclectic tea house

On the historic Downtown Mall, convenient to the outdoor pavilion and the Paramount Theater.

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Over 40 teas from around the worldFine vegetarian fare & dessertsCharlottesville’s only hookah bar

Tea, food & hookah

Teas

A seasonal selection of over 40 teas from around the world. All of our teas are steeped by the pot and can be purchased loose leaf by the ounce. Tea aficionados can often find unlisted teas behind the bar, just ask!

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Vegetarian food & desserts

Homemade vegan and gluten-free meals, a variety of homemade desserts, plus international and local wines and ales.

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Hookah bar

An extensive hookah collection and a variety of shisha (Turkish flavored tobacco) for smoking in our hookah lounge or on our patio.

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A wide variety of teaware is available for home brewing and gifts. Shop bulk tea

About the Tea Bazaar

The Tea Bazaar is inspired by travels to far off places. Inside, you will find a comfortable and artful ambiance, wonderful scents, and friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Enjoy a view of the Downtown Mall from the Japanese Tatami area, cozy up on one of our couches, or find your niche on our back patio with a vista of our local mountains. Tea Bazaar is a peaceful place to study, visit with friends or meet up with co-workers and get some qualitea work done.

Host your event or meeting here

An intimate, tabled dining area for 10 to 20 people, plus Moroccan-style couches for an additional 30, and a private, semi-covered outdoor patio that seats up to 20. The front dining area has a stage that can be set up with a sound system. Great for receptions, meetings, reunions, birthdays, bridal showers and baby showers.

Parties & events

Ideal for 15 to 50 people.

Attendeesup to 50
Time2 to 4 hours
Price$250 to $1000 per event

UVA graduation

Ideal for 15 to 50 guests.

Attendeesup to 50
Time2 to 4 hours
Price$400 to $1000 per event

Price is for venue rental only
Catering is available for an additional cost, or bring your own food and beverages
Optional catering, staffing, and AV set up are available for an additional fee
Limited kitchen use is available for an additional fee
Price does not include a refundable $75 cleaning deposit