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The Courtyard Tea Room at the Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts

The Courtyard Tea Room at the Boston Public Library

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Back Bay · Boston, Massachusetts

Afternoon Tea

Chef-crafted afternoon tea served inside the historic McKim Building of the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, operated by The Catered Affair. The prix fixe service pairs savory bites and sweet pastries with a premium tea selection, plus craft cocktails and mocktails. Reservations open 29 days in advance on Resy, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus are available on request.

Known For

  • Prix fixe afternoon tea
  • Tea sandwiches and scones
  • Craft cocktails and mocktails
  • Private tea events

Menu & Pricing

Full menu ↗

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus available on request.

Afternoon Tea

  • Afternoon Tea Service$72 per personPrix fixe with amuse, scone, savories, sweets and premium tea selection

Amuse & Scone

  • "Aerated" Asparagus Veloute
  • Lemon Poppyseed SconeWith lemon curd, blueberry jam & Devonshire cream

Savory

  • Parisian Tartine
  • Smoked Salmon Smorrebrod
  • English Cucumber
  • Deviled Egg Salad
  • Apricot Chicken Salad

Sweets

  • Alfajores
  • Lemon Ricotta Cannoli
  • French Macarons
  • Junior's Chocolate Cheesecake
  • Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake

Prices from the venue's published menu, verified 2026-08-12. Menus change — confirm with the room.

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