
Afternoon Tea at The Street Bar — The Newbury Boston
$$$$Back Bay · Boston, Massachusetts
The Newbury Boston, the landmark hotel overlooking the Public Garden, serves afternoon tea in its wood-paneled Street Bar on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The experience pairs exceptional teas with savory bites, freshly baked pastries, and delicate sweets. Reservations are required exclusively for afternoon tea; hotel guests receive priority seating.
Known For
- Weekend afternoon tea
- Tiered savories and pastries
- Public Garden views
Menu & Pricing
Full menu ↗An 18% service charge is added to every check.
Afternoon Tea
- Make Way for Ducklings Afternoon Tea$120Signature tea service presented in the whimsical Make Way for Ducklings china created exclusively for The Newbury
- With a glass of Taittinger Champagne Brut La Francaise$145
Tea Sandwiches
- Cured Salmon—Pumpernickel, dill cream cheese and beluga caviar
- Truffle Jidori Egg—Soft herb, mustard and brioche
- Prosciutto—Basil, whipped goat cheese, figs, crostini
- Tarragon Chicken—Apricot chutney, beet root tart
- Classic English Cucumber—Herb cheese, white bread, and pear tomato
- Butternut Squash Carpaccio—Honey agro, pumpkin seed, sage brown butter and creme fraiche, brioche
Scones
- Butter Scones—Served with English Devonshire cream and lemon curd
- Pear Ginger Scones—Served with English Devonshire cream and lemon curd
Pastries
- Dark Chocolate Strawberry—
- Matcha Macaron—
- Salted Caramel Praline—
- Spiced Orange Cream Cake Bite—
- Harvest Apple Crumble Tart—
- Chocolate Ginger Truffle—
- Pumpkin Cheesecake, White Chocolate—
- Brown Butter Chocolate Marshmallow Bar—
Tea Selections
- Newbury Black—Elegant blend of Chinese black leaves, medium bodied
- Lady Blue Earl Grey—Black tea, bergamot, sweet orange peel and Madagascar vanilla bean
- Japanese Sencha—Pure, delicate, grassy green
- Bourbon Vanilla Rooibos—Malty, vanilla, roasted rooibos, caffeine free
- Strawberry Champagne—White Pai Mu Tan leaves with strawberries, blackberry, rose hips, and hibiscus
- Black Vanilla Rose—Black tea with South African rooibos, Persian rose petals and smooth vanilla
Prices from the venue's published menu, verified 2026-08-12. Menus change — confirm with the room.
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