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Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor, Dover, New Hampshire

Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor

Dover, New Hampshire

Afternoon TeaBritishHotel Tea ServiceVintage & Historic

Victorian tea parlor inside the historic Silver Fountain Inn, with Italian carved plaster ceilings and French Caen sandstone fireplaces. The tiered afternoon tea menu changes monthly, from the three-tiered Duchess to a children's Bumblebee tea, with rotating themed events such as Mad Hatter and Downton Abbey teas; reservations are preferred via phone or OpenTable.

Known For

  • Monthly-changing tiered afternoon teas
  • Themed tea events
  • Etiquette lessons
  • Loose-leaf tea retail

Menu & Pricing

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Menu changes monthly (August 2026 shown); gluten free, dairy free and vegan options for an upcharge.

Afternoon Tea (August 2026)

  • The Duchess$38 per personFormal 'Duchess of Bedford' style afternoon tea on a 3-tiered cake stand: roasted pumpkin and apple chilled soup; mushroom pinwheel, radish and Boursin caldron sandwiches, vegetable hand pies; butterscotch 'Snitch' scones with Butterbeer & Devonshire cream; petit four, mandrake date pudding cake, chocolate frog, sorting hat cookies. Includes a large pot of tea or two small pots
  • The Hibiscus$30 per personTwo-tier afternoon tea with signature savory and sweet selections (dessert tier not included); includes a small pot of tea
  • Soup, Savory & Scone$18 per personSoup and choice of first tier savory item with a scone and a small pot of tea
  • The Chandelier$25 eachAn assortment of desserts and a scone on a decorative multi-tier stand
  • The Bumblebee (children's, under 12)$20 per personKid-friendly version of The Duchess: fruit cup starter, macaroni & cheese, peanut butter and jelly sandwich on wheat, dessert sampling on a tier; includes beverage

Loose Leaf Teas (selection)

  • SFI Signature BlendBlack tea, pink peppercorns, tangerine & vanilla
  • Earl GreyCrisp bergamot aroma and flavor on Ceylon
  • Caramel ChaiCaramel, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom
  • Formosa OolongTaiwanese, flowery and spicy
  • GenmaichaJapanese green with toasted rice
  • Japanese Cherry BlossomAromatic, pink cherry blossoms
  • Lemon TartSun ripened lemon, tangy citrus & creamy vanilla notes; caffeine free
  • Strawberry Lavender MacaronStrawberry, hibiscus, almond, lavender; caffeine free

Libations

  • Wines by the Glass$10.00 glass / $32 bottleProsecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Felix Felicis$12.00Prosecco, pineapple juice, shimmer
  • Veritaserum$12.00Gin, ginger & honey tea, club soda
  • Fire Whiskey$12.00Whiskey & ginger
  • Polyjuice Potion (non-alcoholic)$8.00Green tea, lemon-lime soda
  • Draught of Living Death$8.00Lemonade, lavender syrup, shimmer

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

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