
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
Full menu ↗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 Blend—Black tea, pink peppercorns, tangerine & vanilla
- Earl Grey—Crisp bergamot aroma and flavor on Ceylon
- Caramel Chai—Caramel, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom
- Formosa Oolong—Taiwanese, flowery and spicy
- Genmaicha—Japanese green with toasted rice
- Japanese Cherry Blossom—Aromatic, pink cherry blossoms
- Lemon Tart—Sun ripened lemon, tangy citrus & creamy vanilla notes; caffeine free
- Strawberry Lavender Macaron—Strawberry, 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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