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Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor, Dover, NH

Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor

4.9
4.9
896 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Serving Luncheon and High Tea, from soups, quiches, sandwiches, and salads to the fancy 3-tiered "Duchess" featuring delectable mini-sandwiches, scones w/Devonshire cream & lemon curd, finished with petite fours - for a full menu please see our website - you can reserve from there as well. Come enjoy our relaxing atmosphere in our beautiful 1871 Victorian Bed & Breakfast in historic Dover, NH. We also sell gift certificates, tea pots & accessories, over 30 flavors of loose leaf tea, tea wallets and cozies plus jewelry and other fine gifts! Reservations are preferred to be able to offer optimum service and availability.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–15:00
  • Phone number
    (603) 750-4200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pamela Pidgeon
  • Private party facilities
    Private functions such as Wedding or Baby Showers, Birthday or Tea Parties, Bereavement Luncheons
  • Area
    Dover
  • Cross Street
    Cushing St.
  • Parking details
    Maximum on property is 50, on street parking available as well
  • Public transit
    UNH, Coast
  • Entertainment
    Soft music playing, live piano occassionally
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 896 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Overall

  • New Hampshire

    Best Service

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambience

  • New Hampshire

    Best Value

  • New Hampshire

    Great for brunch

  • New Hampshire

    Good for groups

  • New Hampshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Overall

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Service

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Value

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Great for brunch

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Good for groups

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor offers a charming and unique experience in a beautifully restored Victorian setting. Guests enjoy "excellent tea" and "delicious food," with creative themes and attentive service enhancing the ambiance. Monthly menu changes and themed decor make each visit special, ideal for celebrations or a relaxing afternoon.

896 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect combination of a beautifully decorated setting, delicious teas and food and attentive service.

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  2. Julie

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming to the Silver Fountain inn for tea and eating the scrumptious food. You really need to go just to see the ornate moldings and wallpaper and to hear the history. There are so many different teas to try and the waitstaff was incredibly friendly. Our waitress is also one of the bakers and she told us how to make our own scones as moist and delicious as the ones we were served. It was a fun holiday treat in a lovely victorian inn and everyone there made our time special. We'll be back!

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  3. Renee

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have an amazing experience at the tea parlor. Wonderful, friendly, attentive staff that are always very helpful and accommodating. Huge selection of teas and unique and delicious food choices each month.

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  4. Lois

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance in an old Victorian was delightful. Menu as described. Teas delicious. A fun adventure in English Tea.

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  5. amanda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! The staff were friendly and attentive, the food was unique and delicious and the tea selection was great!

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  6. Nicole

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful place to enjoy some afternoon tea. The inn is absolutely stunning, the food was delicious, and the service was impeccable! We will definitely be back.

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  7. Dennis

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love coming here! The food is always delicious; unexpected combinations which taste great! Service and ambiance are wonderful. Always a happy experience. 😄

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  8. Judy

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Wonderful experience at Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor. It was a birthday celebration for my sister. I invited her best friend from infancy (they were 81 years young now) to join us. We had been here a couple of years ago and wanted to go back there again. We were greeted by our server, Gail, and shown to our lace tablecloth table. Deciding on which of the many teas offered was our biggest concern. Our Dutchess high tea was incredible. We throughly enjoyed the hot and steaming corn chowder and we could have stopped there! But no, we continued on with croissants filled with turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing, filled home made anadama bread, scones, cookies, gelato, petite fours and pumpkin Whoopie pies. There was no way we could eat all they provided. We were given a box or bag to take home those delicacies we had no room to eat there! All in all it was such a delightful day and I would highly recommend this establishment!

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  9. Kimberly

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for my birthday and it was lovely in every aspect.

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  10. Jeanette

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our tea and bites! Fun how they change up the offerings each month so it’s different every time we go, always delicious and a nice treat. So many teas to choose from too!

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Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor is rated 4.9 stars by 896 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor

103 Silver St., Dover, NH 03820

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cushing St.
  • Area
    Dover
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–15:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Maximum on property is 50, on street parking available as well
  • Public transit
    UNH, Coast
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pamela Pidgeon
  • Entertainment
    Soft music playing, live piano occassionally
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (603) 750-4200
  • Private party facilities
    Private functions such as Wedding or Baby Showers, Birthday or Tea Parties, Bereavement Luncheons
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