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Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor, Dover, NH

Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor

4.9
4.9
920 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea
103 Silver St., Dover, NH 03820

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2 people
21:30
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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
  • 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 920 people are saying

Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Overall

  • New Hampshire

    Best Food

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambience

  • New Hampshire

    Great for brunch

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Overall

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Food

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Great for brunch

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor offers a charming "victorian charm" tea experience with "delicious and homemade" food served on beautiful china. Themed events like "Alice in Wonderland" and "Wizard of Oz" add a special touch. Guests praise the "impressive tea selection," "attentive service," and "elegantly festive" decor, making it perfect for special occasions.
920 Reviews
  1. amy

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing experience and we will be back again. Aaron and I had a wonderful time.

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  2. Elizabeth

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Silver Inn Tea Parlor is a wonderful experience! We went for my friend’s birthday and ordered “ The Duchess “. Three tiers of deliciousness! It includes soup, finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets, along with two pots of tea. The tea selection is amazing! The theme was “ Alice in Wonderland”. I highly recommend this venue. It is fun, anytime, but a great place for a special occasion.

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  3. Phil

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful time at the Silver Fountain Tea Parlor. The atmosphere, the attentive server, the delicious tea and accompaniments made our time there special. This has always been our go-to for tea parlours, but this time, we noticed the portion size of the savories that were included were miniscule and much smaller than we had enjoyed in the past. The scones were delicious and appropriately sized, but the savory entrees would have had a greater impact if they were a little bigger. Also, the gelato was contained in a tiny 1-inch paper wrapper...what was the point of even serving it? We may return again some day, but we hope they improve their portion sizes in the near future so that they make the cost of the meal worthwhile.

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  4. Elaine

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such an elegant experience for the three of us! There were so many tea varieties it was difficult to choose. We had many questions about them, and our server was happy to answer them all. It took us some time to decide but we did not feel rushed. The 3 different teas were wonderful but unfortunately, I cannot remember what we picked. We ordered 2 two-tiers which included two kinds of scones, mushrooms, bruschetta with chocolate hummus and meatballs. They also catered to one of us by adding cucumber sandwiches since she had some food restrictions. The table settings, furniture, decorations, etc., made you feel like you were royalty. We were able to look at some of the bedrooms and private baths. They were absolutely beautiful. Everything was pristine. We look forward to going back and having tea and desserts! Thank you for making us feel so special.

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  5. Lucinda

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I treated my young grand-daughter and my daughter there as a Christmas present. We ordered the Duchess of Bedford Tea tier. Every single thing we ate was delectable! With it we sipped Mango Pear white tea. Heavenly! They played music softly in the background. The decor is gorgeous. I could live there quite happily. It was a wonderful experience. We keep talking about it. We'll definitely be visiting again!

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  6. Debra

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! We go every year as a tradition and are never disappointed! Looking forward to going again!

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  7. scenicvista

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I attended afternoon tea which was fabulous. The Inn has a relaxing ambiance and the food was delicious! Everything was amazingly done.

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  8. Cassandra

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful time here. The people who work here are so kind and fun! The food is unique and clever. The beauty of the building is unmatched! And of course, the tea is incredible

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  9. Laura

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is THE PLACE to go to slip back into a leisurely, relaxing, beautiful, elegant, sumptuous and overall devine experience. The Victorian charm is such a break from the rush, drama and anxiety of our normal lives. A hot pot of tea provides a soothing escape, and there are so many teas to choose from. The options for dining or desserts should make just about anyone happy. The food is always delicious and homemade. It's a far cry from the over-processed, bagged and frozen standard restaurant fare. The food at the Silver Fountain is plated on beautiful China like our grandmothers' may have used, with real silverware, tablecloths and cloth napkins. Tea comes steeping in pots to be enjoyed from delicate cups. There are no strings with paper tags attached here. The service is kind, friendly, and helpful because they KNOW the teas. It is definitely an experience that delights my tastebuds and refreshes my spirit. You might even choose to indulge yourself further by taking home a bag (or two or three or more) of the loose leaf tea. You can also purchase a teapot and/or tea cups if you wish to bring home a bit of Victorian charm for yourself.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. Wonderful atmosphere for afternoon tea.

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Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor is rated 4.9 stars by 920 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 19 times today
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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
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