The Courtyard Tea Room

Name: The Courtyard Tea Room
Address: 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (781) 763-1360
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1230 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

Two Unique Dining Experiences offering an afternoon tea experience unlike any other, hidden inside of the historic Boston Public Library. The Courtyard boasts tall ceilings, bright lighting and white linen tablecloths. Adjoining dining room with the Map Room Tea Lounge and Bar, dark and moody offering an alternative experience for the cozy intellectual.

Visit us at www.librarytea.com

COPLEY TEA Friday, Saturdays and Sunday - $68++ per person
AFTERNOON TEA Wednesday and Thursdays - $56++ per person

SEATING TIMES: Wednesday-Sunday at 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM
Please inform us of dietary restrictions.

We have one table that can accommodate parties of 6 to 8 guest and require a credit card for security only and is charged for "no shows" and cancelations. To make this large party reservation contact clientservices@thecateredaffair.com.

FOR ADDITIONAL RESERVATION OPTIONS CHECK OUR AVAILABILITY IN THE MAP ROOM TEA LOUNGE ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 763-1360
Website
http://librarytea.com/courtyard
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
More elaborate private events are offered for special occasion and meetings during non public tea hours as well. Visit www.bpl.org/private-event-space-rental/
Private party facilities
Private large parties can be accommodate with a minimum of 45 guests/maximum 65 guests at $86 per person plus tax & gratuity and an applicable $450 room rental. Our Map Room Tea Lounge also offers large party reservations of 18 to 28 guests (non- private event space). Details can be found at www.librarytea.com under the "host and event tab"
Private party contact
Elaine Twombly: (617) 859-2282

Location
700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Area
Back Bay
Cross Street
232 Dartmouth Street
Parking details
There are many parking garages in the immediate vicinity as well as limited street parking. Visit the BPL website for details.
Public transit
The Courtyard Tea Room is steps away from the Copley stop on the Green Line and a block away from the Back Bay Station stop on the Orange Line and Commuter Rail.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Herb Chicken Salad
On Marble Rye
Smoked Salmon
With Capers and Dill on Pumpernickel Topped with Boston Smoked Fish Co. Salmon Pâté
English Cucumber
Radish, Lemon Cream on Pain de Mie
Maine Lobster
Lemon, Chive on Brioche
Prosciutto de Parma
Prosciutto and Fig With whipped Chevre on Grilled Iggy's Focaccia
Lavash Roulade, Garlic White Bean Purée
Topped with Artichoke and Asparagus Salad Lavash by Eastern Lamejun Bakers

Scones

Plain & Lemon Poppy Seed
Served with Raspberry Preserve, Lemon Curd, and Devonshire Cream

Petits Fours

Matcha Tea Cookie
Peach Cheesecake
Black Raspberry Rose Macaron
By Boston Bon Bon
Key Lime Coconut Cake
Chocolate Espresso Pots de Crème

What 1,230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,230 Reviews

j
jenniferp
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our annual holiday tradition was lovely as always.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great, they were extremely attentive and provided great service!! ❤️❤️
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SimplePleasures
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have a tradition of having Holiday Tea in Boston. This was our first time at the Boston Public Library and it was really lovely. The room is elegant with high ceilings, lots of white tablecloths and silver chandeliers, and the traditional three-tiered serving dish comes to the table.The food was amazing-- the scones, especially the cinnamon scones, with cream, jam, and lemon curd were divine. The lobster salad mini sandwiches were also delicious. It was a little loud. That was our only complaint. The service was great and we liked walking around the library after the tea to see the courtyard and John Singer Sargent murals.
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
All great but there were almost no Christmas decorations. We though it would be more of a fun festive setting.
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MichelleM
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely respite from both the holiday frenzy and so much negativity in the news. Calming.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely Devine!
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Foodie
Greater Boston
58 reviews
3.0
58 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food and the ambience are outstanding, and the servers are pleasant. But the restaurant is poorly managed. Despite arriving on time for our reservation and having been advised about the 10-minute grace period and the one and one-half hour reservation length, we waited almost 15 minutes to be seated and almost another 15 to be served. Upon departing, the manager addressed an adult woman as “honey.” New management is needed, for the benefit of the hardworking staff and the price point for patrons.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience exceeded our expectations. Maitre’d was personable, professional, and accommodating. Wait staff were very attentive. A definite return visit will be scheduled. A perfect Holiday experience!!!
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CLeslie
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This Christmas tea was extraordinary! The service was top notch and the food marvelous. My sister, adult daughter, and niece have been going to Christmas teas in Boston for many years. This was the best! The ambiance of the BPL was lovely! Also, they had no problem providing a vegan tea for my daughter.
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Noah
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience but a bit expensive for what you get. I would happily go back anytime!
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700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross Street
232 Dartmouth Street
Area
Back Bay
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are many parking garages in the immediate vicinity as well as limited street parking. Visit the BPL website for details.
Public transit
The Courtyard Tea Room is steps away from the Copley stop on the Green Line and a block away from the Back Bay Station stop on the Orange Line and Commuter Rail.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://librarytea.com/courtyard
Phone number
(781) 763-1360
Catering
More elaborate private events are offered for special occasion and meetings during non public tea hours as well. Visit www.bpl.org/private-event-space-rental/
Private party facilities
Private large parties can be accommodate with a minimum of 45 guests/maximum 65 guests at $86 per person plus tax & gratuity and an applicable $450 room rental. Our Map Room Tea Lounge also offers large party reservations of 18 to 28 guests (non- private event space). Details can be found at www.librarytea.com under the "host and event tab"
Private party contact
Elaine Twombly: (617) 859-2282

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Herb Chicken Salad

Smoked Salmon

English Cucumber

Maine Lobster

Prosciutto de Parma

Lavash Roulade, Garlic White Bean Purée

Scones

Plain & Lemon Poppy Seed

Petits Fours

Matcha Tea Cookie

Peach Cheesecake

Black Raspberry Rose Macaron

Key Lime Coconut Cake

Chocolate Espresso Pots de Crème

What 1,230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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