The Courtyard Tea Room offers a quintessential afternoon tea experience in Central Library in Copley Square. Nestled inside the historic McKim Building, the elevated service and culinary offerings are steeped in both flavor and history.
Book your Courtyard Tea Room reservation on Resy.
Courtyard Tea Room is open Tuesday to Sunday
Tuesday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am-4:45 pm
Thursday -Saturday: 10:00 am-4:45 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am-4:45 pm
Please note: On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the library closes at 5:00 pm, and bells will sound at 4:45 pm.
Sultanas
Served with Devonshire Cream and Curd
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Corn and Dill Pikelet, Pumpernickel
English Cucumber
Chive and Dill Cream, Radish, Pan de Mie
Chilled Maine Lobster
Yuzu Kosho, Cucumber, Brioche
Roasted Sirloin
Bearnaise Aioli, Horseradish, Yorkshire Pudding
Egg Salad
Fine Herbs, Garlic & Sesame Crunch, Hi-Rise Baking Co.Challa
Earl Grey Panna Cotta
Lemon Shortbread Cookie
Alfajores
Doris Peruvian Pastries
Strawberry Cannoncini
Peach’s & Cream Bakery
*Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.
Please note: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
TCA Manhattan – $17
RESINOUS | ROBUST | FLORAL
Makers Mark Bourbon,
House-Made Jasmine & Black Tea Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
Stolen Moments – $16
DECADENT | NUTTY | VELVETY
Khortitsa Ukrainian Vodka,
Frangelico, House-Made Coffee Syrup,
Whipping Cream, Hazelnut
Sriracha Nights | $15
PEPPERY | TROPICAL | DECADENT
Hornitos Plata Tequila, House-made Sriracha Pineapple Sugar Water,
Fresh Lime Juice
**Southern Bell | $16
DELICATE | CRISP | FLORAL
Highclere Gin, Coconut Water, Lavender Infused Sugar Water,
Fresh Lemon Juice, Egg White
Summer Wind | $16
FIZZY | JAMMY | FLORAL
Camarena Reposado Tequila,
House-made Hibiscus Sugar Water,
Fresh Lime Juice, Rose Water, Soda
Gin & Juice | $16
VEGETAL | FLORAL | BRIGHT
Highclere Gin, Basil Lavender
Sugar Water, Aloe Water,
Fresh Lemon Juice
Stolen Moments | $16
DECADENT | NUTTY | VELVETY
Khortitsa Ukrainian Vodka, Frangelico, House-made Coffee Syrup,
Whipping Cream, Hazelnut
Mimosa | $12
Sparkling Wine, Apple-Berry Sugar Water, Orange Juice
or
Sparkling Wine, Earl Grey Sugar Water, Yuzu
Bloody Mary | $10
House-made Bloody Mary Mix & Vodka
High Fashion | $12
SHARP | CITRUS | FLORAL
Freixnet Rosé, Roots Aperitif Blanco,
Hibiscus Lavender Sugar Water,
Fresh Lemon Juice
Garden 108 | $12
Seedlip 108, House-made Lavender Sugar Water,
Pressed Cucumber-Apple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice
*Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.
* Please note: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
“The Cozy Copley”
A traditional Earl Grey Latte with tasting notes of lavender and vanilla.
Topped with steamed milk.
Blue Flower Earl Grey
Sri Lankan tea blend, bergamot oil and blue cornflower petals
produce a bold, sweet and flowery cup with a heavy note of citrus.
Darjeeling 2nd Flush, Oaks Estate
Soft, deep and woodsy, bold and full bodied tea with notes of
cherry wood and sweet citrus.
Decaf English Breakfast
Naturally decaffeinated with citrus flower and
a toasted oat finish.
English Breakfast Ceylon
A golden brew reminiscent of caramel, highlighted with lemon citrus.
Irish Breakfast Assam
Typical “breakfast” style black tea noted for its
strength, body and color.
China Green Jade (Mao Jian)
With a sweetness reminiscent of buttered zucchini
and notes of alfalfa and micro greens.
Jasmine Pearls
A premium tea infused with the scent of jasmine petals.
Wedding Blend
A unique blend, at once fruity, flowery and herbaceous with
notes of sage, jasmine and orange.
Iron Goddess (Tieguanyin)
A meticulous roasting process brings notes of
roasted chestnuts and simmered fruits.
White Peony (Bai Mu Dan)
A striking white tea with a sweet and herbaceous
aroma and notes of fresh veggies.
Blood Orange Hibiscus
With multiple fruit juice flavors, finishing on a sweet yet refreshing note.
Ginger Lemon
A sweet blend of lemongrass, ginger root and linden flower.
Lemon Chamomile
A sweet blend of lavender flowers and zingy lemongrass.
Organic Peppermint
Bright and refreshing with subtle, complex flavors
Apple Berry
This herbal chamomile blend is made more complex with deep
elderberry fruitiness, accented with flower and spice.
Matcha Latte
Made from a premium Japanese green tea, rich and velvety
with bright top notes of fresh spring vegetables
Ras Chai Latte
A slightly malty tea blend with cardamom cinnamon and cloves.
Add a note of Pumpkin Spice, Vanilla, or Cinnamon Syrup.
Traditional Black
Caramel, Apricot, Citrus
Traditional Green
Sweet, Grassy Vegetal
Blood Orange Hibiscus
Orange Peel, Pomegranate, Lemon
Mauzac | Saint-Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux Brut | NV Champagne | France | $12 / $46
Glera | Brisol Desiderio ‘Jeio’ Brut | Conegliano Valdobbiaden Prosecco | Italy | $14 / $60
Sparkling Wine | Mumm Brut NV Rose | Napa Valley | United States | $16 / $78
Chardonnay | Mer Soleil Reserve | Santa Lucia Highlands | United States | $14 / $67
Sauvignon Blanc | Whitehaven | Marlborough | New Zealand | $14 / $60
Gamay | Domaine Dupeuble | Beaujolais | France | $12 / $48
Cabernet Sauvignon | Louis M. Martini | Sonoma County | United States | $14 / $61
*Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. Please note: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Samuel Adams Boston Lager – $9
Stella Artois – $9
Goose Island 10 Hills IPA – $8
Guinness Draught – $9
New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale – $8
Please complete the form below to reserve a table for a party of 6-15 guests.
We have select availability for large groups.
For hosting a private teatime: $3,900 food and beverage minimum (excluding tax and gratuity) and a $1,000 room fee
Hosted from 3:00pm to 4:45pm.
Reservation of the space is associated with a food and beverage minimum.
Courtyard Tea Room capacity of 50 guests.
Gift certificates may be purchased exclusively on-premise.
Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free options are available upon request.
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated when notified in your reservation.
For additional questions regarding your reservation, please reach out to [email protected]