Food & Drink

New Year’s Day Afternoon Tea in the Bistro

Plates of small bites and tea

$85 per person
$40 per child (under 10) 

Members' discount applies. 
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Complimentary entry to the gallery.  
HST and gratuity not included.

Food & Drink

New Year’s Day Afternoon Tea in the Bistro

Jan 1, 2026
AGO Bistro, Art Gallery of Ontario

A cozy celebration to start the year right.

Begin the year together with a comforting afternoon tea in the Bistro. This New Year’s Day experience blends tradition, creativity, and togetherness in a relaxed, artful setting. 

Enjoy classic savouries, sweet treats, and kid-friendly bites as you gather around the table and ease into the year ahead. Continue the tradition with a family stroll through the galleries—sparking curiosity, sharing inspiration, and welcoming a fresh year surrounded by art.

 

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NYD Afternoon Tea Menu

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Regular Menu

 

Amuse-Bouche

Cauliflower Soup – braised celery, truffle

Savoury

Lobster Quiche – tarragon, béarnaise
Smoked Salmon Blini – crème fraîche, tobiko, chive
Mushroom Tartlet – mushroom duxelle, thyme, brie
Devilled Egg – mustard, paprika, chive

Baked Goods

Buttermilk Biscuit
Currant Scone
Jam & Butter Snowballs

Sweets

Butter cookie- sprinkles
Bakewell Tart – almonds, raspberry, Maraschino cherry
Frozen Hot Chocolate – marshmallow fluff
Victoria Sponge – cream, raspberry jam
Orange Twist Bonbon - orange zest-infused champagne ganache

 

Vegetarian and Kids menu available

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