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The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace, Denver, CO

The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace

4.5
4.5
4738 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Home of Afternoon Tea & The Palace Bar.

Afternoon Tea, a decades-long tradition at The Brown Palace, is set amid the historic grandeur of the Atrium Lobby serenaded by a melodic piano. Guests enjoy a pot of properly brewed English tea accompanied by scones served with Devonshire cream and preserves, savory tea sandwiches, and a delightful array of classic tea pastries.

Palace Bar is open Tuesday through Saturday evenings. Sip on classic cocktails, wine, or a refreshing pint with charcuterie and other inventive dishes. Live music by The John Kite Jazz Quartet will complete an unforgettable and lively experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Lounge
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 11:00–16:30 Palace Bar Tue–Thu 17:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (303) 312-8900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Adrian Carson
  • Private party facilities
    Any of the Brown Palace Hotel's catering rooms may be reserved based on availability.
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross Street
    Between Broadway & Tremont Place
  • Parking details
    Enjoy a reduced day parking to $32 when validated for Afternoon Tea dining only
  • Public transit
    Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California
  • Entertainment
    Pianist in the Atrium (adjacent the restaurant): Monday through Saturday: 12:00pm - 7:30pm. Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Holiday Afternoon Tea 2024 & 2025

    19 Nov 2024 - 23 Jan 2025
    Afternoon Tea, a decades-long tradition at The Brown Palace, is set amid the historic grandeur of the Atrium Lobby serenaded by a melodic piano. Guests enjoy a pot of properly brewed English tea accompanied by scones served with Devonshire cream and preserves, savory tea sandwiches, and a delightful array of classic tea pastries.
    Holiday Afternoon Tea 2024 & 2025 photo
  • Palace Bar & Atrium Cocktails

    Multiple dates available
    Sip on classic cocktails, wine, or a refreshing pint with charcuterie and other inventive dishes. Live music by The John Kite Jazz Quartet will complete an unforgettable and lively experience.
    Palace Bar & Atrium Cocktails photo
  • Grand Champion Steer & Afternoon Tea

    Multiple dates available
    A honored Denver tradition, the National Western Stock Show's 2025 Grand Champion Steer joins us for Afternoon Tea, after a red carpet walk.

What 4,738 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace offers a charming experience in a historic Denver setting. Guests rave about the "amazing" tea selection, delightful scones, and "exceptional" service. The live piano music adds to the ambiance, making it a memorable outing. Despite some service hiccups, the atmosphere and tradition keep patrons returning.

4,738 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for tea especially for the holidays and for company in town. Although a bit pricey.

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  2. Lisa

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Not great! Food was awful and service was extremely slow considering it wasn’t even busy.

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  3. Richard

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 1st experience with Tea at the Brown Palace and it was fantastic. The hostesses, waitress and entire staff provided 5-star service with a smile and seemed to be enjoying their work. The hostess offered several different seating options. I know several reviews have stated poor seating but the staff was accommodating and happy to offer options. It was very busy but we thoroughly enjoyed the tea, snacks and cocktails. We will be back soon. Thank you Brown Palace for an enjoyable and fun holiday experience.

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  4. Katie

    Denver

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love our tradition of doing tea during the holidays at the Brown Palace. The ambience is stunning, music is a wonderful addition, and food is delightful. This experience though with service, was terrible. Our server hardly visited our table and we had to ask other servers for help when needed. Disappointing when you pay a very high price for the experience.
    The Grand Atrium at the Brown PalaceResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for visiting us Katie, we’re sorry about the confusion! Every guest has pooled service during the holidays. This means you have 2-3 servers at *all* times and not just the initial staff member who greets your table or serves your tea. We are so glad to hear you were assisted by other staff, as is the service structure. Your needs should be met by all who are working that day. Hopefully that clarifies your service a bit further. Happy Holidays!

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  5. Erik

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely the worst night having tea ever. I have been going to tea at the brown palace for so many years but this will be the last time. Right in the middle of tea an man who appears to lead the band literally came to my table and began to move it while we were seated having tea and said you don’t mind me moving you over so I can make more room for my friends to sit by the piano. I’m totally appalled they he had the nerve to do this as we were in the middle of tea and he works for the brown palace and thinks this is ok. I’m totally appalled that we literally had to get up in the middle of tea and see our table being moved. I will complain to management. Completely over the top uncalled for.

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  6. Victoria

    Denver

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tea at the Brown was a very special family memory, as always. Beautiful, friendly service, in this beautiful, historic hotel that is such a Denver treasure. The longevity of the staff is part of what makes this experience so exceptional. I look forward to seeing the same people time after time, year after year, and they always remember me and my children. There's an institutional memory of history and tradition that only long-term staff can maintain. Thank you to the entire tea-team for many happy family memories!

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  7. Mary

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Brown Palace tea was an experience we will never forget. The hotel is gorgeous, especially with the Christmas decorations. Everything was perfect!

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  8. Jennifer

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a a special treat for my grandaughter every year, she loves getting dressed up and having tea during the holiday season, nd I love giving her an opportunity to do so. The service is always excellent, some of the best. The food is good, we always leave feeling full. That said, sometimes it's the cost that leaves me staggering. It's a beautiful environment, but it's definitely pricey for what you get.

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  9. Rater1

    Denver

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I’m reconsidering what was an annual event. Service was SLOW and inconsistent, especially considering the pricing.

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  10. BARBARA

    Denver

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely festive atmosphere- tea service was good not exceptional. Very expensive for what you get.

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The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace is rated 4.5 stars by 4738 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace

321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Broadway & Tremont Place
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 11:00–16:30 Palace Bar Tue–Thu 17:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Lounge
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Enjoy a reduced day parking to $32 when validated for Afternoon Tea dining only
  • Public transit
    Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adrian Carson
  • Entertainment
    Pianist in the Atrium (adjacent the restaurant): Monday through Saturday: 12:00pm - 7:30pm. Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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