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The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace, Denver, CO

The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace

4.5
4.5
4721 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
A photo of The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace restaurant

The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace

4.5
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Downtown / LoDo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 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 am–4:30 pm Cocktails Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

    Nov 19, 2024 - Jan 23, 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
  • Afternoon Tea at The Brown Palace Hotel

    Multiple dates available
    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.
    Afternoon Tea at The Brown Palace Hotel Photo

What 4,721 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

NoiseModerate

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.

4,721 Reviews
  1. Angie

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holiday Tea is an annual tradition for my husband and me. A highlight every year!

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  2. Kelsey

    VIP

    Denver

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had four different servers. They made it very clear when we sat down that we had 90 minutes and they would ask us to leave. Why not wait until 10-15 minutes before they need the table and if it doesn’t look like we are getting ready to leave then remind us of the 90 minute limit which is clearly stated when you make the reservation? II don’t need to start my $90 tea experience with a lecture. We couldn’t hear the piano at all! Very disappointing. This is the 35th year we have come to The Brown at Christmas. Might have to skip next year.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Colleen

    Denver

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had reservations for 2:00 p.m. they said they were cleaning our table and to stand over there. After they seated several other tables. I went over and said we have yet to be seated, what’s the deal. Then they scrambled, because they had forgot about us. They seated us, but on the perimeter, not the formal dining room (like the hall people walk through). I felt rushed the whole time…This poor old Gran Dame hotel has gone down hill, ever since Marriott bought it for their Autograph collection! There hasn’t been any up keep of this hotel for at least 4 years. The women’s restroom on the first floor is dirty and needs to be upgraded to accommodate more stalls! There are 4 restaurants on the first floor that have all use the same restroom! I was there 2 weeks ago and ate at the Ship’s tavern, it was dirty and service was awful and food was terrible. And I left an Open Table review then too! This is no longer a 5, 4, or a 3 star hotel! The Broadmoor Hotel puts this hotel to shame… Sad I have been at this hotel SEVERAL times but I am done!

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  4. Jill

    Denver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The savory sandwiches were soggy, cucumbers were soft- the complimentary second serving of the sandwiches was much better. The sweet tray was disappointing. Only the truffles were the quality we expected from the Brown Palace. The scones were excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Norah

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful afternoon, breath taking ambience, highly recommend

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  6. Sherry

    VIP

    Denver

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice time, however, it is very pricey.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Jane

    VIP

    Denver

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my third time this season to have tea at the Brown Palace. The first two times were lovely. This time the sandwiches were stale and the service was truly awful. Someone stopped by our table to offer us a second plate of sandwiches and then never brought them. Our waiter never came by our table at all after he dropped our food off until he delivered the check. I have never had service or food like this at the Brown. We left and ate elsewhere.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Mary

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The bread was stale, hard from being in the refrigerator. It was VERY noisy, the biscuits were hard. The service was pretty good, the servers were nice. The bathroom smelled bad. The experience is always nice but the food is definitely mediocre for the price.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Marie

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a beautiful Christmas setting. Tea and food were wonderful !

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  10. Edward

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Scones, sweets, and tea were great as always. Service is hot and miss. Some people are super attentive, others make you feel like you're bothering them. A beautiful event, regardless.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace is rated 4.5 stars by 4721 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace restaurant

The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace

4.5
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Downtown / LoDo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:30 pm Cocktails Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
  • 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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