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Ship Tavern, Denver, CO

Ship Tavern

4.1
4.1
2226 Reviews
$30 and under
American
A photo of Ship Tavern restaurant

Ship Tavern

4.1
$30 and under
American
Downtown / LoDo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, "Where the World Registers."

Ship Tavern opened in 1934 after the repeal of prohibition making it the oldest restaurant in our hotel. The décor includes a complete mast and crow’s nest, an old ship’s clock, Jamaican rum barrels, and a collection of sailing ship models former hotel owner, Boettcher, acquired on a visit to Cape Cod.

Listen to live music and enjoy a lively meal in a vintage pub atmosphere. Savor our famous prime rib, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and steaks. Enjoy our wide selection of beers, wines and unique cocktails. Satisfy your sweet tooth with our delectable desserts.

Enjoy John Kite, live on the piano, Friday & Saturday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 pm.

In order to accommodate parties of 8 or more guests, please contact us directly 3033128943

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Prime Rib, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 312-8943 ext. 3315
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Adrian Carson
  • Catering
    Off site catering is available from the Ship Tavern or the Brown Palace Hotel catering menus.
  • Private party facilities
    The Brown Palace Hotel offers a large variety of beautiful banquet and event spaces to rent!
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    Off 17th Street between Broadway and Tremont Place
  • Parking details
    "Enjoy reduced day parking at $32 when validated for Ship Tavern's dining only"
  • Public transit
    Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California
  • Entertainment
    Pianist plays Wednesday – Saturday: 8:30pm – 11:30pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Come enjoy John Kite on the piano every Friday & Saturday from 8:00pm – 10:30pm!

    Live Music Photo

What 2,226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ship Tavern offers a "classic menu" in a charming "1930s decor," making it a "great place for grabbing dinner downtown" with live music on weekends. While some diners praise the attentive service and "wonderful atmosphere," others note that service speed and certain menu items could be improved. Overall, Ship Tavern provides a "great environment" and remains a Denver "institution."

2,226 Reviews
  1. Ken

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were extraordinary, especially the Prime Rib. Nice ambiance, not too loud or clamorous. Elderly server was kind and funny. The only issue we had is that our drink coupons issued to us from the front desk were taken but not applied to our check.

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  2. Philip

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This tavern was wonderful! Gourmet food, excellent service, great ambience! Must visit !

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  3. Melinda

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanks to our server Anthony for a fantastic experience!!

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  4. Jack

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Macorone not good for the price! Disappointed that the prime rib sandwich was not on the menu.Bread pudding horrible

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  5. PatriciaM

    New Mexico

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Two people had the elk chili which was a scoop of chili on a soggy waffle. The chili was awful and waffle. Paid $27 for basically a waffle. Will not be going back anytime soon.

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  6. kay

    Denver

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was meh. Caesar salad was insuring. Had to ask for more dressing. Fish and chips were terrible. And poorly presented. Salmon was ok. Soup was ok. Would not return.

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  7. Todd

    Austin

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The kitchen was overwhelmed. It took a really long time to get the appetizer which was separated cheese with not enough bread. The wait staff were overwhelmed but they should not have seated people if they weren’t staffed. We saw some tables leave in frustration as food was just not coming out. After over an hour, the entrees came but the chowder was not edible - had a paste consistency and was cold. We ended up having to split the burger which had sad looking lettuce and tomatoes on the side - this wasn’t even ski lodge standards much less Brown Palace.
    Ship TavernResponded on December 8, 2024
    Hi Todd, First, I want to thank you for your feedback, we always appreciate it. I'm very sorry that your visit did not meet your expectations. We strive for exceptional service every time for every guest, and it seems we did not meet our own expectations either. I will personally make sure the staff is informed about this experience and that they receive the tools they need to ensure it does not happen again. We hope you will give us another chance, we would love the opportunity to prove what we're capable of. Sincerely, Jay Bishop F&B Manager

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  8. Camille

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were both excellent. Great spot for lunch, dinner, and/or drinks. The clam chowder was delicious!

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  9. Scott

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    1st time and we will never go back. Mushroom Risotto was out of stock- the one reconcile menu that we were excited about. 11/30/2024- dinner- 1 star Chicken was undercooked- pink. Rachel, our server, was accommodating. y wife and I chose Nickel to celebrate my birthday and catch a show at comedy works. Mussels- not fresh tasting. Chef cooked up salmon fillet to replace the chicken. Still had a strange under cooked taste. Waitress the chicken and a glass of wine off bill., Very disappointed- Scott Griffith 1:40

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  10. Jennifer

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was mediocre at best and the two cocktails I ordered were just filled to the brim with crushed ice and a dash of liquor for flavor. It was basically a snow cone. The service was very friendly, but quite poor. Slow, our needs were not met nor were we checked on much at all. We had to remind him to bring items and ask for everything, even just more water. Overall, with a price tag of about $150 BEFORE tip, I was severely disappointed.

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FAQs

Ship Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 312-8943 ext. 3315.

Ship Tavern is rated 4.1 stars by 2226 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Ship Tavern restaurant

Ship Tavern

4.1
$30 and under
American
Downtown / LoDo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ship Tavern

321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Off 17th Street between Broadway and Tremont Place
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Prime Rib, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    "Enjoy reduced day parking at $32 when validated for Ship Tavern's dining only"
  • Public transit
    Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adrian Carson
  • Entertainment
    Pianist plays Wednesday – Saturday: 8:30pm – 11:30pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (303) 312-8943 ext. 3315
  • Catering
    Off site catering is available from the Ship Tavern or the Brown Palace Hotel catering menus.
  • Private party facilities
    The Brown Palace Hotel offers a large variety of beautiful banquet and event spaces to rent!
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