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Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace, Denver, CO

Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace

4.6
4.6
3995 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea & Atrium Cocktails

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.

Atrium Cocktails are on Friday & Saturday evenings, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm and select nights throughout the week. 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.

For parties of 8 or more guests, please contact us directly 303.297.3111 x3223.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 68 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Lounge
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Cocktails Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–7:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 297-3111
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kimberly Moyle
  • 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
    The Brown Palace Hotel offers valet parking at the main entrance on Tremont Place. Enjoy reduced day parking when validated at Afternoon Tea. Complimentary valet parking when validated at Atrium Cocktails.
  • 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,995 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

3,995 Reviews
  1. Maggie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    It was a nice afternoon tea but I can’t say it’s worth the money. The valet there was not impressive.

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  2. Horrible

    Denver

    32 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Not as good as before . The pastrami sandwich was not very good. Some of the desserts were soggy and extra sweet. But it’s always great to bring out-of-town guests.

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  3. crg89

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A lovely way to spend an afternoon enjoying some really great teas. The jazz band was great and the preceding pianist was very talented.

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  4. AnnabelS

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The care for my food allergies was most appreciated. How the staff works as a team ensured we had hot water as needed. Definitely will come back again!

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  5. Turaluralura

    Denver

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed tea and treats. We enjoyed the cucumber sandwiches. The lemon curd on the scone was delicious.

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  6. SusanK

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tea service at the Brown Palace is always a fun experience. Everything is tasty.

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  7. Sarah

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    I'm glad I went once, but not likely to go again. Overall a 'lovely' way to spend an hour or two with a friend, but it seemed really overpriced for the amount & quality of the food, in a space that's not aging well.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Egg salad was wonderful. Cucumber bland desserts were very good. Unfortunately scones were dry. Tried the peach blossom tea. Did not care for it. Did not offer to replace with another. Had a better time last year

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  9. Create

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place for a date night ..we have been 2 times now

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  10. Mary

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a lovely experience at the brown palace tea. All three teas were delicious, and we're still talking about the egg salad finger sandwich. The staff were also very kind and accommodating with dietary restrictions. We took my mom while she was in town, and she loved it. 10/10 would recommend.

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  11. MJKR

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Well worth a visit! The jazz musicians are accomplished; the tea service and treat superb

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Lovely meal. Disappointed in lack of service. Party of 4 sat at table for 6 made conversation difficult. Booking comments included request for gluten-free, it was obvious the server was unaware. Request for separate tickets at start and end of meal were disregarded and made payment uncomfortable. Had to work to flag staff for service and hot water to warm cold tea pot. Likely would have stayed for a cocktail and enjoy live jazz, we were invisible after check was collected. Brown Palace tea fell short of the gold-standard.

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  13. Troy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Excellent food and atmosphere. They seem to have added tables (to make more money) making it crowded and noisy though which took away from the experience.

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  14. Stevej

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Iconic hotel and atmosphere. Food and tea were delicious! We had to change our reservation a few times and they were very accommodating.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First, I appreciate the military discount! Second, we will be back. This was our first experience for 'tea'. The three tier delights were worth the price. I recommend trying the Royal Palace with Blue Jasmine tea! Our server Rachel was kind and articulate in describing the food on the tier. I appreciate asking if we had dietary restrictions or allergies. The entire afternoon was perfection!

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  16. DeniseR

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice experience although some things have changed since COVID.

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  17. NiccoleP

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Horrible service, unfriendly wait staff, never brought me honey for my tea, took 20 min and multiple reminders to get check

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  18. jocelynr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everyone one was really nice and the place was beautiful! Would recommend!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent attentive service. Ambiance is elegant and relaxing. One can sit and enjoy the pianist and still maintain a conversation without shouting across the table.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server (wonderful lady from Africa) was outstanding. Very attentive. Great an explaining the menu options. Also, the jazz piano player is a great talent. Really enjoyed his song selection and interpretation of the tunes.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful experience with friends. Beautiful surroundings. I hugging recommend doing with.

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  22. BarbG

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought a friend of my late mother, along with another friend of hers to celebrate mom’s friend’s birthday. The service and food were fabulous. We were supposed to be a party of 4 but another of mom’s friends had to cancel due to complications from a recent surgery. The staff brought us a box of finger sandwiches to share with her! Above and beyond. We all felt so pampered. I’ll definitely return.

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  23. sparlkeplenty

    Denver

    65 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I have been going to the Brown for Afternoon Tea one or two times a year for over 20 years. The staff has always been professional and happy to serve you. The music depending on day and/or time of day is very nice, either harp or piano. The Tea itself is still very good, and good compared to other options. There have been some changes over the years but overall it is still a very lovely experience. I will keep enjoying Afternoon Tea in the Brown Palace Lobby.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Afternoon tea was really lovely. My mother had the blue jasmine and I had the coconut. Our favorite things were the lemon curd with the scones and the egg salad sandwich. The service was a little slow. The harp player was amazing. Would definitely recommend for a lifetime experience.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Such a wonderful experience, the scones and sandwiches were absolutely delicious, the music was enchanting. It was a bit loud and crowded but still worth it

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  26. CurtG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my 10 year old daughter and it was an amazing experience! Will be back again

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  27. gigglebear

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Wonderful lemon curd for the scones, good selection of sandwiches (and you can get a second plate of sandwiches if you want). However it was the most expensive afternoon tea we’ve ever attended. I guess you’re paying for the. Brown Palace Hotel ambiance.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. GraceT

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    What we liked: scones, the first cups of tea, pianist, the bubbles. What we didn’t like: limited accommodation for dietary restrictions, oversteeped tea, price not comparable with value in relation to luxury afternoon teas in other major cities. Really wanted to love it 😞.

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  29. BrendaH

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful historic setting! Professional, friendly service. Yummy food and tea. The only slight negative was we had 5 people in our party and could chose 3 teas - instead of each person chosing their own tea.

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  30. VicP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Table was set for us upon arrival! Not having to wait for water or guess where you'll be sat is absolutely fantastic! Mini sandwiches were to die for and more were brought for the group as we finished the first plate. My only complaint was that I personally didn't feel I was asked if I need more hot water enough. Although there was plenty on the table since my friend ordered the same tea as me, I didn't find it necessary in the long run. The pastries and little desserts were amazing and I'll probably go back to inquire about purchasing some to take home, especially the macaroons! Yum!

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  31. Jems

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the tea at Brown Palace! Food was good and service was attentive. Table ready at reservation time. Great experience!

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  32. GlendaNormanite

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent tea service. Our waitress was amazing at etiquette and so attentive. My two kids aged 12 and 8 had the best time. The food was delicious. We especially loved the cannolis and macarons. Great rainy afternoon activity in Denver.

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  33. Sapphirelily

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience of the Brown Palace high tea is very pleasant. Nice piano music in the background but quiet enough to have conversations. Tea, snacks, and desserts were delicious. Plenty of water refills for the tea. A wonderful treat that I will definitely be back for.

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  34. AaronS

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tea time. Love the live piano. The scones were yummy

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  35. schmittym9

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect tea service for a family celebration. Very attentive staff and the food was fabulous

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  36. Melissa

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was lovely. The staff were all friendly and attentive and the food was delicious.

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  37. AMPM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The fire alarm kept going off during my mother’s birthday afternoon tea. The fabulously talented man playing the piano needs a raise! So grateful for how he impacted our experience positively. He matched pitch and cadence to the alarm with music to help the annoyance be more tolerable. All food was delicious and a work of art…but… $20 for a glass of brut champagne?

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  38. SarahK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    It’s been awhile since having tea at the Brown Palace, and it was disappointing. I wouldn’t even call what was served sandwiches, overall I don’t think we will go back. For what they charge, it’s was not worth it. This was for my moms bday and it was dismal.

    2 people found this helpful

  39. TomT

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding tea great service Loved everything about the Brown Palace

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time! The food & atmosphere were great. It has never been a disappointment & we've been there multiple times for various occasions.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace is rated 4.6 stars by 3995 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 68 times today
Google Map for Afternoon Tea 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 Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Cocktails Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–7:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Lounge
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Brown Palace Hotel offers valet parking at the main entrance on Tremont Place. Enjoy reduced day parking when validated at Afternoon Tea. Complimentary valet parking when validated at Atrium Cocktails.
  • Public transit
    Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kimberly Moyle
  • 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (303) 297-3111
  • Private party facilities
    Any of the Brown Palace Hotel's catering rooms may be reserved based on availability.
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