Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace

Name: Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace
Address: 321 17th Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (303) 297-3111
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3470 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

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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. 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 17, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 58 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 Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(303) 297-3111
Website
http://www.brownpalace.com/
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.

Location
321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
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

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The Brown Palace Signature Tea$45.00
Children ages six and under $22.50. A selected tea of your choice accompanied by homemade scones with Devoshire cream, preserves, finger sandwiches & an exquisite selection of classic tea pastries
The Royal Palace$50.00
children ages six and under | sparkling cider $25. A selected tea of your choice, a refreshing glass of Chandon Brut Kir Royale accompanied by homemade scones served with Devonshire Cream, preserves, finger sandwiches & an exquisite selection of classic tea pastries. Finish with a Brown Palace salted dark chocolate truffle
Veuve Clicquot for Two$150.00
A half bottle of Veuve Clicquot, a selected tea of your choice accompanied by homemade scones, served with Devonshire Cream, preserves, finger sandwiches & an exquisite selection of classic tea pastries. Finish with a Brown Palace salted dark chocolate truffle
Bubbles for Four
Enjoy a bottle of Dom Perignon, Moet Imperial or Chandon Brut, a selected tea of your choice accompanied by homemade scones served with Devonshire Cream, preserves, finger sandwiches & an exquisite selection of classic tea pastries. Finish with a Brown Palace salted dark chocolate truffle
- Dom Perignon for Four$550.00
- Moet Imperial for Four$300.00
- Chandon Brut for Four$245.00

Specialty Organic Teas

Peach Blossom | Organic White Tea Blend
white tea infused with juicy peach, tangerine and aromatic blossoms
Tropical Coconut | Oolong Tea Blend
rejuvenating blend of flowery oolong tea paired with refreshing, creamy coconut

Green Tea Selections

Blue Jasmine | Green Tea & Botanical Blend
evoking the freshness of spring vegetables & tender green herbs, tied together with the lovely top note of sweet jasmine flowers
Jade Cloud | Organic Green Tea
lively, delicious everyday green tea nurtured by the clouds & cool mist of early spring
Orange Blossom | Organic Green Tea Blend
refreshing, fruity and floral blend of green tea with tropical herbs & citrus

Organic Black Tea Selections

Crown Jewel | Organic Black Tea
lively, robust red cup with a brisk flavor and notes of dates and raisins
Masala Chai | Organic Black Tea Blend
robust, full-bodied black tea blended with aromatic indian masala spices
Earl Grey | Organic Black Tea Blend
smooth and lively with the unique citrusy, floral aroma of bergamont oranges
Earl Grey Lavender | Organic Black Tea Blend
enchanting lavender complements the floral aromas and citrus notes of earl grey

Organic Herbal Teas

Guayusa Cacao | Organic Herbal Blend
energizing amaonian guayusa with sumptuous coconut & rich cacao
Chamomile Medley | Organic Caffeine-Free Herbal Blend
calming ensemble of chamomile with hints of refreshing citrus & mint
Hibiscus Berry | Organic Caffeine-Free Herbal Blend
tropical fruit tea highlighting tart hibiscus & luscious forest berries
Peppermint | Organic Caffeine-Free Botanical
distinctive flavor and heady aroma, calms the body & acts as a digestif
Tangerine Ginger | Organic Caffeine-Free Herbal Blend
punchy hibiscus blend with zesty, revitalizing ginger & succulent citrus
Cinnamon Plum | Organic Caffeine-Free Herbal Blend
warming blend of juicy plum, succulent currant & sweet Saigon cinnamon

Atrium Cocktails

Queen's Milk Punch$16.00
Sipsmith Gin | Hennessy VS Cognac | Lavender Earl Grey Syrup
A Mad Tea Party$15.00
Chamomile Infused Tito's Handmade Vodka | Brown Palace Rooftop Honey | Lemon Champagne
Grand Manhattan$18.00
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon | Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth | Barrel Aged Cherry Bitters
Isabelle Springer$15.00
Botanist Gin | St. Germain | Domaine St. Michelle Brut

What 3,470 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

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BarbaraL
Denver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely tea at the Brown Palace! Soft classical piano music, attentive staff, tables set far enough apart that you can have private conversations.
JL
JenniferL
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting for an Afternoon Tea Experience in a historical building. Plenty of food, and relaxing atmosphere.
NB
NicoleB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and so was the tea. The Brown Palace is beautiful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my daughters and granddaughters to tea to celebrate the start of the school year and some very busy moms.
PG
PhyllisG
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I would have enjoyed having more than one flavor of tea.
t
teatime
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was too notch as usual. Kristina Mariana and Kristen are the best of the best at the brown palace. Everything was just exquisite!
DP
DottieP
Denver
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oh this was so much fun and elegant!!!! I took my 8-year old granddaughter because I have always wanted to do this. I am so glad I did and I am sure I will be doing this again and again. The piano player was AMAZING and I even keyed in on the fact he was playing Harry Potter and Disney songs. They sounded so elegant and upscale I am sure there were many who did not even notice. I am glad I did because it made our experience even more delightful. I would highly recommend this to anyone who would like to enjoy a little beauty and charm in their social outings and I would absolutely recommend this as a mother-daughter or grandma-granddaughter experience (or grandson of course). 6 stars and 3 thumbs up!
NH
NicholeH
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t wait to do this again! We had a fantastic time!
RG
RamonaG
Denver
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to the Brown Palace for a birthday for our guest and it did not disappoint! Customer service was much better this time than in times past.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, amazing service, beautiful ambiance!
BM
BenjaminM
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at the Brown Palace and enjoyed their afternoon tea. Not only were the tea and treats amazing but the ambience was first class. They had a great orchestral band playing with a singer that sounded exactly like Louis Armstrong.
B
Blair
Central Texas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful experience. The ambience is very special, venue is gorgeous, food is good, pianist was wonderful. They have a gluten-free free plate!
JR
JulieR
Denver
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
It is a lovely tradition. The piano is wonderful! So pretty and quiet!
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Nebgirl
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The scones were delicious. The clotted cream and lemon curd that accompanied them were outstanding. The egg salad and cucumber sandwiches were quite good too. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon celebrating my aunt’s birthday and wedding anniversary at a place she had celebrated her honeymoon and several wedding anniversaries.
J
Jstenz
Chicago
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was beautiful and the tea experience was relaxing with beautiful piano music playing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great experience!
RM
ReneeM
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely service in the center lobby of this beautiful historic hotel.
p
paulam
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely ambience. Exceptional staff. Delicious food. The tea was amazing. Great options. The Tropical was perfect for a summer afternoon.
G
Gddining
Denver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
I took my granddaughters for our annual tea before heading back to school. The food offered, like every year, is wonderful for ladies and older women but for younger girls there was not much variety.
JH
JoyceH
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend! Nice place for fiends to get together and enjoy the lovely afternoon tea!
TO
TeriO
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been here before and the same great service and quality. Rachel was our server and she was top notch. Next time I will ask for her
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy tea at the Brown Palace. It was a great late Mother’s Day gift for my mother and my daughter came as well. The service was impeccable as well as the food and tea.
CH
CindyH
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You can’t miss this in Denver! Awesome good. Great service! Beautiful hotel!
CR
ColleenR
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience! Always beats expectations!
L
Lambshark
Los Angeles
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful tradition of finesse and service. Families dressed up and enjoying themselves. Teas and delicacy sandwiches. Really special and good.
RK
RebeccaK
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely experience as always! My husband and I were celebrating the anniversary of our meeting. We had the Brown Palace Signature Tea which offered two types of scones (traditional and rosemary), tea sandwiches (especially good egg salad and beautiful cucumber sandwiches) and delectable sweets (loved the raspberry pastry and Earl Gray cookies). The array of teas from which to choose was perfect. The pianist was not only an elegant musician but a warm person who took our photos later.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Belated birthday yea with my granddaughter
NF
NickyF
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You can always trust that afternoon tea at The Brown Palace is going to be simply magical. It really is a superb experience.
NW
NathanielW
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very fun experience. A bit expensive, but for what you get it is understandable. Great service. Nice atmosphere. Delightful.
LD
LadyDi16
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice tea service! A little on the pricey side, but you’re paying for the experience of eating in the stately Brown Palace. We enjoyed the scones, desserts and tea—sandwiches were so-so. Overall an enjoyable experience.
A
Atlmom
Atlanta
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
When we are in Denver, we always make reservations for Afternoon Tea ! The staff spoils you! The tea selection includes something for everyone. The delicate sandwiches and tasty desserts are incredible- the variety of scones with clotted cream are to die for. This is a must!
S
Steve
Orange County
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Do not miss this experience. Do not eat lunch or a large breakfast beforehand.
CC
CamdenC
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
There was wonderful food the service was kind and very welcoming
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely!! So. Ice!
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Linm
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience2
The beautiful chandelier was gone & replaced with a large American flag. It really detracted from the ambiance.
JM
JenM
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! There is a reason it is hard to get a reservation. The piano player was amazing playing a variety of songs while holding full conversations and interacting with people attending tea. He gave us insight into the hotel itself which made the time more special for us. The staff was great at guiding to what would work for us on the menu and giving great service while allowing time for conversation and not rushing us so we could truly sit and enjoy the ambiance of The Brown Palace. Will absolutely try to go again and it is absolutely worth the months in advance reservation!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a fabulous place for afternoon tea! The wait staff is very attentive & the food is marvelous. We had a pianist playing in the background- very relaxing!
E
Ellen
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience and can’t wait to go back.
S
Sweetbunny
Salt Lake City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely afternoon tea to celebrate my birthday. The food was delicious. We’ll definitely be back!
TL
TeaLover
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You accommodated my gluten issues with wonderful substitutes and the tea itself was so tasty. The service made me feel like a queen and the entire experience was like being in a Hallmark movie.

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Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace is rated 4.8 stars by 3470 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 17, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 58 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 Fri, 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

Website
http://www.brownpalace.com/
Phone number
(303) 297-3111
Private party facilities
Any of the Brown Palace Hotel's catering rooms may be reserved based on availability.

Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Afternoon Tea

The Brown Palace Signature Tea$45.00

The Royal Palace$50.00

Veuve Clicquot for Two$150.00

Bubbles for Four

Specialty Organic Teas

Peach Blossom | Organic White Tea Blend

Tropical Coconut | Oolong Tea Blend

Green Tea Selections

Blue Jasmine | Green Tea & Botanical Blend

Jade Cloud | Organic Green Tea

Orange Blossom | Organic Green Tea Blend

Organic Black Tea Selections

Crown Jewel | Organic Black Tea

Masala Chai | Organic Black Tea Blend

Earl Grey | Organic Black Tea Blend

Earl Grey Lavender | Organic Black Tea Blend

Organic Herbal Teas

Guayusa Cacao | Organic Herbal Blend

Chamomile Medley | Organic Caffeine-Free Herbal Blend

Hibiscus Berry | Organic Caffeine-Free Herbal Blend

Peppermint | Organic Caffeine-Free Botanical

Tangerine Ginger | Organic Caffeine-Free Herbal Blend

Cinnamon Plum | Organic Caffeine-Free Herbal Blend

Atrium Cocktails

Queen's Milk Punch$16.00

A Mad Tea Party$15.00

Grand Manhattan$18.00

Isabelle Springer$15.00

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