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The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace, Denver, CO

The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace

4.4
4.4
4850 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Home of 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 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 Sat, Sun 11:00–16:30 Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 12:00–16:00 Atrium Cocktails Tue–Fri 16:30–19:30 Sat 17:00–19:30
  • 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

  • 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
  • Valentine's Afternoon Tea

    17 Dec 2024 - 16 Feb 2025
    Celebrate a day of love with our special Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea! Indulge in a romantic spread of handcrafted sweet and savory treats, including delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and an array of decadent pastries inspired by the season of love. Sip on a selection of fine teas, sparkling rosé, or a glass of Champagne as you enjoy the cozy ambiance of our Grand Atrium. Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone looking to savor a moment of elegance and connection. Reserve your spot today and make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable! $75 per adult and $35 for children 6 and under
    Valentine's Afternoon Tea photo

What 4,850 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace offers a "beautifully decorated" setting, perfect for special occasions, especially during the holiday season. Guests rave about the "delicious tea" and "stunning ambiance," making it a festive tradition for many. However, service can be inconsistent, and it is "quite expensive," which may impact the overall experience.
4,850 Reviews
  1. Joanna

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Only negative was having to wait 30 minutes past our reservation time to be seated without being offered any compensation. A complimentary glass of bubbles would have been much appreciated. For that much of a delay, a “sorry for the wait” is not quite enough in my opinion.

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  2. Marilyn

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely treat for my two granddaughters and me. Just so expensive!

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  3. Valeri

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was amazing, food was good, service was crummy. We spent a lot of time waiting for our wait person to come by our table.

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  4. Mary

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely experience. The atrium is decorated nicely, and the ambience, with soft piano music and quiet chatter, was great. The food was excellent, and so was the tea! Everything was yummy, and the waitstaff were very pleasant and helpful.

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  5. Jamie

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Reservation at 7 waited for 45 minutes never acknowledge us. Finally talked to a guy in the band and he acknowledged us standing. Sat us down and we were told they stopped serving food. Worst experience. Ruined our Valentine’s Day. And we had our 11 year old daughter who was very hungry. Weird how they charge you for the reservation if you are late but they can keep the customer waiting forever. Also went into the bar to order some drinks & it took 30 minutes. Such terrible service!

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  6. John

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The special cocktails and appetizers experience at The Atrium was a wonderful treat for my girlfriend and me. The specialty cocktails were unique, and the food options were classy and filling. The host was attentive, enthusiastic, and made the evening exciting. I would recommend this setting to any couple looking for an upscale option on a busy holiday - away from the standard assembly line dining in larger venues!!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    When we made reservations we asked for vegetarian and gluten free (celiac). They must have had neither. Daughter sick in bed all day from gluten.

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  8. James

    Denver

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress ignored us for 40 minutes, then we tried to order entrees, and we're told we can on have appetizers, because there's "a special event" so no dinner, though we had reservations. After complaining, she continued to treat us badly and talked down to us. Other wait staff were treating their customers great and even got them entrees from the other restaurants. Terrible experience, it ruined our Valentine's dinner. Stay went downhill from there. Would not recommend.

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  9. Cheryl

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely time. Very historic, elegant experience. Staff were amazing.

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  10. jessica

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We love doing tea at the brown palace and have been coming for afternoon tea for over 20 years. This year felt very rushed and perfunctory. The service was rushed and the portions were noticeably smaller. We kept having to ask for more water for our tea and wave service down and they appeared harried and overwhelmed. There are more tables crammed into the atrium so you can hear every word of your neighbor’s conversation. Not the same experience as before.

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The Grand Atrium at the Brown Palace is rated 4.4 stars by 4850 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 38 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 Sat, Sun 11:00–16:30 Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 12:00–16:00 Atrium Cocktails Tue–Fri 16:30–19:30 Sat 17:00–19:30
  • 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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