Home of Afternoon Tea & The Palace Bar No visit to Denver is complete without experiencing Afternoon Tea at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. Sip tea topped with Devonshire cream, shipped directly from England while listening to the soft sounds of the grand piano float through our eight-story atrium. Also, enjoy handmade pastries and tea sandwiches while admiring the natural light streaming in from our stained glass ceiling. Experience Atrium Cocktails Friday and Saturday from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Veteran hotel prepping an old-fashioned tea service including scones, pastries & adult drinks.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 297-3111
Website: https://www.brownpalace.com/dining/restaurants/afternoon-tea/
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Reservations: brownpalace.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Christelle F
We had a wonderful experience at the holiday tea time. The mini sandwiches have great flavors, the scones are soft and amazing, and the desserts are yummy and very pretty. Hiwat took great care of us and went out of her way to find nut-free macaroons for one of our ladies with allergies. Highly recommend.
… moreMarie Leiby
Came here with my family for the afternoon tea experience and there were 5 of us. They automatically charge a 20% gratuity fee if there’s 5 or more people. Totally understandable but the service was not up to par with the required 20% gratuity. We were informed that tea would be poured for us and they did fine the first 30 minutes but then never showed back up to pour more tea. We didn’t mind pouring our own tea but since that was part of the experience and part of what we were paying/tipping them for, I expected better. Food and drink were great though!
… moreJennifer Torres
This is not my first time at the Brown Palace for Afternoon Tea. I always wanted to try out the experience around Christmastime. The food was good and I loved the teas. I feel what ruined the experience was the service. When you are paying 75 dollars per person, you expect a level of service. The first waiter spilled tea on the table and did not clean it up. Another waiter spilled water very close to my friend and right on her plate. He did not offer a new plate so she could not set anything else on the plate. Then the hostess came by and asked if we were ready for the check while one of our people were in the bathroom and I said that we were not quite ready. Well the hostess said in a rude tone that our reservation time was about done so we needed to hurry. If there is such a time limit then it needs to be stated clearly which it was not. We did not spend more than an hour. I just don’t think Brown Palace staff has what it takes to charge 75 dollars for their experience. The decorations and atmosphere was great on the other hand.
… moreKat L
Stunning!! We loved going to tea time. The tea selection was vast. The food was delicious. The staff was so friendly and attentive. They had a pianist playing which was a great touch. We enjoyed it so much. The setting is gorgeous as well. It is a little pricey but totally worth it.
… moreZac Lucero
A Truly Charming Afternoon Tea Experience
We visited The Brown Palace for Afternoon Tea in their beautiful multi-story atrium and had a truly lovely time. The ambiance was elegant and relaxing, making it the perfect setting for a special outing. The scones were tasty, but the real standouts were the tea sandwiches and pastries—each one was delicious and beautifully presented. My favorite tea was Jane’s Garden, though every blend we tried was enjoyable. Highly recommend for a classic and memorable tea experience!
… moreWe visited The Brown Palace for Afternoon Tea in their beautiful multi-story atrium and had a truly lovely time. The ambiance was elegant and relaxing, making it the perfect setting for a special outing. The scones were tasty, but the real standouts were the tea sandwiches and pastries—each one was delicious and beautifully presented. My favorite tea was Jane’s Garden, though every blend we tried was enjoyable. Highly recommend for a classic and memorable tea experience!
Derek Labian
We enjoyed the afternoon tea in this lovely old-world hotel with a live piano player. The setting is beautiful, you dine in the atrium and lobby of the historic Brown Palace Hotel; it does bring you back to another time. The food was good but not great, the tea was excellent, and the selection of teas was large. The staff was reserved and proper but friendly, which seems fitting for afternoon tea. The piano player is a pleasant addition. If you’re looking for an elegant afternoon tea, you will enjoy this.
… moreKelsey Rogers
Finally got the chance to attend the holiday afternoon tea at the brown palace. Overall the atmosphere is what sold it, being surrounded by the intricate historical architecture of the hotel really set the stage for the experience as a whole. I was quite disappointed with the food offered. The scones were on the harder side but the lemon curd was a really good addition. I honestly liked it more than the Devonshire cream. The finger sandwiches barely had any filling on the inside. It was nice that you get a second refill on the sandwiches but the flavor wasn’t there it was mostly just bread. The desserts were elegantly crafted I liked the touch of gold flakes. The teapots were quite small compared to other afternoon teas I’ve been too from other places. I was also shocked to see that they use tea bags I thought with a price point of $75 per person for the basic royal tea that it would have been more of a natural loose leaf tea with strainers built in to the pot. Probably won’t be back as it’s a little too steep of a price for the quality of everything you get. Visiting the brown palace separately is always well worth it though.
… moreSadie Rehnke
I was quite disappointed with our experience at the Brown Palace. We did high tea for my mother and my daughter’s birthday. I have been going to the Brown Palace for decades for high tea and I’ve always had a lovely experience. I had planned this as a special birthday treat for my mother. I am a single mom with two kids and paying for this was something that is not really in my budget and I did it for my mother because that’s what she wanted. Unfortunately, the service fell short of our expectations. Actually, that’s an understatement. It was the worst service I’ve ever experienced. The hostess was very rude to both my children and my mother. The waitress after I told her it was my mother and my daughter‘s birthdays didn’t even say happy birthday! When we got there I was outside with the car and they made my children come outside and get me so that we could be seated because they said we couldn’t be seated if we all weren’t together so I went inside and then the hostess said “oh are all of you here now?” and we said yes and she said “oh well actually it’s gonna be a few more minutes..”
Like are you kidding me?!?
And then we actually got to seated 10 minutes later and then waited for about 15 minutes before anyone came over to our table and actually a table next to us got sat and that table which again was sat about 15 minutes after we walked in GOT ATTENTION AND SERVED before ANYONE CAME TO OUR TABLE! The waitress didn’t acknowledge the birthdays at all, which was quite disheartening, especially since I mentioned it to her in person and on the reservation I made through open table. Additionally, the service was slow, and the overall experience didn’t match the high price tag. While my mom appreciated the gesture, the lack of attention to detail made the day less special than we had hoped. I hope the management takes this feedback into account to improve the experience for future guests. Because I definitely will not be back anytime soon. 41 years we’ve been going there! 41 years!
… moreLike are you kidding me?!?
And then we actually got to seated 10 minutes later and then waited for about 15 minutes before anyone came over to our table and actually a table next to us got sat and that table which again was sat about 15 minutes after we walked in GOT ATTENTION AND SERVED before ANYONE CAME TO OUR TABLE! The waitress didn’t acknowledge the birthdays at all, which was quite disheartening, especially since I mentioned it to her in person and on the reservation I made through open table. Additionally, the service was slow, and the overall experience didn’t match the high price tag. While my mom appreciated the gesture, the lack of attention to detail made the day less special than we had hoped. I hope the management takes this feedback into account to improve the experience for future guests. Because I definitely will not be back anytime soon. 41 years we’ve been going there! 41 years!
Coco M
During our trip to Denver I booked a reservation for afternoon tea in the lobby of the historical Brown Palace. Immediately the staff was welcoming and attentive, even providing warm blankets to use. Hiwat was very informative and friendly with her service and many years of experience. It was a great tasty and relaxing experience to spend our last day.
… moreConner Griffin
I had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday at the Brown Palace for afternoon tea with some of the people I love most. From the start, I must say that the grand atrium is insanely stunning, especially when it is decorated for the holidays. With its grand chandelier, beautiful stained glass ceiling, and tremendous ambiance and comforting tone, the ambiance of high tea was elevated, elegant, and regal.
My three friends and I all enjoyed our teas. I got the Paris blend and found it to be a delicious black tea with unique notes of bergamot and caramel. The desserts and scones were definitely the highlight of the food selection, as the finger sandwiches were good but nothing extraordinary (also, they give you extra finger sandwiches, but I would rather have the option to get more scones if allowed). The desserts were all extremely unique and packed with distinct aromas and flavors in each bite.
All in all, I am thankful I got to experience afternoon tea at the Brown Palace because I have always wanted to do it since I was a child. As someone who is from Colorado and has lived here all their life, I feel it is a canonical part of being a Denverite: everyone must eventually have afternoon tea at the most iconic hotel in downtown Denver.
Lastly, I am not going to lie, it was a costly experience—nearly $100 per person after tip—but it is an experience you will never forget and one I think is worth the splurge.
… moreMy three friends and I all enjoyed our teas. I got the Paris blend and found it to be a delicious black tea with unique notes of bergamot and caramel. The desserts and scones were definitely the highlight of the food selection, as the finger sandwiches were good but nothing extraordinary (also, they give you extra finger sandwiches, but I would rather have the option to get more scones if allowed). The desserts were all extremely unique and packed with distinct aromas and flavors in each bite.
All in all, I am thankful I got to experience afternoon tea at the Brown Palace because I have always wanted to do it since I was a child. As someone who is from Colorado and has lived here all their life, I feel it is a canonical part of being a Denverite: everyone must eventually have afternoon tea at the most iconic hotel in downtown Denver.
Lastly, I am not going to lie, it was a costly experience—nearly $100 per person after tip—but it is an experience you will never forget and one I think is worth the splurge.