Pricey but so worth the experience, the scones are the bomb. Took my daughter for her birthday, Thankyou for making us feel special read more

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I have been to one other afternoon tea in western NY and this was a better experience, but a bit more expensive. The staff here is really nice a patient. The tea is exquisite, from the green tea selection to the jasmine tea, it was very tasty. One of our friends ordered the most popular brown tea, which was a bit boring so skip on that and try something adventurous. Pricing is around 60-90$ and is comes with champagne and some finger snacks. My family seemed to love the scones and I enjoyed the finder sandwiches, which they brought a second plate of included in the price for us. The live music was a nice touch, but keep in mind this in the lobby (which is beautiful), but it is not in a private room. Overall we are glad we did it, probably will not be back but we really enjoyed it. The best part was when my younger brother tried to order a cocktail before finishing his champagne and they refused. The look on his face was priceless lesson to learn about etiquette. Parking is 20$ for tea time and I strongly suggest street parking or use spot hero for a spot near by, their valet is pretty frustrating. read more

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Warning...this is a long review. Our reservation was made in the beginning of the year for this "festive Christmas event" and December 30th was the earliest available date. It had been 11 years since my group of ladies had gone to the Brown Palace Afternoon Tea, which can be very difficult to get into during the holidays. My first disappointment was the valet parking. The website said 0 - 4 hours was $15. So we decided to splurge a bit and do valet since we are seniors and not all are in excellent health. After pulling in, the parking attendant informed us that valet was $20. The Brown Palace must have raised the rate for the holidays, but they couldn't apparently make that notation on their website. My second disappointment was that we were seated in the corner closest to the front door. Every time the bellhop moved luggage into/out of the Hotel, a cold draft of air covered us. Plus we were right next to hotel check in. My third disappointment was that instead of a real table for the our group, they sat us around a large coffee table, with couches on two sides and regular table chairs on the other two sides. It was very uncomfortable, as you have to sit on the edge of the couch to lean over the table to eat & drink. The chairs were also not comfortable and you again you had to bend over to eat. I had called the hotel in advance to find out about payment options and whether separate checks were possible, as there were 10 of us. There is not direct line to the Afternoon Tea staff so you have to rely on the person you get connected to. Separate payments and check I was told could be provided. That was completely wrong as I was informed by the waitress and that the people answering the phone didn't know what they were talking about. Now the food review. It was indeed mediocre as another reviewer pointed out. You get run of the mill tea sandwiches and as another reviewer said, they indeed didn't seed or blot the cucumbers and so the bread was soggy. The egg salad sandwiches were soggy also. Some of the bread on the meat sandwiches was dried out. The scones were good. The desserts were nothing spectacular. I love desserts but I only ate 1 & 1/2. I thought the chocolate mousse was in a chocolate cup, but it was just crushed chocolate cookies formed into a cup. The tea was good, but until we got there we did not know we would be limited to 3 choices of tea for the table. The wait staff was passive and basically inattentive. We knew that we could ask for seconds on the sandwich plates but we had to initiate the request by going over to a wait staff member at another table and ask. Had we not asked for the additional sandwiches, I don't believe they would have offered them. Then ending to this frustrating outing came as we waited for over 20 minutes to have any wait staff person approach us so we could ask for the bill. I finally gave up, and went back to where they prepared the food to get someone's attention and ask for our bill. Of course a 20% gratuity was automatically added, but then I found out they do that with a party of 5 or more. It's more like a service charge because they didn't earn it based on doing anything outstanding. Overall the quality has diminished significantly from what I experienced years ago. If you are going to the Brown Palace to experience the lovely holiday decorations, then just drop in, take pictures and save yourself the $51.88 afternoon tea expense (which by the way is the least costly on the menu). It's really not worth it. The most positive thing I can contribute to this review is that we had a lovely piano player who stopped by our table to introduce himself and later to talk with us toward the end of our tea. He took requests and was the highlight of our afternoon. We did tipped him appropriately. read more

Drop in for a afternoon tea. No reservation but that was just luck. Waited 20 mins for a table. Service was great. Food and tea was good. Nice relax place. read more

Absolutely wonderful! Came here for afternoon tea on a weekday while on vacation. We weren't very hungry so we split one pot of tea instead of each ordering a set. It was a good decision to share as each set included quite a bit of food. We enjoyed everything. The tea was great! The scone and biscuit was heavenly. The small sandwiches and desserts provided a range of flavors, each paired wonderfully with the tea. The pianist started playing when we got seated. The music was great and the pianist was friendly. Truly enjoyed our short time there. Would love to return! read more

Came here for the Sunday Afternoon Tea Time with our family in Denver. Let's just say I was very impressed! Service was spectacular, the hotel was beautiful, and the treats were delicious! They were able to accommodate our party of 15 which included some kids and they had a blast! I brought my infant and they were able to get me a high chair and she seemed to love it too. I especially loves the curry flavored egg sandwhiches but everything on the menu was great! The tea was good and when in Denver again, I want to make it an annual tradition for our girls. read more

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We have family that live in Lone Pine, CO, just south of Denver. Our friend told of this place in downtown, so we made a reservation for afternoon tea. As a result, this has become a regular routine when we visit Denver area. And, it is my second favorite. They gave generous champagne, their bites were delicious and on point. And their tea was phenomenal as they had my Darjeeling tea available as an option. Very much worth the expense. But definitely make a reservation. read more

Oh what fun it is to go to Afternoon Tea. I could do this everyday. The ladies here are so great and kind. I enjoyed the vanilla rooibos African tea. Unless you're in the mood for champagne, skip the option that includes it. I almost forgot to drink mine. The tea and pastries were delectable. The live piano player is a nice touch. I really enjoyed my time at this beautiful hotel. Next time I'm going to splurge and stay here at least 1 night read more

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When I was younger and still living in PA, my Mom and I used to make the hour plus drive to get to a little mom and pop shop to have afternoon tea. We would have homemade scones, tea sandwiches, desserts and delicious tea over the course of a couple hours. Afternoon tea has been something we've been doing for years and on her most recent visit I couldn't resist reservations at the Brown Palace. I made reservations on Open Table, I always appreciate the ease of on-line reservations. If you opt out of valet as I often do you may have to walk a block or two to get to the Brown Palace. Upon entry to the Brown Palace your head will be permanently fixed staring straight up admiring the ceiling of the Brown Palace. I was mesmerized with the beauty and kept sneaking glances every chance I had. The live music coming from the piano added to the lovely ambiance. I loved enjoying Afternoon Tea in the gorgeous lobby of the hotel and would come back just for the ceiling alone. We both choose The Royal Palace option which offers, a tea of your choice, a glass of Kir Royale, house-made scones served with Devonshire cream and preserves, finger sandwiches and pastries finished with a Brown Palace truffle. The service left something to be desired, clunky would describe our service best. It felt rushed and sloppy at times, tea was sloppily refilled and care was not taken when pouring hot water to ensure no splashing and when bringing our glasses of Kir Royale. A few small fixes with service would really go a long way to improve the whole experience. I thought the presentation of everything was exquisite. The three tiered presentation of fresh scones, tea sandwiches and variety of desserts was very nice. The tea options sounded tasty on paper but were both pretty flavorless. They became more watery as we were supplied with more hot water but not fresh tea leaves. We enjoyed two different varieties of scones, one of which was supposed to be pumpkin but neither of us could find pumpkin flavor anywhere. The saving grace was the Devonshire cream that is imported straight from England I hear. We were both taking spoonful after spoonful and spreading this luxurious cream over every bite. The tea sandwiches were good, the stand out was the curried egg salad. I could have easily had a whole plate of just these. The other two sandwiches were rather bland and not memorable at all. I'm glad we were able to order a second serving of the sandwiches at no charge. The desserts were a nice way to end the experience and were the highlight of the afternoon. There were three or four unique creations and each one offered something new. The chocolate truffle was decadent and pure poetry. I'm not likely to return in the near future for Afternoon Tea with so many other options in the area that I still have yet to try. read more

Tea at the Brown Palace never disappoints! A friend was wanting to go to High Tea somewhere and had never been to The Brown Palace. We lucked out and snagged a Saturday reservation at the perfect time for us. As expected, everything was flawless. The tea was blended exactly right, she got the Brown Palace's custom blended black Estate tea and I chose the Caribbean Chamomile. Both teas were fantastic! After starting our tea it was time for the tea tray! The food on the tea tray is the BEST part of any High Tea! And everything on our tray was fantastic! From the English cucumber sandwiches to the banana split torte and the perfect buttermilk scones, it was perfect. If you want the best High Tea experience in Denver don't miss this! Reservations can be hard to get so plan ahead, The Brown Palace is worth the wait! read more

Such a wonderful special-occasion spot! But only if you like tea, bubbly, finger sandwiches and the company of some close friends. I haven't had formal tea in other tea rooms (yet) so I can't compare, but this experience is definitely about enjoying the scene, the beautiful interior of the Brown Palace Hotel, and enjoying some tasty bites. And the tea is, of course, strong and delicious. This was my third visit in just as many years, and it never has never failed to disappoint. The pace is definitely relaxed, so prepare to spend at least an hour on your tea experience. I also find it to be a fascinating people-watching experience as well, with little girls celebrating confirmations, grandmas celebrating their birthdays, peeps like me celebrating special occasions, and there always seems to be a wedding reception or big event going on when I've visited. I'm a big fan of living vicariously through others, so this works for me. But just be prepared for potential large crowds in the lobby. A couple notes, since I'm into that: - Do yourself a favor and sneak into the restrooms at Ellyngton's. - Don't be afraid to ask them to move you. They seated my party right next to the piano, which made it impossible to hear one another. Later on they brought out a harp player, which was lovely, but just be aware you might have a hard time conversating if you're seated next to the music. - For folks with nut allergies, they will happily make you a substitute plate. One of my friends got to nosh on a plate filled with mounds of fresh fruit, melon with proscuitto and gigantic shrimp. - Don't be afraid to ask for a to-go box! This is an expensive treat, so take those goodies home with you if you don't finish them. read more

As mentioned it is a $40pp high tea, this was known upon arrival for a meetup of 12 girls. Our numbers has dwindles due to a snow storm but we called 24 hours before and modified the reservation (originally it was 17). It took us over 45 minutes to order our tea, another 15 to get it, and another 15 to get the first tray of sandwiches. During the 2.5 hour tea our server came back twice, as he was getting gratuity he had no reason to make sure we were happy. Then when we went to pay evenly with 12 cards, he then explained he can only take 3 cards. He wasn't apologetic, understanding and gave no explanation why we were never told before, even when stating over three time it would be separate checks. He made us scramble about to try to get it down to three cards, this required two of our party to paypal money to another member so she could put it on her card. The amount of disrespect and pure annoyance shown made the whole experience unworthy. The small sandwiches were good, not revolutionary, and the tea was quite good, but for $40 you are paying for a full experience and that was worth $2. read more

I wanted to give it 4 or even 5 stars, but it isn't really. The setting is great and the tea was wonderful. They had a great selection of tea. Downside: While enjoying the spa,we had a little problem. I told them we had a tea reservation thinking that we might get a little kick-back but no, no small discount, no compensation of any kind. If they where really a great full service property there would have been a small something to make up for the problem that we had during our time in the spa. Also when serving the tea our waitress spilled it and didn't clean it up. Nor did they bring us sugar. We had to wave her down and ask her to bring napkins for the spill and sugar. It wasn't that busy either. She was just hanging in the tea station talking to another employee. I don't know spending $38 per person for great tea and service and only getting half of it. Not really as great as I was hoping for. The piano player was great though. read more

I have always wanted to try the high tea at the Brown Palace so I was excited when my sister, mom, grandma, niece and daughter got to all go together. The Brown Palace is a beautiful building with amazing ceilings and atmosphere. The tea is held in the middle of the lobby with a mixture of standard tables and tables with couches. After choosing to have the most basic option (the next up would have included champagne and a truffle). We did have to wait awhile for the server to help us, and we were surprised when she told us that since we had a party of five we could only choose three teas. For the same price per person as a table of 2-4, we should have received the same option of choosing our own teas. The scones, sandwiches and desserts were quite good, although it would have been nice to have them separated onto two different trays so that we didn't have to stand up every time we wanted to choose something. The teas were amazing, though the pots were quite heavy to try to pour each time. We had two scones each-a cranberry and regular. The sandwiches were cucumber, a roast beef on rye bread (which was tough but good), and an egg salad. Desserts included a macaroon, yummy s'mores treat, a coconut cheesecake bite, and a raspberry bar. We did have to wait quite a bit of time if we wanted anything from our server-like refills of lemonade for my daughter. On a side note, the lemonade there is quite good! There were all sorts of groups there-from wedding showers to birthdays to people in shorts and tank tops. For the price that was paid per person, though, I would have preferred it to be a bit more excluded (other than in the main lobby), a bit more attention from the server, and the same options as parties with fewer guests got. We loved having the valet option when we arrived so we didn't have to try to find parking, but it felt awkward when the valet went to get our car and it was simply across the street. Overall it was a fun experience, but a bit pricey for the location and service provided. read more

High Tea at the Brown Palace is definitely a treat. This is the perfect place to take your mother or grandmother, or a good friend. Be prepared to sit all afternoon, because you should savor this! The pastries and finger sandwiches are really quite good, and the Devonshire cream is PERFECT. They will bring you seconds (and thirds) of whatever you want, so be sure to eat lots of chocolate goodies (with the chocolate platter). The service here is AMAZING, they are completely not in your face, but ALWAYS around if you need anything. The atmosphere is beautiful, especially if you are into old hotels. This is a great place to go for a nice afternoon, but I warn you: it is addicting. :) read more

What a fun, elegant experience in a gorgeous hotel! The champagne afternoon tea carries a hefty price tag, but it's worth going at least once. Next time I would probably pass on the champagne, the pots of tea and large tray of bites were plenty. The scones were done perfectly (and there were two types to try). The tiny sandwiches are always a crowd pleaser as well. The only change I would make is to the sweets tray - there was just way too much. It's hard to eat that much sugar in one sitting. Everyone boxed up their extras of sweets. That said, everyone finished their share of scones and sandwiches. I'd recommend that BP do more savories along with the sandwiches and less decadent desserts. It's fun to dress up and go there on a weekend or for a special occasion. But it's certainly not a regular practice. I was kind of surprised at how casual people were dressed. Our group all wore dresses, but there were a few people in the tea area in jeans. So I guess if you're wondering what to wear, you can go either way depending on the occasion. read more

We went here the day after Christmas for tea and champagne, and to be honest it didn't meet my expectations sadly. The chairs set up at our table (more like a low coffee table) was quite bizarre. Was this our punishment for asking to be sat away from the piano since we all ruined our hearing decades ago and therefore didn't want to be screaming 'WHAT?' in the Brown Palace? I ended up sitting in a huge arm chair my dad and his wife were on a couch (of completely different height) and my sister was about 2 feet away from the coffee table we were all sharing because her chair was a very low and huge lounger. So this is awkward for everyone...... let me do a yoga pose/stretch to reach my tea please..... Then came the service -something that for any other place in the Brown Palace is seamless. Well not here, we were forgotten about multiple times and actually had to embarrassingly flag someone down. (something believe me we felt like idiots doing - but we had been waiting forever!) Come to think of it... maybe we weren't even really a regular table and that's why the confusion was there? Either way it was unfair. The tea tray of snacks was delicious however and the 'never-ending' aspect of it was great especially since the sandwiches were WAY too good. After we had finished snacking and chatting I headed over to the bathrooms to freshen up. I was wearing something very nice - Christmas & Brown Palace worthy. Albeit all black because well that's my style and I suppose a tiny portion of my heavily tattooed arm must of peaked out because a lady in the powder room took it upon herself to scoff and and literally chastise me for my 'appearance'! I was so mortified I couldn't even tell my family what happened, because I didn't want to cause further embarrassment for us. Believe me I wanted to love tea here - we are all nice, sophisticated and well-mannered people, but or 'set-up' and apparently my appearance made us, me especially feel completely unwelcome and for me that was hurtful. I might give it another try, but I wouldn't go during the holidays and I'd make sure if I saw that lady in the powder room I'd mention something about her wrinkles - no wait I'm not that curt. read more

One of my favorite place to have tea in Denver! It's got everything: lovely tea, delicious food, gorgeous decor, and delightful service! I've had tea here several times over the past few years and it's really the place to go when you want to give yourself a treat! Very fancy, I always make sure to wear my cutest dresses, it gets me into the experience that much more! The service here is lovely, the servers are so nice! We've had the same gal a few times and she remembers us each time! (I imagine our mode of dress makes that easier than usual but still, it's appreciated!) They often come by to check up and aren't obtrusive in the least, often filling up my tea pot! Also, I love the bottomless sandwiches and an additional plate of scones is very reasonable if you are super hungry! There are a few very slight cons: I'd like more selection as far as teas go! I prefer black tea and they only have 5 different ones to choose from! I have tried them all and enjoy them very much but it makes repeat trips not as frequent as they could be! The next con is probably very personal preference, but I'd like to see them change their menu a bit more, especially the desserts! Sandwiches change out quite frequently although I've been there so many times, I've probably tried all of them at least once! The desserts always seem to be the same, minus a change out or two! At least the scones are always different and they are delicious! Also, I have yet to go during the holiday season when they have all the awesome decoration up! Apparently you need to book that almost a year in advance! Maybe if I call now, I can get a reservation?! Ha! read more

I love this place. I definitely grew up in the Titanic Movie frenzy time frame, and I can't help it, but I've always loved anything to do with the turn of the century. The atmosphere is so elegant and refined, with the harp playing in the background. The lovely tea attendants made sure that we had lots of hot water and enough of everything. The scone and cream are the best in town, hands down. My complaint, much like others is the fact that they still make you pay for valet parking. Since the tea is so expensive already, why don't you comp that like you comp the patrons at Ellyington's? I hurts the wallet for sure. But, still, it's one of the bastions of the past, and one of the only places to wear a fascinator in Denver without being stared at. I can't wait to go back for more scones. :) VERDICT: Your wallet will cry, but you'll still want to buy the scones. read more

I had an amazing tea with my mother, sister and soon to be Mother and Sister-in-law. We had planned tea for two days before my wedding and it was the perfect relaxing setting to calm everyone's nerves. Everything was well put together form the tea choices to the food. Most people know that the Brown Palace provides amazing service in the hotel but the tea room gives service that is just as legendary. They were wonderful from the reservation to the day of, making sure that all of our dietary needs were met. My mother and I are gluten free and the scones and sandwiches they served to us were no less than amazing. Better than I can bake or buy at a specialty shop. The selection of tea wasn't too large or too small, it was well thought out for the food offered and the servers offered their personal recommendations (all of which were spot on and wonderful) We were charmed by the personable service, beautiful setting and overall experience. My mother and I have already planned our next trip back. read more

I didn't know what to expect coming here. I went to tea with my friend for her Grandmother's birthday. I knew I had to dress up, which was exciting for me. I love being girly and the situation doesn't present itself often enough. As soon as we stepped inside I was in awe. I'm a sucker for beautiful architecture and it was like stepping into another world far, far away from Denver. The tea was delicious (I sampled several, they were all wonderful). The food was also very good and very addicting. You wouldn't think tea sandwiches and mini desserts would fill you up but they definitely do. I would definitely come back for a special occasion. Anybody having a bridal shower? I recommned this place for a classy, intimate and sophisticated shower. read more

I met two friends for tea at the Brown Palace on Wednesday. If you go at 2:00 on Wednesday, you can take a free tour of the hotel. If you're a middle-aged Beatles fan like me, you'll see where they stayed when they played Denver. We also got to go into the Presidential Suite that has been renamed for Barack Obama until the end of the DNC. The tour lasted about an hour, after which we sat down to tea. A night in the suite will set you back $1,200. The tea menu lists four different types of teas. One is a traditional scones, sandwiches and pastries tea for $27. Another is the same as the traditional with the addition of a glass of champagne for $32 (that's the one I had). A third focuses on pastries containing chocolate, and...well...I don't remember the details of the fourth one. As for tea, I ordered the Brown Palace blend, which was excellent. The food was pretty and tasted good. We ate buttermilk and cherry almond scones--with clotted cream and jam of course; shrimp salad, ham salad, and cucumber/cream cheese sandwiches; and five little assorted pastries. The woman who served us was very friendly and attentive and kept our pots filled with hot water. Although we did not come in until 3:30 and sat well into the start of cocktail hour, we never felt rushed to leave. All in all, this is what I expected from tea at the Brown Palace, and I was not disappointed. read more

A disappointing tea. The cucumber sandwiches were soggy. The sweet bites were stale, probably left over from some New Year's soiree. What happened to the delightful petit fours they used to serve, and which their website still promotes? The waiter was not attentive, and told us we could sit at the table for only and hour and a half. For $50 a person for minimal food, a time limit is rude. We had a delightful time due to the beautiful decor and fun companions, but the quality of the tea has slipped substantially. To top things off, when I went to claim my car from the valet, he was trying to hand my keys to strangers! I hadn't even turned in my ticket yet, so I have no idea what caused him to retrieve the wrong car for these people. read more

A fun place to people watch and relax while enjoying a cup of tea. We had the champagne and tea option. The tea sandwiches were tasty as well as the dessert. Service was a tad slow but not such a big deal. read more

Afternoon Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a place I want all my visitors to experience. Too bad I'm rarely so on the ball that I'll make a reservation in time! The tea is spectacular, the scones delish and they claim their Devonshire cream is brought in ... from England. Yum. It's kind of a pricey outing, and you don't want to go in looking like a slob, but it's wonderful. The servers rarely bother you (what's to ask except for more hot water?), so you can carry on great conversations there. I love it. read more

One star for exorbitant pricing. Get this: It's $42 for afternoon tea, and if you order vegan (which my friend did), you receive a third of the food...with a $6 up-charge! The finger sandwich substitute are two small sticks of celery. Almost $50 for one salad sized plate of food and a pot of tea. I've wanted to dine at this restaurant for years, but I won't return. I do not recommend. Save your money for an amazing steak! PS- Avoid the Earl Gray tea. I have no idea what it is, but it tastes nothing like Bergamot. read more

I love love love that my friends brought me here. This was the best tea experience I've had, not to mention the best scones I've ever eaten. The tea room is located right in the middle of the hotel's lobby, great marketing by the way. What better way to get people to want to pay $31 for tea than to have them watch other people enjoying it. I'm not sure if it was the hotel scenery, the lighting, or the actual silverware they serve the tea with...but I felt like royalty for an hour. They have a very nice selection of quality teas for anyone's palate. We also got blueberry and buttermilk scones, to die for with jam. They also served those crustless sandwiches- roast beef, cucumber, and shrimp salad. I still remember what that roast beef tastes like. And finally we had a variety of chocolate cakes, cookies, and other desserts. The service is great and oh so friendly. The price is on the steeper side but it is the experience you're paying for on top of the food. Bring the mom here, she would LOVE it for sure. read more

Pretty much any special occasion that involves my mom is celebrated at The Brown Palace. It always means a delightful afternoon full of wonderful teas, tasty Kir Royales and a tasty selection of the normal tea accoutrements. The service is professional and elegant, and the tea room manager is gracious and very accommodating. We managed to get reservations for the holiday tea service (quick tip: call now if you want a good date next December!!). The already beautiful lobby was decked out in stunning yet tasteful Christmas decor, and the tea cakes were flavored with traditional Christmas flavors such as gingerbread, eggnog and mince. This is really such a fun, affordable treat and really a must do! read more

We wanted to pay for quality for a special event but were sorely disappointed. Mediocre food , tea and service for a high-end price. Unfortunately we will be searching for another venue for a "high-end tea experience". Putting a pecan on a standard chicken salad sandwich doesn't make it high-end. read more

I feel like a pariah here, but I wasn't blown away. Maybe my expectations were too high. I really wanted to love this place. The company I went with was fantastic, the lobby is beautifully appointed, and the service was impeccable. However, I felt like I paid way too much for what I got. Finger sandwiches, which were good, but not the best I've ever eaten. A few of the petit fours were just foul, and the scones were about what I'd expect from anywhere. Also, the hotel was undergoing remodeling and it was freaking loud in the lobby. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but I don't feel the need to go back anytime soon, particularly if I'm paying. read more

Step into a fairy tale! The Brown Palace's tea room is decedent and delicious! Enjoy a glass of champagne and some neatly presented sandwiches and cookies. Perfect light food to go with a nice cup of tea! Anyone you take here will feel special, from a romantic afternoon to a princess birthday party with kids or just an afternoon tea with your mum. I love seeing little girls all dressed up to go here, it really warms my heart. On the plus side you too can get dressed up! I can wear the most extravagant cocktail dresses here and no one bats an eyelid. Lovely. Also they just put up their christmas decorations, go check it out! The hungry kitten says: Have some earl grey with your sandwiches! read more

Always love coming here for tea. You feel like you have stepped back in time. The pianist was wonderful. Played happy birthday for all of us birthday goers, and we got a cupcake as well as everything else on the tea trays. As usual I left painfully full but very happy. Thank goodness they give is togo bags. Everything was very tasty as usual the the tea itself was wonderful. Still mad I forget to get some loose leaf to go. read more

I'm probably losing some man points by admitting to liking high tea so much, but this was awesome. Great tea (of course), fantastic service with no utensil out of line, and unbelievable scones and sandwiches. I've since had tea at some classy places (including the Peninsula in Hong Kong) and the Brown Palace is by far the best for food. Worth the splurge - come hungry! read more

Great tea, but be warned: If you're trying to reserve in late November through January, they start taking reservations each year on January 2nd! At 7am!! And apparently, they fill up some days (weekends and such) in the first few hours! So call ahead if you're in Denver for the holidays, and hope you get lucky, I guess. Otherwise, it's fantastic year-round; weekends are usually pretty busy, so we like to drop in on weekdays. John Kite is always a pleasure on the piano, and the harpist adds some very nice mood to the event as well. I'm looking forward to my neice growing a couple years older so I can take her as well, and let her enjoy a fun time at tea with us too! She's a bit young to appreciate it for now though... Prices are good, about $30-$40 per person after tax, although the holidays are more expensive. That said, the "tiny sandwiches and scones" that I thought about the first time I saw them were amazingly filling. Maybe that's because I couldn't stop eating the things, and darn near took a few fingers off while chowing down! Yes, they are that good. No, I'm not ashamed of my rampant gluttony! read more

Highly recommend for any special or casual occasions. (Although I don't like seeing spoiled children there I appreciate their parents' eagerness and effort to educate them about fine dining early on in their lives.) It's expensive but totally worth it ($80 for two people) We went there on a whim. Usually you need to make a reservation to get a table but the hostess was able to accommodate us after waiting for 15 minutes. The tea snack came in three layers (it's not a secret but it's also not advertised on their website but they offer free refill for any layer if you finish everything on that layer). The food is very delicate and delicious. I enjoyed both the sweet and savory. I probably won't make it a habit of going there on a regular basis, but a girl can dream, can't she? read more

I really love tea service, and the Brown Palace did not disappoint. The service and atmosphere were wonderful. The lobby is unique and cozy, and the service is friendly. I tried 3 teas, and my favorite was the Brown Palace tea! It was excellent, and I'm not usually a big fan of black tea. The sparkling juice was very tasty as well. Now for the food. There were two scones, and the butterscotch ginger scones smelled and tasted DIVINE. I could eat those all day long. The cucumber sandwiches were alright, but the curry egg sandwiches were addicting. I'm very sure that I had more than my share. The dessert tray had an array of choices. My favorite was the chocolate truffle. We were able to stay a leisurely two hours and enjoyed every minute. It really was a nice, special experience and I would recommend to anyone to try it at least once. I think I'll have to go once a year just for the fun of it. read more

My coworkers and I decided to book a table for a Friday afternoon and this was such a delight! Tea, bubbles, and mini-sandwiches along with some chocolate truffles that made for a perfect afternoon. I love the tea selection; it is broken down by caffeine and decaf. So we ordered Peppermint, Chai and an Earl Grey. I have not had rose champagne prior and it came with a toothpick of a blueberry, blackberry and strawberry to add to the flavor. I also really liked the cucumber sandwiches and scones - so tasty! A piano player was plying live which also added to the ambiance of the tea room. Bring your hat..... read more

They keep the winter holiday decorations up until after the stock show so we do our holiday ladies Christmas in January.

Excellent selection of sandwiches and scones. Really enjoyed the flavors of the simple ingredients. There is a man playing the piano throughout the 2 hr Afternoon Tea and that created a calm environment. I got lucky and walked-in on a Monday afternoon but I suggest you call ahead for reservations. Regal and classy place to enjoy an afternoon. I got full off of the sandwiches and desserts. You will def enjoy a relaxing teatime! read more

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This is a must-do in Denver, especially for the holidays when the lobby is dressed up in Christmas lights and a beautiful tree in the center. Many families attend with children in their best attire (ages 7 and up seem appropriate). We stopped in on Christmas Eve, and the hostess informed us that they book a year in advance... we just had to come back an hour later. Splurge for the tea package that includes a glass of champagne (why not?) It'll also put you in the holiday spirit. Secret sandwiches are always good. I now want fancy tea in every city in America and Europe. read more