This was an excellent venue for a private party. It was beautifully set up for 40 guests. The crafted menu was delicious and presentation was excellent! I don't know what was my favorite because it all was delicious! The entire dining experience was outstanding. I would love to return and try a traditional restaurant night. read more

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From Chicago, visiting friends and we went to TCP on our first night. This place is really fun. The building is very cool with high ceilings, it is an old church. It's a fun vibe, especially with a larger group, but harder to talk because it is loud. There are three drink stations--wine, mixed drinks, and beer. Our party sampled all of them. Very nice. Everything is connected when you start a tab, so you don't have to worry about paying at each station. My wife and I shared the sanctuary salad--delightful! We add bacon as our protein and had the smoked tea vinaigrette--doesn't sound like much, but it made the salad great! Daughters ordered the charcuterie board, which was delicious. And we ordered the chocolate mousse for desert--very rich, like fudge. Mmm. Highly recommended!! If you are in Colorado Springs you have to try it. Service was very, very good. At the end of the night, I asked my wife how much she thought it cost for the four of us to have dinner and drinks. She said, "$200." It was $120 with tip. read more

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We had a celebration life here. We could not have asked for anything more! They worked with us and the venue was so intimate. The food and service were so amazing. We loved the brews too!! As a Colorado native this place holds such an amazing historical place in my heart. The food was better than we could have expected for the price. read more

WOW! This place does not look like much going in, but the chef is absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! I am GF/DF, and the chef went out of his way to ensure that I had an exceptional dining experience. Get your New Year's Eve tickets now! read more

Reasons why the Carter Payne is awesome: 1. Venue - outdoor seating with views of Pike's Peak, and it's in an only church. The space echoes but it's so fun! 2. The food is creative and just outstanding. For example, my 16yo son is not generally a salad enthusiast, but he has declared that the Carter Payne house salad could be his only meal to eat for the rest of his life if he were stranded on an island. I'm not sure I would choose it over chocolate mousse, but the smoked tea dressing must contain something "special" because everyone craves it. 3. Local Relic beers. Oh wow - creativity and flavor...if you like beer and haven't tried them, you are missing out. 4. Julie and the wines. She really knows her stuff. 5. Did I mention the food? All of it. Everything here is unique and beyond fabulous. read more

We had a family event here, a celebration of life, and it was absolutely perfect in every aspect. The food, from appetizers through dessert, was delicious, well cooked and nicely presented, and couldn't have been better. The atmosphere and the service were amazing. I highly recommend this establishment for any gathering that you might be planning. We will certainly be back. read more

Every once in awhile you find a restaurant that blows you away. Carter Payne fills that spot. I ordered the chicken tostadas There were three large ones - too much to eat with a dessert coming. So tasty with pickled onions on top. My husband got the jerk crusted strip steak with mushrooms. Get the mushrooms! So worth it! He asked for sour cream for the potatoes and enjoyed something he rarely eats. The dinner alone was very delicious. But after donating to IGive we also got dessert. How can I say without swearing how good this was? Thick chocolate mousse, barrel aged beer, cherry sherry, and a mixed drink that was over the top. I almost let our coupon expire. So happy I didn't! Carter Payne was amazing!! read more

We came here for brunch our wedding anniversary. The food and drinks were delicious. You could really tell the food is fresh and intentional. Even the jams were phenomenal. Really enjoyed the vibe and spacious dining room with a historical and community significance. Looks like they have a great outside dining area. Koralis provided some of the best service we have ever had. Koralis was attentive, kind, gave us space to enjoy our meal, and proactively provided recommendations for our first time here. Highly recommend. I can't wait to try dinner here and probably come here for any opportunities for drinks and chats. read more

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We enjoyed a Celebration of Life recently at The Carter Payne venue and it was absolutely wonderful. The room was perfect, the food was excellent and the service was amazing. I highly recommend it for any type event. read more

Bob and company threw an elaborate party for us and the networking group Pikes Peak Pro's. The chicken was divine as well as the chocolate shooters. Thank you so much Bob and Tom. You guys rock! Thank you chefs too! read more

Delicious BFG. Beautiful space. We had a lovely brunch. The bloody didn't disappoint. read more

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This place is Amazing! Our small school had our Prom at this event center and Jeff and Chef Brent outdid themselves! Jeff's vision really brought out an amazing night and he really worked with us so we could have an Incredible experience at this Beautiful place! They catered our event and Wow was the food Extraordinary! Chef Brent is Extremely talented! The Magnificent staff did an Outstanding job all night! Bob helped really make our night Incredible with his professional and fun-loving self! He really took excellent care of us! All of the staff was so Wonderful! We all had a Magnificent time and we couldn't have done it without you all!! Thank You So Much!! We Highly recommend The Carter Payne for any event! They will make your night Extraordinary and Fantastic!!! read more

We were seeking something new and stumbled across this gem on our excursion. Tucked in a beautiful church that originated in 1897 as the first African American church in Colorado Springs is The Carter Payne, bringing the same sense of community to its visitors. We were immediately greeted and staff explained how they were set up. It was brunch hour so we sat down to explore the menu. Around us, there were three bars-one for specialty cocktails, one for beer, and one for wine. Each offered unique options that I promise you can't find elsewhere. Food and most of the non-alcoholic options were at the table. We opted for a flight of mimosas, French press coffee and brunch. I had the arrachera and eggs. My husband had the monte cristo French toast plate. I subbed the tortilla with a biscuit because The Carter Payne has house made jam that I couldn't pass up. Our mimosa flight came out and it was perfection. A large bottle of champagne and a flight of four juices including grapefruit, orange, pineapple and cranberry. We started with that and out came our food. Both plates were beautifully put together-visually and flavor combinations were well thought out. The jams for the weekend were pear ginger and blueberry lemon. Both of these were absolutely bursting with flavor. The steak on the arrachera was lacking a little in the seasoning department and the biscuit was cold. The eggs were a little overcooked for me. Outside of those small things, this was an extremely positive experience. The art on the wall was awesome and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

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Carter Payne, you do not disappoint! For real though, post (mid?) pandemic going out is still not quite as fun as it used to be and I find myself usually a little... let down. I know everyone is trying so hard but when you've got limited resources, time and access to sitters, you're hopes are so high. So when we finally stopped in after reading reviews and tracking this place since it opened last year, we were blown away! The vibe is on point! The staff is friendly! The beer is phenomenal, the cocktails too! And I mean, this charcuterie board is the best I've had since we moved to Colorado. The absolute perfect spot for an afternoon beverage and snacks and I'm certain a fantastic place for dinner. I love the description in the menu of what the church was and stood for and their commitment to keep that unique piece alive in who they hire and what they serve. The record player is available for patrons to spin their favorite tunes and I loved that! Having three bars to choose from was fun, I love an interactive dining experience. I cannot wait to go when it's warm and sit outside. Although it was just me and the hubby there were a lot of people with small children coming through and I think this is probably more the time of day (afternoon). I love the idea of a quality place you can come and bring your kids to. All in all amazing spot and my new favorite place to chill in CoS read more

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Entrust The Carter Payne for an event that you want to be memorable in every loving way. And if you are considering any other venue, you will be wasting your money and time. Our celebration of life at The Carter Payne was absolutely wonderful. The food was excellently prepared and delicious, including house made breads, details of each course and house made desserts, each created by a talented, personable chef. Their wine and beer selections were not boring but innovative. The staff was attentive. Their personalized care during a difficult time included reviewing what our family envisioned, they were responsive & flexible down to details of our preferred seating & table arrangements. You believe they love what they do, all wrapped up in the setting of an historic building. It couldn't have been any better nor more appropriate for celebrating the life of our loved one . Thank you Brent and Bob. read more

came with out of town co workers and this place provides something for everyone! we split several different plates and the charcuterie (the dressing on the board is incredible). i samples about 5 wines at the wine bar and they were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. great outdoor space too! read more

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We popped in for a night cap on a Wednesday and it was definitely an experience, not only because they renovated a church into a restaurant, but the vibe was a bit too fancy for our weekday night. We still sat down and enjoyed a drink and their very large charcuterie board. We chatted with one of the bartenders about their locally distilled beers and got to taste one of the beers on show. The floor manager was a very nice host, and I loved that they had a cornhole going on outside in the yard. read more

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Omg!! This place is absolutely fabulous! It's 3 bars inside an old church. There's a wine bar, cocktail bar and a brewery. Need I say more... okay. The food we split the charcuterie board.. amazing!!!! Food is a must, you won't be disappointed. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!! Dress warm though it's a bit drafty. read more

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It feels like I'm surrounded by praising, singing, laughing and hallelujahs when I entered The Carter Payne - The Payne Chapel opened in 1897 as the first African American Church in Colorado Springs. Grace and goodness fills the room. So does the smell of good food. Housed within is the The Local Relic. True CRAFT beer. As a beer connoisseur, I recommend anyone who appreciates finer beers to get there straight away. I had the Vanilla Chai Porter. Delicious smell and divine taste. The wine and craft cocktail stations are there to serve all without discrimination. The menu is very creative and tasty. I do recommend that the kitchen makes sure the food is hot when it hits the table. But all the staff is wonderful and happy to be there. The art is very intriguing as well. read more

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What a gem we discovered on Valentines Day. Why more people are not talking about this place I DO NOT KNOW. Everything was well executed. Service was spot on. Food was creative, thoughtful and delicious. Wine and beer pairings could not have been more perfect. Everyone was friendly, upbeat and knowledgeable of not only the food and cocktails but the history of the chapel. Dani from local relic brewery was amazing and we enjoyed getting to know her. We highly recommend! read more

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Had the best steak here I have had in 15 years. Rice and vegetables look run-of-the- mill, but they are absolutely bursting with flavor. Local Relic beer and wine were exceptional. The sommelier is one of the most knowledgeable and innovative I have ever met. We will be back. Go now! read more

Not great, water jug came out with grime and small pebbles inside. Server blamed it on "the dang dishwasher" It's a unique artsy "food court" style with a server. You can go up and get a beer, wine, or cocktail at one of the bars inside. Food has to be ordered by a server. Food wasn't great, steak came out cooked below temp than what was ordered. Quality of the steak was subpar. The combinations of flavors on the entrees are unique but didn't seem to blend well with each other. I got the NY strip with fried rice. Best course was dessert. The chocolate mousse was delicious! read more

Excellent food. Breakfast enchiladas, French toast, coffee, desserts all delicious. Great service. Cool building (old church) with interesting architecture. Highly recommend read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the owners, the establishment and everyone that works there. For my promotion, I held a social/reception down in the cellar. Jeff worked with me in my budget, and was so accommodating and helpful. Katie and the rest of the crew the day of the event were incredible, and the food was SO GOOD. I will 100% over do an event here again, or just come to have a drink with friends. Thank you all for an incredible time. It made my already so special day even better. I wish I had photos to add but...we had a lot of fun....so not many photos were taken :) read more

We walked in not knowing what to expect. There are three bars and you can open a tab and order from any of them. My husband had a cocktail and I had a glass of wine from another bar. Once seated a server comes to take your order. The food was very good and I loved the wine selection. We had the salmon tostadas and th charcuterie board. Great value! It's a pretty loud environment with no AC which was ok but I was wishing for a fan toward the end of the meal. I will return! read more

This place is quite unique, and I really wanted to love it, but I just "liked" it. We walked in and sat at a table, and no one acknowledged us for quite a few minutes. I had to flag someone down to find out how to put in an order. The gentleman (who was very nice) told me we had to order our drinks ourselves at the bar of our choice (cocktails, craft beer, or wine) and then someone would be by our table to take our order. Simple enough. Unfortunately, no one ever came by our table to take our food order while all our neighbors who came in either with us or after were waited on. I had to flag down a lady (who I'm assuming was a waitress) to take our order. She was very nice, but the confusion around their whole process was very unorganized. Our food was good, but no one ever came by to check on us after food delivery. Once again, I had to find someone to get my check to pay. I felt that this place has so much potential if they can organize their ordering process. read more

Food service and attention to detail liquor chooses and wine the best ! Desserts are fantastic ! Wei f Go again yes read more

This place is phenomenal! Wonderful knowledgeable people. Great wine. Great beer. Great cocktails. Wonderful variety of small plates. This all takes place in an historic old beautiful church. Easy parking. Go! read more

I drove by 3 times trying to figure out what this place was...and finally stopped...best decision I made today! Wow, an old church with 3 x bars inside...micro brew on site check!...cocktails check! Wine bar check! This is the most relaxing place I have been in in quite some time. The beer is completely off the charts for variety and distinctive flavor....Pecan Porter that is amazingly delicious! The charcuterie planter is easily enough for 2 people and the flavor combinations going on here is well indescribable, but oh so good. My first visit and I'm hooked! Try it and you won't be disappointed! read more

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Very good food and service. A unique experience with 3 separate bars and small batch beers. Will definitely take out of town guests here to impress read more

Only went here for cocktails, but they were outstanding. Plenty of nearby parking and the church makes for a cute setting.

I'm all honesty, the best laid out brunch I have had in a long time. Atmosphere is everything. Love the Old Neighborhood church feel. Great music, loud enough to enjoy and still have a conversation. Cocktails were superb. Can't wait to come back and experience the dinner scene . read more

This place is unlike anything else you'll experience in Colorado Springs or maybe even most places. A beautiful building and excellent service keeps us coming back but the food, beer, wine & cocktail selection is insane. Go here. You won't regret it! read more

Interesting but odd service model. The space is very cool. Loud. but unique. The drink options are wonderful and distinctive and the bartenders are knowledgeable and generous with tastings. We came for dinner and never got acknowledged by the server the entire time we were there. We'd have gladly spent lots of money on food but short of physically grabbing the server, we did not succeed in ordering food. We finished our drinks and went elsewhere for food. Will try again but know now that we need to be very assertive to get the attention we need to order food. Should it be this difficult? I think not. read more

A bit expensive. Wine was 12 a glass but the food was good although limited choices. Dessert was phenomonal. Buttermilk penna casa which was light. The church needs some sound absorbing material in the corners because the room is very loud.... 3 bars 1 for beer 1 for wine 1 for mixed.... beer selection was good try a flight to sample read more

Loved it! Nice wines. Good service. Outside rustic seating. The charcuterie platter is really good. And the people are very friendly! Love the history of the old church. A COS treasure. Plan to go back soon! read more

My family took me to this place yesterday for the first time and I will promise you: the first ingredient is love. From the moment I walked inside with my 100 year old great grandmother they were quick to seat us and extremely friendly. When you walk in you can see into the kitchen which is clean and well-kept with passionate looking chefs. The kitchen is stocked with a variety of visible fresh ingredients: beautiful fruits and veggies. The atmosphere is beautiful and angelic. The person who helped us find a wine to our liking seemed like quite the connoisseur who knew the detail and history of the wines being served, and she matched me up to a wine which I loved more than any I had had before. The waitresses were all attentive and helpful, fast on their feet, and very kind. The first dish was the chorizo fries with gorgonzola. The cheese was one of the most exquisite I believe I had ever tasted. The size was perfect for four people , and very generous helping. We had the orange chicken. It was the most tender piece of chicken, the noodles were cooked perfection and the veggies tasted fresh. There was the best subtle flavor of oranges from the orange zest and once again, one entree felt like it was big enough for two. If you come here I promise you are in for a treat. This is my favorite restaurant in Colorado! read more

The Carter Payne is one of those places that it is easy to drive by without a second look. But the inside of the little chapel is as my little grandma from Texas would have said is, "cute as a bug". A friend got married here recently and I kept trying to mentally picture where this was based on the address, but for the life of me couldn't recall what The Carter Payne even looked like. This venue was PERFECT for their vintage themed wedding and reception. I would highly recommend you check this place out! read more

Had one beer and tea. Both were good. You can open a single tab and visit all the vendors off the single tab. Cool venue and super helpful staff! read more

OOHLALA, FANTASTIC FARE!!! Using very fresh ingredients, Immerse Cuisine creates such outstanding dishes - amazing!! A real treat to thoroughly enjoy high-quality cuisine!! AND LOCAL RELIC IS A REAL GEM!!! Love the great customer service and the vast selection of beers!! They friendly staff work so hard to please their patrons with a 4-flight sampler, based upon each person's preferences - they really aim to please! And the temperature of their brews is perfect to savor their remarkable beers. With the ambiance, warm and attentive service, outstanding cuisine and the wide array of delightful brews, anytime at The Carter Payne will deliver a most memorable experience!!! read more