This hotel and restaurant/bar are the epitome of Denver history. When you walk into the lobby, you feel as if you’ve gone back 130 years. the hotel has hosted presidents from Taft to Regan and Clinton, and musicians that included the Beatles, Springsteen, and Taylor Swift. The Ship Tavern feels very classic and old-school. And the story of how it came to be in the 1930s is a great one. we were there on a Thursday night. We had a reservation, but could have walked in if we didn’t have one. The cocktails were very nice and not outrageously priced. Our entrées were the Caesar salad with salmon and the 12 oz prime rib (16 and 20 oz are available). The salad was very good and the seafood was fresh. The prime rib was a solid. The portion was generous, and it was seasoned very nicely. But it could have been just a little warmer. The service was unobtrusive, but very friendly and they responded quickly to a raised hand. The prices were on the higher side for what you got, but remember that this is a hotel/urban resort property. It may not be the best choice if you want a gourmet experience or a bargain, but if you’re looking for a solid meal and really wonderful atmosphere, this is the place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Prime Rib
Hina Chow (Hina Chow)
I have come for years. It's my go to to have a great prime rib. My recent visit on 10/30/22 my dining experience lacked. No more bread present. French onion Soup came out warm. My baked potato was also warm that the butter didn't melt. What has happened?! Wait staff was great!
Elsa Villalobos
Brown Palace is like taking a trip back in time to a young Denver. The decor and ambiance are early 1900s feel. The service is excellent. The food is good. You will definitely enjoy the architecture.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
William Sharp
Service was slow getting the food out. Meatloaf was not good at all. The prime rib was pretty good...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Steak, Fish and Chips
Candice M
This restaurant seems way overpriced, the restaurant chairs are tattered, and they need to be reupholstered, and there were lights out in the bar area, and the bathrooms right outside in the lobby are also shabby. The food was not worth the price they are charging, it is possibly the kitchen was having an off night. The meatloaf was way too salty, but the vegetables were good. Our waiter was friendly. This experience was a little disappointing, being that this restaurant is located at the Brown Palace, my expectations were that it would be in better shape than it was.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
foggydawn59
Steak was cooked perfectly. Crab cake appetizer was amazing and we shared a delicious piece of chocolate cake. We've been celebrating our wedding anniversary at the Ship Tavern for years!
Aaron Bloom
Been here a few times and the service is only fair and service almost non-
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Troy R.
Far too expensive, be sure you check the drink prices before ordering. Poor service.. Not a good experience.
Jennie Meeks
Had wonderful lunch with pork belly BLT and some clam chowder so tasty and reasonably priced being in the Brown Palace Hotel. After dinner drinks with Frank made the best hot toddy. Thanks for a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Cito
Had a beer here. Service was spotty. I was wondering about the ship theme in Denver. I guess I'll come back to try again.
We were sitting in the middle eating bread and a roach crawled on our table. Disgusting!!! We paid for our drinks and we left.Host was super apologetic and obviously embarrassed, not at all his fault but
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
Aaron Sternberg
Nice place to get great drinks ?Food was good. Atmosphere was fun.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Stanley Lipkin
Classic place in Denver. Prime rib is perfect. Only moderately priced wines. A good experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Bob Durham
Great ambiance to take in before the Candlelight Concert!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
SueMary
We had an enjoyable meal and drinks pre-show at the Ship's Tavern. The service and food were great! Best Fish in Chips according to my husband!! Our server Joe was very attentive and helpful.
This hotel and restaurant/bar are the epitome of Denver history. When you walk into the lobby, you feel as if you’ve gone back 130 years. the hotel has hosted presidents from Taft to Regan and Clinton, and musicians that included the Beatles, Springsteen, and Taylor Swift. The Ship Tavern feels very classic and old-school. And the story of how it came to be in the 1930s is a great one. we were there on a Thursday night. We had a reservation, but could have walked in if we didn’t have one. The cocktails were very nice and not outrageously priced. Our entrées were the Caesar salad with salmon and the 12 oz prime rib (16 and 20 oz are available). The salad was very good and the seafood was fresh. The prime rib was a solid. The portion was generous, and it was seasoned very nicely. But it could have been just a little warmer. The service was unobtrusive, but very friendly and they responded quickly to a raised hand. The prices were on the higher side for what you got, but remember that this is a hotel/urban resort property. It may not be the best choice if you want a gourmet experience or a bargain, but if you’re looking for a solid meal and really wonderful atmosphere, this is the place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Prime Rib
I have come for years. It's my go to to have a great prime rib. My recent visit on 10/30/22 my dining experience lacked. No more bread present. French onion Soup came out warm. My baked potato was also warm that the butter didn't melt. What has happened?! Wait staff was great!
Brown Palace is like taking a trip back in time to a young Denver. The decor and ambiance are early 1900s feel. The service is excellent. The food is good. You will definitely enjoy the architecture.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Service was slow getting the food out. Meatloaf was not good at all. The prime rib was pretty good...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Steak, Fish and Chips
This restaurant seems way overpriced, the restaurant chairs are tattered, and they need to be reupholstered, and there were lights out in the bar area, and the bathrooms right outside in the lobby are also shabby. The food was not worth the price they are charging, it is possibly the kitchen was having an off night. The meatloaf was way too salty, but the vegetables were good. Our waiter was friendly. This experience was a little disappointing, being that this restaurant is located at the Brown Palace, my expectations were that it would be in better shape than it was.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Steak was cooked perfectly. Crab cake appetizer was amazing and we shared a delicious piece of chocolate cake. We've been celebrating our wedding anniversary at the Ship Tavern for years!
Been here a few times and the service is only fair and service almost non-
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Far too expensive, be sure you check the drink prices before ordering. Poor service.. Not a good experience.
Had wonderful lunch with pork belly BLT and some clam chowder so tasty and reasonably priced being in the Brown Palace Hotel. After dinner drinks with Frank made the best hot toddy. Thanks for a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a beer here. Service was spotty. I was wondering about the ship theme in Denver. I guess I'll come back to try again.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
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We were sitting in the middle eating bread and a roach crawled on our table. Disgusting!!! We paid for our drinks and we left.Host was super apologetic and obviously embarrassed, not at all his fault but
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
Nice place to get great drinks ?Food was good. Atmosphere was fun.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Classic place in Denver. Prime rib is perfect. Only moderately priced wines. A good experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Great ambiance to take in before the Candlelight Concert!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We had an enjoyable meal and drinks pre-show at the Ship's Tavern. The service and food were great! Best Fish in Chips according to my husband!! Our server Joe was very attentive and helpful.