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Ship Tavern at the Brown Palace, Denver, CO
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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Ship Tavern at the Brown Palace

4.0
4
1939 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, "Where the World Registers."

Ship Tavern opened in 1934 after the repeal of prohibition making it the oldest restaurant in our hotel. The décor includes a complete mast and crow’s nest, an old ship’s clock, Jamaican rum barrels, and a collection of sailing ship models former hotel owner, Boettcher, acquired on a visit to Cape Cod.

Listen to live music and enjoy a lively meal in a vintage pub atmosphere. Savor our famous prime rib, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and steaks. Enjoy our wide selection of beers, wines and unique cocktails. Satisfy your sweet tooth with our delectable desserts.

Enjoy John Kite, live on the piano, Friday & Saturday evenings from 7:30 to 10:00 pm.

In order to accommodate parties of 8 or more guests, please contact us directly 303.297.3111 x3223

Effective Friday, February 4, 2022, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa will no longer be

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Prime Rib, Fish

  • Hours of operation

    Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (303) 297-3111 ext. 3315

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Kim Moyle

  • Catering

    Off site catering is available from the Ship Tavern or the Brown Palace Hotel catering menus.

  • Private party facilities

    The Brown Palace Hotel offers a large variety of beautiful banquet and event spaces to rent!

  • Private party contact

    Kristin Ercoli, Ship Tavern Manager: (303) 297-3111 ext. 3225

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / LoDo

  • Cross street

    Off 17th Street between Broadway and Tremont Place

  • Parking details

    The Brown Palace Hotel has valet parking as you arrive at the entrance of the hotel. Valet parking is available at a discount rate of $14 with validation during lunch (before 5PM) and complimentary with dinner.

  • Public transit

    Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California

  • Entertainment

    Pianist plays Wednesday – Saturday: 8:30pm – 11:30pm

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,939 people are saying

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4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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  1. BetsyF

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance is casual with nautical decor very tastefully done. Service was friendly and efficient without being invasive. The food was wonderful. I had the crab cake followed by chicken piccata, which had fresh, perfectly cooked veggies with it.
  2. AndrewS

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great spot to eat good food together and the service was great. Always a treat to eat at the Ships Tavern.
  3. JamesAB703

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    Everything could use improving. The food was OK, and management was non existent.
  4. CallieD

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really cool atmosphere and great food. The goat cheese and brussel sprout appetizer is amazing. The fish and chips was delicious and is a huge portion, you could definitely split between two people if you wanted. Butternut squash ravioli and veggies was fresh and light. Will be back!
  5. ChristinaF

    Denver

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This restaurant needs a complete overhaul- management- staff training- quality of the food- service. It’s shocking how bad this restaurant was considering it’s in the Brown Palace Hotel. The food - (the goat cheese tomato dip) was so bad that we sent it back. This was the servers recommendation over something else on the menu… I can’t imagine how bad the other one would have been. There seemed to be plenty of people working…but most of them were standing around not doing anything. I would have expected that someone would have some over and asked us about sending back the appetizer and then asking for the check- nobody did. It feels like the server must be used to this happening.
  6. JAMESP

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    The food ranged from mediocre to truly bad. It overpriced, a very poor value. I could easily go item by item through the dinner and drinks and explain what was wrong, but it was pretty much everything. No item was enjoyable and some were inedible. There are so many great restaurants in Denver. Go to one of those. If this restaurant were anywhere other than in the Brown Palace, it would be out of business.
  7. Tagader

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just good food with good friends. The Ship Tavern is a fantastic location.
  8. JMBean

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service, ambiance, and cocktails & wine were great, too.
  9. TERRY

    New Mexico

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The food was very good except the soup wasn’t Warm enough. Soup needs to be served hot. That was disappointing .☹️
  10. TomB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, fun/efficient staff, pleasant atmosphere.
  11. SHERRY

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We were told it takes 30 minutes to cook a medium/well burger. we waited forever for our lunch. we were splitting the bill- the waitress mixed up the credit cards and put the wrong charges on the credit cards. i was asked if I'd like my iced tea put in a paper cup to go but the cup never came. We left.
  12. JohnB

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Ship Tavern is always a great place to get outstanding food with a pleasant ambiance of a fine historic hotel.
  13. DenverNative

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service; very professional and friendly staff; great ambiance
  14. Arnst

    Denver

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, always enjoy it and have fond memories about past visits
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous time! Great service and great food!!
  16. JolaKI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Ambience and service was great! The prime rib was over cooked even though we asked for medium rare. It’s hard to cook a big piece of meat like that. The crab cake was delicious!
  17. KimC

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Took way too long to get our lunches, one person in our party had to leave 50 minutes after us getting there so I took her food to go.
  18. AndrewS

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    super place for a cozy lunch for our anniversary . fantastic food and drink and great service.
  19. MeganH

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    I had such an amazing time celebrating a wonderful friend at Ships Tavern. The service was great and the experience was so much fun! Can’t wait to do it again!
  20. Foodluvr

    Denver

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good food but rich. Wish there were more seafood dishes.
  21. MJS1

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We waited over 20 minutes for someone to come by after we were seated to take drink orders. Then our food was order was finally taken and we waited 45 minutes with no food! I finally asked the waiter and he apologized and brought it out. The soup was cold. The food was average at best. Please take this feedback and improve your service and food. Thank you
  22. Matt

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Would never go back. If staying at the brown palace walk down the street and find some place else. Food Lousy, staff unfriendly, slow service, and over priced.
  23. karen

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great experience, food was wonderful service was wonderful just a good time the 4 of us had
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Loud but still enjoyable.
  25. LindaB

    Denver

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a marvelous time with old friends. Our service and meal were both wonderful. I had to Pork Tenderloin which was perfect. It is a very relaxing atmosphere. We will be back soon. Looking forward to the piano player.
  26. ANTHONYS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding
  27. Kdoug

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good place to fatter for drinks and a meal
  28. Dirk

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. Good service, friendly staff, and good food. We were out for my wife’s birthday in which the staff made it a memorable experience! Thanks for everything!
  29. Sally

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The service at the Ships Tavern is very slow and the food was cold. Before dinner we had a drink in the atrium/lobby around 5pm and the staff started vacuuming…very loud and not inviting! We are Denverites and have patronized the Brown Palace for decades…it has certainly gone downhill. Too bad because it’s a local historic treasure!
  30. CarolG

    Denver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Portion size small, wine list too expensive
  31. JohnL

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The prime rib must be from an animal unknown to the public with a taste that is literally out of this world. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with the best experience we could have wished for. Thank you!
  32. JacquelineC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    I had a fun time here in this restaurant with a lot of history.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    All lovely but food was cold a restaurant and hotel were was cold. Our waiter was phenomenal!!!
  34. DavidB

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was first class, and our server, Frank, was a joyful spark that helped our anniversary celebration feel even more special.
  35. JodiT

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Waiter was very attentive. Great service. The Brown Palace is a beautiful place to take out of town guests. So much history.
  36. Susan

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fabulous lunch getaway and Anthony (server) couldn't have been any more attentive, energetic or wonderful. My favorite place to go in Denver!
  37. susans

    Denver

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The cocktails are way overpriced.
  38. MaryL

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Just kind of blah - nothing special.
  39. TamC

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Food was mediocre. No one in party of four liked their dish.
  40. Charlie

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Never been to the tavern and we were looking forward to lunch with some friends there. Very disappointed with the entrees (although one member of or group liked the Greek salad a lot). An order of the prime rib at medium was served well done and retuned to the kitchen. The replacement was rare and tough. Our waitress was fine, but food was slow coming out of the kitchen (it was the day of the stock show parade, so that may have impacted the kitchen), but overall a disappointing experience, especially since friends highly recommended it (they blame Marriott takeover).

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ship Tavern at the Brown Palace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 297-3111 ext. 3315.

Ship Tavern at the Brown Palace is rated 4 stars by 1939 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ship Tavern at the Brown Palace

321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Off 17th Street between Broadway and Tremont Place

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / LoDo

  • Hours of operation

    Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Prime Rib, Fish

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    The Brown Palace Hotel has valet parking as you arrive at the entrance of the hotel. Valet parking is available at a discount rate of $14 with validation during lunch (before 5PM) and complimentary with dinner.

  • Public transit

    Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Kim Moyle

  • Entertainment

    Pianist plays Wednesday – Saturday: 8:30pm – 11:30pm

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (303) 297-3111 ext. 3315

  • Catering

    Off site catering is available from the Ship Tavern or the Brown Palace Hotel catering menus.

  • Private party facilities

    The Brown Palace Hotel offers a large variety of beautiful banquet and event spaces to rent!

  • Private party contact

    Kristin Ercoli, Ship Tavern Manager: (303) 297-3111 ext. 3225

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