Ship Tavern

We were happy to get a reservation for five at the last minute. Our food was good, but when a baked potato doesn’t mash with a fork, it’s just not baked! The prime rib was good and our server was good also. It was a bit noisy but a full restaurant is noisy. We had a good time.

This is a well-done ship-themed restaurant that's been around since 1934. It's a great place to get a drink or meet with friends, but the food is average and overpriced. Some unusual dishes, like the Cordon-Blue pasta, have a mustard flavor, so your mileage may vary. The restaurant itself has the kind of touches you would expect from 1934 when things were made to last. I'd visit again for the bar and the great atmosphere, but skip a full meal.

Ship Tavern is a staple dive bar and hotel bar. I love it. It’s has a casual, indie vibe, and the food is great. I got the onion soup, which was small, but great. And a spicy mango cocktail. So much style here!

No wreckage here. This was a fun little place we randomly came across. It’s attached to a hotel. But completely independent on its own. The whole restaurant is almost like the inside of a ship. Service was great. Everybody was kind. Really good ambience inside of the place. Not over packed. Food is really good and delivered, looking great also. The place seems to have more of a historical feel to it. Waiter told us they are known for the prime rib. We did not have that. Would go back to try the prime rib.

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.

Took 40 minutes to get food. Had water glasses filled three times while waiting. Then food was cold. Medium well hamburger was medium rare at best. Waiter never stopped by to check after served.

LOVE Ship Tavern in The Brown Palace!! My husband and I have been coming to this iconic hotel for years. Being in the heart of downtown, we love the location, history and architecture. We could sit in the lobby for hours just taking in the ambiance and history of the place. Prior to dinner, we took in a wonderful Candlelight Concert at the Trinity Methodist Church across the street, which couldn’t have been more convenient! Cocktails and dinner at Ship Tavern did not disappoint. It’s old school in the best ways: considerate staff, generous portions, great ambiance. Our server, Hunter, was fantastic. She went above and beyond to ensure our evening was special. The Whipped Goat Cheese Dip was out of this world, as well as the Lobster Mac & Cheese, and Prime Rib. We also really enjoyed the pianist and surprise vocalists. They played lots of classic tunes that the guests could sing along with. It was such a fun evening!

Standard food and drinks and great decorations. Something very strange happened though: We were drinking at about 11:00 pm, then the staff began flashing the lights off and on (I assume trying to signal to the customers that they were trying to close the bar). This seemed to be what they thought was better than simply coming and informing us that they were closing. Strange.