This small pub/restaurant (and kid friendly) is located within the Palace Brown Hotel. The decor is nautical-themed and pretty cool. Frankly, the pictures online look a lot better than the place in person but it is still nicely decorated. We only wanted drinks and a smallish snack so we ordered the Smoked Trout Dip and "Bagel Chips." The dip was good (likely mostly made of cream cheese) but the bagel "chips" consisted of three halves of an everything bagel stuck in the dip. The bagel halves were so hard, you could easily chip your teeth on them. Honestly, we should have sent them back but I almost never do that anywhere. We sort of gnawed on them to make them softer and, in fairness, we cleaned the plate. For drinks, we tried a tiki-themed cocktail and a mocktail. Both were good. Our service was good. Parking can be a little difficult in this area but we found metered street parking about a block away. Watch your teeth if you see any bagels on your plate. read more

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We stayed at the Brown Palace Hotel for four nights recently and had cocktails and dinner at the Ship Tavern (located within the hotel) several times during our stay. It was mostly good, but with room for improvement. Starting with the good, the prime rib dinner was excellent. The rib was juicy and well prepared, the horseradish and au jus were up to the task and the duck-fat fried fries were pretty yummy. The creamed spinach was particularly good. It was a great meal. Our second meal, not so much. We had the lobster roll and pot pie. Even though they advertise the lobster as flown in fresh daily, it had obviously been frozen and indeed our server acknowledged that when we asked. It was OK, but nothing special. Likewise, the pot pie was merely OK. A large cheesy biscuit consumed most of the space in the bowl leaving little room for anything else. We only ate about half of it and sent the rest back. It was an OK meal, but paled in comparison to the prime rib the night before. At the bar one night we had the sticky chicken wings and Ceasar salad. The salad was particularly tasty with a good tangy dressing. The wings were a bit overcooked, but meaty and with a tasty sauce. And as advertised, the wings were really sticky and gooey. One needs to go find a place to wash up when finished. The bar is well stocked so getting your favorite libation is no problem. The food quality notwithstanding, the service was great. We enjoyed several different bar tenders and food servers during our stay and all were pleasant, friendly and good at their jobs. Kudos to them. Also great was the ambiance. The building dates back to the 1800s and oozes charm and character throughout. The bar and restaurant have a nautical theme, which one would not really expect in Denver. I read somewhere that one of the original owners had a model ship collection his wife didn't want in the house so it ended up in the restaurant. Nevertheless, it works. The walls are paneled in dark wood and the heavy tiled floors create a warm and comfortable environment. Overall, we loved the place and would happily return the next time we visit Denver. The bar was a friendly place, the drinks were good, the people were nice and our stay was pleasant. read more

the real deal. Local. Local. Local. Great staff. People of Denver unite ! Outstanding on all levels. read more

Ship Tavern - beer. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I stayed at The Brown Palace for an extended birthday weekend (Saturday through Tuesday morning), so naturally, I decided to grab a bite at Ship Tavern. I'd read some previous reviews mentioning that the decor feels a bit dated and the food quality can be hit-or-miss, so I went in with managed expectations. However, on the two occasions I popped in during my stay, my experience was excellent. The items were exactly as described on the menu, fresh, and high quality. One evening, I grabbed a light bite and ordered the Jumbo Lump Crab Louie. For my next visit--a late lunch--I opted for the whole 1 lb. Maine Lobster Roll. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and paired beautifully with a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc. If you are staying at the hotel, it is definitely worth a visit! read more

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We ordered a Caesar salad with chicken and a French onion soup with an iced tea and lemon. It was a fairly busy day in the restaurant, but the service was not super attentive. The Caesar salad itself was good with very flavorful dressings and crunchy croutons. The chicken that was served with it was awful. It was so dried out that I could barely chew it and I asked for a replacement. The replacement was just as bad as the original serving. The texture was like leather, and some pieces were so hard. They couldn't even be cut with a knife. The French onion soup with flavorful and good. My tea was never refilled, but my friend was which was odd. I had to ask for a teaspoon. read more

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Could be a great place. Needs a lot of sprucing up, so ambiance was meh. Food was ok. Don't spend the money on The Baywatch - it wasn't cold or great. Cubano with duck fat fries were delish. Cocktails are pricey and small. Service was good. read more

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The brown palace is a historic hotel in downtown Denver. Lots of presidents and famous individuals have stayed here over there year if that is your thing, not exactly mine. However the history of the building is very unique and cozy atmosphere. We went while they were getting ready to set up the lobby for Xmas. We were able to explore as we showed up to our reservation a bit early. Ship tavern has a unique vibe to it that you do not get with many hotel bars. However, the food was average. We ordered the pot pie, French onion soup and fish and chips. The fish and chips was fried well with a large portion. The soup and pot pie lacked flavor. I just expected a bit more. read more

We came here a day after exploring and thought it would be fun to come to a restaurant at the brown palace as there is a lot of history there. The service was okay, the food could have been better. We started with the French onion soup. The soup was just okay, not good enough to slurp it down. For the entree, we got fish and chips and the chicken pot pie. The fish and chips were the better of the two as it was crispy and came with pretty good friends. The chicken pot pie was okay, the biscuit that came with it was a little dry. Overall, it was underwhelming and I was a little disappointed and had higher expectations with what I've heard from the brown palace. I'm not sure if I would come here again but may try another restaurant at the brown palace. read more

Got a knife and fork burger here after an event and it was hugeeee and so good! I loved the variety of mushrooms there were inside and the cheese was also melting out from the side so you really need a knife and fork to eat it. I also love how old school-y it felt inside the restaurant and it really matches with the history of the brown palace hotel. Service was great and i definitely will be back to try the other items on the menu! read more

Ship Tavern - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'll start with the positive: Super cool interior, everything is built with wood and looks like the inside of an old ship. Very cool setting. The service was fine. Unfortunately, the food was so bland I honestly started worrying I was coming down with Covid cause there was no taste. Nope, it was just bland. The seafood chowder tasted like flour roux before anything else had been added. Chicken was similarly bland. My dirty martini tasted unlike any other dirty martini I have ever had, and not in a good way, I couldn't drink it. The prices are exorbitant ($20 for a large pretzel, no joke). I understand you're paying for the fancy real estate, but the food does not match the setting or price. read more

I think skip this one. We were staying in the Brown and decided to give the tavern a try. Honestly not great and pretty mediocre. We each asked for a ginger ale it was very flat. I asked for a wagyu burger with no cheese and very well done for the two of us to share. First iteration came out with cheese. Second one was medium well at best. At this point it had taken us so long to get the burger we just ate it. Water service was abysmal empty glasses that forced us to drink the ginger ale because we couldn't get anyone's attention. read more

Awful experience and such a shame because the food was decent. Stopped in for lunch as guests of the Brown Palace and we were so disappointed. The hostesses were nice and helped us get seated quickly but our server was awful with a horrible attitude. It took her forever to approach us and when she did, it was like we were inconveniencing her by being there. Everything took forever including food, drinks, our check- you name it. She stood around and hung out by the hostess stand instead of paying attention to her tables (2). The restaurant was not busy either. Such a shame because the environment has potential to be a cool spot and food was decent, not great. read more

Ship Tavern - Prime rib salad with chicken - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This is not a review of their food as a whole. Boss Lady and I came in as a respite from the 101 F heat that wanted to unalive us. The joint looks like Captain Black Beard will walk in at any minute. The dark stained wood and seafaring appointments are wonderful. We ordered drinks and some onion rings (to tie us over for dinner). They were really good and seasoned nicely. We'll definitely come back to have prime rib and assorted accoutrement. read more

Ship Tavern - Great accessories - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This Denver classic has a revamped menu, with a new raw bar but still serving some of the beloved favs. This restaurant takes you back in time since it's at the iconic brown palace. Service is great and there is often live music! read more

Disappointing Last Dinner in Denver It was our last night in Denver, and we wanted something close and convenient to the hotel. We found Ship Tavern, located just across from us, inside the historic and luxurious Brown Palace Hotel in downtown Denver. We made the mistake of not reading any reviews beforehand--after all, it's located in a highly rated hotel, so we assumed the dining experience would reflect that. Unfortunately, it did not. Let's break it down: 1. Atmosphere The restaurant was easy to find once we were inside the hotel. When we walked in, the environment was extremely loud--even though the space wasn't crowded. The acoustics could really use some attention, perhaps some sound-dampening solutions. It was also uncomfortably cold. I'm from Las Vegas and we love our A/C, but this was excessive. The decor had charm and character, but it was in desperate need of care. The wood--covering nearly every surface--looked dusty and dull. The ship models lining the walls were covered in thick layers of dust and cobwebs. As for our table, it was so wobbly that we had to ask our server to either fix it or relocate us. 2. Service Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and checked in with us regularly. We had no complaints about the service itself. 3. Drinks My husband ordered the "New Orleans" cocktail, and it was excellent--probably the highlight of his entire meal. 4. Food Here's where I have to be especially critical. For a restaurant in a hotel that prides itself on being "luxury," the food fell far below expectations. Appetizers * Crab Cake - Visually appealing and tasted decent. There was a bit too much frisée for my taste, but the aïoli was actually the best thing I had all night. * Clam Chowder - Supposedly a signature dish here. It was bland, lukewarm, and had a thick, dried layer on top--as if it had been microwaved or left sitting out for hours. * The Tavern Salad - The menu simply said "iceberg lettuce," but it came out as a wedge (which should've been stated). It was supposed to have "tomato jam," but what was on the plate was more of a cinnamon-smoked sauce that clashed badly with the blue cheese. This dish has potential, but the flavors need serious reworking. Side Dishes Our son had regular fries, and I ordered sweet potato fries. Both were well-cooked and tasty. Entrées * Shrimp & Grits (Husband) - Four overcooked, stringy shrimp served over a huge bowl of grits that were purple and oddly chunky. There was no mention of the color on the menu. The shrimp-to-grits ratio was off, and my husband ended up leaving most of it. Thankfully, the waiter removed it from the bill. * Wagyu Burger (Son) - The biggest issue here was that it was ordered medium- well but came out well done and dry. * Knife & Fork Burger (Mine) - I'm not sure what I was served. Like my son's, the burger was overcooked. The "chorizo fondue" was cold and tasted like a boxed hamburger helper mix. I took two bites and didn't eat the rest. Overall Our final dinner in Denver was a major letdown. I genuinely hope the Brown Palace Hotel holds its in-house restaurants to a higher standard in the future. Ship Tavern may have history and character, but it's in desperate need of refreshed leadership in the kitchen and higher standards for cleanliness and presentation. A new chef with a clear culinary vision and attention to detail could breathe life back into this once-regal establishment. read more

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The service at this bar was appalling. Located in the historic Brown Palace Hotel, which has been open since 1892, the bar itself has been around since 1934 and is the oldest bar/restaurant in the hotel. Despite its extensive selection of liquor and cozy atmosphere, we were ignored by the waitstaff/hostess. We sat at the bar, ready to order, but were consistently disregarded and received no acknowledgment. Unfortunately, we were unable to try their Espresso Martini, which I had hoped to taste as part of my search for the best one in town. read more

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The food tastes great. Got the The Baywatch raw bar combo. They couldn't easily find crackers for the oysters. The bread accompaniment for the trout dip was an everything bagel that was sliced and toasted extra. The oysters, dip and everything meat on the Baywatch was outstanding. Curiously, they had trouble finding sweeteners for the ice tea, and the tables wobbled. Overall a fun experience. The ambience and vibe is very relaxed and fun. It is winter now and they are making no effort to heat the restaurant: it is cold. read more

Made 2 visits last weekend while in town for the Dodgers. First was to avoid some snow. Chicken pot pie was good. Unique service with a biscuit in the middle. Service good. Ambiance and overall hotel very European. Second trip had the fish and chips while the lobby was full of ladies and girls enjoying High Tea. Very English. Will return if I return! read more

Housed inside the storied Brown Palace Hotel, Ship Tavern is a beautifully decorated little pub that instantly transports you to the past. After perusing the gorgeous art-deco lobby of the hotel, we stopped in for a martini at the Tavern's spacious bar and enjoyed the mid-century nautical theme. read more

The service is fine, but the absolutely disgusting, prime rib was was like water with no flavor This place has gone downhill since they were purchased by Marriott and I will not go back until things have changed. Very very dissatisfied. read more

It was a fun little place attached to this historic hotel. The food was good. My husband got the lobster role which was very tasty, and the fries were delicious. I got the wedge which was on the top of my wedge list, I love a good wedge. I also got the clam chowder, it was good but more a cream of potato with clams in it than a clam chowder. The server was nice and friendly. I would go here again. read more

The food here is terrible and overpriced. I was offended by how salty my onion soup was. Criminal acts happening in the kitchen. Many better options in the city. read more

This past week was my third visit to this Denver institution. The service and food is still five stars. I ordered up their delicious fried cod fish with Cole Slaw and a side salad. The cod is fresh and crunchy. The salad is a mixed green. I had a cocktail screwdriver to wash my meal down. The service is old- school excellent. This place is filled with a lot of history, and the nautical theme is cool in landlocked Denver! I am a huge fan of this place! read more

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What a difference a year makes. We stayed at the Brown Palace last year and had a good experience. Today we checked in and tried to have lunch in the Tavern. Total Sh show. Hostess couldn't pick up menus from empty tables. Waiter took or drink order and 35 minutes later kept saying he would be right back. Two seats opened at the bar and the bartender watched us move. He said , Im extremely busy sir and I'll get to you when I have time. I hadn't said a thing. Probably the rudest person working a bar ever as he stayed down at the other end joking around with some other young people. I won't go back ever and pretty sure this is the last time at the Brown Palace. I'll make certain to tell everyone I know about our experience. Worst one in many many years think Paris in 2011. read more

This is a restaurant in the Brown palace Hotel. We came here after a night out downtown since their kitchen closes later. The staff were friendly and resourceful. The restaurant has live piano on weekend nights. My husband had the clam steamers as appetizer and I tried the chicken cordon bleu. The clams were good, but I've had better. The crust on the chicken cordon bleu was good. But chicken wasn't juicy. And they put the same mustard cream sauce in the pasta as on the chicken, so the dish tasted average and very one dimensional. read more

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Super good espresso, martini and Stranahan old-fashioned!! Fun spot to have a drink! Bartenders are all business...

Stopped by for drinks they had food menu too but did not try yet. Excellent restrooms . Parking is expensive so we found street parking affordable. Decent service and great ambiance read more

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Arrr, me hearties! I be stoppin' by the Ship Tavern in Denver and laid me hands on the Easy Livin' cocktail. A fine grog it be, with Basil Hayden bourbon, Carpano Antica, Aperol, and chocolate bitters all blended like a true treasure map. Smooth as a sailor's tune and rich as plundered gold, it be a drink fit fer the captain's table. If ye be in these waters, set yer sights on this beauty--it's worth every piece o' eight! Arrr! read more

Ship Tavern - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

With a large group the Ship Tavern in the Brown Palace hotel seemed like a good enough choice to get some solid food without busting the budget. Which is pretty much what you can expect from here. While not an extensive menu, there are enough options for most diners. The hit of my meal was the variety of breads/crackers that are served after ordering. Plenty of choices and refills (if needed) are brought upon request. Very flavorful and fresh. The Buttermilk Chicken was my choice of entree and not a bad one. Ample BM breading over a large breast and several smaller pieces of chicken, was served with mashed potatoes and an unusual (Green Chile?) gravy. Unfortunately the entree wasn't quite up to par as the chicken was brought out warm, the gravy lukewarm and the smattering of veggies rather limp. It might be that we had a table of 10 with items that undoubtedly may have required longer prep time, so my guess is mine may have sat for a period before arriving. All in all, not a bad experience, just not a top of the line one. read more

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Ok so me and and the wife got into town. We got all settled in the hotel and went looking for some where to eat. We just happened to come across this place. It's in a cool hotel. Our server Anthony was awesome really cool guy. The food was so good my wagyu burger was so juicy! Have a good beer and a full bar. Anthony was so nice brought me a cupcake for my birthday! We will definitely be back. The place is so cool inside as well! Cheers read more

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Hands down the best Caesar salad I have ever had, HIGHLY recommend! And the service and ambiance was absolute perfection. read more

Ship Tavern - Hands down the best Caesar Salad I have ever had. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Two of us came in for dinner after a long day on the road. The restaurant was busy but we managed to get a table. We ordered the Fish and Chips and the Vegetable Ravioli. I can't fault the fish and chips although the fish had been stored frozen. I expect this, especially being so far from the ocean. The chips were fabulous The vegetable ravioli was good, albeit a bit on the bland side. The service was excellent as nd they kept up with water and anything else you need. read more

Ship Tavern - Fish and Chips - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This is part of the Brown Palace Hotel. It is an iconic establishment and part of Denver's history. I came here for drinks before dinner. I sat at the bar. It was a typical bar experience. I ordered a French 75. The added lemon piece was a nice touch. The service was prompt. The ambience is a tavern - there were many tables fulling dining - there is a full food menu. There is not a ton of bar space to sit at. This will be a must stop if you are in the area just to say you were part of the history! read more

Ship Tavern - French 75 - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Cool bar and upbeat atmosphere but the service is terrible. I was a very simple customer, I sat at the bar and ordered 2 glasses of wine and a water (2 times). Never got my water and the bartender was very unpleasant. The only time I saw him smile during my time there was at another employee. Very disappointed given the attachment to such a neat and historic hotel. read more

I Absolutely love this place! The ambiance is great. Model ships everywhere! Kyle at the bar was great and professional. Chopped Italian sandwich was not bad! read more

This is so disappointing to write, but our experience at Ship Tavern was such a let down. This is the third year we have come for my mom's birthday dinner. All the other times have been amazing. This time our server completely ignored us for over 30 minutes. He never acknowledged my mom's birthday which I had put in the notes. He didn't even bring us our check. The host brought it. We felt really uncomfortable and the evening was such a bummer. I don't know why he decided to treat us so poorly. We usually leave a 30% gratuity. We left exactly 10% to hopefully send the message that it was really upsetting. I don't know how many more birthdays I get with my mom, and I love her and just want her to be treated like anyone else. We will try again next year, but I will hope we get a server that cares about their patrons. I just wanted my mom to have a nice memory. That didn't happen. read more

Wow, walked in at 9:52 and sat down at the bar for 10 minutes while the bartender ignored me. Someone walked in beside me and he told them they were closed. I asked what time they closed and he told me last call was 9:45. I was one of three people at the bar. Wouldn't have taken much effort to volunteer that information earlier. Staying at the hotel and will be back in future, but not here. 0 effort. read more

Ship Tavern - Sad empty bar - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Located inside the Brown Palace Hotel, Ship Tavern is a convenient restaurant for guests of the hotel. The restaurant is charming and has a lot of character. It has a vintage pub ambiance with ship decor, so much so that you would almost expect to see sailors and seamen dining there. Now for the downside. The menu was somewhat limited in selection. It consisted of 7 entrees, 3 sandwiches, a few salads and a few appetizers. The only vegetarian option in the entree/ sandwiches categories was the Vegetable Ravioli. That being said, the Vegetable Ravioli and a dinner salad was ordered. The salad was unremarkable but acceptable. The ravioli dish was disappointing. The ravioli were sub-par and almost inedible. The meekly flavored sauce resembled wallpaper paste. Based on the food alone, being generous, this visit gets a "meh" 3-star rating. read more

I very rarely write a negative review, but I really want to say something about the very disappointing experience. I decided to treat myself on Christmas Day and the food was horrible. I ordered a crab cake and it was nothing but mush. Also ordered Truffle Mac & Cheese and that was horrible as well. I couldn't even taste any truffle. The Brown Palace has really gone down hill. I won't be going back again. read more

The service was excellent as always, the ambiance is cozy and comfortable. THE FOOD WAS HORRIBLE! The salt level was over the top, couldn't eat it. I had French dip with fries: meat, dip and french fries were all drowned with salt. We won't go back. read more