Ship Tavern

Name: Ship Tavern
Address: 321 17th Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (303) 312-8943 ext. 3315
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

2270 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

Lively
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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 8:00 to 10:00 pm.

In order to accommodate parties of 8 or more guests, please contact us directly 3033128943

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Prime Rib, Fish
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 312-8943 ext. 3315
Website
https://www.brownpalace.com/dining/restaurants/ship-tavern/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Adrian Carson
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!

Location
321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Neighbourhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross Street
Off 17th Street between Broadway and Tremont Place
Parking details
"Enjoy reduced day parking at $32 when validated for Ship Tavern's dining only"
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Live Music
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Come enjoy John Kite on the piano every Friday & Saturday from 8:00pm – 10:30pm!

Popular dishes

Prime RibUS$24.00
iceberg, roasted corn, heirloom tomato, jalapeño, tortilla puff, house made cilantro vinaigrette
Greek ChickenUS$22.00
romaine, chickpea, heirloom tomato, avocado, olives, cucumber, feta, house made tzatziki dressing
Tavern
iceberg, peppered bacon, tomato jam, chive, bleu cheese dressing
- SmallUS$9.00
- LargeUS$18.00
Caesar
romaine hearts, parmesan croutons, black pepper, caesar dressing
- SmallUS$9.00
- LargeUS$18.00
Brown Palace CobbUS$20.00
iceberg, rosemary ham, grilled chicken, avocado, peppered bacon, heirloom tomato, red onion, house made bleu cheese dressing

BETWEEN BREAD

all served with french fries. substitute: sweet potato fries +2, dressed greens +2, truffle fries +8. gluten free bread +2

The Downtown ClubUS$19.00
turkey breast, ham, bacon, swiss, lettuce, tomato, herbed aioli
Chopped Italian SandwichUS$19.00
framani rosemary ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, red onion, tomato, banana peppers, iceberg, palace dressing, amoroso roll
Fried Oyster SandwichUS$19.00
tomato, coleslaw, cajun tartar sauce, grateful bread baguette
Wagyu BurgerUS$22.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar, brioche bun
Mushroom French DipUS$20.00
caramelized onion, swiss, mushroom au jus, grateful bread baguette
Crab Cake SandwichUS$25.00
tomato, wild arugula, fry sauce, ciabatta roll
Grilled Chicken BLTUS$22.00
avocado ranch, ciabatta

PLATED

6 ounce Prime RibUS$25.00
horseradish cream, au jus, fries
Fish & ChipsUS$27.00
haddock, lemon, tartar sauce, fries
Knife & Fork BurgerUS$25.00
wagyu, chorizo fondue, bacon, mushroom, fries

What 2,270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ship Tavern, nestled in the historic Brown Palace, offers a "wonderful ambiance" and is a "uniquely Denver institution." Despite mixed reviews on food quality, the prime rib and pub fare like burgers and fish and chips are often praised. Service is highlighted as "exceptional," creating a memorable dining experience.

2,270 Reviews

D
Douglas
Denver
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Highly overrated. Fish and chips, 2 cokes, and one side salad…with tip over $100. The fish and chips were average at best. Extremely limited menu. For a 4 star hotel, not impressed.
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Kara
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Le Noir cocktail was divine. The Wagyu burger, fried oyster sandwich were delicious and the club sandwich was very good.
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Steven
VIP
Richmond
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an impromptu dinner and what a treat it was! Our server was very attentive and friendly. Several of the staff would walk by and refill our water or ask if we were okay. Such a delicious meal - definitely get the seafood chowder and be prepared to take leftovers.
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Nathan
VIP
Denver
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A staple of downtown Denver - this is a fine place to eat if you want to see the Brown Palace but not spend and arm and a leg doing so. Great pub fair like burgers, steak, fish and chips etc. A uniquely Denver institution in the heart of downtown.
Ship TavernResponded on February 2, 2025
Nathan, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback! I'm happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. Thank you for joining us and we look forward to serving you again soon! Warmly, Jay Bishop Food & Beverage Manager
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Laurie
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our nieces 30th Birthday and what a perfect place to enjoy the evening. Food was Fabulous and the service was 5 star plus. He made the night flawless! Blazing Saddles and Paper Airplane cocktail, highly recommend, along with the Brie dip and a large Cesar Salad as an appetizer for 4. Excellent Prime Rib cut and prepared to exact preference. The Mac n cheese was also highly recommended. We shared two desserts, crème brûlée and Oreo cheese cake. Both extremely addicting!! Love the ambiance, staff and nostalgia. We’ll be back.
Ship TavernResponded on February 2, 2025
Hi Laurie, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad we could be a part of your celebration. Experiences like yours are why we love to do what we do. I will be sure to let our team know about all of your positive feedback. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warmly, Jay Bishop Food & Beverage Manager
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Emily
VIP
New Mexico
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Meh. Everything was mediocre. Service was slow for a dinning room that was not that busy. Food was just okay. For the prices and a place like the Brown Palace, I expect more (and have had way better quality in the past). The theme was soggy. The potato chip crust on my salmon was soggy, the truffle fries were soggy, and my friend's crab cake was soggy. The taste was okay, but I should not pay that much for a bunch of soggy food.
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Ronda
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance, food and staff! Love the Brown and the ships tavern! Thank you!
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Jay
Denver
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
First: on Friday and Saturday nights a wonderful pianist plays, John Kite--and you are welcome to sing with him (he can apparently plan absolutely any request). This is wonderful. But the food at this old Denver classic: nearly inedible, and expensive to boot. Eat somewhere else and then go after 8:30 to hear John Kite, and you'll have a great time. If it were just John Kite, it would be five-star, but the food and expense brings it down to one or two stars at most.
Ship TavernResponded on February 2, 2025
Jay, Thank you for leaving your review, we appreciate any and all feedback. I want to apologize for your experience, as it doesn't represent what we strive to do here at the Brown Palace. I will ensure the kitchen receives your feedback. We hope to see you again soon so that we may prove to you that excellent food and service is our top priority. Sincerely, Jay Bishop Food & Beverage Manager
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K
Kim
Austin
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food has definitely sub par and overpriced. Were there at opening and took forever for food to arrive. It arrived cold. Server never came back and offered more drinks. This lunch was always a yearly team lunch and always used to be lovely place with extraordinary food. Will not be returning. Very sad.
Ship TavernResponded on February 2, 2025
Kim, Thank you for providing us with your feedback, we always appreciate it. I want to apologize for your experience. We always strive to provide the highest quality service and food, and it appears we missed the mark this time. I hope you will consider joining us again so that we may demonstrate our commitment to excellence. Sincerely, Jay Bishop Food & Beverage Manager
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Mary Anne
Washington DC
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, a bit noisy. Cold sitting next to window/exterior wall on a very chilly night.
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FAQs

Ship Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 312-8943 ext. 3315.

Ship Tavern is rated 4 stars by 2270 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

Cross Street
Off 17th Street between Broadway and Tremont Place
Neighbourhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Prime Rib, Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
"Enjoy reduced day parking at $32 when validated for Ship Tavern's dining only"
Public transit
Bus: Civic Center; Light Rail: 18th & California
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Adrian Carson
Entertainment
Pianist plays Wednesday – Saturday: 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.brownpalace.com/dining/restaurants/ship-tavern/
Phone number
(303) 312-8943 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!

Ship Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Live Music

Brown Palace Cobb

Prime Rib

6 ounce Prime Rib

TO SHARE

Crab CakeUS$22.00

Truffle FriesUS$12.00

Onion RingsUS$10.00

SOUPS

Seafood Chowder

Featured Soup

SALADS

Prime RibUS$24.00

Greek ChickenUS$22.00

Tavern

Caesar

Brown Palace CobbUS$20.00

BETWEEN BREAD

The Downtown ClubUS$19.00

Chopped Italian SandwichUS$19.00

Fried Oyster SandwichUS$19.00

Wagyu BurgerUS$22.00

Mushroom French DipUS$20.00

Crab Cake SandwichUS$25.00

Grilled Chicken BLTUS$22.00

PLATED

6 ounce Prime RibUS$25.00

Fish & ChipsUS$27.00

Knife & Fork BurgerUS$25.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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