
Ship Tavern
Central Business District, Denver
Restaurant in Denver, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ship Tavern is worth choosing for a casual downtown Denver meal with tavern energy, especially if bar seating suits the occasion. It is not the pick for a chef-driven splurge or award-chasing dinner; use it when convenience, atmosphere, an easygoing format matter more.
About Ship Tavern
Ship Tavern is a Denver venue with daily hours. Pearl does not have details here for cuisine, menu format, chef, prices, reservations, dress code, service style, or specific dishes, so the safest way to plan is around the confirmed schedule rather than assumptions.
Choose it when the hours fit your Denver plan
Ship Tavern is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM. Those hours make it a practical option to consider for daytime or evening plans in Denver, with later closing on Friday and Saturday.
How to place it in a Denver plan
If the goal is a broader Denver plan, compare Ship Tavern with BEZEL, Brown Palace Coffee & Tea Co. Ellyngton's, Palace Arms, The Grand Atrium at The Brown Palace. For wider planning, use Our full Denver restaurants guide, Our full Denver hotels guide, Our full Denver bars guide, Our full Denver wineries guide, Our full Denver experiences guide.
Pearl also tracks other dining and hospitality options beyond Denver, but this Ship Tavern guide is limited to the Denver information above.
Planning details
- Location
- 321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202
- Website
- brownpalace.com/dining/restaurants/ship-tavern
- Phone
- (303) 312-8943
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, storied, and vintage, with mahogany, brass accents, model ships, and a classic old-hotel tavern feel that becomes livelier on cabaret nights.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- prime rib
- lobster roll
- specialty burgers
- oysters
Planning details
Location
321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Brown Palace Coffee & Tea Co., Notable alternative
- Palace Arms, Notable alternative
- The Grand Atrium at The Brown Palace, Notable alternative
- BEZEL, Notable alternative
- Ellyngton's, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Ship Tavern compares in the Brown Palace orbit
Choose Ship Tavern when the priority is tavern energy and an easier, less formal meal. Palace Arms reads as the more formal cross-shop, so it makes more sense for a dressed-up dinner or occasion meal. Ship Tavern is the more relaxed call when the group wants conversation, drinks, less ceremony.
Brown Palace Coffee & Tea Co. and The Grand Atrium at The Brown Palace are better for daytime pacing, coffee, tea, or a hotel-lobby-style pause. Ship Tavern works better when the plan needs a fuller tavern meal and a louder, more social room.
For drinks-first plans, compare it with BEZEL; for a more traditional hotel dining option, look at Ellyngton's. The practical split is simple: Ship Tavern for casual downtown ease, BEZEL for bar-focused plans, Palace Arms when formality matters more than speed.
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Compare Ship Tavern
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ship Tavern | Denver | No published awards |
| Brown Palace Coffee & Tea Co. | Denver | No published awards |
| Palace Arms | Denver | No published awards |
| The Grand Atrium at The Brown Palace | Denver | No published awards |
| BEZEL | Denver | No published awards |
| Ellyngton's | Denver | No published awards |
How Ship Tavern Denver compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Ship Tavern?
Pearl does not have reservation or booking-window details for Ship Tavern. If timing matters, especially on Friday or Saturday when the closing time is 11 PM, check directly with the venue before you go.
Is Ship Tavern good for solo dining?
The information is that Ship Tavern is in Denver and is open daily.
What should I wear to Ship Tavern?
Pearl does not have a dress code for Ship Tavern. If you are choosing between Ship Tavern and places such as Brown Palace Coffee & Tea Co. or Ellyngton's, check each venue directly for current expectations.
Is Ship Tavern good for a special occasion?
Pearl does not have details on atmosphere, private dining, menu format, or service style for Ship Tavern. For a special occasion in Denver, compare the confirmed basics with options such as Palace Arms, Ellyngton's, BEZEL, Brown Palace Coffee & Tea Co. or The Grand Atrium at The Brown Palace, then confirm current details directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ship Tavern?
Ship Tavern's hours start at 11 AM daily and run until 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM Friday and Saturday. Pearl does not have menu or service differences by time of day, so choose based on the schedule that best fits your Denver plans.
What are alternatives to Ship Tavern in Denver?
Other Denver options to compare include BEZEL, Brown Palace Coffee & Tea Co. Ellyngton's, Palace Arms, The Grand Atrium at The Brown Palace. Check each venue directly for current menus, hours, booking details.
What should I order at Ship Tavern?
Pearl does not have dish, cuisine, or menu details for Ship Tavern. Review the current menu directly before going if a specific order or dietary need is important.

















