The Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens

This review is specifically for their "high tea" where some friends and I checked out on the weekend. The building is beautiful, well kept, and in a location I would not have expected. The backyard could use some love, but we came just at the start of the warm season, so maybe they hadn't had time for a spring cleanup yet. If my review were solely for that ambiance, it would be higher. I can't say I was impressed with their tea time compared with other experiences in Denver. I did not love that they used individually bagged, store-bought tea. Part of the fun for tea time with friends is to share pots and try the same thing (especially unique blends you can't easily find elsewhere), which isn't conducive to individual bags. They also gave no recommendation on brewing time.The food highly varied. Some items were delicious (the brownie/cookie hybrid was a particular standout) but others were dry and overbaked. It was good to try a new place, but I don't think I'll return for a second round.

A beautiful well maintained piece of architecture with a rich Colorado history and a sweet couple who owns and manages it, sums up The Lumber Baron Inn. The cute and charming inn is nestled in a neighborhood, thought the sign out front you would have know it's and Inn and event space. You can experience The Lumber Baron with monthly yoga sessions in the ballroom, stay in one of their time period kept rooms, or stop by for brunch (which is what I did). They even host weddings and other events. There are only few tables so you will need to make a reservation for brunch. You are greeted by the wait staff upon entry and captivated by the well kept historic structure. The staff provided us a book about the history. They serve coffee and tea as well as a decent size menu of brunch options. I got the quiche which was dense, filling, and the arugula and blueberry salad lightly dressed in a yogurt dressing was the perfect complement. My husband got the waffles which came out in silver dollar size but must have been delicious as he devoured them! If you want a unique brunch experience, look no further than The Lumber Baron Inn!

A charming place for tea, The Lumber Baron Inn is a beautifully restored & decorated Victorian, with sleeping rooms upstairs. My book club celebrated our anniversary here, and we delighted with simply everything. Sandwiches, scones, crumpets, and several varieties of cookies, plus a selection of teas--$35 plus tax and tip. Only negatives are street parking, and stairs up to the front door that can be challenging for some. (The Inn can provide a ramp upon request.) We'll definitely visit again!

We stayed here after a night at the theater. We stayed in the garden room. The room is beautiful and the bed is so comfortable. The jacuzzi tub is lovely. The room was clean and overlooked the garden; we were here in the winter, but I imagine in the summer it's gorgeous. The inn keepers are very sweet and take wonderful care of the place, and were charming. The food was good overall, cooked with care and served in a lovely dining room. The inn is close to the downtown area and very convenient, but in a nice quiet area.

Celebrated my sister's birthday here and we couldn't have been more delighted with our Afternoon Tea experience. The tea selection was fantastic, and the pastries and sandwiches were absolutely delicious. Served all on fine China it truly felt like a special and fancy treat. The Inn itself is breathtaking, inside and out - and the service was just excellent. I hope to visit again soon.

This was such a wonderful place to have afternoon tea. My husband and I love to do afternoon tea for our valentines' date. This was located in a super cool old building. Service was good. We enjoyed the teas (they are Harney and Sons), and the treats that were served were pretty good. I would go again.

For my daughter's 43rd birthday I treated her and myself to afternoon tea here at the Lumber Baron Inn. Neither one of us had ever had afternoon tea and the lovely people here did not disappoint!We arrived a little early, not knowing what traffic would be like on I-25, but they graciously let us in a little early. The Inn is gorgeous! Decorated in Victorian style fitting the architecture, it was so lovely. We felt like we had stepped back in time. Our lovely, young female server, was so sweet and attentive, (sorry, don't recall her name) but not intrusive. My daughter and I both love "ghost stories" and asked if the Inn was haunted (as rumored). She shared some history of the Inn's guardian spirits. Not in a creepy, scary way, but in a respectful, reverent manner, and brought a book to our table so we could learn more about the history of the Inn. The food was so delicious! The scones, crumpets, finger sandwiches were beautifully prepared and delicious. We both were in total love of the lemon curd. I almost asked for the recipe. I want to go back sometime and spend the night. If you're ever in Denver, and want a lovely afternoon tea experience, I can't recommend this place enough! Thank you again for sharing your beloved, sacred Inn with us, even for only a little while!

What a beautiful building! The staff was friendly, the ambiance itself was incredible. However, I'm not sure I've ever had afternoon tea that was not served in individual small pots or steepers. The tea itself was lovely and served in beautiful China but was missing suggested steep times.

I went here for a birthday afternoon tea and it was perfection! The staff worked with me several times to help make sure everything was in order beforehand. We opted to join afternoon tea "restaurant style" and not do a private room. The experience was still marvelous. The scones were so good and huge! I tried crumpets for the first time and it was a cool experience as well. The hotel is also quaint and super cool inside! The bathroom was behind a hidden bookcase. The garden out front had a great view for us to take pictures too!

Excellent holiday tea with family and two young girls. Service was superb and kind. Wonderful array of fresh baked goods and sandwiches. Really enjoyed it and highly recommend!