Love at First Bite – Memorable Colorado Meeting Venues & Event Spaces Known for Their Fare

If you are looking for a meeting venue or event space in Colorado that will impress your guests with its delicious food and drinks, look no further than these options. Each one of them offers a unique dining experience that will make your meeting or event memorable and enjoyable. Whether you want to host a formal dinner, a casual brunch, a cocktail reception, or a coffee break, these venues have something to suit your taste and budget. Love at first bite guaranteed!

The Grant-Humphreys Mansion

This elegant mansion was built in 1902 and is now a popular venue for weddings, receptions, and corporate events. You can rent the entire mansion or choose from several rooms, each with its own charm and history. The mansion has a catering service that can provide a variety of menus, from appetizers and cocktails to buffet-style dinners and plated meals. You can also bring your own caterer if you prefer. The mansion can accommodate up to 200 guests and has a spacious lawn, a grand staircase, a ballroom, and a library.

The Great Divide Brewing Company

This award-winning brewery is located in downtown Denver and has two taprooms that can host your meeting or event. The original taproom on Arapahoe Street has a cozy and rustic vibe, with exposed brick walls, wooden barrels, and vintage posters. The Barrel Bar on Brighton Boulevard has a modern and industrial feel, with high ceilings, metal accents, and a large patio. Both taprooms have a selection of craft beers on tap, as well as wine and cider. You can also order food from local food trucks or catering companies that partner with the brewery. The taprooms can accommodate up to 150 guests and have audiovisual equipment, Wi-Fi, and games.

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection

This historic hotel is one of the most iconic landmarks in Denver. It was built in 1892 and has hosted presidents, celebrities, and royalty. It has a sophisticated and luxurious ambiance, with ornate architecture, elegant furnishings, and exquisite service. The hotel has 18 meeting rooms and event spaces that can host anything from board meetings to gala dinners. The hotel has a catering team that can create customized menus for your event, featuring dishes made with local ingredients and paired with fine wines. You can also treat yourself to a spa treatment, afternoon tea, or live music at the hotel's lobby lounge. The hotel can accommodate up to 400 guests and has Wi-Fi, valet parking, and a fitness center.

Arvada Center

The event center features 10,000 square feet of art galleries, music, dance and theatre rehearsal rooms, classrooms, a conference center, and amphitheater. It is located just 8 miles from Denver and offers free parking to all attendees. Partnering with several popular, local catering companies, including Bread Winners Café & Catering, begin your banquet with Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna, Shrimp Cocktail, or Louisiana Crab Cake. Follow those winning choices with entrees like Teriyaki Marinated Salmon Filet, Peppercorn Crusted Flatiron Beef, or Chicken Marsala with mushrooms. Planning a picnic? They’ve got you covered as well with a choice of Smoked Pork or Beef Ribs with BBQ Glaze, Grilled Salmon Filet, or classic Kosher Hot Dogs and Hamburgers.

Palazzo Verdi Event Center

The event space is the very definition of elegance with its large and open Atrium, breathtaking monumental artworks, impressive 40-foot chandelier with lighting providing color and pattern changing capabilities, and an expansive balcony that overlooks the dance floor. Catering for events is provided by local favorite, Epicurean. Epicurean’s talented chefs craft inventive menus for every event from hors d’oeuvres to buffets, stations to plated dinners. Your guests will applaud when the dinner entree is Red Curry Cod, Charcoal Rubber Tenderloin, or Rack of Lamb.

Denver Botanic Gardens

The 23-acre park is an unparalleled location for your next event with its breathtaking gardens, conservatory, and sunken amphitheater. Your guests senses will be complete with the culinary skills of catering partner Catering by Design.

The next time you’re tasked with choosing an Colorado meeting venue or event space, be sure to ask, “What’s on the menu?” You’ll be glad you did. Visit meetingpages Colorado Event Venues Directory for a complete list of meeting venues and event spaces in Colorado today where you’'ll fall in love at first bite!

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