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High-Tea

Tea Time in The City

An enchanting High Tea experience with a rotating selection of handcrafted sandwiches, scones, and pastries. With live jazz setting the tone, it’s the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon.

 

High Tea is served on select Sundays at 1:00 PM. Advanced booking is required.

Want to learn more about our Taylor Swift-Tea on December 13th click the link below

Make a Reservation Taylor Swift-Tea Reservations

Bites

SUNSET OLIVES $10
country style olives marinated with citrus & chilis
SUNSET MIX $7
sea salt almonds, dried fruit, pretzels
HARVEST MOON FLATBREAD $15
roasted butternut squash purée, caramelized onion, ricotta, toasted pepitas, balsamic fig reduction, micro herbs
SUNSET FLATBREAD $15
mulled wine poached pear, beetroot pickled pearl onion, stilton bleu, evoo, arugula, garlic infused honey ADD CALABRESE +4
CHOCOLATE INFUSION FLIGHT $14
daily rotation of house made spirit infused chocolate truffles & candies
SUNSET CHEESE FLIGHT $15
rotating selection of imported & domestic cheeses, seasonal fruit, served with crackers
CHARCUTURIE FLIGHT $18
vanilla bourbon custard, barrel strength rum bruleé, cacao nib brittle
BARREL STRENGTH BRULEE $12
vanilla bourbon custard, barrel strength rum bruleé, cacao nib brittle

Classics

REMEMBER THE MAINE$16
rittenhouse rye bourbon, punt e mes, cherry heering, absinthe rinse
SIDECAR$16
pierre ferrand 1840 cognac, dry curacao, lemon
SUNSET OLD FASHIONED$16
buffalo trace bourbon, angostura & orange bitters, turbo
ESPRESSO MARTINI$17
wheatley vodka, borghetti espresso liqueur, cold brew
CLOVER CLUB$15
miles gin or wheatley vodka, house-made raspberry simple, lemon
MARTINEZ$15
barr hill tom cat gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, angostura bitters
PERFECT LADY na$15
lyre’s pink london spirit, peach purée, lemon, fee foam

Modern

THE LAST DANCE$15
lyre's pink london spirits, lemon, simple, topped with lyre's sparkling
NEW YORK, NY$15
grapefruit, lime, agave, topped with lagunitas hoppy refresher
A NIGHT IN TUNISIA$15
seedlip spice, happy lucky's hibiscus spiced tea, agave, lime
LIGHTING EXPRESS$15
dhos bitter rhubarb, lemon, club soda
JAZZ HANDS COSMO$15
spiritless kentucky 74 spiced na cinnamon whiskey, happy lucky chai, cranberry, lime
DISCO INFERNO$14
del maguey vida mezcal, aperol, ancho verde, lime, bonfire bitters
FRENCH 0.0 na$15
lyre’s pink london spirit, na sparkling wine, lemon, simple

Beer

STEM CIDER, “REAL DRY” $9
ODELL BREWING CO., SIPPIN’ BLACKBERRY$8
ODELL BREWING CO., IPA $8
UPSLOPE BREWING, CRAFT LAGER $8
LEFT HAND, SAWTOOTH AMBER $8
HORSE & DRAGON, SAD PANDA COFFEE STOUT $8
AVERY BREWING, WHITE RASCAL, BELGIUM-STYLE WHITE ALE $8
HOLIDAILY, FAVORITE BLONDE gf$8
STORM PEAK BREWING, CHOWDER, NEW ENGLAND IPA $8
STELLA ARTOIS $6
ATHLETIC BREWING, ROTATING NA $8

Sparkling Wine

LE COLTURE SYLVOZ | PROSECCO BRUT, italy $13
MARQUES DE CACERES | BRUT CAVA, spain $13
BIUTIFUL | CAVA BRUT ROSÉ, spain $13

White Wine

MATHILDE CHAPOUTIER | ROSÉ CÔTES DE PROVENCE, france $13
MARY TAYLOR JEAN MARC BARTHEZ | BORDEAUX BLANC, france $13
O FILLO DA CONDESA | ALBARINO GALICIA, spain $12
WHITEHAVEN | SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH, new zealand $13
CAMBRIA KATHERINE'S VINEYARD | CHARDONNAY, SANTA MARIA VALLEY, california $14

Red Wine

LAND OF SAINTS | PINOT NOIR, california $15
MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN BILLI BILLI | SHIRAZ, VICTORIA, australia $12
FIELD RECORDINGS FICITION | RED BLEND, PASO ROBLES, california $13
FOXGLOVE | CABERNET SAUVIGNON, PASO ROBLES, california$16

Dessert Cocktails

WHITE RUSSIAN $14
tito's vodka, borghetti espresso liqueur, cream
KENTUCKY COBBLER $13
buffalo trace bourbon, brandy, blueberry, lemon, vanilla, cinnamon
OCHO LIBRÉ $14
bacardi white rum, bacardi reserva ocho rum, pineapple gum syrup, lime, egg white, soda
SWEET PERSEPHONE $15
pama pomegranate liqueur, meletti, crème de cacao, vanilla, cream

High Tea - $55

Tea
we use local loose leaf tea from our neighbors at Happy Lucky's Teahouse - our current selection is listed below
Scones
Sandwiches
Desserts
Accoutrements

Tea Selection

Lemon Lavender
citrus flavors and floral tones. organic lemon myrtle, lavender, calendula petals, lemongrass, cornflower
Madame Grey
an exquisite creamy-floral brew. premium organic black tea , rose buds, rose petals, blue cornflowers, bergamot oil, a touch of organic orange peel, natural vanilla flavoring
Scottish Breakfast
bold, black loose leaf tea with a natural stimulant-leveling theobromine. strong, malty flavors up front and a sweet, incredibly smooth finish
Seasonal
Ask your server what we currently offer.

Libations

High Tea Toddy$12
maker's mark bourbon, honey, st. elizabeth allspice dram, seasonal tea
Premio Tea$13
ketel one peach & orange blossom botanicals, giffard peche, montenegro amaro, lemon, madame grey tea
White Negroni #2$13
hendrick's gin, bonal gentiane quina, happy lucky's chamomile infused dry vermouth
Matcha 44$12
spring 44 honey vodka, lemon, happy lucky's matcha powder

Private Events

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Host your next event with skyline views as your backdrop. Elevate every moment with personalized service, sophisticated ambiance, and Front Range Mountain vistas.

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Live Music at Sunset Lounge

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Sunset Lounge is open daily, with live music every Thursday from 7:30–9:30 PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00–10:00 PM.

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  • Jazz piano band

    Jazz Piano - Spencer Zweifel Or Owen Ostermueller

    Thu, Dec 18, 2025|7 - 10pm

    Rotating Jazz Pianist: Spencer Zweifel & Owen Ostermueller. They love getting dressed up every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with the folks at Sunset Lounge, and can’t wait to see you there.

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  • Jazz piano band

    Jazz Piano - Spencer Zweifel Or Owen Ostermueller

    Fri, Dec 19, 2025|7 - 10pm

    Rotating Jazz Pianist: Spencer Zweifel & Owen Ostermueller. They love getting dressed up every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with the folks at Sunset Lounge, and can’t wait to see you there.

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  • Jazz piano band

    Jazz Piano - Spencer Zweifel Or Owen Ostermueller

    Sat, Dec 20, 2025|7 - 10pm

    Rotating Jazz Pianist: Spencer Zweifel & Owen Ostermueller. They love getting dressed up every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with the folks at Sunset Lounge, and can’t wait to see you there.

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    The Elizabeth Hotel - NYE Events and Live Music

    Wed, Dec 31, 2025|5 - 2am

    Ring in the New Year at The Elizabeth with an unforgettable evening of music, dining, and celebration. Start the night with a delicious dinner at The Emporium, then head to our vibrant ballroom for a lively DJ set followed by the soulful sounds of Crescent City Connection from 9 PM to 1 AM. For a more intimate vibe, enjoy smooth live jazz piano all evening in the Sunset Lounge. Whether you’re dancing into the new year or toasting with friends, The Elizabeth is the place to be.

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