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Restaurants in Capitol Hill

Champagne Tiger

4.7
350 Google reviews

Rates above the average for restaurants near Capitol Hill — one of 13 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Champagne Tiger is an upscale, beautifully designed diner on Colfax known for elevated comfort food and drag brunches, located in Denver's Lavender Hill neighborhood with a standout back patio.

This is a meticulously designed space that feels like a 1960s beach club—thoughtfully curated in every detail from décor to service—that takes brunch and dinner seriously while hosting drag shows, movie nights, and live music.

  • Exceptional service staff (Tamra and Daniel mentioned by name) who go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome
  • Drag brunch every Sunday and special events like movie nights and live piano that draw the community
  • Unique, expansive back patio with intimate conversational clusters and a full outdoor bar—described as one of Denver's best
  • All food made in-house with creative, elevated takes on comfort food classics
  • Inclusive, welcoming atmosphere that celebrates the Lavender Hill neighborhood's LGBTQ+ community without being exclusive to anyone
  • Parking can be tricky on Colfax due to construction, though paid lots are available nearby
  • Limited vegan options on the menu (though the ones available are thoughtfully prepared)

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • Mortadella tower with pickles
  • Caesar salad
  • Kimchi grilled cheese with tiger sauce
  • Waffle with duck confit

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What Visitors Say

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Channing Taylor

3 weeks ago

This was such a great experience. The restaurant is gorgeous and so warm and welcoming. The food was 10/10 The mortadella tower was great, the mortadella was salty and delicious and the pickles were perfect. Elevated after school snack vibe. The Caesar salad was a huge hit for the table. Amazing flavor, perfectly dressed, and the lightest crispiest croutons. The kimchi grilled cheese with fries and tiger sauce is something I will crave. The tiger sauce was phenomenal. The caviar was yummy and beautifully presented. The service was incredible. Tamra (I believe) was attentive and took care of us. She went above and beyond. I don’t live here but will definitely make a point to come again on my next visit.

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Randy Kopf

3 months ago

What a fabulous spot! We came for holiday drag, this is a class act place with Denver culture galore. Our server Daniel and associates are amazing and the food is so good I broke tradition. I ate it so fast I didn’t get photos it was that good. All made in house. The veggie quiche was delicious. The bar is fully stocked with every drink you can ask for. We highly recommend this unique space. Happy holidays everyone ;-)

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Mia Voss

4 months ago

Omg the food is sooo good (I had the waffle and duck confit). Excellent service and atmosphere. And, of course, DRAG BRUNCH! Even with all the crazy Colfax construction, it's an oasis. Especially that huge back patio spot! Bonus, they have a few parking spots tucked off the side street

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Allison

a year ago

One of the best spots in Denver!!! The food was pure perfection elevated classics with creative twists. The entire place is welcoming, comfortable and feels like you’re stepping into a perfectly renovated midcentury diner. We can’t wait to come back! Amazing cocktails and wine too. I’m still dreaming about this meal 😍 Allow just a few minutes to find parking, but we were able to park in a paid lot just a block away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Champagne Tiger worth it in Capitol Hill?

This is a meticulously designed space that feels like a 1960s beach club—thoughtfully curated in every detail from décor to service—that takes brunch and dinner seriously while hosting drag shows, movie nights, and live music. Known for: elevated classics with creative twists and drag.

What should I order at Champagne Tiger?

Popular choices at Champagne Tiger include Mortadella tower with pickles, Caesar salad, Kimchi grilled cheese with tiger sauce, Waffle with duck confit.

What do visitors love about Champagne Tiger?

Exceptional service staff (Tamra and Daniel mentioned by name) who go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome Drag brunch every Sunday and special events like movie nights and live piano that draw the community Unique, expansive back patio with intimate conversational clusters and a full outdoor bar—described as one of Denver's best All food made in-house with creative, elevated takes on comfort food classics Inclusive, welcoming atmosphere that celebrates the Lavender Hill neighborhood's LGBTQ+ community without being exclusive to anyone

Is there anything to know before visiting Champagne Tiger?

Parking can be tricky on Colfax due to construction, though paid lots are available nearby Limited vegan options on the menu (though the ones available are thoughtfully prepared)

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