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About

This award-winning fine dining restaurant can host your once-in-a-lifetime celebration!

Enter through the gates of The Fort and step back to the Early West. Nestled among the red rocks and the foothills overlooking Denver, The Fort is a full-sized adobe replica of Colorado’s first fur-trading post. The Fort has been featured by national media including Bon Appetit magazine and the Television Food Network and was voted by Denver’s 5280 magazine as one of the top 5 places to take out-of-town guests.

The Fort’s Private Events Manager will help you plan your rehearsal dinner, wedding celebration, corporate event or any special occasion. The Fort features romantic dining rooms with cozy beehive fireplaces and a spacious covered outdoor patio. The Main Dining Room, with its fireplace and view of the foothills and lights of Denver and the plains beyond, features a beamed ceiling, artwork, and authentic mid-nineteenth-century artifacts. They can accommodate parties from 8 to 350 special guests.

Treat your guests to a unique dinner of tender buffalo or beef, wild game, fresh seafood or a vegetarian tower. Unique appetizers & desserts are beautifully presented to tantalize the eyes and stomach for your guests to indulge.

The Fort has hosted President Clinton, Boris Yeltsin, and the world leaders during the Summit of Eight. Julia Child and many other celebrities have also dined at The Fort, located just north of US 285 and Highway 8.

For more information or questions, please contact Shirley HIll, Private Events Manager, at 303.697.2282 or banquets@thefort.com

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,200

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$800

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
October

Reviews of The Fort

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Sarah Sent on 08/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Ashley Shade, the Fort's even Manager, was organized, accommodating, and a joy to work with. She was very attentive to details and helped make our Wedding Reception absolutely perfect. All of our guests raved about the food, service and atmosphere. You will be in great hands with Ashley and the Fort.
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User2060443 Sent on 03/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The food, delicious. The location, romantic. The staff, extremely attentive. There are not enough words to brag enough about The Fort. We've had all of our special events here and we've never been disappointed. First valentines day, surprise bday, now our wedding. I wasn't sure how we would be able to have privacy from the general public, Jenefer Weeks pulled it off. We had plenty of space for dinner, mingling, photo booth and DJ with dance floor. Amazing job. We'll be back, time and time again!!!
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User2250166 Sent on 06/08/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
We had our rehearsal dinner at The Fort, and the food was delicious, the staff friendly, and the location great. It was a treat for our out-of-town guests to get a taste of Colorado. The drinks were very tasty, too.
Be prepared for some kitchy-ness if you choose this venue--either that or find the catering manager and tell them what you want and don't want. My mother-in-law booked the venue and they organized a bit of fun at our expense without really telling us. All in good fun, but if you don't want a photo of you wearing a buffalo hat, make sure to tell someone.
The location is great if you have younger kids coming. My cousin's kids played a bit of soccer in the courtyard when they were bored of sitting around. The views are unbeatable from the big terrace, but all the private dining spaces are on the other side of the restaurant. Make sure you take a walk to see the views of Denver--before and after sunset.
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Heather Sent on 08/06/2016
4.7 out of 5 rating
We went to the Fort for our rehearsal dinner. The food was very very yummy, and the service was great. We got their early and were very flexible with us.
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Eva Sent on 07/28/2015
4.3 out of 5 rating
We had our rehersal dinner at the Fort. It was a great experience for our out of town guests and everyone really enjoyed the food. The buffalo was amazing and the service was top notch. They did do a corny thing- they put fur hats on my fiance and myself during a toast and then took a picture. We were not prepared for this LOL. However, we did get the picture after. Makes a great momento I guess!
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User1991819 Sent on 08/14/2014
3.8 out of 5 rating
The Fort is a unique and memorable setting, with absolutely delicious food. It's not cheap, but given that many rehearsal venues with average food charge more to accommodate large groups, you get really good food for paying higher prices!
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The Fort frequently asked questions

The Fort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Fort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Fort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The Fort for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
The Fort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
The Fort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Fort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Outside Vendors
The Fort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Fort is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.4 in value.
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