Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Historic Mountain Fine Dining Since 1962
Established in 1962, Gold Hill Inn has been a cornerstone of Colorado's culinary and cultural landscape for over six decades. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains under the Continental Divide, our historic log-cabin restaurant offers a unique blend of gourmet dining and rustic mountain ambiance. We specialize in multi-course table d'hote meals featuring locally sourced ingredients, served in a setting preserved from the 21st century's urban distractions.Our commitment to quality has earned recognition from Gourmet Magazine and Fortune, with our dining experience described as 'one of the best restaurant values in America.' The inn's legacy includes hosting notable figures and maintaining traditions like our nightly candlelit tables and seasonal beer garden concerts. Our team combines decades of hospitality experience with a dedication to preserving this historic property's character while delivering exceptional service to every guest.
Services
Fine Dining
Beer Garden
Lodge Rentals
Murder Mysteries
Wedding Hosting
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1962 with generations of hospitality experience
- Historic setting beneath the Continental Divide with panoramic views
- Award-winning multi-course meals featuring local Colorado ingredients
- Live music venue hosting acclaimed regional and national artists
- Unique event spaces including the historic Bluebird Lodge
What people say
Exceptional multi-course meals
Breathtaking mountain views
Immersive historic setting
Talented live musicians
Memorable special events
Services
Fine Dining
Our nightly multi-course table d'hote menus feature seasonal Colorado ingredients prepared with classic techniques. Each evening's unique menu includes housemade bread, soup, salad, premium proteins, and artisan desserts. The dining experience combines historic ambiance with modern culinary excellence in our 1872 log cabin setting.
Beer Garden
The seasonal beer garden offers casual a la carte dining with live music performances on weekends. Guests enjoy mountain views while sampling local craft beers and select menu items in this historic outdoor venue named after renowned bluegrass musician Charles Sawtelle.
Murder Mysteries
The Bluebird Lodge hosts immersive murder mystery nights with themed storylines and interactive performances. These events include a three-course meal, costumed characters, and audience participation in solving the mystery while enjoying the historic setting.
Lodge Rentals
The 1872 Bluebird Lodge offers historic accommodations and event space for groups up to 18 guests. Features include nine bedrooms, two sitting rooms, a dining room, and outdoor decks for weddings, retreats, and special occasions in a mountain setting.
Wedding Hosting
We provide full wedding services including ceremony spaces, reception dining for up to 150 guests, and Bluebird Lodge accommodations. Our packages include custom menus, venue rental, and coordination for daytime and evening events in our historic mountain venue.
People
Barbara Finn
Co-Founder
Barbara Finn co-founded Gold Hill Inn in 1962 after purchasing the historic buildings. With a vision to create a gourmet dining destination, she helped establish the restaurant's reputation for exceptional food and mountain ambiance.
Frank Finn
Co-Founder
Frank Finn partnered with Barbara to transform the historic Bluebird Lodge buildings into the Gold Hill Inn. He contributed to developing the restaurant's unique concept combining gourmet cuisine with Colorado mountain heritage.
Brian Finn
Event Coordinator
Brian Finn manages wedding bookings, private parties, and musician scheduling at Gold Hill Inn. As part of the family-owned business, he continues the tradition of personalized service and event excellence.
Chris Finn
Culinary Director
Chris Finn oversees menu development and food preparation at Gold Hill Inn. Maintaining the restaurant's culinary standards, he ensures each nightly table d'hote offering reflects seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques.
Questions
How do I make dinner reservations at Gold Hill Inn?
Call 303.443.6461 for dinner reservations. We only accept reservations by phone, not online.
What are the restaurant's operating hours?
We serve dinner Friday-Sunday 5-8 PM from May through December. Closed Mondays-Thursdays.
Can I host a wedding at Gold Hill Inn?
Yes, we host weddings for 40-150 guests with ceremony spaces, reception dining, and Bluebird Lodge accommodations available.
How do I reach Gold Hill Inn?
Take Mapleton Ave west from Boulder, bearing left after six miles onto the dirt road to Gold Hill.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and most major credit cards for dining and event bookings.
Are there lodging options at the restaurant?
The adjacent Bluebird Lodge offers historic accommodations for groups, available at $825 + tax per night with two-night minimum.
