Want to get your cuppa and sip along with other Royal Wedding watchers? Among the local public venues celebrating the wedding with cake and tea (and more):
The Little White Dress Bridal Shop 3420 W. 32nd Ave., Denver; 303-814-8972
From 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, enjoy free tea, pastries (including crumpets, tea sandwiches and scones), champagne and cake along with day-long televised footage of the wedding. Attendees may find themselves on television, as well: KWGN/Channel 2 is covering the party at 6:45 a.m., 7:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Free.
The English Teacup, 1930 S. Havana St., Aurora; 303-751-3032
From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, this tea shop is hosting a reception with wedding coverage replayed on TV and, for $16, a full English tea buffet (sandwiches, sausage rolls, soup and salad). The restaurant will continue airing the televised ceremony through the following week.
The House of Commons, 2401 15th St., 303-455-4832
From 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, free wedding cake served with an afternoon high tea ($19.95).
Denver Tea Room at the Holiday Chalet, 1820 E. Colfax Ave., 303-550-4377
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, the afternoon tea ($26) features royal wedding-themed food, including Earl Grey tea, cream scones, cucumber sandwiches, shortbread and wedding cake. Reservations required.
English Tealeaves Cafe, 18551 Main St., Parker; 720-851-6099
From 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., today through Saturday, a special wedding tea menu (prices start at $4.75 for a crumpet) includes five types of finger sandwiches, scones and Devonshire cream, fruit, shortbread, Cadbury chocolate and individual wedding cakes, and a wedding souvenir to take home.
Heritage Eagle Bend’s Eagle’s Nest Restaurant, 23155 E. Heritage Parkway, Aurora; 303-693-7788
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday “or later if people are having fun,” says event organizer Joyce Thomson, the restaurant will have three TVs airing recorded footage of the wedding and related events, and a menu featuring British food (bangers and mash, fish and chips, etc.), Newcastle Ale and other British beer, plus sherry and port. Attendees receive a free glass of champagne upon arrival.
Four Seasons Hotel, Denver, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3000
On Friday, the wedding coverage will play all day on two flat-screen TVs in the Edge bar, which is serving a $15 full English breakfast including fried eggs, English bacon, bangers, grilled tomato and mushrooms (cold toast optional); the $12 English pub lunch or dinner includes fish (cod) and chips with malt vinegar and tartar sauce, bangers and mash, or shepherd’s pie.
Baker Street Pub & Grill (Boulder, Denver, Lakewood, Westminster)
Royals trivia quiz tonight and Wednesday during happy hour, plus all-day video of the ceremony through 10 p.m. Saturday.
On Friday, couples named William and Kate (identification required) get a $25 gift certificate and a tiara; and diners who resemble William (“tall, handsome, slightly balding”) or Kate (“green eyes, long hair, regal yet unpretentious”) can enter a Royals look-alike competition. On Friday, each entree comes with a free wedding cupcake.
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J.W. Marriott Hotels (all locations; )
The $329 Royal Wedding package for April 28 includes a souvenir tote bag filled with magazines featuring the happy royal couple, champagne and strawberries, a 3:45 a.m. wake-up call to watch the ceremony, a $25 room service credit and a 1 p.m. late checkout.
