University Club

We held our wedding reception here and it was epic. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about the space, the ambiance, the food, and the helpful staff. Everybody had a great time and nobody wanted to leave! If you are planning any sort of event, definitely consider University Club. Thanks, Molly!

We attended a wedding here and had a great time. The ceremony was beautiful and the room was elegant and charming. The cocktail hour was great; beer, wine, liquor, and outstanding well prepared h’ordourvs. The reception was done nicely and the staff were very nice. Everybody enjoyed the patio area with some great views of downtown. Wonderful place for a wedding.

We celebrated my mother in law’s life upstairs in a meeting room with 50 guests… The staff was helpful, attentive and on the ball without hovering… The food was delicious, well presented and plenty to go around. Parking was also easy across the street and over just a bit… The club is clean and well kept, it’s history in Denver is impressive… Every member of the staff made our guests feel important and special and went out of their way to be gracious and accommodating… some of the guests needed special attention and it was quickly and easily provided…
My family recommends UC as a fine venue for your events and family gatherings…
Cheers…

I had my wedding reception there and it was amazing! The food was wonderful… my guests kept commenting on how delicious it was. The waitstaff were very professional, always friendly, and really set the tone for a fantastic evening. They kept the wine flowing and everyone happy!
The University Club knows how to host events and their detailed timeline meant that we didn’t have to worry about anything. It just flowed so smoothly from cocktail hour, to our four course dinner, to toasts, then dancing.
It’s also a great place for a reception because you have the whole building at your disposal and don’t have to worry about random people wandering in and out. People smoked cigars on the terrace while others danced the night away in the gorgeous College Room. I looked at the Ritz and Brown Palace too for my reception, but those hotels just weren’t as exclusive or unique as the University Club. If you want a gorgeous event in a one-​of-​a-​kind venue, this is the place!

Doesn’t compare to other University Clubs or their extensive network of reciprocal clubs worldwide — not even close.
Lighting and paneling upon entrance: dingy. Smell: combination of restaurant rue and convalescent home smell. It was just awful, and it didn’t help that there is a card room in open proximity to the entrance, and I spied a walker parked in the doorway to that room at the same time I felt it smelled like a convalescent home.
Dining room carpet (on the first floor): worn and I could have sworn, visibly stained.
Didn’t bother to see the rest. Futile. And I know the upstairs dining room is supposedly very nice. But still, futile. The entrance ambiance is the worst ever.
Now, this is a shame, because this club has a choice building and location in downtown Denver. It could be a great spot but it’s seen better days; even the planters and urns on the outdoor patio perimeter are visibly deteriorating. Seems like a vicious cycle at work here: the post mortem might read: just didn’t keep up with the times, lost members, didn’t add back new ones, and is a ghost of its former self.
My one serious bone to pick: the website (
) makes this place look pristine and in some ways is almost misleading as to its condition and looks,

I am writing this review as I am in full-​on wedding planning mode and am looking forward to holding my wedding reception here this May. Molly, the event coordinator is one of the more relaxed and upfront people that I have come across during this fun, yet stressful time. The menus and alcohol prices are on the more affordable side when comparing to nearby hotels and event venues in downtown. She is very accommodating to our wedding «vision» and is willing to think «outside the box» with us.
So obviously I am very pleased with UC and would not have changed a single thing… except their OUTRAGEOUS corking fee of $ 20 per 750ml bottle. I have never seen such a high corking fee anywhere.
And with that being said, I am still super psyched to celebrate my wedding day here!

So this is how the other half dines?
I have a colleague who is a member of the University Club. According to him, the only requirement for membership, beyond being sponsored, is to have attended a University. It’s certainly a different world. I have been his guest on two occasions, both for dinner. The first visit was Prime Rib night. The second was New Years Eve.
Upon entering, I observe a sign stating, «Please turn off your cell phones while in the Club.» I like that. We start off in the bar upstairs for cocktails and snacks. The bar is a private room, providing a secluded space for private conversations. This is the ultimate bottle service experience!
We then stepped into the dining room. White glove service is the standard. The fare is steakhouse traditional, with aquatic options available. On my first visit, I tried the Prime Rib. The meat was a nicely presented, perfectly cooked slab, with asparagus and au gratin completing plate.
My second visit was on NYE, and there was actually a wedding reception in full swing. It’s nice having the private bar to escape the din. Dinner started with a shrimp cocktail amuse, tomato bisque, and a NY strip with asparagus and whipped yams. The steak was cooked perfectly. Dessert was cheesecake. The only miss is their coffee; it tasted stale.
The Univeristy Club is a nice treat!