The Broadmoor is an iconic hotel resort in Colorado Springs. It opened its doors over 100 years ago in 1918. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking. There are wonderful views of the mountains. There are beautiful lakes and wild animals everywhere.
This hotel has over 17 different restaurants and cafes, plus 2 legendary golf courses. One of the restaurants I checked out was The Hotel Bar. The original bar opened in 1936 at the end of prohibition. I was later restored in 2002. There is a rich history of how this bar got started, in the 1920s by an exclusive group of prominent hoteliers You can read all about their history on the menu or visit their website.
I sat outside so I could enjoy the beautiful surrounding mountains.
I was visiting for lunch, so I ordered a Cobb Salad. The salad was large. It was served beautifully with a rainbow of all the toppings. All the ingredients were fresh. It was nice with the vinaigrette that I chose as my dressing. It is a filling salad by itself.
I also got to try their classic cheeseburger. The melted cheddar cheese has a sharp taste that paired well with the grilled flavor of the burger meat. It was cooked perfectly medium, so it was still juicy. It came with all the classic sides of French fries and coleslaw.
I enjoyed my meal and the environment at The Hotel Bar. It is also a great place to grab a cocktail in the evening and warm by one of the fire pits.
Check out their history at www.broadmoor.com
Enjoy!
T
