217 Wine Bar

Reviews

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  J Sow

  Jun 27, 2026
  2.0
  We were really looking forward to visiting 217 Wine Bar at The Stanley Hotel. The setting is beautiful, the atmosphere has a lot of character, and we ordered one of the nicer champagnes on the sparkling wine list. Unfortunately, the service did not match the quality or reputation of the hotel. When we arrived, there was a couch available in the corner, so we asked if we could sit there. The hostess said yes, but also said she might have to “ask us to move” if a larger party came in. We understood the seating concern, but the way it was communicated felt unwelcoming. After we sat down, waters were brought to us, but then no one came back for quite a while. I eventually had to get up and stand at the bar for several minutes just to get someone’s attention and place our order. Once the champagne was brought out, no one checked on us again for roughly 25–30 minutes. We were not asked if we needed anything else, how the champagne was, or whether we wanted another drink. When we were ready to leave, I had to ask for the check, and even then it took around 10 more minutes for someone to get it sorted out. For two drinks that cost about $50 at one of the nicest hotels in Estes Park, I expected much more attentive service. The bar itself is very nice, and the Stanley is obviously a special historic property, but our experience at 217 Wine Bar was disappointing. The service felt inattentive and disorganized, especially for an upscale hotel bar. I would consider returning to the hotel, but based on this visit, I would be hesitant to recommend the wine bar unless the service improves.
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  Kate Pipich

  May 11, 2026
  3.0
  Incorrectly posted hours. Waited for 90+ minutes in the lobby area for the wine bar to open only to be told they do not open at all on Mondays. Hours on google post show open every day.
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  Andrew Schneider

  Feb 25, 2026
  5.0
  Great ambiance and views. Will need to come back when it's open.
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  Negar Omidvari

  Nov 4, 2024
  5.0
  Nice bar with beautiful view. The cheese board was huge for two people though!

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