Briarhurst Manor Restaurant
American · Manitou Springs, CO
American
Continental
Regional Cuisine
About Briarhurst Manor Restaurant
Open New Year's Eve for a fabulous Six Course dinner includes complimentary flute of Korbel Champagne. Briarhurst is located just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, Briarhurst Manor is on the National Register of Historic Places. Built shortly after the Civil War in 1872 at the foot of Pikes Peak by the founder of Manitou Springs, Dr. William Bell, it has unrivaled views of the surrounding area and is one of the prettiest locations in the region. The abundantly flowing Fountain Creek and a greenbelt perimeter create a setting that displays the architecture and landscaping of the English style country house.The architect Frederick Julius Sterner,who also planned Glen Eyrie castle, the second Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, and the Daniels and Fisher Building in Denver, designed the Briarhurst for Dr. Bell's wife Cara, affectionately known to all as William's "Magnificent Distraction."The three-story Victorian Manor is crafted of finely grained pink sandstone and displays the height of the stonemason's art. The Estate has 23" thick walls, artistic chimneypots, carved stone gargoyles, and numerous architectural details that have been the subject of uncounted sketches, paintings and photographs.The wild rose bushes that grew along the "Fontaine qui Bouille" reminded the Bells of the sweetbriar of their native England, and led to them giving the name of Briarhurst to their new home. These same wild roses, and the sweetbriar they later carefully transplanted from their home in England, greeted many dignitaries such as General William J. Palmer, Canon Kingsley, Lord Dunraven, Sholto Douglas, General Ulysses S. Grant, Lord Queensbury, and numerous other American a
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Diner reviews of Briarhurst Manor Restaurant
A diner from colorado springs
Nov 23, 2007
We have made many trips to Briarhurst over the years and keep coming back for more of this wonderful experience! It seems to have a reputation for excellence that has been around forever. Although the quality seemed to wane many years ago, the newest owner has exceeded the fine reputation of his predecessor. Each time we go back we find new improvements and new experiences. The many dining rooms are intimate and cozy and also are use for private parties for mall and large groups. We have help banquets and small dinners and are never disappointed. Its always a treat to bring out of town guests to this amazing place of fine dining filled with so much history
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