DENVER (KDVR) — After over a 12 months of transformations, a famed resort close to the Denver airport has revealed a number of new eating places, a brand new occasion area, renovations and extra.
The Gaylord Rockies Resort and Conference Middle simply opened late in 2018, however enhancements and expansions have been underway since 2023.
Section one was accomplished in April 2023 and extra enhancements for its multi-year funding plan had been introduced in summer season 2023. On Thursday, the resort introduced the completion of the second part of transformations.
“These new eating retailers characterize the ultimate parts of a transformative funding that has redefined the culinary and visitor expertise for Colorado’s largest mixed resort and conference heart,” the resort mentioned in a press launch.
Here is a take a look at a number of the many issues which have modified on the resort over the past 12 months and a half.
Grand Lodge
The Grand Lodge, which used to focus on a bridge and water function within the heart, was transformed. Here is a earlier than and after comparability:
![A newly remodeled Grand Lodge at Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center.](https://i0.wp.com/kdvr.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/02/after.jpg?ssl=1)
The Grand Lodge can be now residence to the brand new Embers Lodge Bar.
Mountain View Pavilion
The Mountain View Pavilion is a brand new occasion area that opened in mid-2024. The indoor area is 12,118 sq. toes and the out of doors terrace and patio area covers greater than 14,000 sq. toes, in keeping with the resort. The venue has floor-to-ceiling home windows with a panoramic view of the Entrance Vary.
New and redesigned eating places
Two new eating places opened final spring and the resort debuted two extra new eating places and one reimagined restaurant in November 2024. The resort mentioned the brand new eating choices added greater than 60 jobs.
Backyard + Grain
Backyard + Grain, a brand new restaurant throughout the Gaylord Inns model that opened within the fall, focuses on whole-food, sustainable eating that makes use of natural elements and avoids fryers and refined or processed meals, in keeping with the discharge. The resort described the restaurant setting as a “greenhouse-inspired area with a stone-clad bar, an exhibition kitchen, customized murals, and a signature stone-fired pizza oven.”
Copper Desk
Copper Desk opened within the fall and serves a “modern twist on basic Western dishes,” in keeping with the discharge. The menu options bison meatloaf and burger, rotisserie duck, lamb, artisanal cocktails and regionally brewed beers.
Reimagined Outdated Hickory Steakhouse
The Outdated Hickory Steakhouse “refreshed” within the fall with a wrap round bar, seating areas, a fire, belt-buckle impressed lighting and a mural created from dyed bison hides, in keeping with the discharge.
“Staying true to its roots, Outdated Hickory continues to serve expertly ready premium steaks, with an expanded menu that highlights prime-grade beef from Higher Omaha and home Wagyu, dry-aged in-house and carved tableside for an unforgettable presentation,” the resort mentioned.
![The Old Hickory Steakhouse was renovated with a wrap around bar, seating areas, a fireplace, belt-buckle inspired lighting and a mural made from dyed bison hides.](https://kdvr.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/02/1-39.jpg?w=900)
The Lucky Prospector
The Lucky Prospector is a brand new English pub that opened final spring. The menu options distinctive British cocktails and a 12-draft beer tower, in keeping with the resort.
Embers Lodge Bar
The Embers Lodge Bar, which changed the Pinyons bar and the Après Ski Village area, opened final spring that includes a 360-degree wrap round bar. The resort mentioned the menu consists of handcrafted cocktails, native beers and a fastidiously curated wine checklist.
Some experiences are restricted to these staying on the resort, nonetheless all exterior friends are welcome to the eating places, in keeping with the resort.