Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon

Special Easter Buffet Brunch at the Gold Hill Hotel!
2026-04-05 09:00 - 14:00 UTC
We are offering a special Easter Buffet Brunch here at the Gold Hill Hotel on Sunday, April 5th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are available, fill out the form below or call/text 775-847-0111 for reservations. Reserve today as spots fill fast!
Cost is $35 per adult, $20 per child (under 12)
Buffet selection:

Meat and Veggie Frittata’s
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Hand Carved Ham Station
Pork Sausage
Country Potatoes
Chicken and Waffles
Biscuits and Gravy
AND MORE!

Seating times still available, call 775-847-0111 for reservations or fill out the form below:

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9:00 am
10:30 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
1:30 pm

Haunted Ghost Tour at the Gold Hill Hotel tonight!
2026-04-09 17:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-23 17:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-30 17:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-14 17:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-28 17:00 - 21:30, 2026-06-11 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-25 17:00 - 21:30, 2026-07-09 17:00 - 21:30 UTC and 9 more dates
Welcome to the 2026 Ghost Tour series at the Gold Hill Hotel!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Gold Hill Hotel, famously featured on Ghost Adventures and celebrated as Nevada’s 8th most haunted destination! For the sixth consecutive year, we’re thrilled to offer our spine-tingling Historical Ghost Tours, where your adventure not only promises thrills but also supports local charities dedicated to historic preservation right here on the Comstock.
Kick off your night with a delectable gourmet dinner at the Crown Point Restaurant, renowned as one of the best dining spots on the Comstock. After satisfying your taste buds, prepare for an extraordinary journey back in time as the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH), a volunteer organization, take you on a captivating exploration of the hotel’s haunted history and the eerie stories of the surrounding Slippery Gulch.
Equipped with ghost-hunting tools and techniques, you’ll have the chance to reach out to the spirits that linger in the hotel—or maybe even connect with a few who have decided to tag along! Don’t miss the opportunity to venture into some of the hotel’s actual haunted rooms, when available!
And before or after your thrilling time with NNGH, why not unwind in the historic 150-year-old bar, once a favorite of Mark Twain? This is more than just a night out; it’s an adventure you won’t want to miss! Join us for an evening filled with history, mystery, and a dash of the supernatural. Reserve your spot now by clicking the link below!
Dinner and Tour – only $65.00 per person, gratuity and fees not included.
Tour 1 – Dinner is at 5:30 and the tour starts at 7:00 p.m.
Tour 2 – Dinner is at 7:00 and the tour starts at 8:30 p.m.

Dinner is a set menu of many of our favorite entrees we offer at the hotel! (options may vary)
Tour only – $35 per person.
Tour starts at 7:00 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. depending on which one you sign up for (select dates will only have Tour 1 availability)!
** Click the button bellow and fill in the form to make reservations for this exciting evening~
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Lecture Series Continues! "Tourism Below Sea Level…the evolution of tourism in Death Valley National Park", by David and Gayle Woodruff
2026-04-16 16:30 - 20:30 UTC
Lecture Series Continues – Thursday, April 16th with David and Gayle Woodruff’s “Tourism Below Sea Level…the evolution of tourism in Death Valley National Park“
We are pleased to continue the Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series!
Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m.

Join local historians and former residents of Death Valley, David & Gayle Woodruff as the take a light‑hearted look at how one of the hottest, driest, and most “why‑would-anyone-go-there?” places on Earth, became a full‑blown…five-star tourist sensation. With a blend of insider memories, colorful characters, and extensive research the Woodruffs journey from early daredevil motorists and dust‑covered prospectors to luxury resorts, Hollywood escapades, and the unique charm that still defines Death Valley National Park today. It’s a warm, witty and detailed celebration of the people who brought hospitality to a place where even the thermometers need a vacation.

Lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person.
Come early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30, 5:00, and 5:30.
Please fill out this reservation form to sign up for this exciting lecture:

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Dinner and Lecture or Lecture only?
Lecture Only
Lecture and Dinner

How many in your party?

If you are having dinner with us, what time would you like to dine?
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Lecture Only

Restaurant and Bar closed tonight for private event
2026-05-01 16:30 - 20:30 UTC
The restaurant and bar will be closed tonight for a private event here at the hotel.
We are so sorry for the inconvenience. We will be open for lunch/dinner on Saturday from noon-8:30 p.m. and for brunch/lunch/dinner on Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. p.m. per usual.
Thank you.

Management

2026 Lecture series continues! Taylor Hamby - "Drunk History: The Spirited History of Drinking in Virginia City, NV"
2026-05-07 16:30 - 20:30 UTC
Thursday, May 7th with Taylor Hamby “Drunk History: The Spirited History of Drinking in Virginia City, NV“
We are pleased to continue the 2026 Lecture Series!
Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m.
Description:
They say Virginia City was born from a broken bottle of whiskey, and the town hasn’t dried out since. In this special “Drunk History” session, Taylor C. Hamby pours out the intoxicating truth behind the Comstock Lode’s liquid legends. The talk traces the town’s origins from “Old Virginny” Finney’s accidental christening to the arrival of “Professor” Jerry Thomas, the father of American mixology, who tended bar at the Delta during the boom. Discover the whiskey-soaked habits of Mark Twain at the Territorial Enterprise, explore the rowdy reality of 1860s saloons, and see how Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg resurrected the era’s elegance with mid-century martinis and champagne. Pull up a stool for a journey through the booze that built the West—straight up history, with a twist.
Bio:
Taylor C. Hamby is an award-winning journalist, Comstock historian, and the current Barmistress of the historic Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon. Formerly a reporter for OC Weekly and Executive Director of the Friends of Sutro Tunnel, Taylor has spent her career excavating the cultural undercurrents of Nevada’s history. As a dedicated biographer of Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg and the founder of their fan society, she combines archival rigor with the practical wisdom of a Nevada bartender. Whether she’s pouring a pint or researching 19th-century tabloids, Taylor lives by a mantra of the Comstock: work hard, and party like it’s 1859.
Lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person.
Come early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30, 5, & 5:30
Please fill out this reservation form to sign up for this spirited lecture:

Name:

Email Address:

Number of people in your party?

Dinner and Lecture or Lecture Only?
Dinner and Lecture
Lecture Only

What is the time you would like to dine with us?
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Lecture Only

Mothers Day Brunch Sunday May 10th Limited Seating available
2026-05-10 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
We will be serving our famous Champagne Sunday Brunch buffet for Mother’s Day Sunday May 10th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Call or Text 775-847-0111
Come in for a Mimosa or one of our famous V&T Bloody Mary’s, and Carved Ham and Country Potatoes! Our chef will prepare an array of delicious brunch items for all to enjoy. *Some breakfast items will be replaced with delicious lunch items later in the day including carved Prime Rib!
Treat Mom to a great day starting with a wonderful brunch at the world famous Gold Hill Hotel and Crown Point Restaurant! $9 Famous V&T Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s!

Adults – $35 *$45 starting at 12:30 p.m.
(Champagne available for an additional charge)
Children under 12 – $20 *$25 starting at 12:30 p.m.

call/text 775-847-0111 to make reservations or use the form below:

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Preferred Seating Time

1:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm

Kim Harris as “Anne Hutchinson"
2026-05-21 16:30 - 20:30 UTC
Kim Harris continues the 2026 Gold Hill Hotel lecture and entertainment series Thursday night May 21st at the Gold Hill Hotel! She will be doing a Chautauqua performance as Anne Hutchinson! Lecture starts at 7 p.m.
Anne Hutchinson:
Anne Hutchinson was a Puritan spiritual advisor, religious reformer, and an important participant in the Antinomian Controversy which shook the infant Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1636 to 1638. Her strong religious formal declaration were at odds with the established Puritan clergy in the Boston area and her popularity and charisma helped create a theological schism that threatened the Puritan religious community in New England. She was eventually tried and convicted, then banished from the colony with many of her supporters.
Kim Harris (Bio):
Kim Harris is an accomplished Chautauquan who has portrayed living history characters at various venues including Genoa Cowboy Festival, Pipers Opera House, the Gold Hill Hotel, Granlibakken, Dangberg Historic Park and The Lake Tahoe Chautauqua Festival.
Harris currently serves as Events and Education Manager at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Minden, NV, and is the owner and operator of Western History ALIVE! where she portrays several Chautauqua characters including Julia Bulette, Charley Parkhurst, Libbie Bacon Custer and Lizzie Borden.
Harris was born and raised at Donner Lake, CA growing up immersed in the history of our West. She enjoys not only sharing what she has learned about our history, but continuously learning from those that have lived it themselves.

Lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person.
Come early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30, 5, & 5:30
Please fill out the form below to register for the event:

Name:

Email Address:

How many in your party?

Dinner and Lecture or Lecture Only?
Dinner and Lecture
Lecture Only

Dinner Reservation Time
4:30 P.M.
5:00 P.M.
5:30 P.M.
Lecture Only

Enjoy an electrifying evening! Saddle Broncs and Sagebrush performing tonight!
2026-06-04 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
We will be featuring the exhilarating musical stylings of Saddle Broncs and Sagebrush in our Great room this evening from 5:00 to 8 p.m. This is an all ages show, with no cover charge!
Take your special someone out to dinner tonight and enjoy this amazing music.
Try our Certified Angus 14 oz. Rib-Eye Special or our Elk Tenderloin. Or how about fresh Atlantic Salmon or Shrimp and Grits featuring Jumbo Tiger Prawns?
After dinner, savor a drink in our world famous bar, as frequented by Mark Twain back in the day!
Call or text for reservations! 775-847-0111
** We just need your name, number of people in your party, and the time you would like to dine! **

Restaurant and Saloon adjusted hours due to a private Wedding at the Gold Hill
2026-06-13 12:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-20 12:00 - 20:30 UTC
The Restaurant and Bar will have a delayed opening to the public Sunday 06/13 and 06/20 due to a private event at the hotel. We are hosting a private wedding.
The hours for the general public will be 4pm-8:30pm
Sorry in advance and thank you for understanding!

The Management

Lecture series continues! Rae Davis - Surgeon Jonathan Letterman, the "Father of Modern Military Medicine"
2026-06-18 16:30 - 20:30 UTC
Thursday, June 18th with Surgeon Jonathan Letterman, the “Father of Modern Military Medicine”
We are pleased to continue the 2026 Lecture Series!
Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7:00 p.m.
Description: Join Mark and Rae Davis for a discussion about the fascinating life and legacy of Civil War Surgeon Jonathan Letterman that earned him the title, “The Father of Modern Military Medicine,” and how his achievements touch our civilian lives each and every day.
Attendees will get to view both reproduction and original Civil War medical instruments, medicines, weaponry, and more! In addition, we will discuss a little bit about our upcoming documentary on Surgeon Letterman. We promise to deliver a highly interesting talk that you won’t want to miss!
Bio: Rae Davis currently resides in Murphys, Ca, with her husband, Mark She grew up in Calaveras County where she raised her two children. She is also grandmother of one.
In 1990 Rae joined the National Civil War Association, a living history group based in Northern California. At the time, the NCWA was the largest combined Civil War reenactment group in the world. For 8 years she taught the public about the medical practices of the Union Army Medical Service and headed up the speaker’s bureau for the organization. After leaving the NCWA in 1998, Rae continued to lecture at various venues for a few more years. She recently retired from the floral industry after 35 years of designing to continue work in the film industry as a producer. Although she doesn’t get to teach others about the medical practices of the Civil War as much as she’d like to, it is never far from her heart and looks forward to continuing her studies of the subject.
Lecture starts at 7:00 p.m. and costs $10 per person.
Come early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30, 5, & 5:30 p.m.
Please fill out this reservation form to sign up for this interesting lecture:

Name:

Email Address:

Dinner and Lecture or Lecture only?
Dinner and Lecture
Lecture only

How many in your party?

If you are coming to the Dinner and Lecture, what time would you like to dine with us?
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Lecture only

The Gold Hill Hotel Cordially Invites you to our Annual Summer Wine Dinner! - Not open to public for dinner if not attending event
2026-07-02 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
We are having a beautiful 5 course dinner with each course being masterfully paired with a variety of wines.
Seating starts at 6:00 p.m., dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. on July 2nd at the Gold Hill Hotel and Crown Point Restaurant
Hosted by Wine Expert D. “Smitty” Smith of Regency Wines – “Worldwide Artisan Wines & Spirits”
1st Course – Amuse Bouche – Watermelon Gazpacho with Toast Points
Mistral Rose 2025, Provence, France
2nd Course – BLT Salad – Spinach, Shaved Brussel sprouts, Heirloom Tomatoes, Poached Egg, and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Pinot Grigio, Cantina Valadige, 2024, Trentino, Italy
3rd Course – Scallop Agua Chile – Day Boat Scallop, Tomatillo, Radish, and Cucumber
Gilbert Chon Muscadet 2023, Loire Valley, France
4th Course – Agnolotti – 3 Cheese and Herb Rolled Pasta, Pea Puree, Pork Belly, Pea Tendrils, and Vermouth Butter Sauce
Cuvelier Los Andes Nature Blend 2020, Mendoza Argentina
5th Course – Galette – Berry Galette, Vanilla Bean Gelato, and Bourbon Salted Caramel
Bliss Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022, Mendocino
COST IS $100.00 PER PERSON
** Tax is included, however please tip your server as gratuity is not included. No refunds.
To sign up for this special event, please click the button below and complete the form:
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4th of July Early Dinner at the Gold Hill Hotel
2026-07-04 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a very special 4th of July Early Dinner from3pm-7pm! Celebrate Independence Day with an amazing dinner before watching the fantastic VC fireworks.
Saloon will be open from 12pm-7pm also for those that just want to stop for a cold beverage or lunch.
We will be serving our regular dinner menu with a few specials for the occasion. Call or text 775-847-0111 to make a reservation today.

Trivia Night at the Gold Hill Hotel!
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Get out of the house during the busy summer season and have some fun answering a variety of trivia questions hosted by our very own bartender and history extraordinaire Taylor Hamby!
Thursday, July 16th
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Teams of 1-8 participants will compete, with the top 2 winning prizes. No charge to participate, however we recommend reserving a table ahead of time
Come and have dinner with us before the show also! Call or text 775-847-0111 to reserve your table for trivia and to make dinner reservations prior.
