Tucked beneath downtown Colorado Springs is a whimsical, Alice in Wonderland-inspired restaurant called The Rabbit Hole, which features flaming martinis, rabbit meatloaf, and theatrical decor. What many patrons might not be aware of, however, is that the building its in used to house a morgue.

Diners can find the restaurant below what resembles a subway station entrance, descending a staircase adorned with twinkly lights into the whimsically decorated, “sleek, subterranean space.”

Although The Rabbit Hole is a well-known restaurant nowadays, the spot has a haunting history, as it was once the city’s morgue. According to the restaurant, it has preserved its “haunting roots” since it was first built, and “tales of spirits and unexplainable occurrences still echo through the underground.” Local lore even says that there have been paranormal sightings at the establishment, including orbs and disembodied voices.

Owner Joe Campana opened The Rabbit Hole in 2011 with a vision for eclectic New American cuisine and a gothic atmosphere. The menu plays on the Alice and Wonderland theme, with “Eat Me” and “Drink Me” sections, as well as cocktails bearing names like the White Rabbit and Mad Hatter. The restaurant’s decorations include dark gothic walls, murals of Alice in Wonderland characters, playing cards, vintage clocks, and more.

With its haunting history and entrancing theme, The Rabbit Hole is certainly a unique restaurant that’s worth checking out in Colorado Springs. It carries a respectable 4.5-star rating on Google Reviews.

Plan your visit to The Rabbit Hole here.

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