Elfsong Tavern

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Elfsong Tavern is a tavern located in the Lower City of Baldur's Gate in Act Three.

Overview

The tavern is located north-west of Stormshore Tabernacle and the Basilisk Gate waypoint.

Locations

Related locations

• Lower City
• Knights of the Shield Hideout

Ground floor

In the main area of the Elfsong tavern are many patrons and staff, possibly including Lakrissa.

The tavern has also been the scene of Duke Belynne Stelmane's murder. The party can ask Alan Alyth about the Bhaalist murders taking place around town. Afterward, they can choose to rent rooms on the second floor, which serve as the party's camp while in the Lower City. While resting in this room, supplies can be purchased from the Dumbwaiter. Obtaining a room awards the Inspirational Events: For Once, a Warm Meal (Outlander background), Veteran's Hotspot (Soldier background), Proper Lodging, Finally (Urchin background) and Perks of the Trade if a rebate was gained (Charlatan background).

The Emperor will encourage you to investigate his old hideout in the basement.

Gherva Minedale and Stug Minedale are dwarf siblings with a disagreement over Stug's kneecapping job.

Kitchen

In the northern end of the tavern is the kitchen, where Chef Roveer, one of the Bhaalist murder targets, can be informed of his imminent murder. Speaking with him will start the quest Roveer's Storehouse to kill the rats in the storehouse under the kitchen.

Two cats in the kitchen, Tambourine and Zambomba can also be found dozing off. If spoken to with  Speak with Animals, they will also ask the party to clear the rats.

Laff Riot

A room where Harvard Willoughby is hosting the Laff Riot can be found off to the side. The party can join in and try to win. Party members with the Entertainer background can gain the Inspirational Event A Stand-Up Adventurer if they win the comedy contest or At Least They Didn't Throw Overripe Bananas... if they lose.

Elfsong Tavern Basement

In the kitchens is a set of stairs which lead down to the basement where dozens of rats are skittering about.

The party can find a hidden switch along the wine racks which will open a wine barrel leading down to the Knights of the Shield Hideout.

First floor

Stelmane's Private Room

Up the stairs from the tavern, Stelmane's room can be investigated as part of the quest Investigate the Murders.

Rented Rooms

A set of rooms on the first floor can be rented out by speaking to the owner. After renting them, these rooms will become the new camp location while anywhere in the Lower City or Lower City Sewers. Alan Alyth normally charges 200 gold for the rental, but passing a Persuasion or Perception check allows the party to commandeer the entire penthouse suite for free.

Roof

A roof-top area is accessible through a ladder and hatch on the second floor. On the roof it is possible to find Alfira.

Related quests

• Investigate the Murders
• Roveer's Storehouse
• Visit the Emperor's Old Hideout

Notable characters

Flaming Fists

• Fist Aguta
• Fist Rusk
• Devella Fountainhead

Patrons

• Alfira
• Belford Willoughby
• Blarson Throaks
• Blevindall
• Bombasto
• Buff Tanner
• Caitlin
• Caitriono
• Carys
• Clovia Throaks
• Cyndirie Vand
• Dame Guisarme
• Doora Thumbfoot
• Dez Kanshaw
• 'Ears' Oohna
• Gherva Minedale
• Grainne Jodhpur
• Harvard Willoughby
• Lyldara
• Oloric Witmirth
• Phibs Brogan
• Phoebelia
• Roger Gherkins
• Saer Preciosa
• Saer Frenello
• Stug Minedale
• Thimble
• Truffles Smythe
• Vinshent Fenteman
• Waldo Walnut
• Wrilda Gemfinder

Staff

Owner

• Alan Alyth

Kitchen

Chef

• Roveer

Chef's Assistant

• Tecochi

Cats

• Tambourine
• Zambomba

Security

• Enforcer Skoona

Waiters

• Falten
• Thorne
• Yimuir
• Lakrissa - If met during Act 1, and survives the events of Act 2.

Notable loot

• Keepsake Ring - Found in the basement, in the middle of the room with the rats.

Notes

• The tabletop D&D adventure Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus includes a description of the Elfsong Tavern, and explains the origin of its name: the tavern is haunted by the spirit of a long-dead female Elf who occasionally serenades the patrons. This is likely the voice heard singing Song of Balduran in the "camp" area upstairs.
• The lyrics of the song, sung by Mariya Anastasova , which hint at the plot of Baldur's Gate 3 and the ultimate fate of Balduran, can be found in a book in a desk in the rented rooms upstairs.
• When approaching Stelmane's room on the upper floor, The Emperor will have the following ambient commentary: "Stelmane's parlour - a place to receive clients and informants. I wonder if it's as I remember it."