Ballpark
Great Divide's original taproom offers rotating craft beers and a lively patio just steps from Coors Field. Happy hour pints are a steal.
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 2-6pm
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Denver Happy Hours Map
Find the best happy hour deals in Denver by neighborhood. Filter by location and see which bars near you are pouring discounted drinks right now.
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Best Happy Hours in Denver
Denver has one of the best happy hour cultures in America — with deals running across RiNo breweries, LoDo cocktail bars, Highland restaurants, and Capitol Hill neighborhood spots every weekday from 3–7pm.
LoDo
Denver's oldest brewpub anchors LoDo with a vast tap list, pool tables, and a welcoming atmosphere. Happy hour features half-price apps and discounted pints.
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 3-6pm
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Highland
Denver's oldest bar (est. 1873) has no sign outside and no TVs inside — just good drinks, burgers, and a legendary back patio. Cash only.
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4-6pm
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LoDo
A massive beer selection and half-off appetizer menu make this downtown staple a go-to for post-work happy hour gatherings.
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 3-6pm, Late Night Mon-Fri 10pm-close
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Baker
Part bowling alley, part restaurant, part bar — Punch Bowl Social's happy hour covers cocktails, beer, and small plates at a killer discount.
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 3-6pm
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RiNo
Breckenridge Brewery's RiNo pub is dog-friendly, has a massive patio, and pours some of Colorado's most beloved beers at happy hour prices.
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 3-6pm
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Tuesday and Wednesday are Denver's best happy hour days
Same deals as Thursday and Friday — but dramatically less crowded. RiNo brewery happy hours and Highland cocktail bar specials both run midweek with zero wait times. Many Denver restaurants also run reverse happy hours after 10pm with the same discounts.
Denver Happy Hour Tips
- Most Denver happy hours run 3–7pm on weekdays; ask about late-night happy hours after 10pm
- RiNo and Highland have the highest density of craft brewery happy hours with $3–5 pint specials
- Tuesday and Wednesday are least crowded — same deals, no wait
- Many Denver restaurants have reverse happy hours from 9pm–close with kitchen specials
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