Happy hour, in my opinion, is one of the best meals out there. It gives you a chance to get a glimpse into what a restaurant is all about and be the ultimate judge of food, and of course drinks.

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Downtown Denver is a great place to visit, but the true gem of this state lies west of Denver in the Rocky Mountains. Rent a car or borrow a friends and make your way up to Idaho Springs. Idaho Springs is one of the oldest mining towns in Colorado. Take a tour of an old mine, grab a quick bite to eat at happy hour, and check out our aerial adventure located just minutes from downtown Idaho Springs.

The list below includes a selection of local’s favorite happy hour spot in an around the Denver Area.

 Larimer Lounge – Downtown Denver

  • Happy Hour – Monday – Friday 4:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Cheapest Happy Hour in RiNo ~ $6 Happy Hour Meals
  • Hipster hotspot – home to some of the best rising local and national concerts

North Country – Downtown Denver

  • Happy Hour – Monday – All Day!; Tuesday – Saturday – 3:00 – 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm until close
  • Best fish tacos in town! $4 Margaritas $2 rock lobster tacos

Appaloosa Grill – Downtown Denver

  • Happy Hour – Everyday – 4:00 – 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm until close
  • 16th Street Mall’s Best Kept Secret!
  • $3 Local Drafts; $4 House Wines; $6 Happy Hour Meal

DSC_3361Tavern Uptown – Downtown Denver

  • Happy Hour – Monday – Friday – 3:00 – 7:00 pm
  • 10 minute walk from the heart of downtown!

Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub – Downtown Idaho Springs

  • Happy Hour – Monday – Friday – 3:00 – 6:00 pm
  • Hidden Gem of Idaho Springs!

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