The Best Happy Hours in Denver — A Local's Guide (2026)

Denver's happy hour scene punches well above its weight. over 450 bars run specials across the metro. Windows open early, too — 3 PM starts are just as common as 4, and a handful of spots open at 2.

Where to Go

RiNo (River North Art District) is the hottest neighborhood for happy hours, with a mix of breweries, cocktail bars, and restaurants. LoDo (Lower Downtown) has the classic after-work sports bar scene. South Broadway (SoBo) is the divey-er, more local option, and the Highlands and LoHi bring the upscale neighborhood-bar vibe.

Best Well Drink Deals

The classic happy hour move. Here are some of the best well drink specials in Denver:

• Side Pony — Specials not posted (Wednesday 5:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Union Lodge No.1 — Specials not posted (Sunday - Wednesday 5:00PM - 11:00PM, Thursday - Saturday 5:00PM - 1:00AM)
• The Lowbeam — Specials not posted (Monday - Friday 5:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Jack’s on Pearl — Specials not posted (Monday - Sunday 3:30PM - 5:00PM)
• Pony Up — Specials not posted (Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM)

Beer & Draft Specials

Draft deals are everywhere. Here are standout spots:

• Pairadice — $1 off Drafts (Every Day 3:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Semiprecious — $5 Drafts (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Tight End Sports Bar — $5 Drafts & Wine (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Bear Creek Distillery — $5 Craft Beers (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM)
• The Table Public House — $6 draft beers (Tuesday - Friday 3:00PM - 6:00PM)

Margarita & Tequila Specials

Margaritas aren't Denver's signature — beer is — but where a tequila deal does show up, it's worth knowing:

• The Pioneer Bar — Specials not posted (Daily 3:00PM - 6:00PM)

Wine Specials

• Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room — 30% off all wine (Tuesday - Saturday 4:00PM - 10:00PM)
• Room For Friends — $5 Wine by the Glass (Monday 7:00AM - 11:00AM)
• Trellis Wine Bar — ½ Off Wines by Glass (Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 5:00PM, Friday 3:00PM - 5:00PM, Saturday 5:00PM - 7:00PM)

Cocktail Deals

• Welton Room — $5 Craft Cocktails (Tuesday - Saturday 3:00PM - 10:00PM)
• Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub — $5 Select Cocktails (Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM)
• Suite 6A — Best Cocktails Only (Sunday - Thursday 3:00PM - 11:00PM, Friday - Saturday 3:00PM - 12:30AM)
• Hudson Hill — Best Cocktails (Monday - Sunday 10:00PM - Close)
• Emerald Eye — $11 Cocktails (Daily 4:00PM - 7:00PM)

More Deals Worth Checking Out

• Basha Social Lounge — 25% Off All Hookahs (Monday - Friday 1:00PM - 4:00PM)
• Cana Wine Bar — $7 Glasses, $28 (Monday all night, Tuesday - Friday 4:30PM - 6:30PM)
• Painted RiNo Kitchen + Bar — $4.50 Street Tacos (Monday - Friday 5:00PM - 10:00PM)
• Point Easy — All Day Happy Hour (Tuesday - Thursday 5:00PM - 6:00PM, Wednesday All Day at Bar)
• Ni Tuyo — 1/2 off selected (Everyday 4:00PM - 6:00PM)

Pro Tips for Denver

Denver's altitude means alcohol hits harder — locals pace themselves, and a $5 well goes further at 5,280 feet. Nearly three bars in ten here list weekend windows, better odds than most cities, and some deals run deep into the night: 11 PM and even 1 AM closes show up in the listings. If you're chasing beer value, the dollar-off-draft windows at the taprooms are the reliable play.

Best For

Craft beer deals, early 3 PM starts, and weekend windows most cities don't offer.

See Every Deal in Denver

This article covers the highlights, but there are over 450 happy hour spots in Denver total. Download Happy Hour Map to browse them all on a map with live hours, "happening now" filters, and one-tap directions.

Browse the full list on our Denver happy hours page.