Happy Hours

• Monday through Friday

• 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

When in Denver, you don’t want to miss the Shroom’s Luva’s” burger with foie gras, which is a favorite from Highland Tap and Burgers. This burger has been the most famous in the city and one of the top 15 in the nation. Because of this, the place is full-house most of the time. They are a community-based business first at the Tap, so try their beers as well. To make the most of your visit, come swing by at 3 pm until 6:30 pm Monday through Friday for their happy hour!

Happy Hours

• Monday to Thursday

• 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Linger is a fancy, hip restaurant with a multi-level space and tables to fit parties of two to large groups. Linger doesn’t believe in the traditional single entrée. Their entire menu is composed of “small plates” meant to be shared among friends. Representing cuisine worldwide, Linger has made it its job not to be considered as one type of restaurant. They have a versatile and unique food menu complemented by an equally original cocktail and drinks menu.

Linger has a vast wine menu and lots of weekly specials, including Happy Hour Monday through Friday with $6 wine by the glass and $5 shared plates. Indulge in a pre-fixed menu on Tuesdays, grab lunch Tuesdays through Fridays, or Brunch on weekends! If you have dietary restrictions, there is no restriction at Linger. They have vegan and Gluten-Free options throughout their menu and the chance to substitute many of the dishes. They guarantee to accommodate every single diner from carnivore to plant-based.

Happy Hours

• Monday through Friday

• 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

• 10:00 pm till closing time

LoHi SteakBar is one of the stranger animals to come out of the second-generation gentrification of the Highland area. A neighborhood place that is both upscale and casual, a steakhouse writ small, a local tavern and a destination restaurant all rolled into one.

Choose among the New York strip and filet mignon, served up with chimichurri, garlic-herb butter, or blue-cheese butter, depending on your preference. You can also add green peppercorn sauce, LoHi seasoning, wild mushrooms, or a crab cake. Four different styles of potatoes are available, along with an excellent selection of veggies and salads.

The menu has plenty to satisfy vegetarians, while burger fans have multiple options to choose from, including the LoHi burger with bacon, cheddar, spicy mayo, and steak seasoning. Happy hour runs daily from 4 to 5 p.m.

Happy Hours

• Monday to Friday from 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

• Saturday and Sunday 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

Known as a tequila bar with a wide variety of choices and authentic margarita in the house, signature guacamole, a taco-filled happy hour, fresh oysters, and inventive dinner specials are just a few reasons to love Lola. This lovely place has been a mainstay in the neighborhood that has vastly changed since the restaurant debuted more than a dozen years ago. The east-facing, heated deck is a lovely place to soak up the sun or fortify yourself against the wintry nights ahead.

The coastal regions of Mexico inspire their food offerings, and this bar was named one of the Top 5 Places to Drink Tequila in North America. Lola is the spot for sophisticated eats and crafted cocktails. They have happy hours from 4 pm until 6 pm on Mondays till Fridays. Then from 2:00 pm until 4 pm during the weekends. With this, and with the ever-changing raw bar menu to chef’s tables and private events, Lola offers up much more than just a dinner and brunch menu that has won the hearts of the Denver dining community.

Happy Hours

• Monday through Friday

• 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm

Root Down, a sister restaurant of Linger, has some of Denver’s best veggie and meat options. Their drink selection is impressive, and try the risotto with scallops if you are feeling adventurous. Root Down offers globally inspired seasonal cuisine with high-level service and a funky casual atmosphere. The mid-century modern décor is infused with recycled and reclaimed items creating its hip, progressive spirit.

Root Down is a one-of-a-kind restaurant with a story-rich and sophisticated dining experience. This restaurant is famous to vegetarians, and with the mimosa fans, as they offer bottomless servings of those in here. Their ability to combine and complement a team is rooted in a foundational belief that each individual brings to flavor, personality, and strength to the stage.

Root Down’s colorful selection of carefully crafted Colorado microbrews to various wines by the glass focuses on biodynamic and organic growers. In addition, their beer program makes sure that it reduces environmental impact. Draft beer is specifically suited for only the local breweries, with 24 Colorado drafts total on tap. They have happy hours, which can be enjoyed from 4 pm until 6 pm every Monday through Friday.

Weeknight Happy Hours

• Tuesday - Friday

• 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

If you are in for an Italian date night and want to slow down and have a good chill with your friends or loved ones, head on and check out Spuntino. It’s warm, welcoming, and refined, with a menu inspired by Italy and the basic Italian philosophy that food should be fresh and local. While enjoying your pizza and pasta, make sure that you save up some space for dessert. Try out their warm apricot cream tart, Amadei chocolate sea salt caramel tart and a warm almond coconut macaroon, along with gelato, of course.

A good conversation isn’t complete without a fine choice of wine, and Spuntino will get you covered. They have a wine list from unusual places, and many of them are not available within Denver. Be it Swiss Chasselas, Corsican Sciaccarellu, or Calabrian Gaglioppo, and your choice will probably be a grape variety you’ve never heard of from a region you didn’t know existed—at a price that makes exploration easy, with most bottles in the $30 to $80 range. The small beer selection is equally smart, while the cocktails showcase local products.

Spuntino also offers Happy Hours from 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm on Tuesdays until Fridays, if you will to avail of good deal discounts and additional refreshments.

Happy Hours

• Monday through Friday from 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

• Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 06:00 pm

If you ever find yourself in the Denver Highlands on a good evening looking for some music that won’t break your bank, you’re in luck! Soothing music nights, which feature local bands in Denver, are around in Zio Romolo’s Alley. Pair it up with the carefully prepared drinks by their highly skilled bartenders, together with a wide selection of bar chow and meals that they offer.

The place is a beautifully decorated neighborhood spot, decked out in art deco style, with antiques from the 1930s and ‘40s, including a cash register and matchbook dispenser, setting the scene.

The bar gives you a happy community vibe, which will surely inspire you to make friends with everyone in the room. Happy hours are available from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on weekdays, and they have their Super Happy Hour every weekend at 11:00 am until 6:00 pm. Aside from that, they have special wine nights on Saturdays that serve wine bottles as low as $15 per bottle and most bottles at $5.

Happy Hours

• All Week

• 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

• 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm

• All day Wednesday

Ale House serves up a large selection of drafts and great food. There’s an awesome rooftop deck overlooking downtown Denver, along with two full bars. They are part of Breckenridge brewery’s local chain of brewpubs, which definitely is a thing if you are into a good type of brew.

This magnificent place has two leveled multi-roomed decks. One is with a rooftop fire pit, and both with absolutely stunning views of downtown. In addition, this joint is perpetually crowded as people pour in to eat from a predictable menu of burgers and bar snacks and, of course, drink off that long,

This is the place to hang and drink like a local–it also serves a mean Moscow Mule in a copper mug. Happy hour is Mondays till Thursdays from 3 pm until 7 pm and on Fridays at 3 pm until 6 pm.

Happy Hours

• Sunday - Thursday

• 5:00 - 7:00PM

When you visit Denver and suddenly craved Japanese cuisine, you will never go wrong checking out Sushi Sasa. A traditional and “new style” Japanese cuisine, including sushi combos, poke bowls, noodles, and much more to tickle your taste buds. They have a wide variety of fishes, and the prices are lower in the neighborhood.

To complete the Japanese cuisine experience, this restaurant offers a marvelous collection of sake and wines in a cozy lounge, making Sushi Sasha is a perfect place for a casual or formal meeting. The seasonal, healthy, beautiful, and affordable tasting menu compliments the fully-functioning sushi bar bridging the gap between East coast innovation and West coast charm. Bilingual chefs operate the sushi bar at the rear of the zen-like space and offer exotic fish and produce from around the world, with the heart of the cuisine remaining Japanese.

The service is extraordinary, and the staff treats everyone like a guest. Visitors remember the taste and treatment of Sushi Sasha for days to come. You would want to come back to this place soon.

If you are interested in wellness and nature, come and visit the Honey Elixir Bar. The place was created with the pure intention of having a safe space for healing and connection, which will perfectly soothe a traveler’s mind and body on a short holiday.

This remarkable place also offers workshops and hosts group meetings for those common sharing experiences, like a workshop focused on how they serve juices at the cafe that can benefit gut health or a group meeting for those experiencing grief from losing a loved one.

Honey serves a creative and carefully crafted collection of drinks that nourish—a lineup of flavorful and functional sips, from kombucha and smoothies to chai and kefir. In ingredients at Honey, you’ll see it’s all about intention. Whether you’re craving a warm cup of calming cacao or a craft cocktail infused with antioxidant-rich ingredients like turmeric and goji, this café has something to satisfy.

Aside from these natural cocktails, Honey serves healthy snacks, too. In browsing the menu, expect small plates that pack a powerful punch, like a sliced apple with house-made raw nut butter, a local honey sampler with gluten-free bread, and a seasonal soup and salad.

Overall, Honey Elixir Bar is a space that embraces all aspects of health, from how you nourish your body to how you nurture your brain. So, in the spirit of cultivating community and connection.

As a tribute to American bars of the late 19th century, Union Lodge takes you back in time to the golden cocktail era of America. This bar immerses you in the speakeasy experience your grandfather had in the 1900s. With dreamy and elegant vibes, along with allusive drinks and a matchless catalog of drinks, with a total American bar experience.

Stacks upon stacks of libations behind the bartender, you’ll get to learn a lot about history with every drink. The past and present have come together in this place. Union Lodge No 1 offers Blue Blazer, Sazerac, the Martinez, and much more crafted by expert bartenders with their years of experience and passion for tweaking your taste and mood.

So, next time you step through that door, remember this place will take you back to the Pre-Prohibition era.

Happy Hours

• Everyday

• 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Lady Jane’s bold and seasonal cocktails are a neighborhood cocktail bar with orchestrated and premium quality drinks list and a homely environment. Come to visit this place with friends or family to enjoy your favorite drinks and have fun in your leisure time.

During their Happy Hours, scheduled from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm every day, ask about the cocktail of the day. Lady Jane has some modern aesthetics, a cozy environment with a vigorous list of beers, wines, and crafted cocktails.

Lady Jane’s is a place to sit before and after dinner, and for late-night chit-chat, it’s a perfect spot for gathering in the highlands to enjoy great drinks and bites from almonds, olives, and pate and your choice of cheese paired with a chopstick.

If you are a wine lover, definitely check Postino out. They combine Latin American traditions with refined, modernized cooking techniques. Enjoy a healthy and divine experience, their originality of classic Latin cooking combined with professional and heavenly taste. You should trust the servers here and let them make recommendations.

While you are here for your favorite Italian plates, soups, salads, panini, sweets, coffee, a Partial bar, and a partial Italian Cafe, this place is best if you want to stay for a while. Enjoy affordable meals and drinks while you sit peacefully on the patio.

All the dishes they serve can be paired with fig, mascarpone, ricotta, dates, and pistachios to give your taste buds a splendid memory. They serve high-quality and delicious foods and beverages in a very peaceful place, giving you a truly remarkable experience.

Happy Hours

• Everyday

• 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Senor Bear is a Latin-American-inspired kitchen and bar in the LoHi neighborhood of Denver. It pays tribute to its prior bookbinding company with a wall of books. Senor Bear offers an indoor/outdoor fireplace that extends to a patio with skyline views. Vivid tiles and plants blend into the place, which gives an escaping feeling.

Senor Bear makes sure that the tradition of Latin-American culinary culture is being preserved in their dishes, with a fusion with modernized cooking techniques. Their bar list showcases classic Latin spirits, including rum, pisco, tequila, mezcal, and cachaça. Do not miss out on their Happy Hours, daily from 3 pm until 5 pm, and make sure that you try the Bear’s picnic basket!

Happy Hours

• Monday to Thursday 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

• Friday 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

• Saturday and Sunday 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Mizu Izakaya offers a modern Izakaya dining experience with a full bar and a range of small chows. Aside from that, they also provide a raw sushi bar, a wok station, and even an omakase room, which is perfect if you want an authentic experience of Japanese cuisine.

Mizu Izakaya has the most extensive collection of Japanese Whisky and Sake, with Colorado’s top awarded bartenders. They make specially crafted cocktails that are unique in the neighborhood. They serve the best and freshest sushi in the community. The owner herself brings sushi from Japan’s fish market. Pork bellies, sablefish, soused eel, or a whole squid soaked in ponzu and miso sauce are some of their unique foods that are worth a try. Many foods and beverages to try at Mizu. After treating yourself to fresh drinks at the bar, don’t say “Cheers!”, say “Kampai!”.

You can enjoy more of these during their Happy Hour from 4 pm until 6 pm on Mondays till Fridays and from 1 pm until 6 pm on Saturdays. If you are adventurous, try Omasake, which means “I will leave it up to you,” you can leave it to the chef’s expertise to create surprising and exceptional meals for you. It could be sushi or some elegant dinner.

Happy Hours

• Everyday

• 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Have some excellent beers on an oversized patio at Recess Beer Garden. This place has a double-sided bar, one side indoor and one side out. Think open-air bar facing a huge, multi-level patio with picnic seating, lawn games, and good scenery. With BBQ plates to share, fantastic wings, and green chili-smothered tots, you’re going to want to clear your afternoon and set up camp. Try out their House Smoked Salmon joined by scrambled eggs, pickled onions, and cream cheese on a bagel, and it will start your day off on the right foot. It is a perfect spot on a sunny afternoon for a bit of a day’s drinking.

Recess Beer Garden has a wide selection of Colorado Drafts. They offer classics like Coors Original and fun brews like the Telluride Brewing Company’s Face Down Brown Ale. Grab a pint, some excellent bar chows like the Recess Cuban with house-smoked mojo pork pressed with swiss cheese, pickles, beer mustard, and garlic aioli on Ciabatta. You can also enjoy more of these daily during their happy hours from 3 pm until 7 pm.

Mythology Distillery is a bar and distillery all in one, and their small-batch spirits are creatively mixed into a fun range of classic and innovative cocktails.

They offer free scheduled tours from Tuesday till Sunday at 6 pm for you to enjoy and sample their spirits and a vast selection of their craft cocktails.

Grounded in adventure, Mythology is a place to explore a new world of spirits. Mythology pushes traditional boundaries and invokes fun with each of their high-quality, hand-crafted spirits.

Happy Hours

• Monday - Friday

• 3:00 - 7:00PM

Also known as “WTF,” this bar serves over 90 different whiskeys, 30 beers, and an assortment of classic and signature cocktails. They also offer a small selection of shareable plates that will pair well with your drink. This place is usually full-house on weekends, so if you don’t feel like drinking in crowded places, it’s perfect for checking this place out on weekdays. Their covered rooftop patio also has a good amount of space and a fantastic view of the downtown skyline. Also, their happy hours are available during weekdays as well, from 3 pm until 7 pm.

Happy Hours

• 4:00 - 7:00PM

With carefully designed interiors, it is indeed cozy to chill out and relax at the High Lonesome bar and enjoy your whisky on a beautiful evening. You can also bring in your choice of snacks to pair with your drink as this place doesn’t have a kitchen to offer their guests some food.

To complete the classic chill-out experience, there is a jukebox available for people to enjoy music as much as they wanted to. Also, there is a pool table if you feel like playing on some racks.

Catch up more on their drink selections if you visit them on happy hours, scheduled from 4 pm until 7 pm, and take advantage of $4 wells and $1 off draft beers. They have other special days during the week include Whiskey Wednesdays and $2 tallboys on Tuesdays. Every month’s first and last Wednesday are bike nights, welcoming motorcycle enthusiasts with drink specials and catered food.