Happy Hour: 2–5:30 p.m., daily -Lindsey B. We’d recommend ordering the bourbon- and Thai-basil-infused Old Saigon ($12) and a smattering of snacks, particularly the pork belly bao buns ($11) and (just to mix it up from our typical order of the divine French onion variety) the “General Cho’s” soup dumplings ($12). But if your idea of pre-dinnertime bliss is more boozy, ChoLon’s seven signature cocktails are $3 off MSRP. , and select glasses of wine are $6, while a nice sparkling Brut rosé is only $8. The Deals: Draft beers, including selections from Comrade Brewing and Denver Beer Co. Even when the dining room is full, though, the tucked-to-the-side bar area is frequently (and blessedly) less crowded, making it a sweet spot for a leisurely happy hour. Having presided over the corner of 16th Street Mall and Blake Street for more than a decade, ChoLon has long called to Denver diners craving upscale Asian fusion eats like Thai Brussels sprouts, Indonesian fried rice, and French onion soup dumplings.
Happy Hour: 4–6 p.m., Monday–Friday -Jessica LaRusso ChoLon For more substantial fare, ask to see the day’s selection of $3 aperitif bites, rolled over to your table on a cart we recently enjoyed cucumber slices topped with smoked salmon, asparagus soup shots, and piquillo-pepper-garnished arancini. The Deals: The discounted cocktails still get the Cooper Lounge’s signature setup, arriving in beautiful etched glassware on a silver tray with a tiny cup of nuts and pretzels for nibbling. The service is just as gracious and polished as any other hour of the day, making you feel like a million bucks without spending more than about $25. On weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m., however, even those on a tight budget can ascend and enjoy a $5 beer or $10 glass of wine or classic mixed drink (options include a negroni, daiquiri, and whiskey sour). And most of the time, it can feel like the cost of sipping an expertly crafted cocktail (most are $16 to $22) on one of its eggshell-white leather or velvet lounge chairs is too high for anything but a special occasion. Perched on the second floor of Union Station, this swanky spot literally looks down on the masses eating, drinking, and passing through the LoDo transit hub. The Cooper Lounge Aperitif bites and cocktails at Cooper Lounge. Happy Hour: Wednesday–Friday, 4–5:30 p.m Saturday–Sunday 3–5:30 p.m. Or ask for a half-dozen oysters and a bottle of cava ($22). The Deals: Get the aforementioned tartare ($8) and mousse ($6) along with a board and bottle, your choice of cheese and charcuterie with all of the fixings and a bottle of house wine ($25). The eatery offers Symensma’s elevated and inventive spins on all of the greatest bistro hits, from seasonal renditions of chicken liver and foie gras mousse (the latest has Champagne gelée and sparkling grapes) and wagyu steak tartare with smoked oyster aïoli, confit egg yolk, and cornichon. to take advantage of a lineup of hearty snacks and sips priced at $11 or less. While chef Lon Symensma’s chandelier- and leather-banquette-adorned ode to French fare is a prime date-night destination, guests can also pop in before 5:30 p.m.
Happy Hour: 4–6 p.m., daily -Barbara Urzua Bistro LeRoux A summer rendition of the chicken and foie gras mousse at Bistro LeRoux. The Deals: Enjoy discounted libations like a bottle of Modelo with a shot of Pueblo Viejo for $10, or a glass of house wine for $7. For something boozy to pair with your spread, try one of the discounted crafted cocktails (old fashioned, gimlet, margarita, or daiquiri), all of which are even lovelier sipped amid the Wild’s bright and botanical-inspired atmosphere. Swing by on your way to the office to scope out the morning menu of coffee, tea, pastries, and breakfast burritos-but don’t forget to stop back in with your happy hour crew to graze over charcuterie boards adorned with fine cheeses, meats, and seasonal garnishes. Tucked away in an alley across from Union Station lies the Wild, a spot that your downtown coworkers are sure to love.
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