How to Make the Most of Happy Hour in Colorado
Happy hour is the best deal in local dining and drinks — if you know where and when to go. Here's how to stretch your dollar across Colorado's locally owned bars and restaurants.
Know the windows
Most Colorado happy hours run early-evening on weekdays, but the smartest deals are often the late-night "reverse" happy hours that kick in after 9 or 10pm. Chugachew shows happy hours by day and time so you can line up the window with your plans instead of guessing.
Go where the deals actually are
The chain on the corner isn't always the best value. Neighborhood bars and breweries frequently run deeper, more creative specials to bring in regulars. Filter the Discover by "Happy Hour" near you and compare in seconds.
Stack the savings
Pair a happy hour with a Chugachew Passport deal or a live Hot Alert and you can turn an ordinary Tuesday into the cheapest great night of your week. Many members earn the Passport back on a single outing.
Eat smart
Happy hour food menus are an underrated way to make a meal out of small plates at a fraction of dinner prices. Look for spots with both drink and kitchen specials so you're not just drinking on an empty stomach.
Bring the crew
Use Connect to see which friends are already out and where, then meet up where the deal — and the crowd — is best. The whole point of happy hour is sharing it.