LoHi — Lower Highlands — is Denver's most scenic dining neighborhood, a hillside district overlooking downtown with stunning mountain views and a concentration of independently owned restaurants that rivals any neighborhood in the Rockies. The blocks around LoHi's Central Market and the Platte Street corridor anchor a food scene that blends neighborhood charm with culinary ambition. The views of downtown and the Front Range from LoHi's elevated streets come free with every happy hour.
Happy Hour Scene
LoHi happy hours combine neighborhood warmth with culinary quality. Expect $7-9 cocktails from creative bar programs, $5-6 local craft pints, and food specials that showcase the area's farm-to-table ethos. Most deals run 3 to 6 PM on weekdays. The food halls add variety — pair drinks with tacos, ramen, or wood-fired pizza without leaving the building.
Getting There
Street parking is free but competitive. Platte Street has metered spots. Bikeable from downtown via the Platte River Trail or Highland Bridge. Best plan: start in LoHi for drinks with a view, then walk up to 32nd Avenue in the Upper Highlands for dinner.
Get the $10 Daisy pizza and $8 Messed Up Negroni at this Michelin-recommended spot.
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Mon – Thu, 4pm-5pm
$10 Daisy Pizza$3.50 Oysters$9 Chicken Liver Mousse$10 Sardines Mini Board$8 Prosecco on Tap$9 House Red or White Wine$8 Messed Up Negroni$8 Bartender's Choice Cocktail$3.50 Genesee Tall Boy
Try Mizu's unique Japanese Fried Chicken & Waffles, Albacore Fish & Chips, and crafted Miso Bloody Marys.
1 deal— tap to view
Sun, Fri, Sat, 11:30am-3pm
Miso Bloody MaryHouse-Made Red SangriaEspresso MartiniMimosa PitcherCrispy Fish and Chips with Tempura-Fried Albacore TunaJapanese Fried Chicken and WafflesClassic Breakfast with Japanese SausageSteak & Eggs
Grab $5 wells and Bud Light drafts, or a $7 smashburger and Moscow Mule during happy hour.
1 deal— tap to view
Mon – Thu, 3pm-6pm
$5 Cheese Quesadilla$5 All Wells$5 Jim Beam$5 Bud Light Draft$7 Recess Smashburger$7 Sauvignon Blanc$7 Recess Moscow Mule$9 Caesar Salad$9 Chips & Dip Trio$9 California Burrito$9 Miller High Life Can & Well Whiskey Shot
$5 cocktails like the Himalayan Cucumber Margarita and a variety of $5 tapas daily.
1 deal— tap to view
Daily, 4pm-6:30pm
$5 Horsey White Sangria$5 The Russian Huckleberry$5 Himalayan Cucumber Margarita$5 Peach Lavendade$5 Rosemary's Baby$1 Off All other Drinks$5 Crispy Calamari$5 Strawberry Fish Tacos$5 Herb & Truffle Fries$5 Sushi Grade Pistachio Ahi Tuna$5 Cheese Plate
$5 cocktails, $4 draft beers, and a selection of discounted small plates and half-price wines on the rooftop patio.
1 deal— tap to view
Weekdays, 4pm-6pm
$5 House Red Wine$5 House White Wine$5 Red Sangria$5 Ginger Collins$5 New Saigon$5 Coconut Daiquiri$5 Whiskey Daisy$4 Select Draft Beer$7 French Onion Mussels$6 Raw Beet Hummus$6 Popper 'Breakdown'
Go for $5 craft margaritas and $3 tacos, plus other discounted drinks and small plates.
1 deal— tap to view
Mon – Sat, 4pm-6pm
$5 La Pistola Margarita$5 La Gloria Margarita$5 Del Norte Cocktail$5 La Flaca Cocktail$5 White Wine$5 Red Wine$2 Modelo$3 Session Beer$5 Heirloom Tomatoes$7 Chorizo Sliders$7 Chingon Ceviche
Grab a Mac Stack and Tater Tower platter with discounted craft beers and house spirits at this acclaimed gourmet hot dog spot.
2 deals— tap to view
Sun, 11am-10pm
Mac Stack and Tater Tower Platter$5 Odell Lagerado$4 Snowmelt Seltzer$6 Avery IPA$6 House Wines$7 Jack Daniel's$6 House Spirits$10 Jack and a Cold Snack
Weekdays, 2pm-6pm
Mac Stack and Tater Tower Platter$5 Odell Lagerado
$5 well spirits and smash tacos, plus $6 house wine and cocktails, or $8 for 5 crispy wings.
2 deals— tap to view
Weekdays, 2pm-6pm
$2 Off Draft Beer$5 Well Spirit$5 Smash Taco$6 House Wine$6 Cocktails$6 Wedge Salad$7 Tap O' The Morning Drink$7 Mini Nachos$8 Beer & Shot$8 5 Crispy Wings
SAVOR tracks 34 independently owned venues with active happy hour deals in LoHi, Denver. Each is scored 1-5 on Value x Quality. Browse the full list above or filter by deal type, venue type, and features.
How many happy hour venues are in LoHi?
LoHi currently has 34 independent bars and restaurants with active happy hour deals on SAVOR. This count updates as venues are added or as deals change.