
Above: Recession Special Words: Ken Zachmann
If the current financial crisis has you down or off (as in laid), never fear. We’ve rounded up a group of Denver’s best Happy Hour deals. Lord knows we need a little pick-me-up right about now.
Where: Govnr’s Park
Don’t let the frat boy crowd scare you off. After just one of their potent cocktails, you won’t even notice the Broncos jerseys and Nascar Ts lined up and down the bar. 672 Logan St. 303-831-8605
Deal: 2 for 1 drinks Monday-Saturday from 4pm-7pm.
Atomic Cowboy
Relaxed vibe, kitsch décor and classic American bar cuisine, Atomic Cowboy is your one-stop-shop for a cheap drink and quick bite. 3237 East Colfax Ave.
303-377-7900
Deal: 2 for 1 wine, well, and drafts, Monday-Friday from 4pm-7pm
Mezcal
You tequila connoisseurs already know of this kick-back cantina all too well. For you newbies, it’s a perfect after-work joint for a good burrito, or a weekend destination to try every imaginable type of tequila. 3230 East Colfax 303-322-5219
Deal: $1 tacos and Mexican beers all afternoon and late-night after 11pm.
McCormick’s Fish House & Bar
Sure, the restaurant is great on an expense account, but when you’re off the clock, the front bar has arguably the best happy hour in our Mile High City. 1659 Wazee St.
303-825-1107
Deal: Make a meal out of mini-versions of select menu items ranging from a $1.95 to $3.95 each. Booze up on house wines and well martinis at $5 a pop. 4pm -6pm (hours vary by season)
Illegal Pete’s
Baja-style fish tacos, salads and, of course, burritos...you know the drill. While it may be a fast-food joint, the downtown Illegal Pete’s boasts a full bar with damn good happy hour. 1530 16th St.
303-623-2169
Deal: $1.50 drafts, $2 well drinks and bottled beer every day from 4pm- 8pm
Go Fish Sushi
Ok, the sushi may not be the best in town, but their happy hour deal makes it worth the trip. Best for those who love sushi and like to eat big. 1 Broadway, 303-733-8800
Deal: All you can eat sushi for 18.95. Available every weeknight
Campo de Fiori
The best kept secret in Cherry Creek. Good food and attentive staff easily offset the campy decor and tight bar space. 300 Fillmore St. 303-377-7887
Deal: $15 for a glass of house wine along with two selections from either the appetizer, entree or desert menu. Offer good all night at the bar all night.
Kona Grill
The Cherry Creek Mall restaurant we all love to hate. Atrocious service, poser crowd, and a laughably small bar can all be overlooked during afternoon hours when they offer crazy cheap and quick eats. 3000 E 1st Ave. 720-974-1300
Deal: Half price appetizers, pizzas and sushi rolls from 3-7pm Monday-Friday and 9-11pm
Hamburger Mary's
The only joint in Denver where you can grab a burger and drag show all in one night. Their sprawling patio and huge bar make it the perfect post-work haunt for a quick treat and a bite. 700 East 17th Ave. 303-832-1333
Deal: $3 calls (sorry, no top-shelf booze), $2 wells and domestic bottles, and $1 Bud Lights and Michelob Ultras. Avaiable from 3-7pm Monday-Friday.
There you have it, your official bailout plan for eating out.