Picture this: It’s a few weeks before the summer solstice. The sun sets after 7 PM for the first time since you can’t remember when. The sky is bright blue, your weather app says 75 degrees and you’re…sitting at your desk at work checking your emails.
Yuck. That won’t do.
You have two choices. You can glare at the coworker who refuses to turn off the overhead fluorescent light and carry on continuing to cosplay corporate. Or you can send your work bestie a G-Cal invite for a “working lunch,” and go get some much-needed Vitamin D and Yap time.
Eight Underrated Patios (According To Real Denver Residents)
The Thin Man Tavern
Happy Hour: 3-6 PM daily
2015 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
3 PM – 2 AM daily
“My favorite thing about bevs at the Thin Man is watching their wall of shame (unpaid tabs) grow and change over time, always hoping I’ll be there when one of those suckers comes back and tries to order again.” Laura C.
Dew Drop Inn
Happy Hour: Sun-Thu 3-5:30 pm
1033 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
3-10 PM Sun-Wed | 3 PM to 12 AM Thu-Sat
“Perfect for a cute summer patio moment with my mf girls (and they have great fries and aioli).” Laura C. (again) (she’s a patio expert)
Ace Eat Serve
Happy Hour: 4 PM – 6 PM Weekdays, 3 PM – 6 PM Weekends
501 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Tue-Thu: 4-10 PM, Fri: 4 PM – 12 AM, Sat: 9 AM – 12 AM, Sun: 9 AM – 10 PM, Closed Mondays
“Ace Eat Serve has an underrated patio. Plus, they sometimes have fun drag shows, and I never hear people talk about it.” Rachel M.
Hello Darling
Happy Hour: 3-6 PM Mon to Fri
1610 Little Raven St #110, Denver, CO 80202
Mon-Thu: 7 AM – 10 PM, Fri-Sat: 7 AM – 11 PM, Sun: 7 AM – 9 PM
“I’m biased because a lot of my friends work there.” Joshua T.
Skiptown
Happy Hour: 3-6 PM Mon to Fri
3833 Steele St Ste 1332, Denver, CO 80205
6 AM to 9 PM daily
“It’s the perfect place to bring your dog or just dog watch. Plus, they have an amazing lavender lemonade.” Ashley W.
Pete’s Satire Lounge
Happy Hour: Different specials every night of the week
1920 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Mon-Thu: 5 PM – 12 AM, Fri-Sun 5 PM – 2 AM
“The outdoor patio is pretty spacious with multiple areas to sit with all your friends. It’s also pet friendly, and they have different outdoor games you can play.” Sarah K.
Number 38
Happy Hour: 4-6 PM Tue to Fri
3560 Chestnut Pl, Denver, CO 80216
Tue – Thu: 11 AM – 11 PM, Fri: 11 AM – 12 AM, Sat: 10 AM – 12 AM, Sun: 10:30 AM – 10 PM
“It has maybe the biggest patio in Denver, and there are always SO MANY DOGS.” Hayley S.
Golden City Brewery
920 12th St Building 2, Golden, CO 80401
Sun to Thu: 11 AM to 8 PM, Fri & Sat: 11 AM to 9 PM
“It’s right off the creek path in Golden. Lots of space and a good view of the Foothills.” Ernie L.
