Denver’s Best
Afternoon Hangs & Happy Hours
For some chill, midday fun, Denver again has no shortage of options. Chill vibes, good drinks, and tasty snacks can be found at any of the locally owned and operated spots I’ve compiled below. Whether you’re looking for a good place to work with a coffee, have a business meeting with a cocktail, or kick back for happy hour, none of these gems will disappoint.
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Tucked away in the LoDo neighborhood and Pinterest-perfect, The Wild feels like a well-kept secret. Offering a wide array of craft cocktails, espresso drinks, teas, and plenty of small bites to choose from, it’s a chill, relaxing spot for good conversation.
The ultimate kitty fix, this cat cafe in the Berkley neighborhood offers coffee with a side of furry snuggles. You can meet with friends or get some work done while adoptable cats lounge and play around the shop. Warning: you may leave with one!
Delightfully aesthetic and carefully refined, Hudson Hill is the most Instagrammable coffee shop & bar in Capitol Hill. Comfy espresso drinks, well-balanced cocktails, and light snacks fit nicely with the intimate lounge seating and eclectic decor.
Serving up afternoon tea and bubbly brunches, Babe’s makes it impossible to go without snapping a photo. With over 60 teas, tiered tea snack trays with sandwiches & pastries, and posh decor, you and your girlfriends will feel like you’re in London.
For another wonderfully decorated scene for afternoon libations, Three Saints Revival is a beverage-forward restaurant with modern design. In addition to their notable wine list and cocktails, they offer delicious Mediterranean inspired small plates.
This woman-owned bookstore & bar is the perfect spot to look for a new read and some coffee, wine, or a snack to go with it. Located in the Tennyson Street arts district, BookBar offers events, hosts book clubs, and actively supports the indie genre.
A must-go for charcuterie lovers, The Truffle Table is the LoHi oasis of cheese & champagne. Featuring a refined wine selection, flights paired with tapas, and curated spreads, it’s the quintessential girl’s date spot on a nice summer day on the patio.
This lively downtown lounge offers plenty of space for both socializing on their couches and working alone in their booths. Specialty coffees & cocktails, an industrial ambiance, and a pool table allow for whatever their patrons need.
Featuring locally owned and sourced coffee, beer, and wine, The Molecule Effect’s two locations also double as local art galleries. Relaxed vibes and drinks as creative as the artwork make for a cozy meetup spot in both the Santa Fe Art District and Cherry Creek.
Thanks for reading, Stay Mile High✌️
