Everything you need to know about The Best Happy Hours in Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs is home to one of the best ski mountains in Colorado, as well as amazing restaurants, and a relaxing natural hot springs. Steamboat’s après scene is one of the best ones in the state. Après is a French word meaning after. In ski towns, après is a fancy way for saying Happy Hour. Restaurants and bars have drink and food specials for skiers wanting to celebrate a great day on the mountain. Here is the full list of the best happy hour specials in Steamboat Springs including prices, hours, and menu items.
Truffle Pig
The Truffle Pig lies right at the base of Steamboat Springs’ Mount Werner. This prime location allows for easy access to some refreshing drinks and small bites at a discounted price. Their happy hour is just as good as their food. The Truffle Pig is open every day except Wednesday with happy hour from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- $3.50 – $11.00 Select Craft Beers
- $5.00 All Well Spirits
- $6.00 Select Classics
- 50% Off all Wines by the Glass
- $6.00 House Sangria, Mule, Margarita, Bloody Mary
- $13.00 Pulled Pork Sandwich + Fat Tire Draught
- $25.00 Half Pound Wagyu Beef Burger
Table 79 Steamboat
Table 79 is located in Steamboats charming downtown. This highly rated restaurant offers elevated comfort food and fun cocktails in an upscale environment. Table 79 offers happy hour daily from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
- $4.00 Beers
- $10.00 Craft Cocktails
- $8.00 – $16.00 Wines the by Glass
- $7.00 Soup of the Day
- $9.00 Portabella Fries
- $7.00 Brussels Sprouts
- $10.00 Fried Sweet Potato
- $15.00 The Burger
Back Door Grill
Back Door Grill is one of Steamboats most popular restaurants amongst the locals. This long standing casual restaurant has won many awards for their old fashion burgers. This Best of the Boat award winning restaurant is open daily with happy hour from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
- $3.50 All Drafts
- $5.00 House Wines
- $6.00 Tater Totchos
- $6.00 Boneless Buffalo Wings
- $10.00 Locals Special During Football Games Burger, Fries, Drink
Bésame
If you are looking for a bit more of an upscale restaurant with unique food than Bésame is your place to visit. This romantic restaurant dishes out Latin inspired dishes with cutting edge cocktails. Happy Hour is available daily from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
- $4.00 Draft Beer
- 50% Off House Cocktails
- $6.00 House Wines
- 30% Off All Tapas
8th Street Steakhouse
8th Street Steakhouse is personally one of my favorite restaurants and possibly one of the best happy hours in Steamboat Springs. This isn’t your average steakhouse, instead of a well trained chef cooking up your dish, it is actually you doing it! That’s right, this is a grill your own meat restaurant, they supply all the needed instruments and directions. I find it quite fun especially with a glass of wine and some good friends around. 8th Street Steakhouse this great happy hour daily from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
- $6.00 House Wines
- $6.00 House Margaritas
- $6.00 Well Drinks
- $4.00 Domestic Beers
- $5.00 Import / Micro Brew
- $6.00 Martini Specials
- $6.00 Food Specials
- 8 oz. Steak Burger
- House salad & Texas Toast
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Shrimp Skewer
- Truffle Fries
Carl’s Tavern
Carl’s Tavern is a casual restaurant serving up tasty American dishes with a few Southern touches. Their burgers are massive here, as well as their triple layer cakes. This a great stop for a simple meal in downtown Steamboat Springs. Carl’s Tavern happy hour runs everyday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- 50% Off All Wines by the Glass
- $6.00 Mule of the Day
- $6.00 Well Drinks & Shots
- $3.50 Select Beers
- $5.00 House Marg
- $11.00 Patron Silver Marg
- 50% Off Wings, The Business, Deviled Eggs, Pimento Cheese, Cornbread
- $12 Pulled Pork Sliders (3)
- $20 Pulled Pork Sliders (6)
Primrose
Primrose is a casual restaurant located in downtown Steamboat Springs. This is a great spot to meet friends and enjoy a bite and drinks. Their social hour (happy hour) starts at 4:00 PM and ends at 6:00 PM every Sunday through Thursday.
- $2.00 Off Draft Beers
- $5.00 Premium Well Cocktails
- $8.00 House Red or White Wine
- $3.00 Off Signature Cocktails
- $18.00 Half Dozen Oysters on the Half-Shell
- $12.00 Cocktail Prawns
- $8.00 Chips & Dip
- $12.00 Cannibal Sandwiches
- $7.00 Poutine-ish Fries
- $8.00 Brussel Sprouts
- $15.00 Primrose Burger
- $7.00 Ice Cream Sandwich
The Corner Slice
The Corner Slice is located in downtown Steamboat Springs serving simple Italian bites. They are known for their New York style thin crust pizza and laid back atmosphere. This is another locals spot with a great happy hour every week day from 4:00 PM to 5:35 PM on dine in orders only.
- $3.50 All Beers
- $5.00 Select Mixed Drinks
- $2 Bites – Cheesy Bread, Garlic Pretzels, Cheese Slice
- $10.00 Happy Hour Cheese Pizza 16″
Johnny B. Good’s Diner
This classic diner is a town favorite dishing out old school classics. Johnny B. Good’s Diner is open daily, available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with happy hour from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
- $2.00 Slices of Pie
- .99 Cent Coffee for Seniors
- Check their Instagram Here for Weekly Rotating Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Specials
O’Neil’s Tavern & Grill
O’Neil’s Tavern and Grill offers one of the best happy hours in Steamboat Springs. You will find class Irish bites on the menu like jumbo pretzels and sausages. This Irish pub is open daily with happy hour at 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM and again at 10:00 PM to 12:00 PM.
- $4.00 Well Drinks
- $6.00 Double Wells
- $6.00 – $9.00 House Wines
- $2.00 Off Drafts
- $6.00 Car Bombs
- $7.00 Jumbo Pretzel
- $10.00 Jumbo Pretzel & Irish Banger
- $8.00 Potato Skins
- $9.00 Fried Chicken Sliders
- $7.00 Irish Mac & Cheese
- $7.00 Fish & Chips
- $7.00 Classic Cheeseburger
- $6.00 Pub Salad
Otto Pint Steamboat
Otto Pint is a popular restaurant located in downtown Steamboat Springs. Known for their pizzas and large bar to view any sporting event. Otto Pint is open Tuesday through Sunday with happy hour from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
- $2.00 OFF Small Plates
- $10.00 One-topping Pizza + Odell Lager or PBR
- $2.00 OFF Drafts, Well Drinks, Wines by the Glass
Schmiggity’s
Schmiggity’s is a full on live music venue with a full bar and a filled event schedule. This is your go to place if you are looking for a fun outing. There are a ton of live bands, as well as line dancing nights, and karaoke. Schmiggity’s offers their happy hour daily from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- $4.00 Drafts, Cans, Well Cocktails, House Wines
Moe’s Original BBQ Steamboat Springs
Moe’s Original BBQ is one of my favorite places to stop in for a casual bite. They are located throughout the country, with their first location just down the road in Vail, Colorado. Their BBQ is moist, flavorful, and scrumptious. Stop in during happy hour from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- $2.50 Budweiser/Coors
- $1.50 Hamm’s Beer
- $4.50 Well Drinks
- $5.50 Pork Sliders
Salt & Lime
My go to place for some tasty tacos and refreshing margaritas is with out a doubt Salt & Lime. Their fun atmosphere and delicious food makes this a great places for any occasion. Don’t miss their daily happy hour from from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
- $8.00 Casa Margaritas
- $4.00 Tacos
- $32.00 Margarita Pitchers
Aurum
Aurum is a fun upscale restaurant located right on the Yampa River. This is one of my go to spots for happy hour in the summer time because of the amazing outdoor seating. Aurum’s happy hour is from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM everyday.
- $9.00 Cocktails
- $4.00 Select Draft Beer
- $9.00 – $16.00 White Wines
- $11.00 – $16.00 Red Wines
- $5.00 Parker House Rolls
- $9.00 Latin Street Tacos
- $9.00 Crispy Curried Cauliflower
- $10.00 Korean Fried Chicken
- $12.00 Duck Wings
- $8.00 Crispy Brussels Sprouts
- $15.00 Angus Beef Burger
- $13.00 Aurum Nachos
Laundry
Laundry has one of the best upscale happy hours with select small plates at a discounted price paired with house wines and cocktails. This is a highly rated restaurant with a sophisticated and rustic interior. Laundry is open daily with happy hour starting at 4:30 PM and ending at 5:30 PM.
- $3.50 Budweiser
- $9.00 Daily House-Infused Cocktail
- $1.00 Off all Cocktails
- Wine By the Time
- $9.00 Bites
- Pimento Cheese
- Shoestring Fries
- Blistered Shishitos
- Meat & Cheese Board
- Greens
- Brisket Potatoes
- $5.00 Tacos or 3 Tacos for $12.00
Gondola Pub & Grill
At the base of Steamboat ski resort is Gondola Pub & Grill. This convient locations is a great place to grab a drink after a fun day on the mountain. It is quite a popular sport for happy hour which is from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
- $6.00 – $7.00 Draft Beers
- $10.50 – $11.50 Wine by the Glass
- $8.50 Peach Bellini, Bloody Mary, House Margarita, Moscow Mule, Winter Warmers
- $7.00 Well Cocktails
- $5.00 Shots (Jameson/Rumplemintz)
- $7.50 House Fries, Chili Tots, Waffle Fries, Chips & Salsa
- $10.50 Nacho Fries
Mambos
Mambos is a great spot for homemade Italian food. This is always a busy restaurant because of the tasty homemade pastas and pizzas. Get there early to beat the crowd from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM is happy hour everyday.
- 50% Off Specialty Cocktails
- $3.00 Off Wine by the Glass
- $5.00 Draft Beers
- $8.00 Well Drinks
- 50% Off Specialty Pizzas
- $2.00 Off Appetizers
The Cabin
The Cabin is located in the popular Steamboat Grand Hotel. This is a convenient spot for refreshing drinks after a day on the mountain. The Cabin happy hour is from 3:00 PM tp 5:00 PM everyday.
- $4.00 Bud Light
- $5.00 Craft Drafts
- Discounted Wines by the Glass
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