Tucked into the heart of the Rockies along the banks of the Arkansas River, Salida, Colorado, balances laid-back mountain living with a surprisingly vibrant culinary and cocktail scene. Whether you're winding down after a day of fly fishing or squeezing in one more social stop before an art walk on F Street, Salida's happy hour offerings deliver bold flavors, quality pours, and warm community energy in equal measure.
From handcrafted cocktails at local distilleries to elevated pub fare and margaritas on sun-soaked patios, here are seven of the best happy hour spots in Salida for sipping, snacking, and soaking up the town's signature vibe.
50 Burger
445 East Highway 50, Salida
A modern burger joint with vintage Americana flair, 50 Burger is known for gourmet burgers, fresh-cut fries, and an unexpectedly robust tap list. Happy hour runs daily from 3 pm to 6 pm, with half-price on all beers, house wines, well drinks, and even fries. The large bar and relaxed dining area make this an easygoing place to gather, whether you're rolling in straight from the trail or meeting friends for post-work catch-ups.
A modern burger joint with vintage Americana flair, 50 Burger is known for gourmet burgers, fresh-cut fries, and an unexpectedly robust tap list. Happy hour runs daily from 3 pm to 6 pm, with half-price on all beers, house wines, well drinks, and even fries. The large bar and relaxed dining area make this an easygoing place to gather, whether you're rolling in straight from the trail or meeting friends for post-work catch-ups.
Currents Steak & Seafood
122 North F Street, Salida
Just steps from the riverfront and nestled inside a charming historic building in downtown, Currents Steak & Seafood is where Salida's casual elegance really shines. Their daily, 3 pm to 5:30 pm happy hour features a discounted food menu including delicious butternut squash plates, chicken salad sliders, and pork carnitas tacos, and BOGO bottle and draft beers, house wine, and well drinks. It's a classy, low-key atmosphere perfect for date nights or a refined solo unwind.
Just steps from the riverfront and nestled inside a charming historic building in downtown, Currents Steak & Seafood is where Salida's casual elegance really shines. Their daily, 3 pm to 5:30 pm happy hour features a discounted food menu including delicious butternut squash plates, chicken salad sliders, and pork carnitas tacos, and BOGO bottle and draft beers, house wine, and well drinks. It's a classy, low-key atmosphere perfect for date nights or a refined solo unwind.
High Side! Bar & Grill
300 West Sackett Avenue, Salida
With unbeatable Arkansas River views from its expansive outdoor patio, the High Side! Bar & Grill is a must for a scenic, boisterous happy hour. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday, from 2 pm to 5 pm, and includes discounted sandwiches and burgers, $2 off all appetizers, and specials on house wine, wells, draft microbrews, and their Rafter's Delight PBR and Jello Shot. The outdoor setting is a popular warm-weather hangout, especially with kayakers, bikers, and paddleboarders who drift in for a cold drink and a little post-adventure fuel.
With unbeatable Arkansas River views from its expansive outdoor patio, the High Side! Bar & Grill is a must for a scenic, boisterous happy hour. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday, from 2 pm to 5 pm, and includes discounted sandwiches and burgers, $2 off all appetizers, and specials on house wine, wells, draft microbrews, and their Rafter's Delight PBR and Jello Shot. The outdoor setting is a popular warm-weather hangout, especially with kayakers, bikers, and paddleboarders who drift in for a cold drink and a little post-adventure fuel.
Mo Burrito
311 H Street, Salida
Quick, colorful, and community-driven, Mo Burrito offers a fast-casual take on Tex-Mex favorites and a buzzy south-of-the-border happy hour that is one of the best-kept secrets in town. Running daily from 3 pm to 5 pm, you'll find specials on their signature margaritas, wine, bottled beer, and 2-for-1 deals on drafts, all of which pair perfectly with generously sized burritos, bowls, tacos, or salads.
Quick, colorful, and community-driven, Mo Burrito offers a fast-casual take on Tex-Mex favorites and a buzzy south-of-the-border happy hour that is one of the best-kept secrets in town. Running daily from 3 pm to 5 pm, you'll find specials on their signature margaritas, wine, bottled beer, and 2-for-1 deals on drafts, all of which pair perfectly with generously sized burritos, bowls, tacos, or salads.
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub
242 F Street, Salida
A neighborhood mainstay with a cult following as both a laid-back pizza joint and a microbrewery, Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub brings small-town charm and big flavor. Happy Hour happens Sunday through Wednesday from 2 pm to 5 pm and features BOGO beer (including whatever's on tap), $2 off wine, and half-priced breadsticks and cheesy garlic bread. It's a family-friendly hangout with a rotating list of theme nights, including karaoke, kids nights, and customer appreciation days.
A neighborhood mainstay with a cult following as both a laid-back pizza joint and a microbrewery, Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub brings small-town charm and big flavor. Happy Hour happens Sunday through Wednesday from 2 pm to 5 pm and features BOGO beer (including whatever's on tap), $2 off wine, and half-priced breadsticks and cheesy garlic bread. It's a family-friendly hangout with a rotating list of theme nights, including karaoke, kids nights, and customer appreciation days.
Salida Distillery
110 East 15th Street, Salida
Specializing in small-batch spirits, Salida Distillery is the go-to spot for those seeking a more elevated cocktail experience, including their signature Aquamarine vodka, Stagrabbit, Courtship, and Chase bourbons and Water Rights Colorado gin. The distillery's tasting room transforms into a sleek lounge during happy hour, which runs daily from 3 pm to 6 pm, offering $2 off 1&1 cocktails and a selection of Salida Brewery beers.
Specializing in small-batch spirits, Salida Distillery is the go-to spot for those seeking a more elevated cocktail experience, including their signature Aquamarine vodka, Stagrabbit, Courtship, and Chase bourbons and Water Rights Colorado gin. The distillery's tasting room transforms into a sleek lounge during happy hour, which runs daily from 3 pm to 6 pm, offering $2 off 1&1 cocktails and a selection of Salida Brewery beers.
Soggy Surfer
228 North F Street, Salida
Boasting a downtown patio, a hyper-relaxed vibe, and possibly the most unexpected happy hour offering in Colorado, the Soggy Surfer posits both morning and late-night happy hour specials every day from 8 am to 11 am and again from 8 pm until close. The café-meets-bar concept works seamlessly here, with $3 off cocktails and $2 off beers for those rising early or anyone staying late, both of which are complemented by excellent breakfast, pizza, or hot dogs. The beachy theme and neon-surf aesthetic give it a playful, eclectic vibe that's always buzzing.
Boasting a downtown patio, a hyper-relaxed vibe, and possibly the most unexpected happy hour offering in Colorado, the Soggy Surfer posits both morning and late-night happy hour specials every day from 8 am to 11 am and again from 8 pm until close. The café-meets-bar concept works seamlessly here, with $3 off cocktails and $2 off beers for those rising early or anyone staying late, both of which are complemented by excellent breakfast, pizza, or hot dogs. The beachy theme and neon-surf aesthetic give it a playful, eclectic vibe that's always buzzing.
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Happy hour in Salida is an extension of the community's creativity and casual sophistication. Whether you prefer riverside beers, gourmet sliders, margaritas with spice, or a classic cocktail made from locally distilled spirits, there's a spot here that speaks your language.
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