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Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO, Denver, CO

Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO

4.7
4.7
1480 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Offering gastropub fare and from-scratch cooking with a culinary commitment to local and seasonal ingredients, the food is both craveable and bold. At the bar, a wide range of local craft beers are available, an option for every palate and plate. Craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, while wines come in 25 varieties. Enjoy your lunch, dinner, daily happy hour or weekend brunch craft brew while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it's a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 623-0316
  • Website
    http://www.thirstyliongastropub.com/colorado
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Keith Castro
  • Private party facilities
    Thirsty Lion Gastropub has established itself as a premier destination for memorable events. Whether you are planning a corporate soirée, a team-building activity, a holiday party, or any other special occasion, we have the perfect space and services to exceed your expectations.
  • Location
    1605 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross Street
    16th St
  • Parking details
    Public parking and on street parking.
  • Public transit
    16th Street Mall Shuttle has a stop across the street.<br />Union Station Transit Center from all parts of the city.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 15:00 - 18:00
    Join us for Happy Hour daily from 3-6pm! Enjoy a special selection of appetizers, from crispy calamari to spicy fried chicken sliders, perfectly paired with our handcrafted cocktails, beers, and wines. Unwind in style at Thirsty Lion with your friends, family, or coworkers!

    Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm! photo

  • Late Night Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 21:00 - 21:30,Fri - Sat - 21:00 - 22:00
    Elevate your evenings at Thirsty Lion! Enjoy our special Late Night Happy Hour Thursday – Saturday from 9pm – close. Indulge in a variety of appetizers crafted to satisfy your late-night cravings. Wash it down with our selection of craft cocktails, beers, and wines.

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What 1,480 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thirsty Lion in Denver offers a diverse menu with standout dishes like the French toast and tacos. Guests appreciate the "amazing atmosphere" and "great service," although some note service inconsistencies. Ideal for pre-game or concert dining, the restaurant boasts a lively vibe, extensive drink options, and satisfying meals.

1,480 Reviews

  1. PaulW

    New York City

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always go here before Avalanche games — the food is great and the service very friendly. And the cocktails are fun, with some rotating seasonal cocktails. We liked the Old Fashioneds!! We will continue this tradition and are happy to have such a good option near Ball Arena.

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  2. Amy

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time as usual! Food was good and service was great. Busy night and everything was great!

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  3. Toni

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Options for everyone! I want to go back and try more.

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  4. Sherri

    Minneapolis

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Decent burger and fries. Lots of options available on menu that sounded good. Drinks were ok. Server was nice.

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  5. Warren

    Denver

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my daughter’s 30th birthday before the Nuggets game. We had an amazing server, food was delicious and we had a great time.
    Thirsty Lion – Denver, COResponded on 6 November 2024
    Thanks for the 5-star review! We appreciate your support.

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  6. Paul

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    No complaints whatsoever. It's a big place so it was easy to get a table on a Friday night, and it's right downtown, next to Union Station, so it's easy to get there (though not necessarily easy to park), and it's close to most of the stuff you'd want to do in Denver...the stadiums, the museums, Meow Wolf, 16th St. Mall, and the Performing Arts Center. The menu was big and diverse and surprisingly affordable, and the food was great. Would go back for sure.

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  7. Vickie

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, great cocktails and highly recommend kimchi rice. Mauricio was our server and he was great, friendly, efficient.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always great! Front desk staff was very friendly and accommodating. Drinks from the bar were slow. Great happy hour options.

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  9. Sheena

    Denver

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good happy hour. Had some tasty tacos, it was very busy and very noisy.

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  10. William

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Natalie was awesome. She was very informative about the menu taking our order and ensuring our beverages were full the whole time. Besides our exceptional service from our waitress, the food came out exactly what we ordered in a timely matter.

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FAQs

Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 623-0316.

Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO is rated 4.7 stars by 1480 OpenTable diners.

Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today

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Google Map for Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO

1605 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    16th St
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public parking and on street parking.
  • Public transit
    16th Street Mall Shuttle has a stop across the street.Union Station Transit Center from all parts of the city.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Keith Castro
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.thirstyliongastropub.com/colorado
  • Phone number
    (303) 623-0316
  • Private party facilities
    Thirsty Lion Gastropub has established itself as a premier destination for memorable events. Whether you are planning a corporate soirée, a team-building activity, a holiday party, or any other special occasion, we have the perfect space and services to exceed your expectations.
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