Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO

4.7

1480 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 24 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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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!
Late Night Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Thu - 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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.

Popular dishes

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
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Thirsty Lion in Denver offers a vibrant and energetic dining experience with a diverse menu that caters to all tastes. Guests consistently praise the "great food and service," highlighting the delicious "blood orange margaritas" and "smoked pork ramen." It's a popular choice for pre-show meals, with an inviting atmosphere and attentive staff.

1,480 Reviews

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PaulW
New York City
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 7 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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Amy
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 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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Toni
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
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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Sherri
Minneapolis
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 21, 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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Warren
Denver
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 3, 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 November 6, 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review! We appreciate your support.
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Paul
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 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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Vickie
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 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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OpenTable Diner
Denver
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on October 18, 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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Sheena
Denver
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 18, 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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William
Denver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 17, 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 takeout 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

Dec 4, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 24 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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.

Gift card

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Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Offers

Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!

Late Night Happy Hour

Popular dishes

Gastropub Burger

Beyond Burger

Crispy Calamari

Menu

What 1,480 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO restaurant rated?

Does Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO offer gift cards?

Is Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card