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Top Bars To Watch Thursday Night Football in Denver

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There's no better time to go out and play on a weeknight than during football season, namely Thursday Night Football. Denver loves football and has a plethora of bars with good food and better company to help make the best of a game night, win or lose. The true challenge comes in selecting which locale to watch the game, as there are so many choices. Let this list guide you in the best way to spend a Thursday night football game.

Stoney's Bar & Grill
1111 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 830-6839
www.stoneysbarandgrill.com

Stoney's is a favorite for football fans and bar regulars alike. Its focus on being environmentally conscious makes a night out drinking less guilt-inducing. With many TVs, the awesome indoor/outdoor vibe and friendly staff, Thursday night's game will be fun, no matter how your team does. Get to Stoney's early to take advantage of its daily happy hour which includes two-for-one drafts or wells, Mike's Hard Lemonade and Deep Eddy's Vodka.

Highland Tap & Burger
2219 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 287-4493
www.highlandtapdenver.com

Denver's north side neighborhood's favorite upscale joint is also beloved by football fans. With six large flat-screen TVs lining the bar, you can catch any game you wish. But if you go to Highland, you must eat, because the food is always delicious. Beyond the food, the large drink menu will ensure you're satiated while rooting for your favorite team.

Chopper's Sports Grill
80 S. Madison St.
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 399-4448
www.chopperssportsgrill.com

No matter which team is your favorite, Chopper's is sure to have your game on. With specials every night, there is always a deal, but Thursdays is "Cuz I Can" night with a dollar off craft cans. The large and diverse food menu will ensure that you won't leave hungry. Watch the game, get rowdy and enjoy it all at what's been called Denver's favorite sports bar.1 OF

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Lodo's Bar and Grill
1946 Market St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-8555
www.lodosbarandgrill.com/lodo

In the heart of downtown Denver, Lodo's Bar and Grill definitely boasts a size advantage. The extremely large venue has more TVs than you can count, ensuring that your game of choice will be on. Thursday nights drink special is two-for-one on anything behind the bar, ensuring that you can cheer on your team without breaking your budget. This is the perfect venue to meet with a big group of friends, so put together a cheering section of your own.

Sports Column
1930 Blake St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 296-1930
www.denversportscolumn.com

Sports Column has what it does best right in its name. Denver's premier sports bar has every game on every night, and Thursdays are no exception. If you truly enjoy a good deal, Sports Column boasts one of the best Thursday specials, with dollar well drinks, $3 Colorado drafts and great deals on shots. With ample space, tons of TVs and great food and drink specials, Sports Column may be a football fan's favorite locale come Thursday night.

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Nicole Cormier is a hip-hop head with business ambitions who stumbled awkwardly into journalism in 2007 as Colorado Music Buzz's hip-hop editor. She is the publisher and editor of the Colorado hip-hop e-magazine. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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