The Best Happy Hour Options In Northern Colorado For Those Of Us Who Need A Drink By 4 P.M.

It's almost the weekend, and if you're cool, you're probably already thinking about your weekend and the fun things you're going to do. If you're like me, you're excited for a new episode of Dateline.

But again, if you're cool, there's nothing cooler than a good happy hour. And since most happy hours happen early in the evening, and I like to have my dinner at 4, so I can get home in time for Dateline, I believe happy hour is the perfect way to end anyone's week.

My favorite happy hour in Fort Collins

Good lord, I love Old Town, Fort Collins. Not only are there a ton of happy-hour options, but it's also close to my house. And at the ripe age of 43, being within a close radius of my house is a huge factor. Why not check Social? It's a basement bar serving carefully crafted drinks from 4-6 as well as food. Like deviled eggs. No Joke.

My favorite happy hour in Loveland

Loveland is farther from my house, but Sage Speakeasy & Lounge is worth the drive for its specialty drinks and sexy, low lighting so no one can see you cry. Every night has a different theme for happy hour, and you can find the breakdown at sagespeakeasylounge.com

My favorite happy hour in Windsor

The G.O.A.T Sportsbar in Windsor hosts happy hour every weeknight from 2-6 because it's never too early to start drinking, and with deals on wine, craft beer, and appetizers, you almost have to check it out. It just makes sense.

Greeley is too far from my house, and Dateline starts at 7.