Colorado happy hour laws

Legal

Colorado has no state rule on happy hour, drink specials or two-for-one deals at bars and restaurants. The below-cost pricing rule applies only to liquor stores and other off-premises retailers.

Last checked · Oct 19, 2026

The rules

  1. Off-premises retailers may not sell alcohol below their cost. The rule does not cover bars and restaurants.

    1 CCR 203-2, Regulation 47-321(A)

Happy hour in Colorado

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