Steamboat Springs — It all starts with a twisted pretzel and the porter cream sauce. Then the ceviche and fish tacos.

At Mahogany’s early and late-night happy hours, set just four hours apart, there’s something for all appetites and thirsts. Just getting off work and want a beer or glass of wine, and then a snack to accompany it? Mahogany has you covered. Looking for a juicy burger after that long bike ride or day on the mountain? They have that, too. 

The laid-back yet sophisticated restaurant and brewery is known for its happy hours. The first runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with half-priced drinks and $1 tapas. The 9:30 to 11 p.m. late-night happy hour offers a dollar off pints and well drinks to go with half-priced appetizers. 

“The thing we hear from locals as to why they love it is our consistency,” owner Charlie Noble says. “They know exactly what they’re going to get, and that comes from the fact that we’ve been doing this for a while.” 

With executive chef Jason Salisbury, Mahogany’s gourmet food has his own personal twist. Think pub-style fare, but fancier — like the signature ceviche that was created a few years ago or the $1 tapas idea that offers a range of flavors and changes with the seasons.

The staff also is known for keeping the big picture in mind and making sure each patron is treated well. “We’re pretty lucky that the staff sincerely cares about treating everyone well,” Noble adds. “People also come for the social aspect, and it means a great deal to have the locals talking about us to others in the community. Word-of-mouth advertising is invaluable in such a small town.”

So is winning Best Happy Hour accolades. Two of them. 

— Audrey Dwyer