Tuesday Nights at the Mining Exchange: Free Live Music & Golden‑Hour Cocktails

Unplug mid‑week with free live music and handcrafted cocktails every Tuesday 5–8 p.m. inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel lobby.

Why Make Tuesday Your New Friday?

Weekends in downtown COS can feel like a sardine can. Tuesday? You get elbow room, an easy bar queue, and—best of all—a music‑soaked lobby that doesn’t charge a dime at the door.

The Essentials

• Where: Golden Hour Bar, Lobby of the Mining Exchange Hotel — 8 S. Nevada Ave.

• When: Every Tuesday, 5 – 8 p.m.

• Cost: $0 cover — order food & drinks at your leisure

Live Music Tuesdays, curated by Dizzy Charlie’s (goldenhourbarcos.com, dizzycharlies.com)

What You’ll Hear

Seasoned duos and trios float from Ella to Dylan, with the occasional Beyoncé ballad sneaking in. Sets are expressly built for conversation: think rhythm-forward, volume‑polite grooves. (dizzycharlies.com)

What You’ll Sip & Nibble

Golden Hour’s menu leans local and seasonal:

• Oaxacan Old Fashioned — mezcal + tequila riff with flamed orange peel

• Ginger Lemon Drop — bright, candied‑ginger kick

• Pistachio Martini — for your inner dessert‑first rebel

• Dill Fries or Black Truffle Elotes for the table (goldenhourbarcos.com)

Pro tip: Arrive before 6 p.m. and you’ll still catch weekday Happy Hour—$12 classic cocktails, $7 house wine, $5 drafts. (goldenhourbarcos.com)

The Space

The freshly reimagined lobby mixes exposed brick, hardwood floors, and historic vault doors with plush seating that begs you to linger—“an opulent version of a community living room.” (matadornetwork.com)

Quick FAQ

• Is the music really free?
  Yes. No cover, no minimum. Grab a couch, order when you’re ready.

• Do I need a reservation?
  Not for the music. Groups of 6+ can reserve a table via Resy if you’d like guaranteed seats.

• Family‑friendly?
  The vibe is adult‑leaning but open to all ages until 8 p.m.

• Parking tips?
  Downtown street meters are plentiful on Tuesday nights; hotel valet is also available. (Rates subject to change—check signage.)

Final Note

Skip the weekend shuffle. Slide into a velvet chair, let live music loosen your shoulders, and toast to a mid‑week that suddenly feels like vacation. Check out schedule for details and see you under the lobby chandeliers!