Christmas Day is almost here. Are you over joyed or over stressed? Do something different on Christmas Day after the gifts have been opened and the holiday meal consumed. Consider getting out of the house to meet friends and family and have a beverage at one of these establishments open on Christmas Day.

Hard Rock Café
Enjoy your day at home with family and then take the out-of-town relatives to the Hard Rock Café for a night out beginning at 3 PM. The restaurant and bar will be open from 3 to 10 PM. (500 16th St., Ste. 120; 303-623-3191)

Highland Tap and Burger
The HTB will open at 5 PM on Christmas Day, just in time for the evening football game. The kitchen will be closed. (2219 W. 32nd Ave.; 720-287-4493)

Highland Tavern
The drinks will flow at 4 PM on Christmas Day, however, the kitchen will be closed. (3400 Navajo St.; 303-433-1990)

Larimer Beer Hall
LBH will open at 5:30 PM for the Oakland Raiders vs. Philadelphia Eagles game. Be warned this is an Eagles bar Broncos fans. (2012 Larimer St.; 720-550-7610)

The Corner Office
TCO will be open for brunch on Christmas Day from 7 AM to 3 PM and open for dinner from 3 to 9 PM. (1401 Curtis St.; 303-825-6500)

ViewHouse
All three locations of ViewHouse will open at 11 AM on Christmas Day and serving a holiday menu if you are hungry and don’t want to cook for the day. However, you could also just hang out at the bar or, if the weather cooperates, the outdoor courtyard and play some bags while sipping some beverages. (Ballpark, 2015 Market St.; Centennial, 7101 S. Clinton St.; Littleton, 2680 W. Main St.)

Photo via Flickr user nick.amoscato