Is The 1up Arcade Bar - LoDo worth it in Highlands?

A lively arcade bar with an impressive mix of classic and modern games, solid drinks, and genuinely friendly staff that makes it stand out as a fun alternative to typical Denver bar scene. Known for: classic arcade games, killer cocktails, lodo vibes.

What do visitors love about The 1up Arcade Bar - LoDo?

Constantly updated game selection including newly released pinball machines like King Kong Staff, especially bartenders Hayley and Hanna, are genuinely friendly and engage in conversation with customers Reasonably priced drinks for the LoDo area with both classic beers and creative cocktails Works well for various occasions from dates and honeymoons to company outings and friend groups

Is there anything to know before visiting The 1up Arcade Bar - LoDo?

Parking in LoDo can be difficult to find, though reviewers felt it was worth the effort

The 1up Arcade Bar - LoDo — Things To Do near Highlands, Denver

Item: The 1up Arcade Bar - LoDo
Rating: 4.4
Author: Dave Chung

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What Visitors Say

Gio

a month ago

Cool drinks, great games, great music, vintage atmosphere! Cool date night. Took my wife while on a honeymoon trip. She liked it. Parking was hard to find but worth it. Took the wife here while on a honeymoon trip. Was added to the date night activities.

Pierre Donovan

a month ago

Who doesn't love an arcade bar? The 1UP Arcade Bar in LoDo is an absolute blast. It’s the perfect mix of classic arcade nostalgia and a fun bar atmosphere. There’s a huge selection of games... everything from old-school arcade machines to pinball and it’s easy to lose track of time once you get started. The vibe is lively without feeling overwhelming, and it’s a great spot whether you’re out with friends or just looking to do something different downtown. Drinks were solid and reasonably priced for the area, and the whole place just has a fun, laid-back energy. If you’re in LoDo and want something more entertaining than the typical bar scene, The 1UP is definitely worth checking out. Great games, great atmosphere, and always a good time. 🎮🍻

Daniel

9 months ago

What a great place. Years ago, I brought a rock band here when bar hopping after their concert (Alien Ant Farm!). We had a great time then, and the place is still great. Returned for the first time in years to play some pinball, and it was great. They always get the newest machines, I was there for the release of King Kong pinball. Very cool, I will be back!

AcidRush

3 months ago

Absolutely amazing place to relax, have some drinks, and play some games. Great simple selection of beers, goofy/fun mixed drinks (not my thing though), and plenty liquor to enjoy. Games are a good spread from old to new. Taken care of as well as a downtown bar with tons of people abusing the machines non-stop can handle. Staff is super friendly and attentive, especially when it's slow and they can chat. Yeah, they will actually have a conversation with you! So many don't these days. Hayley and Hanna are easily best bartenders in Denver! These ladies pick up on jokes and join in the silliness of complete random strangers on the daily. Just walk in and be like "So glad at least one of the best bartenders are here" and you're promised a good time! The. Best. Period. Greg is cool too.