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Things To Do in Uptown

The 1up Arcade Bar - LoDo

4.4
4,172 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

One of 26 things to do we've tracked near Uptown.

Things to Know

The 1up Arcade Bar is a vintage arcade and bar in LoDo known for its extensive collection of classic and modern arcade games plus pinball machines, located in downtown Denver's entertainment district.

The 1up strikes the rare balance of being lively and fun without feeling chaotic, with genuinely friendly bartenders who actually engage with customers and regularly stock the newest pinball releases.

  • Huge selection of games ranging from old-school arcade machines to the latest pinball releases like King Kong
  • Staff, especially bartenders Hayley and Hanna, are exceptionally friendly and conversational rather than dismissive
  • Drinks are reasonably priced for the area with a solid beer selection and creative mixed drinks
  • Perfect for diverse occasions—dates, group outings, solo game nights—without feeling overwhelming despite crowds
  • Parking in LoDo can be difficult to find, though reviewers felt it was worth the effort

How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.

Hours

Monday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Thursday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Friday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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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.

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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. 🎮🍻

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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!

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 1up strikes the rare balance of being lively and fun without feeling chaotic, with genuinely friendly bartenders who actually engage with customers and regularly stock the newest pinball releases. Known for: vintage arcade games, solid drinks, great staff.

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

Huge selection of games ranging from old-school arcade machines to the latest pinball releases like King Kong Staff, especially bartenders Hayley and Hanna, are exceptionally friendly and conversational rather than dismissive Drinks are reasonably priced for the area with a solid beer selection and creative mixed drinks Perfect for diverse occasions—dates, group outings, solo game nights—without feeling overwhelming despite crowds

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

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