1Up Arcade Bar, Colfax
17 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Denver, r/denverfood18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend 1Up Arcade Bar, and several point to its arcade games. A few commenters name the Colfax branch as their favorite; the LoDo branch has closed. A couple call it welcoming to queer patrons, and one says it is still fun to visit alone.
Address
The 1up Arcade Bar - Colfax, 717 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Arcade games
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/officermeowmeow in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Says the Colfax branch is their favourite location.
- Recommendsu/DramaticCommand6852 in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Says they like the Colfax branch best.
- Recommendsu/mostangg in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Recommends it as a bar known for its arcade games, where people can socialize without drinking alcohol.
- Recommendsu/iAmAMileHigh in r/Denver · Nov 2023
Says they've been there and would recommend it.
- Recommendsu/4Thereisloveinyou in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Says they liked 1up overall and remembers it fondly.
- Recommendsu/BoomBoomMeow1986 in r/Denver · Nov 2023variety
Recommends it for its many games to play while drinking.
- Recommendsu/mxriverlynn in r/Denver · Sep 2026
Suggests it, alongside other barcades, for fans of anime and gaming.
- Recommendsu/SquashGolfer in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Recalls it as a fun place to spend time.
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- Recommendsu/Gnostic_Gnocchi in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Recommends it as a low-pressure spot to practice starting conversations and take a breather when overwhelmed.
- Recommendsu/Hooterdog1 in r/Denver · May 2024
Says it's still fun to visit alone.
- Caveatu/MayorScotch in r/Denver · May 2024parking
Advises against driving there after a bad dispute with the business.
- Recommendsu/c0ldgurl in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Values the Colfax branch and says they recently played games there.
- Recommendsu/CaseyWorldsFair in r/Denver · Jun 2025
Calls it a great time, offered as a second option.
- Recommendsu/hideovs in r/Denver · Nov 2023
Calls this place good, based on having been there.
- Recommendsu/Delzoid in r/Denver · Jun 2026
Personally picks it as the top suggestion and says the bar side can be ignored for a fun time.
- Recommendsu/InternationalBet9442 in r/denverfood · Mar 2025taste
Calls the cocktail list good and the place welcoming to queer patrons.
- Recommendsu/AkitaSato in r/Denver · May 2024ambience
Calls the arcade spot on Colfax inclusive for queer people.
- Recommendsu/SageCasalini in r/Denver · Nov 2023
Suggests this bar in reply to the question.
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Freshness
Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.