Adrift
11 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Adrift is a tiki bar on Broadway, and most diners recommend it for its fun tiki vibe and drinks. A few praise the tiki drinks, a couple praise the food, and one recommends the Mai Tai. Caveats: one found the drinks just okay, one finds it a bit loud, and one says it may not suit fans of bitter cocktails.
Address
Adrift, 218 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails, Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Tiki drinks
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.
- Mixedu/Professional_Fox3423 in r/denverfood · Feb 2026
Fun tiki atmosphere and presentation, but the drinks themselves were just okay.
- Recommendsu/New-Establishment768 in r/denverfood · Sep 2024service
Has passionate rum nerds.
- Recommendsu/ilikecheeseface in r/denverfood · Nov 2024taste
Recommends it for tiki-style drinks served in novelty mugs.
- Recommendsu/whoareyouwhowho22 in r/Denver · Jan 2026
Calls it a fun experience and lists it among outings they enjoy.
- Mixedu/I_hate_waiting in r/denverfood · May 2025taste
Agrees with the pick; likes the vibe and food, but finds it a bit loud and its rum drinks go down easily.
- Recommendsu/Technical_Broccoli_9 in r/denverfood · Nov 2024ambience
Agrees with the Adrift pick; calls the place a cool blend of hipster and upscale.
- Recommendsu/turnstyle-poet in r/denverfood · May 2025
Calls Adrift a fun first-drink pick and suggests asking the bartenders for guidance from a seat nearby.
- Recommendsu/nonillogical in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Says they enjoyed this place, while noting quality and vibe vary across the list.
Show all 14 cited comments
- Recommendsu/kokie69 in r/denverfood · May 2025taste
Suggests its Mai Tai.
- Recommendsu/srasra4 in r/denverfood · May 2025
Recommends Adrift for standout tiki drinks and food; suggests booking ahead.
- Mixedu/Reasonable-Pop-7295 in r/denverfood · Jun 2026taste
Understands why the author didn't like it much and suggests more bitter tiki options.
- Recommendsu/Teacherheyteacher123 in r/Denver · Nov 2024
Suggests Adrift as a bar to visit.
- Recommendsu/Bruhhh-8 in r/Denver · Dec 2023ambience
Says the tiki bar turns into a holiday-themed version in winter.
- Recommendsu/revolution9540 in r/denverfood · May 2025taste
Names Adrift as a good tiki option, since its shaken, fruity, sugary drinks are well diluted by crushed ice.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.