Hell or High Water, Downtown
15 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Hell or High Water, a satanic-themed tiki bar, and several describe it as a weird, fun tiki spot. A couple praise the drinks, and one calls it a favorite. One says it is not a dive but likes it.
Address
Hell or High Water Tiki, Enter through the Glory Hole, 3542 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Tiki bar, Cocktails
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/Tamalethighs in r/denverfood · Mar 2025
Suggests Hell or High Water, located downtown, as the pick.
- Recommendsu/Melodic_Addition8284 in r/denverfood · Jul 2026ambience
Recommends it for a tiki bar atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/HyzerFlipr in r/denverfood · Jun 2025
Names it as their pick.
- Recommendsu/BakerofHumanPies in r/denverfood · Jun 2025ambience
Praises the gay pirate tiki bar hidden above a horror bar for weirdness.
- Recommendsu/HippieBeholder in r/denverfood · Jan 2026taste
Gives a strong endorsement and highlights one specific drink they are recreating at home.
- Recommendsu/ProlapsedShaemus in r/Denver · Aug 2026taste
Praises its cocktails as unusually good and the service as even better.
- Recommendsu/jbone9877 in r/denverfood · Mar 2025
Agrees that Hell or High Water is the answer.
- Recommendsu/ASingleThreadofGold in r/Denver · Nov 2024
Says it isn't a dive but they like it.
Show all 15 cited comments
- Recommendsu/nonillogical in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Says they enjoyed this place, while noting quality and vibe vary across the list.
- Recommendsu/Mountain-Teach1638 in r/Denver · Sep 2026
Calls it their favorite place and says it's right next to a nearby shop.
- Recommendsu/justin_the_viking in r/Denver · Aug 2026
Recommends it as a solid choice among satanic tiki bars.
- Recommendsu/I_like_kittycats in r/denverfood · Jun 2025ambience
Calls it a great weird tiki bar.
- Recommendsu/ophiliad in r/denverfood · Jun 2025ambience
Names it as a weird tiki bar.
- Recommendsu/thelonewildflower in r/denverfood · Jul 2026
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/tokage in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Calls this one pretty cool.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.