The 1UP Arcade Bar - LoDo

The ultimate throwback Thursday watering hole w/ vintage arcade games like Paperboy , Tapper, Double Dragon, and Mike Tyson's Punchout. As a kid, I had to stand on milk crates just to see the screens.

Come with a big ish group and its fun. The 1UP burger is surprisingly good...but will clog your arteries. Get the Mac and cheese wedges, NBA JAM and you're ready to go.

You have arrived at the ultimate man cave ! Where else can you smash cans of PBR while playing some Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ? Bring lots of quarters if you're planning on defeating the Shredder!

Loved this bar ! I was in line to play Time Crisis II all night, but I never could! All the classics are here: Galaga, Pacman (several), Contra, The Simpsons... and a thousand pinballs !

This place is so fun & laid back ! There is giant jenga , pinball games , skeeball , & all oldschool games. My fav is the 4 person pacman & the photobooth . You can buy maddog by the bottle! Good food too!

If you're in the area, this is one of the best places to go. If you're specifically seeking out a bar/arcade, go to their larger location on Colfax.

Most AWESOME bar I have ever been to in any city ever!!!!!!! Bartenders are on point, liquor/drink selection is simply insane, and you will not have more fun anywhere else!!!!!!!!!

The axe game near the entrance has some ridiculously awesome prizes. Check it out!

Ready to Battle it up in some Double Dragon?!?! I bet I can beat your score on paperboy ! Grab a Beer and game on!

Beware! Mixed drinks are the watery here! But, definitely worth the fun. Jenga is a must if you come with friends. Otherwise, have a blast with everything else!

Best bar in Denver ! The crowd is good too. Fewest douchebags in the bar scene in LoDo. Gets pretty crowded Fri and Sat. Better for after work drinks or a first date on a Thursday.

Blast from the past for the 80's babies. This place is perfect for those who are old enough to enjoy an adult beverage and play some old school arcade games for a quarter.

A great place to blow some quarters on pinball . They have 18 and over time which is the only way to go (if you're kid free).

Came with my girlfriend and we had tons of fun! We ate, drank, and played games! What more could you ask for?

Awesome bartenders . Good drinks and stuff you can't get anywhere else (Boone's Farm anyone?) and the food is bomb. French fries and grilled cheese all the way!

Don’t spill beer on children, any parent nearby will feel it’s your fault and don’t care how sad you are for lost beer . “Officer, I deserved a replacement beer .”

Great mix of people who are awkward and don't understand how bars work and people who take videos of Michael Jackson arcade cabinets.

Amazing and inexpensive 80's arcade games . Absolute blast! Reasonable prices on drinks too.

Giant jenga games outside, 4 person PacMan, and cheap shots.

Was so excited to play skeeball , and they were all out of order!! Disappointing, but did play an old school ninja turtle game and mortal kombat so that made up for it!!!

Try the Ghostbuster Vodka (103proof vodka infused with apple jolly ranchers) mixed with cranberry juice ... Candy apple in a glass :)

This place is awesome! Its all your childhood memories but with booze! Great spot for groups all games take quarter (not tokens)

Got kicked out of here with Rob and Gareth of Knife Party, while Internet Friends was being played. Irony at it's finest, but we did beat TMNT. Read more

Very chill and fun! Great place to take your date if you want a fun laid back spot!

Loads of pinball and throwback arcade games to enjoy while you have a PBR .

Love the 1UP, but it has lost some of its initial luster. Not nearly as many beautiful people as I remember there being the other times I have gone.

Cheap beers , 80s arcade games (pinball & skee ball too!!) oh & don't forget the giant JENGA !! Love this placeeee :) :)

Great concept. But this place took me back to high school and has the feeling of being at a party with a bunch of douche bags you can't stand.

All the arcade games you used to play as a child, only now with drinks! ????????????

Get a little alcohol , re-live you childhood, good music...This place is great!

You can buy 40's of Colt .45 and Old English (O.E.) and shots of Mad Dog! All while playing Punch Out or Track & Field . Need I say more.

40s and bottles of Boone's for $10 are the best non-happy-hour booze for your buck. Don't try to pick up the quarters glued to the floor.

Great place to hang with friends or meet new ones. GREAT place for out of towners looking for local fun.

The mystery shots are fun for the adventurous drinkers out there.

The Wizard of Oz pinball is endlessly entertaining. Also, the Michael Jackson game.

I don't know much about bars , but I enjoyed my time with all these retro games . Would recommend.

Drink some hoppy drafts well playing some classic arcade games or 3 foot jenga .

Awesome fun and reasonable prices! Our bartender was awesome!

Amazing concept for a bar , but they have some novice bartender . They refused my roommate service and accused her of being drunk when she drove us to the bar and was sober.

Bring cash. All the games require quarters.

This spot rules! Strong drinks and cheap arcade games , I had a ball

Always packed. Love the tall cans option. Bring ya quarters

Great arcade for drinking and gaming.

Cool arcade bar downtown. The one on Colfax is better.

This place truly rocks! Pinball , beer and beautiful women. Need I say more.

Epic old school arcades . Track n field , paperboy , and the list goes on. Great spot in lodo

Just beat the dogshit out of the high score on 1942...226,800, and still managed to yell Jenga with the people behind me :) I love this place.

Amazing place with great vintage 80s arcade games ! 40 ounces are a fixture here!

Cheap games and beer , also 40s!

Make sure you get orange juice with you Old English 40 to make it a brass monkey.