Entry No. 200 — the Denver file — filed under: arcade-play

The 1Up Arcade Bar - Colfax

The Colfax 1Up is the largest of Denver's 1Up arcade bars and packs in one of Colorado's biggest collections under one roof: 90-plus classic arcade cabinets, around 30 pinball machines, and six skee-ball lanes. The walls are covered in retro game memorabilia and custom murals, and it regularly hosts IFPA-endorsed pinball tournaments. It's a full bar (12 taps plus cocktails) and strictly 21-and-up, so the games come with drinks rather than tokens-and-pizza kid energy.

The move: Split a roll of plays across pinball and skee-ball, keeping a running high-score tally between the two of you over drinks.

📍 Before you go 21+ venue on East Colfax; busiest and best for tournaments on event nights.

• 📍 Capitol Hill, Denver
• 💸 $
• ⚡ Big night
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 717 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203

Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.

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last checked: 2026-06-23