When you want a serious gaming session, check out these Denver-area arcade bars that offer solo and group fun for hours.
🕹️ The 1Up Arcade Bar
Whether you want a hyper-modern sci-fi game with images of Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet, or you’re hoping for a classic Scooby-Doo moment, The 1Up is the ultimate arcade bar for anyone who wants to play pinball (or another game!) for hours. The Colfax location is only for adults age 21 and up, but at Westminster and Greenwood Village, kiddos and teens up to age 20 can play games, as long as they’re with a parent or guardian at least 25 years old, until 8 p.m. After that, these locations become 21+.
👾 Secret Level
Tucked into charming downtown Arvada you’ll find Secret Level, a game bar and restaurant with a curated selection of pinball games and classic arcade games. Big Buck Hunter, Family Guy Bowling, Guitar Hero, and Mario Kart are some of the games this spot has on rotation. Secret Level is known for their chicken wings and Jolly Rancher slushies, so don’t be afraid to come hungry and indulge in a child-like meal while playing like a kid again.
🎮 Channel 3 Retro Gaming Center
This arcade bar in Lakewood bills itself as a “retro gaming center,” with a huge selection of video games for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and more. They also have arcade games, pinball machines, and crane games. Access to unlimited video gaming costs just $15 at Channel 3 — no tokens required (pinball machines have a separate cost).
