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    The 1up Arcade Bar - Westminster

    4.1 (19 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Cait L.

    We came here for a birthday a few weeks ago and it was a blast! Parking is much easier than at the downtown location, and it's a much bigger space. I highly recommend the Jack and Coke slush, next time we'll have to try the food! We got $20 worth of tokens and that kept us playing for well over 2 hours, our favorite games were Mario Kart and ski ball. There is no shortage of variety of games, but I do wish they had a couple of old school air hockey tables. We look forward to coming back and taking advantage of the photo booth this time!

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    Mateo E.

    1Up has been part of Denver life on/off for a long time. Phish livestreams at Colfax back in the day have become outings with my son at Greenwood Village and now Westminster. We had high hopes and were pretty happy with this location. It's spacious and open, plenty of room to play and walk around. All the games work. That matters and is a serious upgrade. There's a huge selection of games both "classic" and new. Pinball stands out with a ton of machines, including my favorite of all time, "World Cup Soccer 94." It's clean and spacious. The only staff we spoke with were helpful. If this location is a G Wagon, then Greenwood Village is a Kia. Huge upgrade, worth almost twice the drive for us.

    Danny L.

    Tons of machines, had a great time. More than enough pinball to go around. I was able to spend a lot of time on one particular machine and did not feel like I was hogging the machine. So much to explore. I will return.

    Sara T.

    Super fun place! $20 for 80 tokens. Our family of 4 played for 45 minutes. There was a huge selection of games. It had a really cool interior and vibe. Fun music and lights and art work. On a Friday night there are no kids allowed after 7pm.

    Katie P.

    Service was top notch and this place had lots of parking, however you do need to bring in cash to purchase coins for the arcades so be prepared for that. Food is also kind of pricey so I didn't order anything.

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    Turing E.

    This place is amazing! This is the funnest place I've been and the bartenders are amazing!!! The food is some of the best food I've had and the ambiance is exactly what you need! Flynn lives!! PS: Brielle is amazing! Fuck yeah!!! PPS: Hell, Yaz is great! PPPS: Daniel-San is great! Yaya is great! Marcos is greaf! Brennan is great! PPPPS: Shit, I'm turning this into an Oscar speech. They're all great!!!!!!! I've never had a better experience anywhere.

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    Amazing! Everything was perfect...drinks, food, atmosphere, cleanliness, and superb customer service. I highly recommend this place!

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    Much nicer than the one in Denver. Fun atmosphere. Clean. Wide variety of alcohol drinks.

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    This was a cute little stop in Arvada! Our friends had come here on a previous trip and said we had…read moreto go play NBA Jam here haha. They have a lineup of fun classic arcade games in the front area near the bar, and then there's a larger space with pinball and other arcade games in the back. The ambiance is great with fun wall art, moody lighting, and dark interior. They have cocktails, mocktails/NA options, and food available as well. The bartender was kind and even gave us some tokens another guest had left behind! Games aren't cheap - about $1 per person per play - but I suppose that's what they run these days. We played: NBA Jam Big Buck Hunter Pacman 4-player Guitar Hero Arcade and a few others! Fun with a small group or solo for a few drinks with an activity.

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    We weren't looking for a plan. We were just driving past on 144th when the lights caught our eye…read moreand someone said "wait, should we just go in?" So we did. Late night, no reservation, no agenda -- straight to the arcade. Over 100 games, retro and modern mixed together , and the kind of layout that lets you drift from machine to machine without a strategy. The energy was good -- busy enough to feel alive, relaxed enough that we never felt rushed. That said, a few machines weren't working and still managed to swallow our points, which is frustrating when you're already paying to play. And if you're hoping for classics like DDR or Pac-Man, temper expectations -- the selection skews more toward ticket-redemption games than arcade purists might want. Some machines just didn't land for us. But here's the thing: we still had a good time. The vibe carried the night, the spontaneity made it memorable, and there's enough variety that you'll find your groove eventually. The two-story laser tag arena and bowling lanes looked worth coming back for on a proper visit. If you've driven past and wondered -- it's worth pulling over. Just flag down a staff member if a machine takes your points.

    We have signed up for Kids Bowl Free for the past two summers, and it's always a great experience…read more The value is unbeatable, and the kids always have such a great time. What I love the most about Main Event though, is the staff. They are always super nice to the kids and go above and beyond to make their experience a good one. It's very rare to find that these days, and I love coming here because of it. Ava especially is wonderful! When it comes to the food, I would say stick to the hot items. The nachos and chicken strips are always very good and a hit with our group. I have ordered a salad before and found it small portioned and missing some of the items listed in the description. That could have been a supply chain issue, so I wasn't worried too much, but I wouldn't order it again. We have some kids in our group with food allergies, and the staff fully respects their needs and accommodates them. The drinks are great, and they have lots of varieties for everyone to choose from. Because it's a bowling alley and they're in full swing of their summer kids program, I would suggest bringing headphones if you're an adult observer and are sensitive to child centered noise and commotion. It's not too much for me, but I'm a parent with a large family. However, I could see it being an issue for someone with sensory concerns. Just a tip! Overall, I'm never disappointed coming here and highly recommend it no matter the season or occasion.

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