I popped in between appointments in Aravada for a beer and to sit on my laptop. Came for the balloons. Stayed for the inns.

If you advertise that you open at 1100, you probably should open at 11:00. You lost a decent amount of money today

Cozy tavern with a friendly bartender and mellow atmosphere. Pool tables and darts available, as well as TVs for watching sports. No food menu that I could see, not sure about the policy on outside food. There are poker tables for league play and an online jukebox. Recommended if you're in the area. read more

The place has not improved and today my friend went there even after having issues with Melanie the bartender the past 2 times, but figured he'd give it another whirl. One time before, she shorted him by $10 when giving him change and wasn't happy he mentioned it, but gave him the money. Another time she returned too much to him, so he gave it back to her and she was indifferent. Today he went in, got a beer and waited to get another for 10-20 min and when she came over he asked for another and she snapped at him & told him to get out and never come back. He said she has a habit of drinking on duty, but today she really reeked of alcohol & slurred her words, so he picked up his money and left. Not sure the owner even knows how rude or drunk she gets. Might be time to have liquor board investigate this business. read more

I have frequented the balloon in many times, it's always been a very warm welcoming and friendly place to have I drink after work. The people are always friendly and helpful. And I really like the vibes there. Mel is my favorite bartender there, and she always greets me with a smile, and has a very Pleasant and comforting demeanor. I will continue to stop by occasionally. read more

It's just the right amount of Dive Bar love it It's a great place for the locals. Now the liquor store next door is outrageous on price read more

i found my soul here. i wake up every morning thinking about the Balloon Inn. the only thing that disappointed me was the lack of balloons. but it's okay, we can't have everything we want. read more

I stopped into a bar one day by me for a drink and the locals are wonderful and friendly, but who's even more wonderful is the bartender, Melane.. she's sincere, attentive, engaging and truly a great bartender. She's actually the reason I continue to go there to this day. read more

I love this bar it's a great place The owners are super friendly the bar has pool and dart leagues the bartenders are amazing but my favorite is Mel she always has a smile on her face and happy to listen to me talk about my day's stresses read more

I have been coming to the balloon for nearly 15 years. As with any regular you get to know the staff. If you stop during the day,tue. Wed., thur. Stop and see Melanie. She is a super fun and cute bartender that will make your day a lotta bit better. read more

Visiting the area for the week, by far the best dive bar scene near Denver. Lots of fun dart boards, poker tables, pool tables, and shuffle boards! Friendly bartenders! read more

Good prices and great atmosphere. Best bar in area. Have pool, darts and shuffle board

Best dive in Arvada. Check out their poker nights if that's your thing. Drinks don't break the bank, classic bar dive games, all in all 10/10 dive. read more

Best of the best dive bars! They have everything you need: good service, cheap drinks, free popcorn, two shuffleboard tables, two pool tables, two fooze ball tables, and five dart boards. Lotto machine inside! read more

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Friendly dive bar. Decent prices. None of the pretentiousness of old town. Solid place to duck into when you're in need of a release

Awesome dive bar with fun atmosphere and friendly staff! Pool tables, darts, shuffle board- they have it all. Good and affordable drinks too, can't beat it. read more

Why the Hell not! It's a great total diver set in a strip mall with very few windows so the wadsworth traffic can't judge you for sucking down cheap adult beverages at 9am. Pool check! Darts check! Shuffle check! Skee ball check! Old bartender calling me sweetie check! Dive bars are a dying breed here in the Denver area. Many just dry up or become cookie cutter honky bars that you find all over. Show your support and get blasted at the Balloon! Cheers read more

This is a weird place for a bar. A dive bar to be exact. It's in a strip mall. Weird...at least for me. It's a nice enough place. There are a couple of pool tables, a shuffle board table, countless TVs, and a digital jukebox. (I have yet to find a real jukebox in the state of Colorado.) We were the only people in the bar on a Wednesday night; I learned a lot about Vows, the Rockets, and the happenings and history of The Balloon and various other dive bars. My friends and I sat at the bar. The owner and his son were working the first night I went. Friendly, affable people who will talk your ears off if given the opportunity. The second night I went was a Friday. I met a number of colorful Arvada characters in a short amount of time...well, I observed them from afar save the few that introduced themselves. read more

Best neighborhood pub in Arvada! 4 pool tables, 2 shuffle board tables, kickin juke box and great bartenders. Plenty of parking for a quick refreshment. Funky strip center was kind if sketchy. read more

Great place to have a drink. Great local dive bar. Friendly atmosphere. They have Happy Hour from 9-12 and 4-7. & free pool mon- Fri 12-3.

Great super local "dive" bar. They have foosball, shuffleboard, pool and dart boards as well. Drinks are priced very reasonably though I probably wouldn't order a manhattan or a fancy cocktail there, it's just not that kind of place. Food is all fried "appetizers" which I didn't try but they certainly do not have a full kitchen so I probably wouldn't come hungry, though I might try the wings to see if they're any good. $10 minimum on credit cards so bring cash if you're just getting a beer. read more

Been in Arvada for a long time and have never been in here before the other night. Met a friend for a drink and I was pleasantly surprised. For one, it's hard to find anything open on a Sunday night, especially at 1am, but they were. Pool tables, shuffle board, darts, foosball, this little hole in the wall has a lot to offer! Plus, it's clean, well lit, the drinks are good and the service is friendly. Pam was bartending and I have no complaints! This little dive bar is a lot less dive bar and a lot more friendly neighborhood bar. Definitely my new favorite and I'll absolutely be back! read more

If you just wanna hang out with friends and have a drink then this is the place!!! Reasonable prices and friendly atmosphere. Rose and staff are the best here!!! And they have food if you like!!! read more