Lena N.

Went for a friend's birthday party. Interesting venue, great for F1 fans. You pay to play by the minute with a minimum of 30 min, kinda like bowling. As a casual F1 enthusiast who's never played the game before I thought it fun to check out and a nice posh vibe. Nice variety of drinks. They have bar food which is not the main draw but not bad.

Will X.

Fun F1 experience at a huge swanky spot. Be sure to make reservations or come early if you can - otherwise can wait at their big bar area with fancy drinks. The drives are fun but when we were there, limited to the basics. Far from sim racing but good for a casual night. Our machines had a lot of issues but they were very accommodating with making it right. Worth a go if you like f1 at all

Melanie T.

This is a pretty cool concept if you love racing cars and those car racing games at arcades. The machines are still new so they are in good condition. There are lots of counter tops - not so much chairs. It's a cool space. Food was pretty lackluster. Do not order the mule on the N/A menu. It uses ginger instead of ginger beer so it tastes like medicine. If you can, order the classic Moscow mule instead or ask if you can get a virgin Moscow mule. Service is friendly - can take a while to get your drink when they're busy. For me, this place was too loud. When I went outside, I could hear again. It can get very busy if you come later. Parking can be rough because it's in the general rino area.

Billie B.

We had an amazing experience here! Went the night before Valentines day and they had complimentary champagne, oysters and caviar. We also had their old fashions which were delicious. Great environment and fun experience!

Patrick S.

We had a younger fun group in town for a presentation to the BOD. To celebrate, we planned an evening outing and decided to go big and try F1 Arcade. Our admin arranged everything as we had a group of 20 with food, open bar and a reserved area with 5 simulators for 2 hours. We had a dedicated server who was good, not great but he was desiring to improve. The food came out after I asked for it. They were ten minutes late starting the simulators but gave us two full hours. Food was good. We had guacamole with multiple chip refills. Multiple flatbread pizzas which were also very yummy. Additionally, we had sliders, chicken tenders, veggies and hummus and an enormous amount of booze. The food came in two phases since we were one of 6 corporate groups that night. The drinks came quickly and there were three bartenders. Lots of staff and things were hopping the entire night. We hung around to finish our last call until around 9pm and everyone seemed to have a great time. Simulators were challenging. It's not as easy as you think it is but we had fun. We kept them running the entire time. Machines, food and booze were about $1100 for 13 people for 2 hours. A bit pricey but worth it for this experience.

Helen S.

Lights out, and away you go - Formula 1 sims have finally arrived! even if you're not a fan of what seems to be every influencer's favorite sport these days, kids (7+) and adults alike will find joy in the F1 arcade. Think go-karting, but without the bodily harm and much sleeker digs. Our little troupe of 3 decided to walk in, but if you've got a bigger group or are coming on a race day (which costs extra), it's best to make reservations if you're there to play. Keep in mind that pricing changes depending on if you're coming during off-peak or peak times. F1 Arcade functions much as a fancy sports bar when there's no Formula race, with football and other major league sports games being shown on their giant TV screens. Inside, everything is buzzy, moody and glamorous, with hot pink accents. If you're just there to eat and drink on a non-race day, seating is first come first serve. The space inside is massive, lined with racing sims, but not all of these are functional yet and it seems like more features will gradually be rolled out over time. Seating arrangements are available from bar counter seating at either of their 2 gorgeous bars, small high tops, longer high top tables for groups, and banquette like booth seating. Everything is shiny and new for now and waiting to be broken in. Race-themed decor is everywhere, from the racecourse inspired neon lighting to the tire tracks extending from the walls to even the ceilings of the bathrooms. There are separate bathrooms for male, female, and all-inclusive patrons. If you haven't been before, one of the employees will show you the basic functions of the racing sims. They apparently have more features coming, but what's available is more than enough for beginner racers. The computer automatically assigns each driver to a sim based on the order in which you log in, and then randomly assigns you a team car and racing circuit which was a little disappointing, but probably saves time on people arguing over which course/livery they want. The sims are really tricky to handle for newbies, but they do have racing lines to help you (hopefully) crash less. Before we knew it, we were sweating and heartbeats were racing, and our 3 races were up. To train your reflexes, there's a cool React game along the wall that you can practice with. Servers keep track of where you're sitting and your food will be safe while you race. Cocktails were all F1 themed, with a nice mocktail selection for "Designated Drivers", and food was a nice sampling of elevated bar food like Chicken Tandoori Flatbread and Gochujang Cauliflower Wings. All nicely presented and decent, but definitely overpriced. We all came away from this ready to race again in the future and this is a fun diversion if you have friends or family who love a good competition.

Rome L.

Very cool concept, especially for race fans... for everyone else there's a full bar and restaurant to distract you. For race fans I'd recommend coming with other people who are in to motorsports or at least competitive for the most fun experience. If you end up mixing casual players with "serious" there are easy moments of frustration (coming in on the final lap in 1st, just to be taken out and loose pole position to someone in your group stuck in 10th place trying to figure out how to get back in the track... or something like that). The staff were very friendly and helpful when checking in. We walked in with a group of about 18 and they were able to accommodate our entire group in the briefing room, with little to no wait (once the engineering team cleared out). The drinks are a bit pricey, with everything averaging around $20/cocktail. And the food is about the same price point per dish. So budget accordingly. My biggest retraction from the experience is that they make you setup an account to race, but you don't get any stats from your races after the fact, which is unfortunate since you spend $31 for four, 2minute races and then essentially leave with nothing to show for it other than the memories since they also don't offer any prizes or memorabilia like a traditional arcade would.

ViVi S.

Ricky Bobby said it best, if you ain't first you're last. It was go time for RiNo with the grand opening on September 10. Couldn't be happier this opened as a new hot spot for Denverites. Just down the road from so many hot spots, gaming just became super adult sexy. With the Red Bull race car greeting you, you are bound to snap tons of photos and have a good time. Make reservations if you want your adrenaline fix with racing head to head or team racing. Prices vary depending on time and also type of racing. Starts at $22 per person with 30 or 45 minute racing. Otherwise, plenty of seating in the venue. The patio is perfect as our weather cools off. There is the Briefing Room available for private parties. Being this was grand opening, staff was excited and friendly but there will be hiccups. Some staff looked overwhelmed and confused. Our appetizers came after our entrees. Drinks were delivered faster than food. Occasionally, we waited a bit for service and water refills. Food is your typical bar offerings with exception of taco flights and oysters served in plate of three rather than ordering as many as you want. Loved the ahi tuna tacos. Fresh and perfectly rare for my happy belly. Oysters were served with fresh orchid petals and visually appealing. Also while they offer gluten free options, the fries are cross contaminated and offered limited options for substitutions. The cocktails are killer and pricey. I think most were $20-25 so pick your poison racing or drinking. Loved the She's in the Lead and the Sparks Will Fly. Wish they were super sized because we drank those too fast. Definitely could be lights out if you drink too many! I was surprised they didn't sell merchandise because it would round out your experience. Especially if you can't make a Grand Prix race or visit an F1 Exhibition. Make sure you got your game face ready to go full throttle. Come for date nights, get togethers or happy hour with the team. You will not be disappointed because everyone can live out their dream of being a race car driver.

Maura S.

I'm late to write this review, but I went into F1 arcade the first week that it was open. I had high hopes that it would be a really awesome date night and though it was fun it kind of let me down a bit. I'm hopeful that if I return after they've been open for longer that my experience would be better. First of all if you're going to the Rino area, always leave yourself extra time for parking! Especially if it's a weekend night. Once we found parking (which took forever) and got inside, we were brought to our racing chairs and one of the hostesses quickly explained everything to us. As she was explaining there was music and talking coming out of the chair behind me, so it was really difficult to hear. Additionally, there were already things about the buttons that were broken, and there are extra control buttons that don't do anything yet. Once we sat down the racing started pretty quickly so we didn't have time to grab drinks or anything. The waitress mentioned we could order from our seats, but there was no way to pause the racing in order to do that. If I go back in the future, I will definitely be coming much earlier to get drinks before our reservation. The races itself were pretty fun but chaotic. If you looked around the room, people were typically in first place or last place and there wasn't much in between. It wasn't clear how to change our names so we were both 'choose player' or something along those lines for the whole time. Warning : if you get nauseous at all, the chairs do move while you drive and it can be a little bit jarring. Once our racing was over, we went to grab some food and drinks. The cocktails we ordered were pretty weak but OK tasting. The food was good, but they got our order wrong and said that they would comp us one of the dishes that they made a mistake on. Once we got our check, the charge was still on there so we had to find someone to take it off for us. I'm not sure the next time I will go back here, but it was entertaining even though it wasn't the perfect night. The place is massive so my hunch is if you are looking for something to do, they likely have space for you to do some racing.

Nina C.

Had such a fun time here! We made our reservations in advance because they fill up really fast, although I'm told they reserve some evening slots for walk-ins. Two friends ended up meeting us there and they had no additional simulators available to add them to the reservation, so we just shared our 5 pre-booked races between ourselves. The place itself is really cool, with very modern and classy ambience, and a high-tech atmosphere. They have plenty of Sims, and plenty of excited racers ! We started with a drink at the bar, Chelsea was so friendly and made a great recommendation - the "she's in the lead" - their take on the Clover club. It was so good, I'm a sucker for any drink with an egg white, but I was really impressed by the art that they make in the foam, using the cool little machine, and how many design options there are. The drink itself was delicious. The racing Sims are also so cool, they are very authentic, you really have to White knuckle the wheel and stomped hard on the pedals, which I assume is how it is in a real F1 car. The race is only last six minutes, each, with two minutes in between to cycle out between your group and get situated for the next race. Since they are running a tight schedule, there is really no room for delay, and the race will start on your Sim whether you're ready or not. It was such a cool experience, but it went by super fast, and although we were enjoying the music and wanted to stay and hang out, there was really nothing else to do and no more available Sims. It would be smart if they added in some pool tables or arcade games to get people to hang around Longer in these situations. Didn't have a chance to try any food, but definitely will be coming back to race again soon

Marissa F.

We had a great time for date night last Saturday. 3 races/$31/pp does seem pricey looking at the experience now. I'm sure the place was expensive to open, simulators and all. The vibe was great and I loved the race tracks in the ceiling. There's a full bar in the main area and a restaurant to the side. Can't comment on the food but it looked average over all. We had an enjoyable time.

Danny L.

Had a ton of fun! The food was great. I was there for a company holiday party and they way they served us was great. They kept a steady flow of pizza and other great foods coming the entire time. Also, being fastest of my entire group was nice. I enjoyed it, and I recommend it. Parking was rough. Ended up paying a high amount to use the lot behind the venue.

Sean M.

My son took me here for my birthday and we had a great time. Best gift of the year by far. The main attraction (for me, anyway) was the simulators. They are pretty high tech and a ton of fun. The only thing we didn't love was that all your races that you pre-buy run consecutively so there is very little break in-between to use the restroom, eat or drink. However, nothing is stopping you from running 3 races, taking a break for a bevvie and some food, then booking some more races - unless it is crowded. Also, there are little side tables by the simulators and the waitstaff is only to happy to bring you a drink while you drive(!) and are very courteous when they do so as to not cause you to lose control and spin out. We both thought the food was excellent and priced ok for what we got. I had the Mushroom Tacos and my son had the Caprese Flatbread. The tacos were just about perfect, but he said the flatbread could have used a bit more mozzarella. Hey, he's half-Italian so I wasn't going to argue with him. We split a Truffle Fries which was also quite good. The atmosphere is upscale and yet friendly. Televisions everywhere - most showing F1 race repeats (season hasn't started yet) or playoff football. Go Broncos. I had two very good cocktails - the Blucifer (if you have to ask you're not from Denver) and the Smoked Old-fashioned. Staff was very attentive and there were plenty of them on hand. I think they were prepping for an influx due to the Broncos being on that afternoon. When we were there (12-2pm on a Sunday) it was mostly empty and pretty quiet. I imagine it gets raucous when races or games are on. Like I said, I thought the simulated racing was the bomb. However, after three races, my son's machine died. It took a few minutes to get someone involved - good time for his bathroom break while I continued to race - but then they moved us to other machines and comped us 3 more races each. So my son had 6 and I had 8. Pretty good. One thing - When we were in there were many simulators being worked on/repaired. (Still plenty to play on, though). This might be because they schedule that work when things are slow, or because, according to our server, they were constantly slammed all through December and that might have just worn things out more. Or maybe the machines are finicky - I really don't know. We will be going back with my son-in-law and grand-twins at some point this winter, for sure. I noticed I've been giving a lot of 4 and 5-star reviews. I guess researching on Yelp has paid off in finding great places to go and avoiding bad ones!