I had a very uncomfortable and embarrassing experience at Hell or High Water Tiki Bar on New Year's Eve. A bartender with short dark hair repeatedly made sexual comments toward me. Both my girlfriend and I asked him multiple times to stop, but he continued anyway. After it became clear that he wasn't going to respect our boundaries, I raised my voice (not yelling, just firm) and asked that he stop serving us and that another bartender take over due to his aggressive and inappropriate sexual behavior. Instead of addressing the situation professionally, he immediately told both of us to leave the bar. This was an incredibly uncomfortable situation to deal with, especially on New Year's Eve, and it left us feeling embarrassed and disrespected. The first thing my girlfriend said to me the next morning was how uncomfortable that bartender had made her feel, which says a lot. I truly wish we had never gone to this bar. No one should feel pressured, sexualized, or thrown out for speaking up when their boundaries are repeatedly ignored. read more

This whole place is a VIBE- an absolute must! Small but well utilized space with an eclectic collection of the most random things, further outdone by Christmas decor and the Grinch inspiring a holiday cocktail menu of its own. Beyond classics (ie: old fashioned) they have put together an incredibly unique blend of ingredients you wouldn't expect to elevate your drink. Definitely enjoyed. Will certainly return! read more

See all

This place was super cool and unique. We arrived a few minutes prior to our reservation time and we waited for the hostess at the stand. The host seemed very standoffish from the beginning and just gave us rude vibes. He had us pick a table and he then brought out water and menus. We looked them over and went up to the bar to order. The bar area was full with other people so it was really hard to order when this spot is very small. The host was now there helping out the other bartender and took our orders. Again he gave us a rude tone and took our orders with an arrogant demeanor. The drinks were pretty good, they were fun, and prices were reasonable but the customer service aspect sucked. read more

See all

I'm such a sucker for a great tiki bar, and Hell or High Water did not disappoint! The bar is located within another bar, Honor Farm, so it's easy to miss. However, you will need to go through the bar and up the stairs in the back to get to Hell or High Water. One of my favorite things about tiki bars is the interior design and I absolutely LOVED the decorations here! Lots of di*k imagery, and very LGBTQ-friendly. My friend and I came on a Tuesday evening after dinner and ordered off the Happy Hour menu. He got a Saturn which was delicious! I ordered a Back From The Dead, a customizable order off their HH menu. I asked the Bartender to make me something with tequila and to surprise me. What I got was so delicious! I really enjoyed interacting with the bartenders and letting them be creative with my custom drink. If you're uncertain or indecisive about a drink, ask them for their recommendations! The vibes here are excellent and I'm looking forward to returning! read more

See all

As a tiki bar fan this place doesn't disappoint. The decor is up there with the best. The drinks are epic. The staff is friendly. The only down side is, this bar is tucked away in jr upstairs loft of another bar and sometimes they have a coverchahe to get in. With this being a bar within a bar the wait can be long, but it's worth the wait. read more

See all

This is my go to in Denver!! This place is amazing, the drinks are expertly crafted, and the vibe is one-of-a-kind. There's no comparison, best drinks, service, and ambiance in the area. read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I had a great time at this bar for a Halloween night out! We stopped here before going to a costume party and had some drinks. The whole place was decorated, the drinks were super creative and fun and the service was amazing. Their upstairs tiki bar area was open as well, though we did not venture up there. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun themed bar in this area! read more

See all

We always love to check out a tiki bar when we're on vacation so we were excited to find Hell or High Water! My drink used a mug that is in short supply so I had to turn over a shoe as collateral :) Definitely a fun place to check out before or after dinner in downtown Denver. It's a small bar so we opted to get there when they opened at 5pm on a Saturday. We were there by ourselves until about 5:15 but when we left at 6 it was getting crowded. read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Missing my shoe since I had to use it as a drink deposit! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

Was very excited to come here with my sister and cousin. The inside is super cool and there are so many cool items to look at. The hostess was rude and not friendly. It was weird. The drinks were good and reasonably priced. read more

See all

Well decorated tiki speakeasy on the second floor of the horror bar. The bar area itself is fairly small but it really leans into the theme which was great. I ordered a drink that came in a custom Frankenstein tiki mug (apparently only 50 of these mugs exist) so they ask you to leave behind a shoe to make sure you return the mug lol. Overall amusing experience. read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wow, what a fun place! Place a reservation ahead of time. And also note that the tiki bar is at the second level of the bar. There is limited seating so please be aware of this as you head over here. There are a lot of naughty references and this seems to be a LGBTQ+/LGBTQ+ friendly bar. The menu is so fun with all of the innuendos and the drinks are another level more. Super delicious and a fun time. For some of the drinks, you have to give your ID and a shoe to hold in order to get the drink. This is cause people would break or steal the glass apparently. The bathrooms are downstairs btw so if you are missing a shoe, note that you'll need to go downstairs in your sock. read more

See all

Awesome, gay friendly tiki bar. Drinks were great. Prices were reasonable for the quality of the drinks and the overall experience. About $17-$20 per drink. Staff was amazing, informative, funny, and service oriented. Will definitely be going back! If you want to sit, I'd recommend making a reservation. They have seasonal Grinch themed drinks right now. You can get food from the samosa place downstairs, but we ate before we came, so can't give thoughts on them. read more

See all

Soooooooo our entire group was so excited to Xmas pop up Holiday bar that was how the Grinch Stole Tiki theme. The most disappointing theme bar in all of Colorado during our trip downtown and so disheartening to our group of restaurant & bar enthusiasts. My family and friends have been so excited about the pop-up Christmas themed bars to experience this year and this was listed as a must see. Upon walking in the bar you see an archway inviting you to go to the Grinch Who stole Xmas theme part upstairs. The sign says to wait for the waiter to be seated. Someone came and took our names and said it would be about a 5-10 min wait. The person checking everyone in stated we could get drinks downstairs but we couldn't bring them upstairs to the theme room. It's the same bar! About 30 mins later finally we were seated. We scanned the QR code to see the special drinks menu. The drinks ranged from from about $17 to $45 each. There is a Mandatory 22% gratuity added to every bill no matter what. There are two bartenders making all the drinks. One is half naked with no shirt on and in dingy overalls. Didn't know this was that type of strippers male review type of establishment. There were probably about 40 plus people in the How the Grinch Stole Tiki area. We kept viewing the menu taking in all the decor. We sat at our table for over 20 mins with no service. We saw the hostess tell one table oh just go to the bar & order ya drinks. I asked him if there was a servicer or anyone else taking drink orders. He told us to just order ar the bar and stand in line if you like. My entire table looked at each other and we're appalled. We all got up and said thank you we will find another Xmas themed bar that actually has service. We are not going to the bar to order $17-$45 drinks w/ a mandatory 22% Gratuity added for ZERO service, that is out right ridiculous......So we peacefully left and found a better & great one a Union Station. Tiki was just a waste of time and absolutely not worth it. The only thing that was somewhat nice is the decorations, weird but ok....Grinch themed with Christmas themed dildos....No joke we were like WTF!!! NO SERVICE , LONG WAITS, NOT WORTH A TRY. read more

See all

We heard about the Samosa Shop pop-up in honor farm and purely by chance ended up upstairs at Hell or high water Tiki. The front door staff recommended we hop upstairs since we were early and it is normally packed. By the time we ordered and grabbed a table, we could see it was already filling up. Luckily Samosa king, which by the way is absolutely amazing, delivered our food up to our table, right as our tiki drinks were ready. We loved the attention to detail, the unique flavors, the irreverent cocktail names, and just reading through the menu was entertaining. There's not a ton of space, so I wouldn't come here with a large group, but it was perfect for 2 to 4 people per table. The lighting was dim, the decor was eccentric, the service was quick and overall we loved it here! We'll definitely be bringing friends back for another round read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Tiki dream (samosa fries in the background) - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

No place like Hell or High Water. The decor is WILD-ly unique and the tiki cocktails are stellar. We paid a $5pp cover charge on a Friday night. Enter at Honor Farm, then head to the back right past the bar and head upstairs. You'll be met with a grunge collection that I can only relay as goth pirate with penises. I got "Spread the Dead", a PB&J clarified zombie, and would highly recommend this cocktail. No fancy glass but it's delicious and you get snacks - a PB cookie and a fruit gummy. "Rum Inside Me" is super popular and our server's first recommendation - you get it in a peeled banana (actually a banana, not a euphemism) tiki glass. If the most photographical glass is what ye are after, prepare to turn over a shoe as collateral to get the "Nonsensical Ravings of a Lunatic Mind". This place a definitely a vibe. read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Zen & the Art of Microdosing Mercury - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Note when you enter it's the upstairs bar! Great swinging chairs to enjoy a tiki drink. Service is fast and friendly! I don't live in Denver and really wanted to take home a "there's something about Gary" tiki mug but they didn't have any to buy. Next time I hope there are some available because well... something about that tiki mug made it stand out. read more

TLDR: The service really brings down this place... I would look elsewhere for your tiki fix. Cocktails: The chicken one (forgot its name): Was expecting something well balanced and over the top. It was not balanced, taste nothing of chicken and just bad. The ube one (forgot its name): Again, unbalanced and overly sweet, even for a tiki cocktail. Vibe: I think that's the one good thing I can say here is that it's a spectacle and the decorations are fun and theres a lot of good photo opportunities! What can be better:? The staff really come across like they loathe (loathe!!!) the customers... again, play at your own risk here... or just skip. read more

Downtown ‍ pirate tiki bar with amazing staff and seasonal decor; a not-to-miss experience while in Denver. Hell or High Water is upstairs; make your way through the downstairs bar to find the stairs near the back to ascend to the tiki bar above, where you will find a a full tiki menu as well as a good collection of rums available by the pour. We were fortunate to visit in December, when the holiday/Grinchmas menu is also available. Stay in touch via their socials so you know what to look forward to when you visit. The drinks are well-executed, including drink-specific garnishes and glasses/mugs. And don't forget to visit the women's bathroom; it has its own decor and soundtrack. read more

See all

So we visited what we thought was Hell or High Water back in March of this year. We later found out we were actually in Honor Farm and that HOHW was in the back and upstairs. Fast forward to Thanksgiving week. We were back in town to see family and decided to check out the "real" HOHW. We walked upstairs and were promptly yelled at because we missed the "please wait to be seated" sign. We take full responsibility for missing the sign. The decor was really cool and we were taking it all in as we approached the top of the stairs. None of us noticed the sign. Then from the other side of the room we hear, "HEY! YOU CAN'T JUST WALK IN!" shouted at us. The entire bar was briefly staring at us and we were in shock and embarrassed. There were so many other ways that could've been handled. He then offered to put our name down and we said "No thanks" and left. We tried to grab a drink at the Honor Farm bar downstairs. It was crowded but by no means full. My wife stood at the bar for 10 minutes without a single acknowledgement despite one of the bartenders working right in front of her. The only good part about this establishment was the door guy. He collected money from us on the way in because there was a drag show happening. He gave it back to us when we left 15 minutes after going in. HOHW looked cool and maybe the drinks are good. We'll probably never know because I don't think we'll ever get this incident out of our brains. There are too many other places to go in downtown Denver. On a related note, Electric Cure (I think it's their sister bar) is fantastic. Small place but great service and drinks. Visited there in 2024 which is where we first heard about HOHW. read more

One word: fanfrickingtastic! Wow! By far, one of the Top 5 Bars in Denver for me! After going to the Denver Center for Performing Arts, we wanted to go to Hell or High Water Tiki Bar. We found the address, but assumed ownership had changed. We sat down and ordered a drink, only to find out there are two bars in one location. (We're not the brightest candle on the menorah). Downstairs is the Honor Farm, which bills itself as a haunted spirit house. Let's just say the cocktail menus would throw me into Facebook jail if I had posted them there, but as this is Yelp, readers need to know. Both these bars are not for the faint-of-heart. If you're easily offended, go find a Applebee's or something. The menus and decor go hand-in-hand. We quickly finished our drinks at Honor Farm, and not because this sloppy drunk tried to sit in our booth and fell out of his chair. Pure entertainment that was. Before heading upstairs to Bar Deux, this nice gentleman came to talk to us. It turns out he's the DJ and they do drag brunches on Sundays. We have to go back for that. But I digress. We headed upstairs to Hell or High Water Tiki Bar, and immediately, I was in heaven! I'm all about tiki bars and Hawaiian shirts. This bar certainly had a naughty twist, which I'm all about, too. The backstory is this represents a haunted pirate ship, whose crew was a bunch of gay pirates. It doesn't get better than that. Oh, yes it does! The drinks! Let me tell you, you'd better eat something or you'll be as snapped up as I was going home. I don't remember half of the light rail ride. I do vaguely remember mocking people, but I do that when I'm sober. The decor, the drinks, the atmosphere, the staff are all what I'm about. I totally will be back a lot and bring a lot of my gay pirate friends! Oh, and if you are easily offended, don't bother looking at the pictures attached to this review. I will say, you need to get out more. read more

See all

Fun tiki bar with great drinks. Cute decor. Definitely worth a stop in during your pub crawl. Lots of drink options and fast service. read more

See all

This bar sits upstairs from another bar which can make it a bit challenging to find but worth it to seek out. There is very limited capacity so if you don't have a reservation it might take a while to get in (depending on the night) but it is the right amount of different to make the wait worth it. There was no blaring music to contend with conversation and it is super cozy. If not for the tiki theme I might think I am chilling in a friends living room. The drinks are creative and fun, albeit a bit pricy. The only downside was having to go downstairs through a much more crowded bar to use the bathroom read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Betelgeuse pop up bar menu - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We were in town for a baseball game and we love tiki so had to try. We got there right at open and it quickly filled. This is inside another bar, upstairs in a loft area. They've done a great job with cute decorations and ideas. The cocktails are a little on the bitter side for tiki, not as well balanced as normal. They over due it on the fire and made us a little worried we may catch fire. It was so hot our fingers felt like they lost hair from the flames. A neighbor ordered a fire drink and after we saw the palm branches above were burning. We had to give our drivers license for a cute cup. Not sure we'd be back. read more

See all

This bar is located in the Honor Farm bar. It is located in the back corner, up the stairs. It is a small spot and is a tiki bar loosely. It is dimly lit and has colorful Christmas lights all around the bar. The bar has a small dining area and a couple of swings, yes swings, to sit on. They have some interesting decor that I suggest you check out closely. They have some savory drinks on their menu, many of which are named after a male genitalia. I found it hard to ask for some of them by name, but the bartender knew what I was talking about. It was as if the drinks were named by a 14 year old boy and his buds. The bar staff were friendly, but one thing I did not like is that they charged a 22% tip without letting me know. I almost tipped another 20%, being that the place was very dimly lit. If it was not for my light on my phone, I may have paid a lot extra. You can use a QR code that is on your table to order food. As I mentioned, they have a wide range of savory tropical drinks. They also have some beers. You place your order with the bartender at the bar and then they bring it to you at your table. Some of the drinks that I ordered that I can mention include the Yaba Daba Doo Me, and the Passion of the Christ. They were very delicious and I really enjoyed them. This is a nice little duck-off spot to get you a tropical drink in a chill environment. I highly recommend checking this spot out. It is a fun little place with some amazing drinks. read more

This was a delightful little LGBTQ tiki bar above honor farm bar in downtown Denver. They have a great happy hour menu with classic cocktails between $10-$12 from 5 pm to 7 pm and lots of variety across the board. Also, Samosa Shop is right down stairs and chef Dave will bring food up after you order, too! Huge fans. read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Daiquiri - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

This is a fun place to visit with a great atmosphere. The place itself is located in Honor Farm. We had very tasty drinks. The only downfall is that the place is quite small so I'm not sure it's great for large groups. The service was great however. Great spot for a fun adventure or date night. read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Very fun place for some tiki cocktails! I love the decor, love that you can make reservations ahead of time, love the bartenders, and definitely love the cocktails! I haven't had a drink I didn't enjoy here. There are some really fun options with fire and fun drinkware. What's not to love about Hell or High Water?! read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

Found this awesome speakeasy in the upstairs of Dead Head bar/restaurant and am so happy that I did!! The drinks come with a show, either some flame or smoke or something that is just awesome to see. Also all orders include gratuity is awesome, just sign your name and your good. But the servers and bartenders are so happy to have you there and it's for sure a spot to have a nice couple speciality cocktails. They also just started a happy hour from 5-6 M-F. The space isn't large, but very cool! Everything is "Richard" themed lol. You'll understand once you get there. Check it out!!! read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Passion of the Christ - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

The skinny: one of the best tiki bars in Denver. Cool vibes, delicious drinks Drinks: sister restaurant to electric cure (another amazing tiki bar), Hell of High Water is equal parts fun and delicious. If you're into quality drinks with an insta-worthy presentation this is your spot. Every drink comes with a fun tiki glass and an even better name. The menu is extensive enough and split by different liquor types so every one can find something to suit themselves. Some favorite drinks are Rim Reaper Job, and Thar She Blows which is a sharable scorpion bowl in a treasure chest they set on fire. But honestly, every drink we've had there has been amazing - and we've been to our fair share of tiki bars. Vibes: some of the most eclectic unique immersive vibes in Denver. Get ready to be transported to a fun tiki gay pirate themed bar - with light up disco phallic lamps in an island setting. There is even one portion of the bar where the seating is a set of swings. One call-out: This is one of these places where the drinks take time. So be prepared for a bit of a wait - but it's worth it. The bar itself is a bit small so more ideal for smaller groups 6 or less. It's above another bar if you need to wait to get in and you can order food from downstairs that gets delivered up too. Would I come back: Yes! And I already have multiple times. read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

I'd never heard of this bar before and so glad my friends introduced me! We came here after a show at Comedy Works, though the kitchen was closed by then. We walked upstairs and got seated at one of the available benches. One of my friends shared a Thar She Blows tiki cocktail bowl with me ($40) containing rum, coconut cream, guava demerara, and lime. Delicious and on fire!! Lots of cute themed spots to take pictures. Hell or High Water has quite the fabulous vibe, with a menu full of tasty drinks to fuel a wild night. read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Thar She Blows - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Very cool atmosphere, friendly staff, good drinks Passion of the Christ $17 Nonsensical Ravings of a Lunatic Mind $17 The auto gratuity of 22% is lame though, let guests decide how their experience was and tip based on that, don't predetermine it. read more

Hell Or High Water Tiki - Nonsensical & Passion - Tiki Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

BEST TIKI BAR EVER!!! Hands down the coolest spot we visited in Colorado and damn near top 10 on the planet! GO OUT OF YOUR WAY to visit this place! Perfect ambiance. Incredible cocktail menu. Most excellent mixologists. And.... They will light any drink you want on fire! Proper fire. Not that flaming marshmallow $hit but a true burn your face off burning cocktail!! GO THERE! Bring everyone you know. The place is small so get there early. It's also in the upper back of another one of the coolest bars in Denver which has Malort on tap so.... And they have a Chinese food stop in-house so your munchies are taken care of! Seriously. Thanks guys. Awesome experience! read more

Fun place! Very nice staff. Stephanie is so friendly Highly recommended to reserve ahead of time. It's a small area in the loft. We'll themed and fun cocktails. There is bar and table seating and 2 swings Love the tiki mugs. They will hold onto your card to ensure they get those back! read more

See all

Absolutely love the theming here and the looks of the little bar up stairs. drinks are fun, unique and most importantly strong. Staff are super friendly and helpful. def coming back again some times. read more

See all

Stopped by here for tiki drinks and we were not disappointed. It's actually two places so make sure you know where you are going. We had drinks at both because why not. The bartenders are super friendly and knowledgeable. The place is unique and inviting. Highly recommend it. read more

See all

James the bartender was very nice and attentive! My party came about a hour before closing and had a great time. I ordered the Passionfruit of the Christ and it was so good. This is definitely not the place to take your boss but if your coworkers are "chill like that" then that works. Definitely a lot of phallic decorations lol. read more

See all

What a great, fun and entertaining place! Great decor, fun staff and an interesting selection of funky tiki drinks. The women's Silence of the Lambs themed restroom was pretty cool and creepy at the same time. Came here with my husband and a couple of friends and would definitely go again. read more

This review is a few months overdue. We stumbled upon Hell it High Water Tiki on a random Thursday night thanks to a recommendation from a friend. They had some availability and we got to sit in the swings. It was just me and my husband and we really enjoyed the cocktails. We will definitely be back and hopefully with a few friends. The drinks were delicious. And the service was quick! It was such a unique concept and I loved all the decor. I think I spent so much time looking at everything. read more

Just a great place w great staff and great drinks. The prices are worth it. Love my drink Everytime and it's super cozy.

Went here for New Years and we had a blast!!!! Such a fun atmosphere! Drinks were to "die" for. Hehe. Service was wonderful. Drinks are a little pricey, but a fun place to get the night started. read more

See all