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    The 1UP Arcade Bar - Colfax

    3.5 (287 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Arcades
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Stephanie K.

    The 1Up was good. Most games are 25 cents but pinball is a dollar which blows. They have VS Packman which is fun. Bathrooms are all gender which is a plus

    Lou K.

    Large selection or arcade games and tons of pinball! I had a great time at 1 up. There were options to use coins or get a $20 coin bag from the bar if you did not have cash. I was able to play every game that I ever wanted coming to an arcade. The selection was very big. Most games were about 25cents and pinball was $1. They also had skee ball and many different racing games. I saw posters for a couple different tournaments that sounded awesome. The drinks were all on theme as well and they had daily deals. Saturdays they had $3 mystery shots. I tried one and it tasted like a strawberry jolly rancher.

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    We love this place, and Ashley F is always a delight. She makes us laugh and smile and honestly shes a large part of why we come back. We also adore the LGBT friendly atmosphere and how great the pinball is. Alec is a sweetheart and always so thorough at the door. Can't recommend this place enough

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    Dan L.

    We have been here at least 5 times and we always keep on coming back! The concept of a bar with old fashioned games is amazing! Every time go we have such a great time! The drinks are always good, the games are fair priced, and everyone is here to have a good time! I recommend for a great date night or a night out with your friends! Dan & Lexi

    Lots of signaling of inclusivity
    Tavani C.

    Ok, this place is so fun! All the best games (classic ones like pinball, pacman, super mario, tetris...) will only run you $0.25-0.50 per game. The drinks are strong and the menu is long! One gripe -- some of the game controllers don't function optimally (not just the older games, some of the newer ones too) and that can take away from the experience. The vibe is really fun, and the place is designed so there was minimal elbow jostling on a Friday night. I saw people of all ages (21+) out there. Friendly bar service (you don't have to fight to get attention and eye contact). Really fun date night :)

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    Kierstin R.

    This place is so fun for a group hangout or a date night! It takes you back to the arcade days of when you were younger except.. now there's booze! Arcade games and drinks there's not much more you could ask for. I've been to the downtown location as well and they are both a great time! This one is just a little closer to for me to get to. Bonus tip make sure to bring tons of quarters so you don't have to hit up the atm.

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    Ask the Community - The 1UP Arcade Bar - Colfax

    Is this 21 and up?

    strictly. won't even take a vertical license from someone over 21.

    Is this place kid friendly during the day?

    Not to my knowledge. Definitely not in the evening and I don't think they open until like 3 anyway. So I would not plan on taking kids there.

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    Review Highlights - The 1UP Arcade Bar - Colfax

    Love the games and there's plenty of room and a ton of old arcade games plus pinball.

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