Great spot for a drink on a special occasion! Definitely on the pricey side but I thought the prices were fair considering its ambiance. Definitely check it out! read more

I went to Denver for a girls' getaway with one of my besties and she knows that I love to dance and absolutely love 80's music, so she found The Delorean for us. I looked online and found that they were hosting an all Vinyl 80's dance party with no cover charge on Saturday night... how cool is that!! So, we took a rideshare from Downtown to The Delorean. I am not familiar with that area of town, but there looked to be several bars and restaurants nearby. Anyway, upon entering, we were immediately greeted with a library of cassette tapes. Then, we wandered further to see lots of neon lights and neon carpeting, cases of nostalgia featuring various toys and games from the 80's, as well as lot's of music posters. The cocktail menu was super cool, with drinks named after 80's songs and movies. There was a fun little photo booth in back. I ordered a Pretty in Pink cocktail, which featured jasmine and rose gin with champagne and elderflower liquor with a huge champagne bubble. My friend ordered the She-Ra Colada because it came it a really cute Tiki cup. I think she enjoyed it because she ordered a second. That night, there was an Ape (yes a man in an ape suit) playing 80's vinyl all night. Also, he was giving away records. If you enjoyed a song, you could ask and he would give you the record after it finished playing. I brought home a single by the Klymaxx (Meeting in the Ladies' Room). My friend and I had an absolute blast. We danced the night away and made 80's music-loving friends who we shared stories with about various 80's bands. A server wearing Strawberry Shortcake served us drinks at our table all night. The only bummer is that the dance night went from 9- midnight. After the Ape DJ left, the music was a bit on the quiet side, so we left rather than staying to dance, as the dance party had ended and it was still early. All in all, though I was disappointed, as I wanted to dance until 2AM, The Delorean was still one of my absolute favorite experiences during my Denver weekend stay. read more

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The Delorean was a cute speakeasy type bar that's decorated in 80s theme! All around the bar is items from the 80s that include visuals of Pac-Man and music videos from the past. The drinks were fun and festive! We had the Don't Feed After Midnight which was very good. I had a few disappointments which were the cheese curds and it seemed that that staff didn't really engage with the bar theme as they were dressed in sweats. This spot does take reservations. Definitely make them if you are brining a large crowd as this place is small. read more

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Step through the unassuming entrance of The Delorean and you're instantly transported back to the neon glow, retro beats, and cultural chaos of the 1980s. The vibe here is nostalgic. Their menu includes fun drinks with super cute drink-ware, along with some snacks. Among the creative cocktails, the espresso martini stands out and is one of the best I've had! We were there for a private party and it was fun to enjoy the space with our group of friends! read more

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What a fun place! They seem to always have a crowd, and some fun event going on. I can't wait to actually get a reservation and have a few cocktails here. Looking forward to movie night when I get back! read more

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Okay this place is super fun for my Gen X soul. I loved all the fun drinks and the bartenders were excellent. We had three drinks- The He Man Mai Tai, the One-Eyed Willy and the Don't feed him after midnight. I loved the novelty glasses and the presentation. The only issue I have was that the menu said it was happy hour but then we were informed that was incorrect. Either fix the menu or honor the happy hour prices. read more

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Yes. Just yes! Are you a Gen X'er or Millennial? Do you miss being present in one of the best decades to have ever existed? Then this is your place to travel "Back In Time" to the decade that brought you your amazing memories such as ALF, Pee Wee Herman, Pac Man, and the most amazing music ever - read Cyndi Lauper and David Bowie. As you enter The Delorean, you are greeted in a 1980's record shop from what only can be described as an homage to "Pretty in Pink"'s classic record store, Trax. Once you check in for your reservation - which you MUST have - you are invited back into the place through a "hidden door". Everything in this place down to the snacks and drinks you can order pack a punch of totally 80's radness. Must haves here include: the Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls and the Cuckoo for Cocoa Martini. Yes, they use cocoa puffs for the rim! Their snack menu has a variety of 80's totally tubular awesomeness including Pizza Rolls, Dino Chicken Nuggets, Cheese Curds, and Breaded Mushrooms. All served up in a traditional 80's style aluminum TV dinner tray. The drink menu is not grody to the max either. You can find a fun signature cocktail that will meet almost drinking preference. The only thing missing from the menu is TAB. I ordered the Ivan Drago - their take on a White Russian and it tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch milk after all the cereal is gone. Take a chill pill, this is not a bad thing at all. Will absolutely go here again and continue to relish in my need for nostalgia of a more simpler time. I didn't want to go Back to the Future after trying out this new spot along Broadway. Westword 100's bars, you were right on this one. The Delorean is a bar I didn't know I needed and now I can't live without! Pro tip - dress up from the 80's and you'll get a free Marty McFly shot. Hello, McFly, this is obviously a must, like oh, my god! Later nerds. read more

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Keeping in the theme with Marty McFly, we went to this 1980s speakeasy before heading to the Back to the Future musical. (You get a free Marty McFly shot if you go in costume.) Made reservations and I would recommend it as the place is small and filled up quickly. The front shop is a record store and the door with the flux capacitor leads you into the neon filled, black lit bar area. A wall filled with giant neon Pac Man characters fills one wall, while another has Ziggy Stardust and extra large album covers such as Wham! Make It Big. Cocktails are 80s themed and range from sweet to complicated to old favorites - much like the 80s. I tried the 'As You Wish' (Princess Bride) which was definitely an attention grabber. When other patrons saw it, they wanted it. A mix of strawberry, vodka, and cucumber, this drink was in a fizzio glass and came out glowing with a delicate cloud bubble on top. It was a good drink but a little too sweet for my taste so I switched to the plainer 'Diane' (Cheers) - vodka soda. They also have snacks which are referred to as TV Dinners and come out in foil trays. They are your standard fried foods. Buffalo chicken egg rolls were the best on the list. They also let you order food in. Our server was amazing. She was the only one in a very busy bar and kept things moving. The only hold up was getting drinks because some of the cocktails take a bit more time. Happy Hour runs from 5-6pm W-Sun. $2 off apps and drinks, $3 off specialty cocktails. read more

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Showed up on a Saturday night without reservation and they were able to get us in for a drink. Cutest decor and interesting bathroom wall paper lol. Yummy drinks and great service. Love the music selection too. Def will be back to hang out with friends. Amazing concept! read more

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Love the decore! Fun drinks. I found them on Instagram. Check it out. We didn't try the bar snacks. They had a few old games Ms Pac-Man Donkey Kong pinball. read more

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So very 80's!!! We all had such a blast from the past! We all got a fun drink and a food item. I loved how the food came in tv trays! The drinks were really fun and yummy. They have a few arcade games and it's nice that you can order quarters to your bill. Parking was easily found on the street, or take an uber like my sister did. Make sure to get the hungry hungry hippo candy, very fun!! read more

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I tried several times to go and they were never open. Turns out they open later in the day. I think they would get more business if they were open during the day on the weekends. I finally go to check it out one afternoon. I didn't know it was a speakeasy type of place using a record store as a front. Once you go in the decor is super cute with nostalgic items and signs. The drinks are a little pricy for what you get. Basic drinks just displayed in a cool way. This isn't a place you would hang out and drink all night. We had one drink each and moved on but soaked in the fun stuff to look at while there. I got the One-eyed Willy drink that comes in a treasure chest with dry ice. Fun way to serve a drink. Overall cute place to visit every once in a while. read more

Love a themed bar! Your reaction should definitely be WHOA! when you first walk into the Delorean. The decor is on point and so fun. TVs were a little loud at times. I met my friend here to catch up over a few drinks. We sat by the front, which was ideal for people watching. I liked their Strawberry Shortcake the best. The Hot Scott wasn't very "hot" as in spicy, but maybe it's not meant to be. Some munchies like pizza rolls are available if you're hungry. I'm excited to come back sometime (because I always happen to be in this neighborhood) and play all the games! read more

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Such a hidden gem! The Delorean instantly transports you back to the 80s the second you walk in - neon lights, retro arcade vibes, and that perfect blend of nostalgia and cool. The décor alone is worth a visit, but the drinks seal the deal. We went for their Halloween drinks. Every cocktail we tried was on point - strong, balanced, and clearly made with care. The staff? Absolute pros. Friendly, quick, and clearly having as much fun as the guests. You can tell they love what they do. Happy hour prices (The Diane or Sam Malone) are awesome (rare to find in Denver these days), and the atmosphere makes it way too easy to stay for "just one more." read more

Great Scott!! Really fun place to go "back in time." Drinks were delicious, snacks were fun, but light. Bring quarters to play pinball and games! A must when visiting, Denver or just for a drink with friends. read more

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Cutesy place, but not sure what's so great about it. We didn't have a reservation and had to loiter around the bar. It's small inside with very little room. Luckily you're paying $15-18 each for small, underperforming drinks. My Who Shot JR was almost $18 and maybe four swallows. Smallest cocktail ever. My wife's Kuckoo for Cocoa Puffs was a bit bigger but not much. If you're going for the environment, great. If you're going for top notch beverages and pricing, keep looking. read more

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Amber was an awesome bar tender. She gave us insight into the happenings at the bar for the holidays and suggested cocktails/shots we'd like. She took her time to talk to us and entertain us. Truly a gem of a bartender. We'll be bringing our family back to enjoy the holiday decor and good vibes here! read more

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We heard the name & instantly said let's go back to the future! McFly, Buffalo, and the whole gang were all there, lol. This was exactly what we all expected and more! As soon as I saw the Flux capacitor on the door I got excited & knew it was on like Donkey Kong! I am a Back to the future fanatic so this was my mini Disneyland bar night coming here. We met the rest of our group here to have a great time & dance the night away. When you walk in it looked like the 70s & 80s puked and it's perfect. Nostalgia came instantly!!! One of the cool bar seating areas in the middle of the bar was an old school ENTIRE speed boat like I was on lake Michigan in Wisconsin & Chicago during the summers. There is a cool Pac Man mural on one wall with pinball machines and plenty of pool tables. All over you see cool things like 6ft Clark Griswald & Peewee Herman Cut outs to take pictures with. The bar is a huge old school sunken I. The floor bar with old school seats. The prices were really reasonable and the late night snacks were cool too like pizza bites, cheese curds, DINO Nuggies, yes Dino nuggies! I just wish there was a dipping sauces fir the curds. But hey they came in old foil tin, lol. There were cool drinks that came in cool mugs/ cups like the The ship from Star Wars etc. All had a great time. Service was amazing all the bartenders & servers made the place very enjoyable. We had a blast and just danced the night away and I don't dance in public. This is a must stop is you loved back to the future and the old-school. read more

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Such a fun trip back to the 80's. Always have a blast there. Can't wait to bring out of town guests.

This just may be my new favorite bar! The Delorean gives a nice nod to the 1980s, along with a decently inventive cocktail menu. We came right when the bar opened on a Friday night, so it was a bit empty at first. But, we were trying to make the very short 1-hour happy hour. Even though I wish the happy hour was a little longer, I think it's actually a really good one. It's $3 off their specialty drinks, so this means the fun, creative, Tiki drinks are way more affordable. Then I think it's $2 off of everything else, which makes the handful of very basic $5 drinks only $3, for example. They've got good music blasting, too! Service was absolutely great. One interesting tidbit that I'm almost hesitant to give out: the owners of the bar also own the newly opened concert hall The Federal, and sometimes they might have free tickets to an upcoming concert behind the bar. You just have to ask. We will definitely be back! read more

Total vibe. If you're a back to the future guy or gal, you have to stop by. The games are 25 cents and the drinks are plentiful. The play list if a vibe all it's own in the era of video killed the radio star. I highly recommend sitting in the corner globe chair and having a pretty in pink cocktail. Keep in mind that this place is pretty small so reservations may be needed unless you go early! read more

Fun environment with music that takes you back! A chill environment with video games to add to the entertainment experience. Drinks were so-so but the presentation was cool. read more

The Delorean was on my list for awhile now. I was shopping in the area and I saw parking on the street and immediately thought " let's get a drink" there was plenty of parking Sunday afternoon . I walk up into the tiny little retro shop that has actual items for sale. CDs tapes records shirts ect. The person who was there was so chill. Asks if I had questions about anything and I said " no I just wanted to pop in and get a drink real quick , no food or anything" they said ok and took me right through the flux capacitor door. It was decked out in a cool Christmas vibe. Sat in the corner and I checked out the QR code menu, drinks were creative and on the pricier side but I was fine with that. DD got a Coke. I had a masters of the universe mai tai. It was big and good ! The bartender was very nice and answered questions I had. I liked the vibe . It wasn't busy at all , maybe 9 people inside. I think you have to go online for a time though , that's just a thought. Food was was just quick bar food , it's not really a place to eat. I will come back. read more

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Service is awesome here! They have a cheaper drink menu called Norms Favs for people who are complaining about the prices Also this isn't a dive bar so why would you expect dive bar prices The ladies who work here know their stuff and I dig the record store entrance! Stop in and give it a try it's fun and lively! read more

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This is awesome! We loved this place. The music, the pictures, the drinks, the atmosphere was just great. read more

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Great mocktails, fun tv dinner app of pizza rolls, and a totally rad '80s soundtrack to go with my personal best Donkey Kong game score.

This place is super fun! loved the theme and the menu. it's brand new and definitely feels clean. We went with a reservation which definitely seemed to help get in and get a table. it was pretty busy and banging in there but could still hear the other people I was with, and the service was always around to make sure everyone was good and I imagine can only get better as the flow settles in after opening for a bit longer. the drinks were pretty good! they ran out of some tiki glasses for the kessel run because everyone was wanting that drink but they offered the same drink in a bigger mug because of that so I can't complain! The real allure here is the setting though. it was so perfectly retro and even had crazy 80's carpet. there is music videos from the 80's playing on the tv's in there and even a few arcade games including ms pac man to go with the crazy big neon pacman lights on one wall. there is one bathroom that is all REDRUM themed with gnarly baddie pics so be forwarned if that's not your jam! otherwise definitely use the ghostbusters one lol. We didn't get to try the food but we saw plenty of people order it and looked like okay bar food snacks. no big meals here so its mostly munchies, which is not a bad thing, especially for a date night; maybe grab a bite before or after here if you are looking for a full meal. read more

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If you like the 80s, this is the place for you! The decor, the videos, and the drinks all remind me of the greatest decade. read more

A really interesting and fun place to enjoy a cocktail. The ambiance is 70's themed, its dark and intimate with surprisingly decent espresso martinis. Our bartender was super friendly and chatted with us throughout our visit. If you love 70's music and music videos while you drink this is right up your alley! read more

Such a fun time! Spent a few hours here while on a trip to Denver. Had music videos playing throughout the bar. Really cool decorations and .25¢ arcade games and pinball machines. The drinks had fun names and we had a great time! Highly recommend this place for all the Gen Xers out there! read more

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My group got locked out halfway through our time at this place because their door is like... inside of another place's business? Or something?? The space is OK, but I don't understand why it is as expensive as it is. I've spent less money over a weekend in Manhattan, NY than I spent on 4 cocktails in this bar. It's nothing you can't get at literally any other bar in Denver. The food tastes like it comes out of a bag from the freezer, the drinks are weak, idk. Cute decorations is my only positive thing to say. I would recommend 1 Up on Colfax over this place. read more

Visited on Saturday and what a disappointment, made even worse because we had to Uber there and back home. We had one miserable drink each and left. The speakeasy type bar has been over for years. Just let patrons mingle without needing a seat to be admitted. The bar touts itself as 1980s themed, but then is furnished with a 1960s egg chair and new knockoffs of other 60s styled chairs. The carpet is truly atomic themed which is of 1950s general design, but I guess since it was in neon colors they thought it would pass. The multiple lava lamps also are misguided, as they're decidedly 1960s. If you know anything about 1980s culture and design, you will be disappointed your first step into the place. The single Patrick Nagel isn't cutting it. The only other thing 1980s about the place were the music videos playing on the plethora of big screen TVs. However, it was obnoxious how many TVs there were. The faux neon signs were also hideously bright, making for an uncomfortable atmosphere. You could tell we were not the only patrons who felt like they were under the microscope given the ultra bright lighting. The music being played at 9pm on a Saturday was lackluster and sleep inducing. Can we get something upbeat?! Their Instagram page touts pinball, yet the one machine I found was just eating quarters. I guess this harkens back to the 80s and poorly maintained machines. Our tiki drinks tasted of raspberry sugar syrup, nothing else. If you are looking for quality tiki drinks there are much better places on Broadway and downtown. If this place lasts six months I'd be very surprised. Had we not Ubered there, I wouldn't have even stayed for one drink. What a let down. read more