The 1up Arcade Bar closed its original LoDo location in Denver on Monday, June 22, 2026 [1, 3].

The closure marks the end of an era for a staple of the lower downtown district. As the business expands, the move signals a shift in the city's entertainment landscape and the growth of the brand beyond its founding site.

The venue had operated in the LoDo district for 15 years [2]. The original location served as the foundation for the brand's identity before the owners decided to transition to a different area of the metro region [1, 2].

Owners are now preparing to open a new venue in the Belmar development in Lakewood, Colorado [1, 3]. This upcoming site is designed to be significantly larger than the previous establishment, totaling 13,000 square feet [1, 3].

The transition from the urban core of Denver to the suburban Belmar area allows the business to scale its operations. The new space will accommodate more machines and guests than the original LoDo footprint allowed [1, 3].

While the original doors closed this week, the brand continues its presence in the region. The shift to Lakewood represents a strategic move to capture a different demographic while maintaining the arcade bar concept that fueled its initial 15 years of success [2].

“The 1up Arcade Bar closed its original LoDo location in Denver on Monday, June 22, 2026”

The closure of a 15-year-old anchor in LoDo reflects a broader trend of established urban businesses migrating toward mixed-use suburban developments like Belmar. By moving to a 13,000-square-foot facility, the company is pivoting from a niche urban bar to a larger-scale entertainment destination, prioritizing capacity and space over its original central city location.