Adrift
Cocktail bar · Speer
218 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
Highlights
Tropical island escape with rum-centric drinks & Polynesian bites
Tropical island escape with rum-centric drinks & Polynesian bites
"Every town needs a reliably over-the-top bar, and in Denver, that thatched roof, puffer-fish-lighted tropical paradise is Adrift. Besides the requisite idol glasses and totems, it has an impressive roster of smart takes on beachy drinks that stay on the right side of “If you like piña colada” territory. You can expect your Painkiller to come crowded with orchid and pineapple crown garnishes, and the tart and boozy Scorpion Bowl to be full-on flaming. And don’t be afraid to come hungry—the Polynesian-inspired menu is better than it should be at a bar with this much bamboo, and the spam musubi is just $4 during “escape hour.”" - allyson reedy
"Every town needs a reliably over-the-top bar, and in Denver, that thatched roof, puffer-fish-lighted tropical paradise is Adrift. Besides the requisite idol glasses and totems, it has an impressive roster of smart takes on beachy drinks that stay on the right side of “If you like piña colada” territory. You can expect your Painkiller to come crowded with orchid and pineapple crown garnishes, and the tart and boozy Scorpion Bowl to be full-on flaming. And don’t be afraid to come hungry; the Polynesian-inspired menu is better than it should be at a bar with this much bamboo, and the spam musubi is just $4 during "escape hour." - Allyson Reedy
"Bamboo walls and colored lights strung up in fishing nets, totem carvings and murals of seaside villages, hanging boats and blowfish sculptures: This South Broadway tiki bar whisks its guests off to a tropical paradise the instant they set foot inside — and it keeps them there with a roster of cocktails served in coconuts or flaming punchbowls or funky mugs. Beyond classics like Zombies and Singapore Slings, seasonal originals warrant a spin — take the Monkey’s Fist with caçhaca, Oloroso Sherry, banana, cacao nib, coconut, chicory root, and coffee — alongside island-inflected snacks such as Spam musubi and poke nachos." - Ruth Tobias
"As atmospheric as this South Broadway tiki bar is on the inside, the patio out back has its own escapist vibe in the form of colorful murals, thatched roofing, and string lights. Soak it all up over tropical drinks awash in rum, grenadine, coconut, passion fruit, pineapple, and more accompanied by island-themed bites like Spam musubi, poke nachos, and baby back ribs in guava barbecue sauce." - Gigi Sukin
"A heated tent mimics the island ambiance of this South Broadway tiki bar, where tropical cocktails meet eats like Spam musubi and loco moco–inspired meatloaf to transport you to balmier climes in an instant." - Eater Staff
