Adrift

Denver, Colorado, United States

Opened in 2012.

Adrift is a modern-era tiki bar and restaurant. The primary focus is quality, classic tiki cocktails. The bar is covered in plenty of bamboo, the walls are lined with bamboo, and murals of elegant vintage-feel scenes of Polynesia are framed in bamboo, as well. Light comes from pufferfish lamps, glass floats, and a bit of fire for good measure. Carved tikis are found inside, and outside the building is flanked with metal tiki wall sconces and two large carved tikis.

Details

Type

Bar & Restaurant

Phone

+1 303-778-8454

Address

Denver, Colorado, United States

Closed?

Links

Gallery

13 Tiki Mugs

Adrift Logo Pineapple Tiki Mug - Matte Yellow With Green Wipe Glaze - by Tiki Farm

Adrift Logo Pineapple Tiki Mug - Matte Green With Black Wipe & Brown Interior - by Tiki Farm

Adrift Logo Pineapple Head Tiki Mug - Light Sea Foam Green with Black Wipe - by Tiki Farm

Adrift Logo Pineapple Head Tiki Mug - Blue - by Tiki Farm

2017 Adrift Tiki Mug Purple

2019 Adrift Tiki Mug Red

2017 Adrift Tiki Mug Blue

PopTiki P-35 Tiki Coffee Mug for Adrift

Adrift Coconut Mug with Red Logo

2017 Adrift Tiki Mug Brown

2018 Adrift Tiki Mug Yellow

PopTiki P-33 Glass Float Mug for Adrift

Adrift Coconut Mug with Blue Logo

2 Swizzle Sticks

Pineapple Head Tiki Mascot Swizzle - Dark Navy Blue & Silver - for Adrift

Puffer Fish Swizzle - Brown & Gold - for Adrift

28 Visits

Cape FM – 27 Apr 2019

Went 3 times over a 2 day period while here for a conference in 2019 and then went back two days in a row in March 2022 for a different conference.

Adrift is in a neighborhood with a lot other interesting options. The escapsim between the size, decor, and music is really good (8/10). During my 2022 visit the music was more upbeat - I called it TIki Techno. Not my favorite for a tiki bar, but it worked. The outdoor area has way less Tikiness, so sit inside if you can.

Drink notes: 1. Mai Tai - made with 3 rums, serviceable, a little light 2. 3 Dots (off menu) - fireball candy after taste, orange juice flavor too prominent, did like the rhum agricole "gets better as you drink it" 3. Shared drink (can't remember name) - fun theatrics impressed my group of mostly tiki novices and tasted good. 4. Navy Grog - "Not good" 5. Jet Pilot - "good!"

DeltaTikiphile – 27 Aug 2025

We had a great time at Adrift, and I rank it in the top fifth of the 32 Tiki bars we have visited. The food (small plates) was good, the drinks were better, and the service was excellent. The decor is excellent as well. We really liked the paintings, and the general feel of the place. I had a Mai Tai which was spot on, and the "Adrift" which came with the mug pictured in the second image above. I hope to return to Denver soon and when I do, I will return to Adrift!