Entry No. 6 — the Denver file — filed under: tiki bar
Hell or High Water Tiki
Behind an unmarked door on Walnut sits a haunted gay-pirate-ship tiki bar where a shimmering phallic 'Disco Dick' presides over a pink leopard-print epoxy bar top. The front room, the Glory Hole, is its own scene: free pool, a confessional-inspired photo booth, and quick-pour drinks like a Pina Colada cut with coconut Gatorade. The skulls-and-nautical decor hides a lot of phallic Easter eggs if you look. It moved here from downtown in 2026 and most people walk right past it.
The story
You didn't hear it from us, but the former Millers & Rossi space on Walnut Street didn't stay quiet for long after shuttering. Owner Lexi Healy spent the turn of 2026 hauling lumber and pouring pink leopard-print epoxy to resurrect Hell or High Water after its original LoDo mezzanine spot closed down. What relocated next door to Tracks is less of a quiet tropical escape and more of a haunted gay-pirate-ship fever dream, explicitly stripped of traditional Polynesian totems and re-outfitted with deliberate absurdity.
The room is split into two distinct chapters. Up front sits the Glory Hole—a shadowy front parlor operating under its own rules with free pool, quick-pour drinks like Piña Colada cut with coconut Gatorade, and a confessional-inspired photo booth built for taking undeniably cursed pictures. Step past the divider into the main tiki den, and you are greeted by a giant, shimmering phallic sculpture dubbed 'Disco Dick' presiding over skulls, nautical rigging, and rum-heavy cocktails mixed with serious craft underneath the camp.
What it's like
Finding the door requires trusting your GPS when it points you to an unmarked entrance on Walnut right next to Tracks nightclub. Step inside and you'll land immediately in the Glory Hole, where you can grab a fast shot and shoot a game of free pool before squeezing into the back tiki den. It fills up fast on weekends, so arrive early on a weeknight or hold a reservation if you want a table under the disco sculpture rather than standing room along the epoxy bar.
The move: Start in the Glory Hole front room with a round of pool and a shot, take a couple of cursed photos in the confessional booth, then move into the back tiki den for tropical drinks and a hunt for all the hidden phallic decor.
📍 Before you go You'll find it in RiNo at 3542 Walnut, the former Millers & Rossi art-gallery space, right next door to the Tracks nightclub — that neighbor is your best landmark, since the door itself is unmarked and easy to walk past. It's an evenings-only adult spot (21+), so plan to come after dark. Walk-ins are welcome, but parties larger than six should email ahead, and a reservation hedges your bet on busy nights. Parking is street-style RiNo, so leave time to circle. Pair it with a Tracks night or the surrounding RiNo bars and murals. Hours shift seasonally — check ahead.
- 📍 RiNo (River North Art District)
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Big night
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 3542 Walnut St, Denver (RiNo); enter through the front room known as the Glory Hole; former Millers & Rossi space
Hours: Evenings/nights; confirm current hours via Yelp/OpenTable or hellorhighwatertiki.com before going, as it recently relocated.
Pair it with
- Squirm Gallery — Walk three blocks over to this DIY art warehouse on Brighton for an immersive local exhibit before ducking into the dark back room on Walnut.
- Fort Greene — Head under a mile north into Globeville to swap out chaotic tiki camp for an unmarked, velvet-lined neighborhood lounge.
- Retrograde — Keep the hidden-door theme rolling by stepping through an ice cream shop walk-in freezer door for late-night cocktails in Uptown.
Good to know
How do I find the entrance on Walnut Street?
Look for 3542 Walnut St right next door to Tracks. The door itself is completely unmarked, so use Tracks as your best visual anchor.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome, but space is limited. Parties over six should email ahead, and making a reservation online is recommended on busy weekend nights.
What are the age limits and hours?
It is an adult 21+ venue that operates strictly in the evenings. Because hours shift seasonally following the relocation, check ahead before heading out.
What makes the decor different from a traditional tiki bar?
Instead of traditional indigenous totems, the space features a haunted nautical pirate setup filled with subtle phallic Easter eggs, pink leopard epoxy, and a large disco-ball penis.
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Further reading: Westword · Yelp · opentable.com · Reddit
last checked: 2026-06-07