Entry No. 52 — the Fort Collins file — filed under: speakeasy
The Flipside
The Flipside is the grown-up end of the spectrum: a clean, upscale arcade bar in downtown Loveland with a curated lineup of roughly 19 pinball machines plus classic cabinets, skeeball, and air hockey. Unlike most barcades, it backs the games with a real cocktail program — around 90 spirits and liqueurs alongside craft beer on tap. Mondays are unlimited free-play, with a $15 door cover that drops to $10 after 9:30.
The story
You've seen the standard barcade hustle: sticky floors, warm tap beer, and three half-gutted cabinets running loose joysticks. The Flipside quietly refused that formula when it moved into East 4th Street in downtown Loveland. Instead of treating drinks like a secondary concession stand, they built out a full-scale liquor bar backed by roughly 90 spirits and liqueurs alongside local craft beer taps.
The game floor reflects that same deliberate hand. You get around 19 pinball machines ranging from pristine modern flippers to classic layouts, flanked by air hockey, skeeball, classic arcade cabinets, and quirky Japanese rhythm imports you won't find on a standard suburban strip. It's built for people who actually want to play, grounded in real glass and well-maintained hardware.
What it's like
Step inside 140 East 4th Street and you'll find neon glowing off clean wood and glass rather than faded carpet. You can order a proper cocktail, rest it near the playfield, and lose two hours settling silverball scores. If you want to run through every flipper in the house without fishing for quarters, show up on a Monday night: $15 gets you unlimited free-play at the door, and that cover drops to $10 after 9:30 PM. Just remember they're closed Wednesdays and sit about 15 miles south of Fort Collins.
The move: Order two craft cocktails, claim a couple of pinball machines, and turn Monday free-play into an all-night high-score rivalry.
📍 Before you go About 15 miles south in downtown Loveland. Closed Wednesdays. The cocktail focus makes it more date-night than family-arcade; Monday $15 free-play is the value night.
- 📍 Downtown Loveland
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Big night
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 140 E 4th St, Loveland, CO 80537
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Rosie's Barbershop & Cocktail Bar — Located on the same block of East 4th Street, so you can pair hidden speakeasy drinks with an all-night pinball tournament.
- The Haunted Game Cafe — Swap digital high scores for tabletop board games by heading ten miles north up College Avenue.
- Little Thompson Observatory — Balance a night of glowing arcade screens with genuine stargazing just down the road in Berthoud.
Good to know
Where is The Flipside located?
You'll find it at 140 E 4th St in downtown Loveland, about 15 miles south of Fort Collins.
How does the Monday free-play deal work?
Pay a $15 cover at the door (which drops to $10 after 9:30 PM) for unlimited free-play on all pinball machines and arcade cabinets.
Is The Flipside open every day?
No, it is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the drink setup like?
It features a full cocktail menu with around 90 spirits and liqueurs, plus local craft beer on tap.
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Further reading: Official site · Yelp · pinballmap.com · visitloveland.com · Reddit · coloradoan.com
last checked: 2026-06-23