Adrift Tiki Bar Recalibrates its Offerings
Photo courtesy of Casey Wilson Photography
New summer cocktails, shareables, and evolved vision brings the Beach on Broadway back to a cocktail-forward destination
DENVER (June 9, 2025)—Adrift Tiki Bar, a South Broadway bar most known for its imaginative, island-inspired beverage program and immersive atmosphere, is dialing back in order to move forward.
“Over the past several years, the restaurant has implemented necessary price increases to navigate an increasingly challenging operating landscape,” says Adrift Owner Loren Martinez. “In response to the continued rise in food and labor costs across the hospitality industry, Adrift has now made strategic changes to enhance guest value without compromising on quality.”
This summer, Adrift has pared down its food menu—phasing out a few entree items but keeping fan favorites, like Island Bowls, while focusing on bold, shareable plates that optimize kitchen operations and reduce overhead. The result is lower cocktail prices, an even happier happy hour, and the debut of a vibrant lineup of summer cocktails and bites.
New summer cocktails from the Adrift bar include:
Adrift Signature Cocktail: Top secret!
El Diablo: Espadín Mezcal, Blanco Tequila, Raspberry Eau de Vie, black currant, ginger, lime, and bubbles
House Shot: Overproof Jamaican rum, fermented pineapple, Amaro, lime acids, and shiso
Orchids of Hawaii Punch Bowl: Local vodka, yuzu, bergamont, marigold, Lii Hing Mui, and citrus
Guests can enjoy shareable eats from such as Volcano Fries, Spam Musubi, Coconut Shrimp, and Poke Nachos. Adrift has also launched the following new shared plates:
Shitake Wontons: Fried wontons filled with shiitake mushroom, bok choy, and shredded carrots. Served with scallions and your choice of Thai Chili sauce or Pineapple Teriyaki
Crispy Tofu Sliders: Battered fried tofu, sumiso slaw, and King’s Hawaiian roll
Grilled Jerk Chicken Sliders: Grilled jerk chicken, sriracha slaw, and King’s Hawaiian roll
Sticky Tiki Wings:Fried chicken wings, mango, fresno chili, peanuts, green onion, and your choice of sauce (Honey Gochujang, Jamaican Jerk, Thai Chili)
Plus more food items to be added later this month, think Guava Baby Back Ribs, and more!
“Adrift has been a tropical hideaway for the past 16 years,” says Martinez. “We’re committed to maintaining the magic while ensuring long-term sustainability for our team and patrons.”
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About Adrift Tiki Bar & Restaurant
Located in Denver’s South Broadway neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of live music venues, art-house movie theaters, bars and acclaimed restaurants, Adrift draws on the rich history of authentic Tiki lounges and modernizes the traditions borrowing from an array of island flavors and cultures. Serving elevated cocktails and spice route-inspired bites, Adrift features an extensive collection of 100+ rums from all over the world. The space has indoor and outdoor seating and 70-year-old hand-carved totems that stand adjacent to Puffer fish pendant lights in a vibrant space where guests can delight in Adrift’s take on everything from the traditional Mai Tai or Zombie to frozen Chi-Chi concoctions and punch bowls, which are presented with flair including fresh flowers and hand-pressed juice. Diners will discover well-executed global cuisine including their delectable Spam Musubi, Island Bowls, and other Polynesian fare. As part of Adrift’s social responsibility program, The Mana Immersion Fund provides financial assistance to humanitarians with a focus on medical, dental, construction and hunger relief, and a percentage of every sale at the restaurant benefits the cause. For more information, visit www.adriftbar.com, follow @AdriftBar on Facebook and @AdriftDenver on Instagram, or call (303) 778-TIKI.