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The Mulligan Room applies for tavern licence at Denver's South Broadway

The Mulligan Room applies for tavern licence at Denver's South Broadway

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Golf-simulator and arcade bar seeks liquor licence at 248 S Broadway

October 22nd, 2026: The Mulligan Room applies for tavern licence at 248 S Broadway

Overview

Updated Oct 24

The Mulligan Room has applied to Denver for a tavern liquor licence at 248 S Broadway. City open data also lists a commercial tenant-finish permit for the same address, dated October 22, 2026.

Neither record is an approval. The city lists no date for the licence, and the venue has not said when it might open. Its website describes three simulator bays, arcade-style challenges and a full bar, pitched at groups who do not play golf.

Why it matters

A tavern licence on South Broadway would add a golf-simulator and arcade bar to Denver's entertainment district, giving groups another option beyond traditional bars.

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Key Indicators

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Simulator bays planned
The Mulligan Room's website lists three simulator bays for its game-night concept.
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City records on file
A tavern licence application and a commercial construction permit are on file for the address.
Tavern
Licence type sought
The liquor licence application is for a tavern permit.

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Organizations Involved

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The Mulligan Room
Entertainment venue
Applicant for tavern licence at 248 S Broadway, Denver

A golf-simulator and arcade bar planned for Denver's South Broadway.
City of Denver
City of Denver
Municipal government
Processing the Mulligan Room's tavern licence application

The municipal government that issues liquor licences and building permits in Denver.

Timeline

1 event Latest: October 22nd, 2026 · 3 weeks ago

  1. The Mulligan Room applies for tavern licence at 248 S Broadway

    Latest Licensing

    City records show a tavern licence application and a construction permit for the address.

Scenarios

1

The Mulligan Room opens on South Broadway

Likely Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: The venue's own marketing materials

The tavern licence is approved and the tenant finish is completed, letting the venue open with its three simulator bays and bar. The venue's website already promotes the concept, suggesting an opening is planned once approvals are in place.

2

Licence review drags into 2027

Possible Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: Observers of Denver's licensing process

The application faces delays from city inspections, zoning review, or neighborhood input, pushing approval past the initial timeline. The venue would remain unopened while the process continues.

3

Licence denied, venue pivots

Unlikely Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: Denver's licensing rules allow for denials based on zoning or public opposition

The city denies the tavern licence, forcing the Mulligan Room to change its concept, relocate, or abandon the project.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

2000s

Topgolf's rise (2000s)

Topgolf turned driving ranges into entertainment venues with microchipped balls and point-scoring games, drawing crowds who had never played golf. The chain grew to dozens of locations across the U.S.

Then

Topgolf became a mainstream entertainment option, proving golf-adjacent games could anchor a bar-and-restaurant business.

Now

It helped spawn a wave of simulator and tech-driven golf entertainment venues.

Why this matters now

The Mulligan Room applies the same golf-as-entertainment idea in a smaller urban format, using simulators instead of a driving range.

2004

Barcade opens in Brooklyn (2004)

Barcade paired vintage arcade games with a bar in Brooklyn, New York, helping launch the 'barcade' trend of combining games and drinks.

Then

Barcade drew a loyal following and expanded to multiple cities.

Now

It helped normalize the idea of arcade games as a bar amenity, a model many venues now follow.

Why this matters now

The Mulligan Room's mix of arcade-style challenges and a tavern licence follows the barcade model, updated with golf simulators.

Sources

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City of Denver The Mulligan Room City and County of Denver GoColoradoRealEstate / David Richins