Husband-and-wife duo Sam Wood, a veteran bartender, and creative partner Laura Wood have opened Adventure Time Bar in Denver’s Baker neighborhood (101 S. Broadway St., Suite #9), introducing the market’s first rotating-themed cocktail concept. The 90-minute immersive experience is designed to drive repeat visitation through changing environments anchored by high-end cocktail programs, beginning with NEON CITY—a cyberpunk-inspired theme featuring glowing plasma walls, neon-trimmed holograms, and electric-blue highballs.
“Adventure Time Bar is about creating a true escape,” says co-owner Sam Wood. “Every theme is a brand-new adventure. That sense of wonder extends to every detail, from the music and design to what’s in your glass. The cocktails don’t just complement the world, they’re central to the story.”
Together, Sam and Laura bring a rare mix of expertise that defines Adventure Time Bar. Sam’s nearly two decades behind the bar, from launching LA’s 80s arcade-themed The One Up to leading award-winning cocktail programs nationwide, give him the technical mastery and storytelling instincts to craft drinks that complement each experience. Laura, a Colorado native with a decade in the entertainment industry, has built a career on creating spaces where imagination thrives and stories come to life. Their combined backgrounds in hospitality, entertainment, and world-building shape Adventure Time Bar into more than just a cocktail destination: it’s an adventure…