South Broadway is losing a neon-soaked slice of the 1980s. The Delorean, a speakeasy-style retro bar packed with arcade games and decade-themed cocktails, is shutting down after a final blowout weekend that wraps on June 7. Opened in 2024, the themed spot will go out the way it lived: with DJ sets, an all-vinyl dance party, and one last night of karaoke.
Final weekend set for June 5 to 7
The bar’s official site is advertising a "Final Weekend" run of events from June 5 to 7, including an ’80s all-vinyl dance party and a closing karaoke sendoff on June 7. The Delorean lists the calendar details and ticket links for the farewell shows.
Owners announced on social
News of the closure first surfaced on the venue’s social channels, then quickly made the rounds in local media, according to 9NEWS. That report notes the announcement appeared on The Delorean’s Facebook page.
Two-year run and 80s roots
The Delorean opened in August 2024 as a speakeasy-style concept from indie promoters who leaned hard into 1980s music and memorabilia. From the beginning, it was pitched as a full throwback experience, something Westword highlighted when it covered the bar’s debut and the team behind the idea.
Broadway's business churn
The shutdown lands in the middle of a wave of recent hospitality and brewery closures along South Broadway and nearby streets, a reminder of how tough the high-cost, high-competition market can be for smaller operators. Local business coverage this spring has pointed to similar stories, including a brewery that moved from bankruptcy filing to permanent closure earlier this month. One such case on Broadway was reported by BusinessDen.
Tickets and details for The Delorean’s farewell weekend are available through the venue’s site, which currently shows the June 5 to 7 schedule and event descriptions. The Delorean remains the go-to spot for any last-minute programming updates during the final run. After June 7, the operators have not announced what, if anything, comes next for the space.
