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Wide Open Saloon

Take It On-The-Run Supporting Biker Restaurants

April 7, 2020 By Colorado Rider News Leave a Comment

By K. Strother

Everyone knows bikers love to hit the road, whether it’s escaping into Colorado’s magnificent mountains or exploring our beautiful back country roads. It’s what we love to do.

It may be a long ride or a short ride; some are planned, others improvised, stopping only when we get hungry. And yes… riding makes us hungry, even ‘hangry’ at times. But luckily there are numerous biker-friendly restaurants across our great state. According to Colorado Restaurant Association in 2020 there were approximately 11,800 eating and drinking locations in Colorado. And many of those restaurants not only welcome riders, but even tempt riders to stop in and indulge in their culinary creations.

Luring bikers with food specialties is not uncommon. For example, Denver’s Piper Inn is famous for wings, especially their classic Buffalo Wings. Bruce’s Bar and Restaurant in Severance is celebrated for its Rocky Mountain Oysters. Out east, Limon’s Oscars Bar and Grille serves up “movie themed” meals named after popular movies. The “Braveheart” or “Robin Hood” sandwich satisfies even the biggest, ‘baddest’ biker hunger.

Some biker-friendly restaurants have been around a long time, like Alibi’s Bar and Grill in Littleton opened in 1988, and the graffiti-covered, Buck Snort Saloon nestled by the Elk Creek in Pine, Colorado opened in the late 1800’s.

Others have been newly remodeled, like Dirty Dogs Roadhouse in Golden that added on a new patio and stage for live concerts. Crystola Roadhouse in Woodland Park not only is historic, opening in the late 1880’s, but recently renovated their restaurant.

Usually bikers have a favorite restaurant, a home base of sorts, but it was clear on the weekend of March 13-15th that the highly-anticipated, grand opening, of the newly remodeled Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia attracted bikers, locals, families, and people from all over Colorado. In fact, over 2,000 people listened to incredible live bands, gawked at the snow-covered foothills from the ‘epic rooftop lounge’, and enjoyed amazing food and drinks. This bar rocked all weekend!

Located perfectly at the intersection of Hwy 85 (Santa Fe) and Hwy 67, the Wide Open Saloon is almost 10,000 square feet — every space, the dance floor, every bar (there’s three), every booth, every outdoor firepit was specifically created to give us a place to escape the grind of the day.

Todd Hills, owner, mentioned several times, “I love providing a place where people can leave their troubles behind, even for a bit… park your outside world, outside! Come in and enjoy our atmosphere!”

Over the last year, there were stories circulating that describe Hills’ arduous journey of renovating and giving new life to the Saloon. However, the grand opening weekend was a huge success. Over 2,000 people. Happy bikers everywhere.  Of course, Hills and his devoted waitstaff learned a lot, even learned what to work on, but they were excited to keep the momentum going.

But no one knew that the next day, they would be closed, only offering take-out orders. Dam Covid-19.

Jump to March 25, 2020, only 10 days after the successful grand opening; Hills, Anton Barich, general manager, and staff were still doing everything they could to keep customers happy and their doors open, albeit only with take-out orders.

Following an executive order imposed by Governor Polis, they could only offer curbside take out. Coloradans must ‘stay in place’ until April 11th.

Wide Open Saloon is not alone. Restaurants across the state are dealing with the same order and closures.

Hills thinks the “worst is yet to come.”

But bikers and supporters across the state are already trying to help: Ordering take out. Buying gift cards. Voluntering.  Sharing encouraging messages on social media. It all helps.

Many restaurant owners suggest the best way to help is to order take out or buy gift cards.

Bikers are the most generous people around. Dig deep. Support biker-friendly restaurants. Make sure when our Governor lifts the ban on our state, our go to restaurants are not only open, but thriving.

And don’t forget the Wide Open Saloon is currently offering curbside take out Tuesday- Saturday from 11am-7pm. We may not get the stunning views right now or the live bands, but we can still get the amazing food and drinks!

Filed Under: Business, Magazine Tagged With: 04/20, Restaurant, Wide Open Saloon

Wide Open Saloon Opening

March 5, 2020 By Laurie Montoya Leave a Comment

After a year of painstaking work, it appears that Wide Open Saloon is in the final stages and should be open this March just in time for riding season. Bikers and cagers who regularly drive to Castle Rock or Palmer Lake have been counting the days to have their local watering hole and restaurant back on Santa Fe (Hwy 85).

Owner Todd Hills has left no stone unturned when it comes to renovating this historical landmark in Sedalia. In fact, in my conversations with Todd, we confirmed that it probably would have been easier and more efficient to have torn down the whole building down and started over. Todd stated, the building has great bones and we wanted to keep the integrity of the older building and historical value.” We gave her a fresh look and have added some great additions including:

  • Brand new stage
  • All new seating
  • Extended patio that is enclosed
  • Motorcycle parking and so much more!

With renovating it has come with its own set of challenges and rumor is that this week Wide Open will get their final inspections and is hoping to soft open the doors on March 7th.

The name Wide Open Saloon is personal to the owner as in 2009 he hosted a Wednesday night bike night at Top-Gun Motorsports off 58th and I-25 and the name of the bar was Wide Open Saloon. Todd knows how to throw a party and create a biker friendly environment.

On behalf of Colorado Rider News, we want to WELCOME BACK Wide Open Saloon to our riding community and we hope that all our readers will stay updated on their website and Facebook pages. For more information please visit their website.

Filed Under: Business, Magazine Tagged With: 03/20, Wide Open Saloon

Wide Open Saloon Bike Raffle – Drawing Date October 26th

October 2, 2019 By Laurie Montoya Leave a Comment

For several months Colorado Rider News has been advertising the Wide Open Saloon Bike Raffle of a 2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide with the drawing date of October 26th.  The proceeds of this bike raffle will go to BikerDown Foundation here in Colorado to help injured motorcycle riders.  

With the drawing date nearing and Wide Open experiencing some renovation delays on their property in Sedalia, Todd contacted Mark & Rob from Dirty Dogs Roadhouse and asked them if they would host the raffle drawing for Wide Open.  Dirty Dogs has supported BikerDown for many years and felt that if we can’t host the event ourselves, Dirty Dogs was the next best alternative.

The raffle drawing will be at 7pm and tickets can still be purchased online here.  

You do not need to present to win, which is a great benefit to anyone purchasing a raffle ticket.  BikerDown will do a Facebook LIVE video of the drawing so that all ticket holders can watch the drawing live and see if they won!

100% of the proceeds of this raffle go to help injured motorcycle riders in Colorado.

Filed Under: BikerDown, Magazine, Raffle Tagged With: 10/19, Wide Open Saloon

Wanna Win a Bike?

July 2, 2019 By Laurie Montoya Leave a Comment

BikerDown with the help and donation of Wide Open Saloon are offering riders a chance to take home this 2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide? You do not need to present to win, which is a great benefit to anyone purchasing a raffle ticket. Winner will be announced at Wide Open Saloon on October 26th at their Halloween event.

Tickets will be $20.00 for 1 ticket, $100.00 for 6 tickets and can be purchased online at www.wideopensaloon.com. Wide Open Saloon and BikerDown will be at the Freedom Fest on June 29th at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds as well as many other BikerDown events.

100% of the proceeds of this raffle go to help injured motorcycle riders in Colorado.

Filed Under: Magazine, Non-Profit, Raffle Tagged With: 07/19, BikerDown, contest, Raffle, Wide Open Saloon

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