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Wednesday 3pm - 9pm Thursday 3pm - 9pm Friday 3pm - 10pm Saturday 10am - 10pm Sunday 10am - 2pm

The Bench

Name: The Bench
Address: 424 South Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, US
Telephone: +17193750930
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

Eclectic menu featuring locally sourced product, craft beer, and spirits. Front and back dog friendly patios, and a private room accommodating up to 30 people.
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Happy Hour seven days a week, brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

12/01/2021

👀 Hi old friends! We miss you!
We wanted to let you all know that the infamous Spicy Chicken and Pickle Sandwich is now available at Odyssey Gastropub! Come by and see us!

07/11/2021

Thank you for all of your support over the last 3 years.
We love you and hope to see you all soon!

07/09/2021

Happy Friday everyone! Our hours for this weekend are:
Friday: 3:00-10:00
Saturday: 10:00-10:00
Sunday: 10:00-Conclusion of the soccer game

The Euor Cup final will be our final hoorah. We will stay open through the conclusion of the game with a limited menu.
Make sure to swing by this weekend to say goodbye!

07/06/2021

And just so you're in the loop. Here are our hours for our final week. Hope to see you!

07/05/2021

It’s with a heavy heart and an eye on the future that we announce the last day The Bench will be open for business is July 11, 2021. The three years since we opened have been filled with some challenges that we never expected, faced head on and for the most part, overcame. In the end, the attraction of our extremely desirable location and the continued development of our great city proved to be a combination that was too much for a mom & pop restaurant to stand in the way of.
We’re currently looking for a new location and are excited about what the future holds! In the meantime, we’ll try to keep you posted as to where our awesome staff lands so you can keep visiting your favorite bartender. You also might even see your favorite Bench menu item pop up at Odyssey Gastropub from time to time.
We’re going to miss you, but hopefully not for too long!

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06/16/2021

We will be opening at 3:00 today, just in time for happy hour! Swing by for some great food and cold drinks before the Switchbacks game at 6:00! ⚽️🍻

Address

424 South Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO
80903

Opening Hours

Wednesday	3pm - 9pm
Thursday	3pm - 9pm
Friday	3pm - 10pm
Saturday	10am - 10pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17193750930

Website

http://www.thebenchcs.com/

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CITY CENTER STORY FROM DOWNTOWN PARNERSHIP

INTRODUCING THE BENCH

Introducing THE BENCH – the newest restaurant and bar to open Downtown, and the second Downtown eatery for Jenny Schnakenberg and Tyler Sherman, owners of the popular ODYSSEY GASTROPUB.

Although neither Jenny nor Tyler aspired to be restaurateurs growing up, once they were in the industry they each knew it was a fit. Tyler spent about a decade in hospitality at hotels before opening Odyssey, but says restaurants “have always been part of my history. Including, but not limited to, flipping burgers at McDonald’s in high school.” Because they each had hands-on experience, they thought they could tend bar, serve tables and assume management roles when they opened Odyssey. They quickly learned that wouldn’t work. After learning a lot, establishing a successful business model and earning a solid reputation, the pair embarked on a new project: The Bench.

THE SPACE

Outside, the formerly unassuming brick building at 424 S. Nevada Avenue has undergone a massive transformation. The 1970’s brown brick is gone, and the owners say they’ve received nothing but compliments on the new doors, paint color and signage. The biggest impact comes with a glass garage door and elevated patio, changing the entire curb appeal.

Inside you’ll find sports-themed food and drinks, 11 TVs and vintage sporting goods and memorabilia décor. “We both grew up athletes and are now living in an area that has such incredible sports and outdoor activities …We wanted to embrace the idea of a sports themed restaurant that doesn’t resemble one of the chains or dives that typically comes to mind when you think of a sports bar.” One thing sure to set The Bench apart is a “bib wall” (no, not the infant kind) where you can bring in a race bib to add to the wall.

THE VIBE

It started as simple signage, but Eat. Drink. Cheer. has become a sort of motto. “It hopefully represents [The Bench] as a place to meet up, have something great to eat, enjoy your favorite beverage and root for your team.” The owners expect to see some of the same crowd at The Bench that they’ve come to know at Odyssey. “We like the idea of being able to cross market between our sister restaurants and generate exposure for both. It really helps not being unknown in town,” said Tyler, then added, “But it’s a very different kind of place. I don’t think we’ll see as many blind dates at The Bench as we do at Odyssey.”

A SENSE OF COMMUNITY

The path to The Bench had its fair share of bumps along the way, including things typical with renovating an older building. Tyler said, “It’s safe to say that nothing has gone the way we expected it to. I read somewhere once that when story writing, its fine to use coincidence to get your hero into trouble, but not to get them out of trouble. I feel like we’ve been written into a very long story where someone embraced that idea a little too much. We’ll never forget any of this. Ever.” But their prior success was built on community, and that has carried them through the ups and downs of opening The Bench.

“We’re very thankful for all the support the community has shown us which has allowed us to grow and start this next adventure. We’re just the idea people and wouldn’t have amounted to much if it wasn’t for our amazing staff and the fabulous people who support us.” They, too, give that support right back to their staff, “We always tell our managers, ‘We live 5 minutes from here. If you get in the weeds, call us.’”

LOOKING TO THE NOT-TOO-DISTANT FUTURE

“We’re excited about the direction Downtown is taking and are grateful to be part of it,” say Jenny and Tyler. The Bench is just down from Blue Dot Place, which opened as the first new-build apartments Downtown since the 1960’s just two years ago. A few blocks north, Eco Apartments will open this summer. Tyler says, “Since the day I moved here the number one thing I thought Downtown was missing was residences. Now that there are so many projects planned and in the works, Downtown is primed to be the vibrant heart of the city that it should be.” And rest assured The Bench will be a warm and welcoming place for all.