Thunder and Buttons

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About the Business

In 1888 a rowdy, Colorado City resident named Prairie Dog O'Byrne (so named beacuse of the prairie dog running in a wheel on the back of his wagon) purchased two bull elk and hitched them to his carriage. He named the elk Thunder and Buttons. O'Byrne and Laura Bell, another infamous West Side character from the red light district, would race the elk drawn carriage up and down Colorado Avenue and down into the heart of Colorado Springs - causing an upset to the gentry. O'Byrne spent most of his time carousing in the 21 saloons lining Colorado Avenue in what is now "Old Colorado City". In 1978, a local historian told this story to a young entrepreneur who purchased one of the old saloons on Colorado Avenue. He decided to name his new "saloon and eatery" after the two elk. Thunder and Buttons was born. Come in and relax - enjoy our homey, positive atmosphere, fantastic food, and great drinks!!

Established in 2004.

Business Name

Thunder and Buttons

Specialties

All of our food is prepared fresh daily. We have daily food specials consisting of a soup, and usually up to 3 other specialty items to go along with our full menu. We also have vegetarian options. Daily Happy Hour and drink specials. Karaoke on Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat nights. BINGO on Friday nights! Independent's "Best of Springs" Winner! Gold - Best Westside Bar - 2 years running! Gold - Karaoke Silver - Best Westside Restaurant

Amenities

Offers Delivery, Offers Takeout, No Reservations, Vegan Options, Many Vegetarian Options, Accepts Credit Cards, Accepts Apple Pay, Outdoor Seating, Casual, Moderate Noise, Good for Groups, Good For Kids, Good for Lunch, Late Night, Pool Table, Street Parking, Waiter Service, Free Wi-Fi, Karaoke, Best nights on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Happy Hour Specials, Full Bar, Smoking Outside Only, Wheelchair Accessible, TV, Offers Catering, Bike Parking

Business Owner

Luke B. (Business Owner)

Owners and Managers.

Categories

• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife

• Food
• Restaurants
• Burgers, Italian

Categories By Location

• Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife

• Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Burgers, Italian

• Colorado, United States
• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife

• Colorado, United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Burgers, Italian

• United States
• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife

• United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Burgers, Italian

Tags

New American, Pubs