About
Wide Open Saloon is a live-music venue and bar in Sedalia, hosting country, rock, and regional acts year-round on a spacious indoor stage and outdoor patio with Front Range views. The property opened in 2020 after Leah and Todd Hills fully renovated the historic Johnson's Corner truck-stop site at 5607 US-85.
New as of May 2026: Denver-based Riot BBQ — the collaboration between Michelin-recognized pitmaster Patrick Klaiber and James Beard nominee Manny Barella — has taken over the saloon's kitchen as its exclusive culinary partner. Soft launch was May 1; the official kickoff is an invite-only preview dinner on Friday, May 15. The menu now blends traditional Texas barbecue (beef brisket, pork shoulder, sausage links) with the live-fire traditions and flavors of Northern Mexico.
What To Expect:
- 🎶 Live country, rock, and regional acts — frequent national touring stops
- 🍻 Full bar with strong cocktails, draft beer, and signature drinks
- 🍖 Riot BBQ menu — Texas brisket, pork shoulder, sausage, Northern-Mexico live-fire dishes
- 🌄 Outdoor patio with Front Range views
- 🎤 Karaoke nights, line dancing Thursdays, dueling pianos, themed evenings
Important Information:
- – Hours: Sun–Tue 11 AM – 8 PM | Wed–Thu 11 AM – 10 PM | Fri–Sat 11 AM – midnight
- – Online ordering via Toast: order.toasttab.com/online/wide-open-saloon-5607-us-85
- – Catering + private parties (graduation, birthdays, corporate)
- – Family-friendly, with kid menu available
- – Owners: Leah and Todd Hills (also own Wide Awake Eatery in Castle Rock)
📍 Local Insights
🍖 New Kitchen — Riot BBQ (May 2026): Award-winning Denver pitmasters Patrick Klaiber and Manny Barella are now running the kitchen as Wide Open's exclusive culinary partner. Riot BBQ landed on Westword's Top 50 Restaurants in Denver and Ten Best Barbecue Joints in Metro Denver within a year of opening. See our writeup for the full story.
👨👩👧 Hills Family Ownership: Owned by Leah and Todd Hills since 2020. The same family also runs Wide Awake Eatery on Wilcox Street in Castle Rock — different vibe (elevated brunch + dinner), same operational backbone.
🎸 Weekly Live Music: Thursday line dancing (free lessons 6–7:30 PM), Saturday acoustic in the Sedalia Room (2–5 PM), Sunday band practice (2–5 PM, free), plus weekend ticketed shows.
🌄 Patio Worth the Drive: The outdoor patio has Front Range views. Reviewers consistently mention it as a stop after Devil's Head or Pike National Forest hikes.
🚗 Easy Highway Access: Right on US-85 at the corner of Hwy 67 — roughly 25 minutes from Castle Rock and 35 minutes from south Denver.
🎉 Events at Wide Open Saloon
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⏰ Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM–12:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM–12:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
👉 Best For
- •BBQ
- •Live music
- •Country & rock concerts
- •Group outings
- •Post-hike meals
- •Front Range views
- •Late-night bites
Location
5607 US-85, Sedalia, CO 80135Review Sentiment
Based on 1462 Google reviews
"Wide Open Saloon is widely praised for attentive staff, the outdoor patio, the live music lineup, and cold drinks. Reviewers frequently mention stopping in after hikes at Devil's Head and Pike National Forest. The Riot BBQ partnership soft-launched May 1, 2026 — early menu reviews will start appearing this month."
What You'll Find
- •Texas BBQ
- •Beef Brisket
- •Pork Shoulder
- •Sausage Links
- •Northern Mexico Live-Fire
- •Pulled Pork Sandwich
- •Burgers
- •Black and Blue Burger
- •Steak
- •Signature Cocktails
- •Great Beer Selection
- •Live Music
- •Karaoke
- •Fireplace
- •Rooftop Seating
- •Outdoor Patio
- •Sports
- •Dine-In
- •Takeout
- •Fast Service
- •Happy Hour Drinks
- •Comfort Food
- •Food at Bar
- •Late-Night Bites
- •Catering
- •Private Parties
- •Family Friendly
- •Toast Online Ordering
📆 Best Times to Visit
Visit afternoons for rooftop seating and views. Live music and karaoke bring big crowds Friday and Saturday evenings. Weekday evenings are quieter.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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