It’s official – The Grizzly Rose is moving into Colorado Springs this March

Feb 24, 2025, 4:57 PM | Updated: Feb 25, 2025, 8:53 am

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A few weeks back we told you about Denver’s legendary Grizzly Rose expanding into Colorado Springs, but details were sparse Until now!

The Whiskey Rose, as it will be called, is holding its grand opening celebration on Thursday, March 6, in the former Whiskey Baron Dance Hall & Saloon space, at 5781 N. Academy Blvd. in Colorado Springs

The venue plans to be open from Wednesday through Sunday with live music every Friday and Saturday. You can also expect dance lessons, and the famed mechanical bull at The Grizzly Rose will soon have a twin in Colorado Springs.

The venue’s first concert is Bryan Martin on Thursday, March 20. Tickets are $20 at ticketweb.com.

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