About Us

South Side: A Limon Tradition

 South Side Restaurant & Bar has been a Limon, Colorado staple for more than 50 years. Founded in 1972, South Side originally stood on 1st & E Ave., across from the historic railroad depot, serving the community as a pool hall and bar until it was destroyed by a tornado in 1990. Rebuilt in its current location in 1991, South Side has remained a local favorite for generations.

In 2025, South Side was fully renovated, refreshing its eclectic, nostalgic character while preserving the pieces that tell its story. Among them are the original 100+ year-old back bar and pool hall pieces dating back more than 145 years, along with the artwork, mirrors, and neons collected through the years- a connection to the past that remains part of South Side today. 

South Side’s menu is centered around classic American favorites made from scratch. Our kitchen serves handcrafted burgers made with beef and bison from local ranches, fresh pizza dough, hand-battered chicken and onion rings, hand-cut fries, and more. Some traditions were simply too good to change. Pat’s famous cheese sticks and taco pizza remain on the menu, after decades as local favorites. 

Behind the bar, you’ll find eight ice-cold, rotating taps, the largest draft selection in town, along with a signature craft cocktail menu featuring balanced, refreshing drinks that will make you want a refill. 

There’s plenty to do while you’re here, too. Shoot a game of pool, play shuffleboard or cornhole, try your hand at our regulation horseshoe pit, relax around the fire pit, or enjoy a meal and a cold drink on our spacious, dog-friendly patio. Our favorite spot is in the rocking chairs under the Binzebo.

Whether you’re a long-time local, or just passing through Limon, stop in for fresh food, cold drinks, and a good time in a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere.


More than 50 years later, South Side is still a place to gather, unwind, and experience a little piece of Limon history.

Black and white photo of five men playing pool in a dimly lit room with wooden floors and walls. The men are dressed in vintage clothing, some wearing hats. There is a sign on the wall that says 'No Profane Language' and 'Do Not Sit on Tables'.
A vintage black and white photo of a storefront with large awnings, appearing to be an old commercial building, possibly from the early 20th century, with a person walking past in the foreground.
Newspaper page with a large headline reading 'Tornado!', a black and white photograph of a tornado in a field, and a note remembering June 6, 1990, in Limon, Colorado.
Black and white photograph showing old buildings with a sign on one building and power lines overhead, part of a historical record of South Side, Olesen's furniture store, and Farmer's Insurance in the 100 block of E Avenue.
A grayscale photo of a building with a sign that reads 'South Side Restaurant' below the image.
Black and white newspaper article from February 14, 1991, titled 'The Limon Leader,' featuring a photo of a man and woman working outdoors with a small tree and various tools, likely related to a local community project.
Street view with a restaurant called South Side, a large sign, a sidewalk with small plants, and a blue sky with clouds.
A pizza with cheese and toppings on a table at a bar
Collage of images including an outdoor seating area with string lights, a bar with a South Side sign, a pizza on a table, a copper mug with a lime and mint, a burger with fries, a vintage pool table with a patchwork-style lamp overhead, and a painting of a man wearing a hat.