Shakedown Street Tavern
A friendly, unpretentious tavern just south of downtown Benson with cold beer, a jukebox and a loyal local crowd.
Shakedown Street Tavern is a neighborhood bar at 2735 N 62nd Street, on the edge of Benson. The name nods to the Grateful Dead's parking-lot scene, and the bar leans into a music-first, easygoing identity rather than a formal food or cocktail concept. The venue books live acts, and local listings show touring and regional bands playing there.
An upcoming November 2026 date, for example, is a ticketed jam-band show with doors at 8 pm. Event details and tickets are typically posted by the promoters running each night. The venue does not publish an official website that we could verify, so details such as a food menu, drink list and regular hours are not confirmed here.
The Benson Creative District business directory includes a listing for the tavern, and the bar's own social pages are the best place to check current information. It is a fit for visitors who want a low-key Benson stop built around a band or a jukebox-style night rather than a dinner. Check the event listing for the evening you plan to visit, since ticketed shows can change the crowd and the door policy.
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- Ticketed shows may have a cover or advance tickets
- No official website verified; check the bar's social pages for hours
- Located at 2735 N 62nd St, a short drive from Maple Street in Benson
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Hours, menus and prices come from Shakedown Street Tavern’s own website and can change, so check with them before you go. Back to Bars & Nightlife