a new era of downtown
Tucked away on 10th Street in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls sits The Orion Pub —an establishment that aims to whisk customers back to a simpler era. The Orion Pub embraces the charm of an old-fashioned neighborhood pub, offering a nostalgic atmosphere and emphasizing quality company and classic beers. Opened in 2023, the pub is the brainchild of Thomas Hentges and Jon Oppold (owner of Sunny’s Pizzeria in Sioux Falls), who envisioned a space where folks can feel at home. “There’s a lot of great bars in the area, but there was nothing like an everyday bar,” explained Hentges. “We flirted with the idea, and then the next thing we knew, Jon had his eye on a piece of real estate. I was finishing up my tenure at a previous employer, and everything made sense timing-wise.” Previously, Hentges worked as a manager at Miner Brewing Company and Prairie Berry Winery Taproom in Sioux Falls. “This is no new thing for me, working with people, and I had long desired to do something similar to this,” shared Hentges. “You dream about things like this, but they rarely happen.” Hentges reveals he thrives running the day-to-day operations from behind the bar, while Oppold handles the marketing and business side of things. “We complement each other very well,” he added. “Our partnership works well with our combined strengths and weaknesses.”
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