Short answer: yes, most urban benches designed for public or commercial use do come with pre-drilled holes—or at least factory-formed mounting holes in the base plates or leg brackets—so you can bolt them directly to a concrete pad. That said, the exact setup can vary by manufacturer, so it is worth checking before you buy or install.
In most commercial-grade designs, the bench frame includes steel mounting feet or base plates that already have round holes punched or drilled at the factory. These holes are usually sized for 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch anchor bolts, which is the standard range for securing outdoor furniture to concrete. Some benches have pre-drilled holes directly through the bottom of the legs. Others have a separate flange or plate welded to each leg, and the holes are located in those plates. A few lighter residential-style benches may not include holes at all, or the holes may be covered by a powder coat finish and need to be cleaned out before installation.
If you already have the bench in front of you, check the feet or base plates for two or four circular openings. If you see them, that is your mounting point. If you do not see them, look at the installation guide or product spec sheet. Terms like “surface mount,” “anchor bolt holes included,” or “pre-drilled mounting holes” usually mean the bench is ready to bolt down. I would also recommend asking the supplier for the exact hole diameter and center-to-center spacing. That matters because you will want to match your anchor bolts to the holes and make sure the spacing works with your concrete base.
Once you confirm the bench has pre-drilled holes, installation is fairly straightforward. Position the bench on the concrete, mark the hole locations with a marker or punch, then move the bench aside. Use a hammer drill with a carbide-tipped masonry bit to drill holes to the depth recommended by the anchor manufacturer. Clean the dust out of each hole—this is a step people often skip, but it makes a real difference in holding strength. Drop in wedge anchors or sleeve anchors, place the bench back over the anchors, add washers, and tighten everything down. Check for level as you go, and use stainless steel shims if needed.
One important note: “pre-drilled” does not always mean the holes are the exact size for every anchor. Some manufacturers make the holes slightly oversized to allow for adjustment, which is helpful if your drilled holes are not perfectly aligned. In that case, use a washer large enough to cover the opening. If the hole is too small for your preferred anchor, do not force it. You can carefully enlarge the metal hole or choose a smaller anchor that still meets local code requirements.
If your bench does not have pre-drilled holes, you can drill them yourself with a good-quality metal bit, but I would only do that if the warranty allows it. Some manufacturers will void the warranty if you modify the frame. In that situation, you can also use surface-mount brackets or concrete anchors with straps, but the cleanest and strongest method is usually bolting through the factory-made holes.
At the end of the day, the answer is yes in most cases: a commercial urban bench should come ready to bolt to concrete. Just confirm the hole size, anchor compatibility, and spacing before you install it. That small check saves time and helps prevent wobble, movement, or safety issues later.