16 editor picks in Oklahoma City.
16 bars in Oklahoma City, editor-picked for bars open late. Bars serving past 23:00. All bars in Oklahoma City.
The Library of Distilled Spirits in Oklahoma City pours rare whiskeys and classic cocktails inside the original vault of The National building.
OrderRare whiskey flight; house-made classic cocktail
TipThe whiskey selection runs over 200 labels, ask the bartender for a pour comparison between single malts.
Bar Arbolada in Oklahoma City serves house-ground smash burgers and balanced craft cocktails in its Film Row bar, open until 02:00 on weekends.
OrderSmash burger; house old fashioned
TipWalk-ins only, kitchen closes at 22:00, and weekday happy hour runs 16:00-18:00.
Palo Santo in Oklahoma City blends a mezcal-forward cocktail program with a small kitchen serving elevated bar bites in the Farmers Market District.
OrderMezcal negroni; roasted hatch chile margarita
TipThursday through Saturday has the most lively atmosphere, with DJs later in the evening.
Lunar Lounge is a celestial-themed speakeasy in Oklahoma City accessed through a hidden moon-button door in Midtown, serving creative cocktails.
OrderMoon cocktail; house specialty punch
TipLook for the small moon button in the hallway to unlock the entrance to this hidden bar.
The Jones Assembly in Oklahoma City is a live music bar inside a 1930s Film Row warehouse with three distinct spaces and an upscale cocktail lounge.
OrderCraft cocktail at T Room; seasonal local beer
TipCheck the calendar for live music events, which match the bar experience on weekends.
Vast Bar and Lounge in Oklahoma City sits on the 49th floor of Devon Tower, pairing panoramic city views with craft cocktails and lounge seating.
OrderSignature craft cocktail; champagne with city views at sunset
TipThe bar is open even without a restaurant reservation, arrive early Friday for the most dramatic skyline light.
R&J Lounge and Supper Club in Oklahoma City serves a retro American supper-club menu inside a kitschy 1950s-inspired red and gold space with a beloved patio.
OrderClassic cocktail; supper club ribeye
TipThe alley entrance at 320-B NW 10th is part of the charm, look for the subtle signage.
Flamingo TIKI Room in Oklahoma City pours classic mai tais and island cocktails in the Paseo Arts District with patio seating under thatched umbrellas.
OrderClassic Mai Tai; frozen mango daiquiri
TipWalk-ins only, sit on the patio for the full tropical atmosphere in the arts district setting.
Barseo in Oklahoma City serves craft cocktails with house-made syrups near the Paseo Arts District, with live music and a neighborhood bar atmosphere.
OrderSeasonal house cocktail; shareable charcuterie board
TipSaturday afternoons feature live music on the patio, making it one of the best weekend bar experiences in OKC.
Picasso Cafe in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District pairs a creative New American menu with craft cocktails in an art-filled neighborhood atmosphere.
OrderProsciutto-wrapped figs; seasonal cocktail from the bar menu
TipVisit on a Sunday during the Unicorn Brunch for themed cocktails and a lively Paseo crowd.
Fassler Hall brings a German biergarten to Oklahoma City with communal tables, homemade sausages, and an enormous patio perfect for large groups.
OrderOktoberfest lager; pretzel with beer cheese
TipArrive early on weekends as the sprawling patio fills up fast with Thunder game crowds.
McNellie's Public House in Oklahoma City is a British-style gastropub with over 300 bottled beers, classic pub fare, and genuine Irish hospitality in Midtown.
OrderFish and chips; Irish dry stout on draft
TipThe beer list spans 300+ bottles, ask the staff for a pairing with whatever pub food you order.
OSO Paseo in Oklahoma City serves Baja-style tacos and signature tiki cocktails in the Paseo Arts District with a patio for warm Oklahoma evenings.
OrderBaja fish taco; frozen margarita
TipWalk-ins only, the patio is especially appealing during First Fridays art walks in the Paseo.
Empire Slice House in Oklahoma City's Plaza District is the go-to spot for late-night pizza by the slice paired with craft beer and a lively bar scene.
OrderPepperoni by the slice; local Oklahoma craft beer
TipThe bar stays busy late on weekends after other restaurants have closed, making it ideal for a nightcap slice.
Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge in Oklahoma City combines 12 retro bowling lanes with a full craft cocktail bar in the Midtown entertainment corridor.
OrderCraft cocktail at the lounge; lane-side beer bucket
TipBook bowling lanes in advance on weekends as they sell out quickly on Thunder game nights.
Michael Murphy's Dueling Piano Bar in Oklahoma City delivers high-energy audience-driven shows in Bricktown with pianists playing rock and pop requests.
OrderBeer bucket for the table; signature cocktail
TipShows begin at 20:30. Arrive by 19:30 to get a good seat. Must be 21 or older to enter.
