Michael Murphy's Dueling Piano Bar in Oklahoma City delivers high-energy audience-driven shows in Bricktown with pianists playing rock and pop requests.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Beer bucket for the table; signature cocktail
Tip: Shows begin at 20:30. Arrive by 19:30 to get a good seat. Must be 21 or older to enter.
Address: 119 E California Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
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.
Order: Signature craft cocktail; champagne with city views at sunset
Tip: The bar is open even without a restaurant reservation, arrive early Friday for the most dramatic skyline light.
Picasso Cafe in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District pairs a creative New American menu with craft cocktails in an art-filled neighborhood atmosphere.
Order: Prosciutto-wrapped figs; seasonal cocktail from the bar menu
Tip: Visit on a Sunday during the Unicorn Brunch for themed cocktails and a lively Paseo crowd.
Barrios Fine Mexican Dishes in Oklahoma City pairs high-quality margaritas and mezcal pours with a refined bar program alongside bold Mexican cuisine.
Order: Signature margarita; queso fundido
Tip: Reservations are smart for dinner, but walk-ins can usually secure bar seats to enjoy the cocktail menu.
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.
Order: Pepperoni by the slice; local Oklahoma craft beer
Tip: The bar stays busy late on weekends after other restaurants have closed, making it ideal for a nightcap slice.
Prairie OKC Taproom in Oklahoma City pours 16 rotating taps of experimental and seasonal ales brewed on its 3.5-barrel system in Automobile Alley.
Order: Whatever just tapped this week; farmhouse saison
Tip: With two to four new beers per week, each visit yields a different tap list, so ask what's new.
Fassler Hall brings a German biergarten to Oklahoma City with communal tables, homemade sausages, and an enormous patio perfect for large groups.
Order: Oktoberfest lager; pretzel with beer cheese
Tip: Arrive early on weekends as the sprawling patio fills up fast with Thunder game crowds.
