Good For A Few ★ 4.6
Cocktail listening bar$$plaza-districtWed-Sat 16:00-00:00
Good For A Few is a hidden cocktail bar in Oklahoma City's Plaza District, named by USA Today among America's best bars, accessed via a bookshelf door.
Order: The Reverse New York Sour or ask the bartender for the current seasonal special from the 14-cocktail rotating menu
Tip: The entrance is tucked inside or adjacent to New State Burgers and Spirits on NW 16th. No reservations, first-come seating only; arrive before 17:00 on weekends for the best chance at a spot.
Lost Highway Bar ★ 3.8
Dive bar$Northwest OKCMon-Fri 14:00-02:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-02:00
Lost Highway Bar is an alien-themed dive bar in Oklahoma City with strong cocktails, darts, daily specials, and karaoke nights running until 2 a.m.
Order: House well cocktail or a cold local beer; the karaoke nights and daily specials are the draw
Tip: The bar hosts karaoke on specific nights of the week, announced on their social media. Parking is available on the street and the adjacent lot.
McNellie's Public House ★ 4.1
Gastropub$$MidtownMon-Thu 11:00-02:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-00:00
McNellie's Public House is a Midtown Oklahoma City gastropub with 100-plus beers and a late kitchen, the city's top destination for a post-dinner pint.
Order: Ask the bar staff for a recommendation from the rotating Oklahoma craft beer taps, or the house fish and chips with the house-made tartar sauce
Tip: McNellie's keeps the kitchen running later than most OKC restaurants, making it the go-to spot for a full meal after 22:00. The bar can get loud on weekends; the back room is quieter.
Angles ★ 4.2
Dance club$$39th Street DistrictFri 18:00-02:00, Sat 21:00-02:00
Angles is Oklahoma City's premier LGBTQ+ dance club on 39th Street, drawing diverse crowds to drag pageant nights and themed parties with live DJs.
Order: House specialty cocktail or themed event drink of the night
Tip: Drag pageant nights and themed party weekends sell out; check their Facebook page in advance for the event calendar.
Santos Mexican Kitchen and Cantina ★ 3.9
Latin dance club$$BricktownWed-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri 11:00-00:00, Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-21:00
Santos on the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City serves Mexican food by day and becomes a Latin dance venue Friday and Saturday nights until 2 a.m.
Order: House margarita or the Santos michelada
Tip: The nightlife hours on Saturday (10 pm to 2 am) are separate from the restaurant service window; arrive after 10 pm for the full dance-club experience.
The Criterion ★ 4.3
Live music venue$$BricktownEvent nights only; box office Tue-Fri 11:00-16:00
The Criterion is a 3,500-capacity live music hall in Bricktown, Oklahoma City's main venue for national touring acts across rock, country, and hip-hop genres.
Order: Draft beer from the main floor bar before doors open to avoid the show-time rush
Tip: The floor converts between general admission and fully reserved seating depending on the show; check the seating configuration when buying tickets.