The Vault at The National ★ 4.5
Speakeasy cocktail bar$$$DowntownMon 17:00-23:00, Tue-Thu 16:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:00
The Vault at The National in Oklahoma City occupies a former bank vault basement, pouring barrel-aged cocktails and rare spirits in an intimate setting.
Order: One of the barrel-aged cocktails drawn from the in-house aging program, or a rare pour from the extensive fine spirits archive
Tip: Reservations via OpenTable are strongly recommended on weekends; the intimate space fills quickly and walk-in space is limited.
Lunar Lounge ★ 4.3
Speakeasy cocktail lounge$$MidtownTue-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 16:00-00:00
Lunar Lounge is a hidden celestial-themed bar in Midtown Oklahoma City, entered via a moon-shaped button in a hallway, with a rotating cocktail menu.
Order: Ask the bartender for the current seasonal special; the menu changes regularly and often features unexpected flavor combinations
Tip: Look for the small moon-shaped button or knob in the hallway connecting to the main Midtown Plaza Court corridor. There is no sign outside.
51st Street Speakeasy ★ 4.0
Speakeasy bar$$Western Avenue DistrictTue-Sat 15:00-02:00
The 51st Street Speakeasy in Oklahoma City hosts themed dance parties, live music on weekends, and a comfort food kitchen in a two-story historic house.
Order: The house old fashioned or a classic cocktail from their extensive spirits menu
Tip: The kitchen serves food Tuesday through Saturday, but closes earlier than the bar. If you want dinner and drinks, arrive before 22:00 on weekdays or midnight on weekends.
The Boom ★ 4.4
LGBTQ+ bar and drag venue$$39th Street DistrictThu-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-00:00
The Boom is Oklahoma City's drag bar and dinner theatre on 39th Street, running the Sunday Gospel Brunch drag comedy show since 2009 with weekly trivia.
Order: Sunday Gospel Brunch ticket for the signature drag comedy show
Tip: The Sunday Gospel Brunch, hosted by drag queens Rev. Kitty Bob Aimes and Rev. Norma Jean Goldstein, is a beloved Oklahoma City institution. Book tickets in advance as it sells out regularly.
Tramps ★ 4.1
LGBTQ+ dive bar$39th Street DistrictMon-Thu 12:00-02:00, Fri-Sun 10:00-02:00
Tramps is Oklahoma City's oldest gay bar and the oldest LGBTQ+ venue on Route 66, a cash-only dive with a sprawling back patio and stiff poured drinks.
Order: Well cocktail or domestic beer; the low prices and no-frills atmosphere are the point
Tip: Tramps is cash only, so stop at an ATM before arriving. The large patio out back fills up on warm evenings and is the best seat in the house.
Frankie's OKC ★ 4.0
LGBTQ+ bar$North MayTue-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri 17:00-02:00, Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 14:00-00:00
Frankie's OKC is a lesbian-owned dive bar open since 2017, hosting darts, drag shows, and live music on North May Avenue in northwest Oklahoma City.
Order: Rotating cocktail specials or a cold domestic beer from the well-stocked cooler
Tip: Frankie's hosts occasional live music and comedy nights that are announced on Facebook. The atmosphere is inclusive and welcoming to all identities.