Santos Mexican Kitchen and Cantina is a dance club in Bricktown, Oklahoma City.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must 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.
Address: 101 E California Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
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.
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.
The Blue Door is a 150-seat listening room in Oklahoma City hosting singer-songwriters and acoustic acts in an intimate BYOB setting since the 1990s.
Order: BYOB (beer and wine only); pick up supplies before arriving as no alcohol is sold on site
Tip: Arrive early for front-row seats at this small venue. Tickets are sold only through Ticketstorm.com and student discounts are available at the door with valid ID.
Tower Theatre is a restored 1930s cinema in Oklahoma City's Uptown 23rd district, a 1,000-capacity home for indie and alternative touring acts.
Order: Well cocktail or domestic draft; the bar prices are notably affordable compared to other OKC venues
Tip: The venue is cashless and parking is available in the lot directly across the street. Nearby restaurants on NW 23rd make it easy to eat before a show.
O Bar sits seven stories above Midtown atop the Ambassador Hotel in Oklahoma City, serving craft cocktails and bistro bites with panoramic skyline views.
Order: The O Bar signature cocktail or a glass from their curated wine list paired with the charcuterie board
Tip: Sunday evenings are the best time for a rooftop cocktail when the weekend crowd thins and you can secure the best skyline-facing seats without waiting.
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 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.
