Tower Theatre ★ 4.4
Live music venue$$Uptown 23rdEvent nights only
Tower Theatre is a restored 1930s cinema in Oklahoma City's Uptown 23rd district, a 1,000-capacity home for indie and alternative touring acts.
Order: Well cocktail or domestic draft; the bar prices are notably affordable compared to other OKC venues
Tip: The venue is cashless and parking is available in the lot directly across the street. Nearby restaurants on NW 23rd make it easy to eat before a show.
O Bar ★ 4.3
Rooftop cocktail bar$$$MidtownDaily 16:00-00:00
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 ★ 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.