The Criterion is a live music venue in Bricktown, Oklahoma City.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must 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.
Address: 500 E Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
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.
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.
