The Vault at The National is a speakeasy in Downtown, Oklahoma City.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must 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.
Address: 120 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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.
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 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 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.
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.
