Nightlife
Whether you like to go to movies, attend concerts, sip martinis, or watch real cowboys riding bulls, Oklahoma City has a nightspot for you. This chapter is filled with places you can go alone, with a partner, or with a group to kick back and have some fun. Not every nightspot in the area is listed here, but from clubs to concert venues, it’s a good place to start.
North Western Avenue between 36th and 50th has many popular clubs. Bricktown is another area where people go to hear music, dance, and have a drink. Club Rodeo sits on South Meridian and along Pennsylvania and 39th, there are several alternative-lifestyle clubs. There are a number of movie theaters listed here as well as a comedy club and several concert venues.
Before you venture out though, there are a few things you should know. Most clubs that feature live music charge a cover charge. Meals and drinks are not included in cover charges so be prepared to pay extra. Cover charges range from $5 to $15. If a big-name musical band is performing, the cover charge may be higher. You can always find out the cover in advance by calling ahead or checking the club’s Web site.
All Oklahoma City bars and clubs covered here close at 2 a.m. on the weekends and in some cases earlier on the weekdays. I have included information about times in almost all the listings. Some establishments open at 11 a.m.; others don’t open until 4 p.m. All hours, of course, are subject to change. So if you are planning a night out, be sure to call ahead.
Oklahoma’s legal drinking age is 21. Minors are not allowed in bars or clubs that serve alcohol. If you have just turned 21 or could pass for a 16-year-old, make sure you carry identification because you will be carded.
Drinking and driving is never a good idea in Oklahoma City. If you do plan to drink, appoint a designated driver who will be sober or call a cab. Police are on the lookout for erratic behavior and will pull you over. The fines and consequences for drinking and driving in Oklahoma are significant.
As stated earlier, there are many fine establishments not listed here. When you’re looking for current nighttime things to do, pick up the Oklahoma Gazette (www.oklahomagazette.com), Oklahoma City’s cultural newspaper. It reviews and lists happenings across the city. It is published weekly, is free, and can be found just inside the front doors of convenience stores, restaurants, and clubs.
1. Baker Street
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (405) 751-1547
Address: 2701 W. Memorial
Description: Open here for three and a half years, this all-smoking establishment has a friendly Cheers-type atmosphere. The only Baker Street in Oklahoma, this pub has a wraparound deck, a dance floor, two pool tables, three dartboards, and video games. It is decorated in red and black and the English style is enhanced by deep wood and items like Sherlock Holmes memorabilia. Traditional English food is served, like fish-and-chips and shepherd’s pie. You can also order burgers, steak, and pasta. There is live music six nights a week. Music ranges from the 1970s to the 1990s. There is no cover charge to listen to the music. All age groups are usually represented in the crowd. Average drink price here is $3.75.Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., seven days a week.
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Address: 7312 N. Western Ave.
3. Blue Note Lounge
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (405) 524-5678
Address: 2408 N. Robinson Ave.
Description: This club is known for having the best drink prices in Oklahoma City. Here visitors will find two pool tables, two dartboards, a dance floor, and a jukebox. Old country, bluegrass, rockabilly and rock are the music of choice. Live bands perform here on Fri, Sat, and Sun. Past bands include Deke Dickerson and Riverboat Gamblers. On some nights the music can get loud so come prepared. There is no cooked food here, but patrons can buy locally made beef jerky and chips. The lounge has been nominated for the Oklahoma Gazette’s Best of award for the last four years and was in the top three every year. The average drink price here ranges from $4 to $6. Hours are 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., seven days a week. There is a cover of $5 to $10 on Fri and Sat nights when the bands play.
4. Bricktown Brewery
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: 1 N. Oklahoma Ave.(405) 232-27
Description: Located in a 115-year-old brick warehouse, this club was the second restaurant-bar in the area. It was the first brewpub to open in Oklahoma, making it the oldest brewery in Oklahoma. It has been in this location for 17 years.There are pool tables, darts, shuffleboard, and video games. There is no dance floor but a lively jukebox. As a matter of fact, the second floor can become quite loud. Patrons will find live music here on New Year’s Eve and St. Patrick’s Day.Brewpub food, like burgers, salads, and ribs, is available. The brewery has a full bar with alcohol and wine and, of course, handcrafted beer which is the specialty. Average drink price is $5.Bricktown Brewery opens at 11 a.m. and closes at midnight Mon through Thurs and at 1 a.m. on Fri, Sat, and Sun.
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Address: 2737 W. Memorial Rd.
6. Citywalk In Bricktown
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (405) 232-9255
Address: 70 N. Oklahoma
Description: For one cover charge, you can visit seven different clubs under one roof. This 30,000-square-foot warehouse is home to a karaoke club, a rock club, 1980s and disco club, a piano bar, and more. Visit Tequila Park, which has the largest tequila selection in the southwest, or City Rocks, where Fri and Sat nights you can hear live local or out-of-state bands. Find one you like and stay all night or hop from one club to another. It’s all up to you.
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Address: 2301 S. Meridian Ave.
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Address: 307 NE Second St.
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Address: 5137 N. Classen
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Address: 1114 NW 51st St.
11. Mickey Mantle’S Steakhouse
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (405) 272-0777
Address: 7 Mickey Mantle Dr.
Description: Mickey Mantle’s opened in the fall of 2000 and offers a full-service bar and lounge. Their cellar stays full of new and old world wines with over 500 different selections. Cigars are sold in the bar and the lounge is smoke friendly. The lounge offers live entertainment on Thurs with acoustic ensembles and Fri and Sat night you can always catch the hottest jazz and blues bands. Happy hour is offered in the lounge Mon through Fri from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Happy hour specials consist of a complimentary buffet, a half-priced appetizer list, and domestic beer specials. Valet parking is offered to all guests. Mickey Mantle’s is wheelchair accessible. The lounge opens at 4:30 p.m. every day.
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Address: 1112 NW 23rd St. #102
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Address: 2824 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
14. Rok Bar Bricktown
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (405) 235-7625
Address: 119 E. California
Description: If you like to party hearty, this place is for you. Located in Bricktown, the ROK has a pool table, darts, and four huge flatscreen televisions so guests can watch games or fights. You’ll find live entertainment here, too. Performers are chosen for their talent and the way they can move a crowd so you know concerts are always lively. Performers in the past have included Dirty Penny, Hinder, and Yellow Card. If you want to dance the night away or rub shoulders with celebs and rock stars, stop by.The Rok Bar is open daily from 4 p.m. to 2 p.m. A full-service menu is served from 4 p.m. to midnight daily.
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Category: Nightlife
Address: 7 S. Mickey Mantle Dr.