First of all, I am not from Lawton. I lived here from '98 to '05 and come back from time to time to…read moresee relatives and old friends. I was here recently and low and behold, I found this gem. The Side Bar is a true diamond in the rough of what is Lawton, Oklahoma. The owner(s) is definitely not a local and why he would live here is beyond me. BUT the ambiance, decor, and cosmopolitan look is very well done and stands up with any great bar in Deep Ellum or Lower Greenville. It's only when the clientele open their mouths do you realize, "yup, I'm still in Lawton, Oklahoma." The bartenders are not just cute but actually were attentive (more so than many places in Dallas) and, considering it is Lawton, Oklahoma, know what a Manhattan is as well as an Old Fashioned. Unfortunately they served without rye but I don't hold it against them (looking at you management/owner) because I was immediately told about it. I'm looking forward to asking for a sazerac or a cosmopolitan on my next visit so hopefully they have the goods. The only issue I had with the staff (IF he is on the payroll) was some idiot who treated the music as his own personal playlist; diverse clientele be damned. Even the bartenders were annoyed at him but he straightened up once the owner was on site. Also, there is a lot of smoke/vaping but I give that a pass since, well, it is Lawton, Oklahoma. PROS: Atmosphere; diverse crowd; attentive bartenders who knew how to make a drink without googling it; owner seems cool CONS: CASH ONLY (but there is an ATM just outside); may be out of liquor for classic cocktails; smoking/vaping; idiot wannabe DJ In closing: I would have given a 5 star if the liquor was stocked (in spite of the idiot dj). BUT I will be back again and have already recommended to the locals I know there

Best bar I've been to in awhile. Very friendly good staff and patrons. Cash only but very good…read moreprices. So glad I found it and sad I didn't find it earlier.

Excellent location very friendly staff and excellent options to drink. Frequently have live music…read moreor karaoke!

We enjoyed ourselves. The bartender was very nice and the drinks were cold. This is the only place…read morefor drinks that is open after 9pm.

I have not been here in years but when I was in town for USAF training, I came here many times and…read morealways felt welcome and was treated nice! Great people is my biggest memory.

I'm truck driver parked down the street came in and was welcome in right away from the owner and…read morethe bartender she was very friendly!!!

Old school dive bar; been quite some time since I've been in a bar that you could smoke in…read more Bartender warmed up after assessing "the new guys". We really enjoyed our time and learned how to play soft tip darts on a possessed machine. Definitely a place to consider if you just want to chill.

Terrible service and vibe with worn down and staff has terrible attitudes better places to go to in…read moretown.

The ownership at Harlow's changed recently with the previous owner retiring. The new owners are…read moredoing a good job spreading word about the bar. They had a really busy crowd Saturday evening. They're also back to being open on Sundays, just in time to kick off the new NFL season.

The cheers of Lawton! The best bar in Lawton! It's a quaint place that you can hang out and…read moresocialize with friends! It's non smoking....which is awesome! The BEST service that you will ever receive in Lawton! Who cares about which hotel this bar is located within....you will not find a hangout place quite like this anywhere!

Chill bar, with character. Off brand sodas aside, reasonable…read moreprices. Check before for cover charge before you go, as they have bands play sometimes.

Customer service. I enjoyed taking im all the natural beauty…read more Food was good It ain't twin peaks but great personality

We loved visiting this little divey hole in the wall. Owner and bartender were both super friendly,…read moreas were the regulars. Touchtunes jukebox and fifty-cent pool tables.

Fun little stop located next door to Fat Boys Pizza. Stopped in while I waited for my pizza and…read moreenjoyed beers with Lawton's best bartender, Naomi. I planned to stop for one beer and drank three, needless to say, she's a great bartender and a fun person to chat with! Highly recommend this fun little divey lounge. The only downside is they don't have liquor, however, Naomi says they're hoping to change that soon. No matter, pool, darts, good conversation, and cheap beers, what else do you need? Had a great time, I think I found my regular spot. We will be back soon.

First, there's a new location. I turned it in to Yelp. Bootlegger's is smack dab in the middle of…read moreeverything. Start with the front patio, so you can people watch. Inside dining has a medium amount of tables with great air conditioning. The riverside patio has a gorgeous view of the river. The place to be! Time to eat? Pizza, wings, and sandwiches. All at tourist prices. We did the Loaded Italian sandwich and the Turkey Bacon Ranch sandwich. I must admit, both were great! The bar is probably the most popular section so come have a drink! Thanks Bootlegger's!

Bartender was super nice however for a place that allows you to walk around with beverages not…read morehaving to go cups is a huge downfall The food was absolutely horrible, the sandwich barely had any meat and pizza was soggy

Really the only place to go in Lawton on the weekend, expect tons of soldiers and locals. Restrooms…read moreare usually disgusting. DJ is meh. Only time people really dance is if they are two stepping or if there is a line dance. Pretty much not a place to be sober if you want to have fun. also smoking is allowed so expect to smell horrendous when you leave

Just a place for soldiers to go and get drunk to fight. Drinks have a light poor for the price they…read morecharge and the music gives up thot vibes. Seems like alot of people were hooking up there and my buddy ended up leaving with a regular there that gave him a gift that kept giving.