food - i did not ask if the bar serves food, but my drink was good. i went with one of two favorite…read morebar orders of mine, cranberry juice, which was on the sweet side as far as my experience with that bev goes, but still pleasant. service - the bartender was helpful and nice, and she impressed me by tending the bar, along with the pool table which a group requested to use, mostly all on her own. ambiance - ambiance is especially important to me at bars, compared to restaurants, and the bar hit the mark to me last night. though the band was on break when i arrived, music soon resumed, with the genre being rock n roll, including original compositions. the band, called kingtide tulsa, seemed passionate about the genre, and came across as skilled instrumentalists. additionally, the bar has a punch bag machive, which i knicked for a depressing score of 415. but to end on a more upbeat note, the bar did feature what looked to be a resident dog that was remarkably calm considering the crowd and noise, and was equally friendly when he approached me and sniffed my hand.

the colony always felt homey to me. i've been here a few times as a performer, i've also been here…read morea couple of times to watch some performances. the crowds that the artists bring here are so wide ranged. just like i've mentioned with other venues in the surrounding areas, the colony highlights local acts on the regular. the colony is also a stop for artists who've been hitting the road. sometimes you don't know they're from out of town until the artists are done & they end up conversing with you out on the patio (which happens often). the bartenders & people who work the front door have always been nice (they also serve tea at the bar... looking out for artists who go the hot toddy route). keep up on their social media to what they have throughout the week. lots & lots of live music. right across the street from braum's (that usually comes in the clutch for me) & caddy corner to more local spots. there's pool in the back to those who like to compete, along with more of a loungey setup with seats away from the stage.

The live music was awesome! On a Saturday night the cover was $10. Has a great, intimate dive-bar…read morefeel without being grimy or feeling unsafe. Drinks were great. The chalk board walls in the bathroom were also very cool!

Wow! Yelp reviews nailed this spot! We were visiting and we wanted to check out some Tulsa…read morenightlife and we found it! Great vibe and music! Great priced drinks too! The service was cool and we loved the patio vibes! Definitely will return when I'm back in Tulsa!

Lowkey city vibes, eclectic crowd and good drinks. We checked out Trivia last week (Wednesday…read morenights at 7) and had a great time! It's not your typical trivia but cool. Looking forward to more soundpony! Just moved to the area and will be back for sure.

Good people and good entertainment. Always a comfortable night out. Parking in the front and back…read moremakes parking easy.

I recently went to a concert at Studio 308 and the atmosphere and vibe was incredible! Very…read moreinviting and everyone was dancing to the band and having a great time! I also hosted an event there and it was perfect!

Good venue for live music. The floor is standing room only. There is a mezzanine level with stools…read moreand a few tables. We watched the bands from there. Excellent view. There are several places to eat within walking distance and a pay parking lot to the north across the street.

I came here for a show towards the end of may 2022. It was easy to find. Parking was pretty decent…read moreand free which is always cool. The vibe of the place is cool. It was nice that it was all ages but the way had a bar serving drinks (if you had your ID) and soft drinks for under ages. The sound of the concert was great! It wasn't blow your ears out but you still felt rocked. As far as I could tell in the dark, the place was as clean as it could be and there was plenty of trash and the bathroom was easily accessible. Would love to come to another show here.

We came in tonight on a Friday around 6. Great service and fun atmosphere. The bartender was super…read moresweet. We will return when back in Tulsa.

This was a great spot for music, drinks and good dance vibes with goth baddies! Service was…read moreimpeccable with a great selection of drinks. The DJ played great mix of music that packed the dance floor.

Walked over to have a drink while waiting for a show at another bar nearby…read more Loved the vibe at 473 I side you have a fun cocktail bar and outside please of tables and sos e for shows. This feels more like a pls e that's good for destination groups than local neighbor bars. Pro tip Ranch: if you're looking to cut calories order a ranch water from Juan. It's cucumber tequila with seltzer water and a lime. Ask him for a tiny splash of their margarita mix for extra flavor while keeping the calories low.

I've been here recently due to live music & an afterparty, their drink menu really gave me a hard…read moretime to decide because their cocktails are very put together. I really wish I remembered the drink I had the first time around, what I do remember is that it was really good. The drink I had recently was the Don Diego de La Ve & it's something I'd get again + would be my usual. Anything tequila, it's automatic (rum is right there at a very close 2nd) when it comes to an alcohol beverage + cocktail. Has addition of ancho reyes, a chile liqueur, that's super subtle in the drink along with lemon lime & agave. My homie looked at my drink & said that's something he should've ordered. *Side Note* I took a look at the menu & I'm convinced I had the Cousin Eddie (when I first visited this place). As I stated that rum is a close 2nd to tequila & the Cousin Eddie has Bumbu (rum) that I already enjoy on its own.

Built in 1948, the Big 10 Ballroom was a major music venue in the 50s and '60s, featuring…read moreperformances from the biggest performers like Ray Charles, Count Basie, The Temptations, Ella Fitzgerald, Ike and Tina Turner, and James Brown. Over the years, the building fell into disrepair and was in poor condition until Lester Shaw purchased the facility in 2007. Doc Shaw is the Executive Director of A Pocket Full of Hope, a nonprofit providing access to music, theatre, dance videography and photography classes to young people ages 7-19 to help them graduate since 2000. He saw it as an opportunity to find a permanent location for its programs and restore a historic Civil Rights Era facility. The venue has been completely refurbished and it opened to the public in 2023. It is a beautiful venue for any event, especially one needing a stage and a full-sized kitchen. For smaller events, the lobby could be an option. There are beautiful pictures of artists who played there on the walls. The ballroom's capacity is at least 300 depending on the table/chair setup. If you want to learn more, there was an episode of HGTV's "Build it Forward" show featuring Doc Shaw and his wife Brenda, who were recipients of a grant from Lowe's to help restore the facility. Doc Shaw is also an amazing musician and teacher. Their episode is on season 2 and it's called "Hope is where the heart is".