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.

Just off East Gore Blvd, across the street from the casinos. Go when you can, the people are…read morefriendly and I guarantee you will enjoy yourself. It's not just for veterans. You are welcome to show up early to this out of the way place that is in a good area of town and just lounge or just show up for the karaoke. You will not have to worry about getting robbed or jacked while your singing. This is a great place for you to just relax.Yes they sell alcohol for those of you that drink. You can play pool and darts also.The venue is clean and not too loud or smoky. Karaoke starts every Wed: 7pm-11pm and Fri: 8pm-12am

Scam of a bar. Make sure you watch your tab because they charge you for things you didn't order.read more

From the owner: Come on in for a dance, drink or just to think; but don't discuss work soldiers! Talk about our…read morebartenders instead. Fun - Yes pool tables, dart boards, and comfortable tables around the dance floor. Lots of bar and stools.

Fantastic breakfast Buffett, extremely accommodating & kind staff, our room was very clean &…read morecomfortable. Clothes washer/dryer are $3.50 each, small pool & jacuzzi open until 11pm. Tiny but clean gym is open 24/7. We would absolutely stay here again.

ZERO STARS. We just had a HORRIBLE experience at this Holiday Inn Express here in Lawton. We…read moretraveled from Colorado to visit our military son who was back in town from Germany for a month. The trip was made somewhat affordable for our family of five, because I was able to use my IHG employee rate. Our trip was booked for five nights from Thursday 2/13 through Tuesday 2/18. Knowing that our flight would be arriving late into OKC and taking into account the drive from OKC to Lawton, I called the hotel front desk the afternoon of 2/13. I explained that we had a reservation, but would be arriving after midnight. The person who answered told me that it was no problem, she would let the night auditor know. When we arrived at the hotel at 1:30 in the morning, the night auditor, Gina, told us that she canceled our reservation and that the hotel was sold out. I had a reservation confirmation in my email that I was able to show to Gina. She proceeded to tell us that the hotel was sold out and there was nothing she could do about it. She was unapologetic and made absolutely NO effort to help us whatsoever. All she could suggest was that we get on our phones and try to find another hotel. The hotel's policy states that if this should happen, they are REQUIRED to find us other accommodations, arrange for transportation, and cover the cost. Gina did none of this. Instead, she asked us to leave (it was now 2:00 am and below freezing outside). She insisted that we leave before WE made other accommodations, even though that was her job as the host. She then proceeded to call the police on us. We were not loud, belligerent, or threatening in any way. When the police arrived, they understood our frustration and there was no further incident. Our family then checked into My Suites next door. Since they could not accommodate us more than one night, we then checked into Homewood Suites for the remainder of our stay. The manager and the Holiday Inn was not on duty when we went to speak to her the next day. Instead, I have been dealing with IHG. All I am requesting is compensation for the difference between the rate I had booked and the rate we had to pay at the other hotels, which is a difference of about $350. To a family like us, that is a lot of money. We took the trip to visit our son because the employee rate allowed the trip to fit into our budget. Paying a much higher rate at a different hotel does not fit into our budget.

Small but very good bar. Mostly hiphop and R&B. The drinks are very strong, good bang for your…read morebuck. Being small is actually good, it creates more interactions. The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because on Saturdays, this spot is not as live as Fridays.

Great place to go and hang out. DJ well keep you on the dance floor. Great staff the make the…read morebest drinks in Lawton. Meet new people get conversation. Come out an have a drink....

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.