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.

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.

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

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!

A really freaking awesome bar in a really tiny town!…read more I am kind of biased on this bar, because friends of my wife and I own it. I kind of take that with a grain of salt though, because we want the people to know how it really is! There is a small cover most nights, but not really that much $3-$5 not sure. The service is off the hook! Always a smile and a phenomenal customer experience! The bar tenders make GREAT drinks!!!! My favorite is the red headed slut, so delish!!! (Haha, scandalous right?) They always have big named Country bands do shows, which is really awesome!!! If you are ever traveling through Marlow and needing a good place to have a great time, I definitely recommend!!!!

A great addition to Elgin…read more Our food was quickly prepared and delicious. Will be back.

This was our first visit to Backyard Sports Bar and Grill, but it will not be our last. The menu…read morehad a great selection of food with a few very unique items. The food was delicious and the portion size was large. The waitress that took care of us was very friendly and provided excellent customer service. She kept our drinks full at all times and checked on us often. The prices were very reasonable , specially for the portion sizes and quality of the food. We will definitely be back!!!

What a great place! We ordered the supreme pizza, which was fantastic! It is a thin crust pizza…read morewith a lot of ingredients. Very good! We had the sangria margarita. Outstanding! The staff was amazing! The patio outback was beautiful. You can enjoy the river behind the establishment. Many nights they have a band. We were lucky enough to see someone on a Thursday night. Wish I could give this place more stars!

U get service with a smile & excellent flat bread pizzas!! They don't skimp on ingredients or…read morequality! If you go on a weekend and you're real hungry, you better call your order in because it is a touristy area with plenty traffics so don't expect to walk in without a little wait. My fav flatbread/pizza place!! I'm a picky person & have no complaints! Highly recommend the barbecue chicken pizza, phenomenal!

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.