Little Dicks Halfway Inn certainly deserves 5 stars just for its name alone, but I took no pics of…read moredrinks or interior because I arrived before noon on my way to the bone museum. So sorry to disappoint my fans, but the joint was not yet open. A friend of mine who is well acquainted with Little Dicks (and Floaters) gave the place two thumbs up. I'll be sure to visit next time I'm in OKC.

Gotta love the name!…read more Stopped in here ahead of a concert looking for a bite to eat; sadly, aside from chips, they don't serve food. This place is definitely a dive bar, but has really great/nice folks. They have a large selection of beers, and I was pleasantly surprised when ordering 2 beers brought my tab to only $3.50! They have 3 pool tables, 4 fooseballs, punching game and a dart board. Also has a hi-tech jukebox which was quiet, but occasionally played some rock. Definitely worth stopping in if you're around.

Fun bar just off the beaten path. Brandi and company treated us like we were one of the regulars…read more Helped us navigate our motorcycles off the property so as to avoid the sand pit we adventurously navigated coming in. Thanks for having us!

This tavern is fantastic! Great people, cozy vibe, cold beers. Consulted yelp for a nearby bar to…read morepass some time after crazy winds nixed our plan to check out the salt flats. Shortly into the drive, I was certain it was a bogus listing; lack of activity, reviews or any sort of elaboration plus the fact that we drove a ways into a rural area where the road turned skinny and gravel (keep in my this is my first time in Oklahoma) I thought I was on somebody's private property. Ready to turn around and drive off when we arrived but my friend insisted we at least peek inside. Turned out to be the best part of our 24 hrs in OK. It was immediately obvious we weren't from the area and the locals weren't shy with the questions. everyone was friendly and inviting we ended up staying for hours Couple pool tables and dart boards, cheap beers, live music, beautiful outdoor setting in an RV Park. I'd come back to Oklahoma if for no other reason than to take in this place in during the summertime and have a beer in the treehouse

The environment is the best. So many nights of karaoke, pool tournaments, great drinks and amazing…read morestaff. All of the stars!

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.

Bartenders are attentive and friendly. It has a nice atmosphere. It is much nicer on the inside…read morethan you might expect driving up to it. Pool tables, dart boards are available to keep you entertained. The Thursday evenings jam features done if the best musicians from around OKC. Drink prices are reasonable and they have ongoing drink specials thru the week. A couple evenings a week you can play poker for free. You are given chips to start . Players are friendly and it is a lot of fun. Call for live music schedule.

I took my girlfriend here for her 21st and Anna was the best I could ask for to make a good memory…read more I haven't been since poker nights, but I'm glad we came back. We'll be coming back more often for Anna (and poker) because she knows how to make a drink. Cool, lowkey place on weekdays. Big hearted old heads on weekends.

Great place to hangout. After looking at some of photos, I was leary of going. But I was…read morepleasantly surprised at how much different the place is now. They have security on most nights because it does get pretty crowded. They have a trivia game on tv's which is pretty fun as well as drink specials daily. The staff is great and are very friendly. They have also added a dance floor. Def recommend this place if you are in town.

Approaching the parking lot, I noticed cars parked in an area full of shops and art expos closed…read moreduring non-business hours. I got out of my Uber, and I saw a couple walking into the main building. One would assume that everyone is there for art and passes by thinking nothing of it, but I knew there was a secret entrance waiting to be found. I tipped my Uber and walked in. The couple was gone, and all that was left were closed shops in a long wooden hallway. In the Hallway was a man in normal clothes. He said, "The lounge?" Yes, I replied, and he asked for my ID. I showed it to him, then he pointed to a black box on the wall with a moon sticker on it. I pushed it, and the wall opened like an Indiana Jones movie. First impressions are important, and I was impressed. The hidden entrance established the secrecy and exclusivity that I expected from a speakeasy. The Lunar Lounge featured a 1990s retro space theme. This included decorations and art. They had their business logo on the wall, a mural of a naked women sitting on a crescent moon with long red hair covering her private parts. There was a robot-shaped snack machine with a mini tube television for a head, static on the screen with angry black electrical tape making his eyes and mouth. The music was energetic without overpowering people's conversations. Calling ahead of time, I met with a bartender who explained to me that they had no intention of becoming a speakeasy; they wanted to create a safe place for their friends who were part of the LGBT community to express themselves out of sight of public view without fear of judgment or discrimination. Basically, meeting every requirement of a Modern Speakeasy. The owner did a good job creating a convivial atmosphere. People were friendly and socially warm in this relaxed environment. According to the Annuals of Tourism, "Convivial atmospheres are powerful in that they carry with them a transformative potential in terms of individuals' openness to and anticipation of future encounters, and their attendant feelings"(Rokka). The Hosts, therefore, created an Atmosphere catered to their intended Patrons. Even though the secret entrance and the atmosphere made this speakeasy impressive, the focus is on the drinks. Now, a bartender does not need to be a master at mixology, but for the sake of the evaluation, there are a few things people tend to look for in a drink. I personally evaluate a cocktail based on the balance of sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and aftertaste. According to the International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, "mixologists, with their aesthetic approach, contribute to transforming mixology into a form of cultural and creative expression" (Creta). I ordered a sophisticated drink from their menu, wondering what they might do differently. I ordered their Cosmopolitan, a signature cocktail. Instead of putting one shot or two shots, the bartender put a shot and a half. This made the alcohol blend in with the sweetness, not too sweet, so that someone would not drink it too fast. With the cranberry juice, he added a space candy garnish shaped like the moon, and as it dissolved, it started to dye the drink blue. After I finished the drink, I ordered it again from a different bartender, and she made it the same way. I saw consistency; all their signature cocktails looked cold, full of artistic expression, and used high-quality ingredients. Now, an argument I would consider valid concerning Speakeasies is: "A real Speakeasy is a traditional hidden room within a restaurant or cave with formal attire and with jazz music." And to a point, I would agree, but at that time, cave networks were maintained, and Restaurants were a family business where you could make a secret room without corporate overreach or whistleblowing. Those places were modern at the time. Today, Speakeasy simply means to go somewhere to drink away from the general public to speak easily. This could be two construction workers getting off work to go to an exclusive place where most union workers go to relax after work, to a private room where two politicians talk shop out of earshot of the public, or to a restaurant turning into a bar after business hours and bringing in a DJ, karaoke or actual theatre. All of these activities meet the constantly changing environment that would and could be seen in a speakeasy. Ultimately, the Lunar Lounge succeeds because it captures the cultural purpose of a speakeasy, with secret doors leading to a convivial atmosphere and well-made cocktails. Based on my data and experience at the Lunar Lounge, I would consider it a modern speakeasy. The 18th Amendment wasn't just about stopping the sales of alcohol. It was about stopping people from expressing themselves in America and spreading cultural influence. The Lunar Lounge met my basic evaluation of a speakeasy, not just the physical building, but also the Freedom of Expression that its customers enjoyed.

Fun entrance and vibe. The service was nice and friendly. Great location. Drinks were delicious. We…read morewill definitely be back.

So I was having a bad night, something was off. I ended up having a mild seizure at the venue and…read morethe staff, patrons, everyone jumped in to help. A lady named Jen acted on her emergency training, the staff called 911 (which I didn't end up needing but they were on top of it in case I did!) they helped me get up, clean up and checked on me consistently. Super odd, should have been humiliating, not fun experience turned into something completely different. I cannot say enough good things about these people. I can speak for the upstairs staff but if everyone is as amazing as they are... then I have complete faith this whole venue is phenomenal. While I don't live near here, I'll for sure be back. Hopefully not for a reenactment of becoming the exorcist again but for a great time with my friends. Definitely if they have band play again! J'some Aldean Tribute Band was so good!

This place is extremely unsanitary. Only country music is played upstairs with no variety. The bar…read moreis dead & management does not treat their employees with respect & professionalism.

Just what I was pretty much looking for! I love it…read more The bartender was great and so attentive. The dancer was sweet.

Totally went down hill, the KJ was awful and they moved from being country to rap. Service was good…read morebut not great. I hope it goes well but I used to love this place.

I love this place, they are so friendly and kind. They make the best drinks…read more The people that go in there are as friendly as they come. Great place to have a premium drink.