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.

Good vibe and great service. Nice assortment of drinks at a good value. Did not order any food but…read morethe food looked pretty good. Had a blast!

Forgot to snap pics of the food, mostly because they weren't really pic-worthy. My husband got the…read morenachos, but without meat, so he basically got a pile of tortilla chips and lettuce with a couple tomatoes and jalapeños sprinkled around. He had asked for extra jalapeños and cheese, and if the light dusting is "extra", I'm assuming they usually come with next to nothing. For some reason we also thought it would be a queso cheese (maybe just overlooked the description on that), but found out they CAN for an extra charge. He said he's willing to give em another shot if we go again as long as he can get queso instead of shredded cheese. Unsatisfied by the nachos, my vegetarian husband decided it would be a meat cheat day and got the onion smash burger. He said it was way better than the nachos, but too salty. Both girls got the kids popcorn chicken basket and tater tots. Nothing homemade, just some deep fried freezer food. I got the 6 piece traditional wings with a sweet and spicy sauce. It was sweet, but very little spice. The chicken itself was okay, better than the my last couple of wing endeavors at other restaurants. Maybe a different sauce would make them better. They came with a couple of bites of super stringy celery, but at least it was fresh and not floppy. Sooo. That's all the bad/ugly. The "good" of the visit was the vibe. I think the last time I came to red dirt was when I was a couple of kids lighter and came with the late night crowd to indulge in a more liquid type of indulgence. I remember it being loud, crowded, with minimal chill. So I was a little skeptical that this is where my husband wanted to eat with a two and five year old. But. We got there right at opening and were the first ones there. Which is PERFECT. Even when the first few bar patrons trickled in, no one was bothered by my girls casually wondering around our table instead of sitting still. The music was also on point, and the service, although a little slow, was super friendly. Lorenzo says he wants to come back again, not so much for the food, but for the low key dinner vibes.

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

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.

Recently moved from DFW to the Lawton area and ventured my way into CW Scooters on a Saturday…read morenight. The staff was great and made sure my drink never went dry. As a whole, everyone was super friendly and the atmosphere was great. Can't beat the drink specials and plenty to do from catching up with friends, tossing some darts, shooting some pool or polishing your belt buck on the the dance floor. DJ plays a great mix of music with, of course an emphasis on country. Coming from a place with, what I would consider has some fantastic boot-scootn bars, CW's is right up there and I was impressed!

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

Vibes, a hidden gem, what else can be said, experience it yourself. From the ambiance to the staff,…read moreworth the visit.

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.

Ok weird bar. Ok set up good tables. But drinking is another thing. Must spend $20 to use a credit…read morecard

The best place to play pool in town. Great tables and great prices. Tournaments on Friday and…read moreSaturday nights.

awful owner and atmosphere. all conversations are being recorded, with the owner hearing customers…read moreat all times. He lingers in the background, complaining that a customer moved a bar stool to the table (due to the chair being more comfortable for their back). If you say something negative you are reminded you are being recorded and told you are not allowed to speak in that way. Also, not allowed to order a soda or red bull, expected to drink or asked to leave. avoid at all costs.

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.

This has to be my favorite brewery in SW Oklahoma! Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Owner…read moreI can't say enough good thing's. beer and the food! Bbq hands down the best and beer cheese, Amazing!

The drinks are always great, there's plenty of space for large groups to gather, and the service is…read moregreat. Staff is always super friendly. PLUS it's family friendly - there's gender neutral restrooms & changing tables available. It's fantastic for families with infants to adults. Great spot to go with the entire family.