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.

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

Just a place for soldiers to go and get drunk to fight. Drinks have a light poor for the price they…read morecharge and the music gives up thot vibes. Seems like alot of people were hooking up there and my buddy ended up leaving with a regular there that gave him a gift that kept giving.

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.

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!

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.

Loved the environment and the music. Great bartenders. If you love to dance this is the place to be.read more

We absolutely love this place! The drinks are delicious. The fresh mojitos are our favorite…read more Friendly staff and great atmosphere. We love that there is a dress code. It makes it classy and respectable. We are much more comfortable here than any other typical Lawton bar. We love to dance to the wonderful Latin music and even come early for extra dance lessons! We have a blast every time we go.

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!

My family got the cheesesteak, hamburger, and hotdog. The hotdog tasted like it was boiled. The…read morecheesesteak had copious amount of mushrooms on it and the peppers and onions tasted like they came out of a frozen bag. My husband was unable to finish the hamburger due to the taste of the meat. It seemed like this place had more emphasis on their mixed drinks with their expansive menu towards that, we didn't order any drinks. I would be willing to give their alcoholic and/or frozen drinks a try.

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!!!