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.

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.

I hear Blondie's has a pretty popular Karaoke Show. My cousin's wife likes visiting for those…read moreshows. My most recent memory of Blondie's was seeing some guy get a beer bottle bashed over his head. Never saw that before in real life. I thought that kind of thing only happened in movies. You see, this middle aged fellow was there with his new girlfriend. But his ex-girlfriend was also there -and likely already had quite a lot to drink. Seems natural. Rejection can lead to lots of drinking. Rejection can lead to fighting as well. Anyway, these two ladies get into it. Their fists start flying. The boyfriend just had to jump in between and separate the two. In one fluid, sweeping motion, ex-girlfriend swiped a longneck beer bottle off a table and smashed it on the back of the guy's head! The movies never show just how much a head bleeds when a glass bottle is smashed on it. I mean this poor guy bled all over the back of his shirt. I'm sure he needed several stitches at the hospital. Reasons for the two star review? The bar is tiny. It's in a crappy area of town. If you're not worried about getting your ass kicked inside you're going to be worried about your car getting jacked outside. And besides, I just bought a huge mug of beer when that guy got the bottle smashed on his head. The cops got there and we had to leave. I think I had only two or three sips out of that mug. Arrgh!

Great music venue and all around amazing hangout spot in historic downtown building with great…read morebartenders security staff and the owner Justin must be one of the top nicest guys in all Wichita Falls TX!!! If your favorite music group is playing a gig there grabs some tickets VIP with a table and service is the way to go!! Not a bad seat in the place and sounds great everywhere

I stopped by Iron Horse Pub on August 17, 2026, and was refused entry by the manager. When I asked…read morewhy, the answer I received was essentially, "Because I said so." No clear explanation, no professional communication, just an arbitrary and dismissive response. Businesses have the right to refuse service, but customers also deserve to be treated respectfully and told what the issue is. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this place.

Good food and prices. I only drink wi e but everyone else loves the beers. Come try it out people…read more Lawton needs more reviedw

The food definitely sucks! Check out the pictures of the fries. They were old and cold…read more Service was lacking. Also, an itemized receipt on their mobile handheld device was not provided. Overall, a disappointing visit. Bottom line: Go for the beer, not the food. 27 photos should be included with this review.

We always come here when we are in Lawton, the service is always amazing and the food is…read moreexcellent!! It's gotten to where by boys come every weekend with their friends && the staff enjoy messing with them! Great atmosphere! We will always come back!

I ordered the Spam Kimbap as an appetizer -- first time trying it, and it was so good! I also had…read morethe Beef Bulgogi, which was tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The sides were fresh and delicious, and everything tasted homemade. The restaurant itself is a tiny little gem, and the service was excellent -- Nicole was so kind and helpful. I actually came here about 20 years ago, and the food was amazing back then too. I was so happy to see they're still open! The new owners have made some changes, but all in a good way. I'm really glad this place is still around -- I'll definitely be back.

Great place , Great Food. The food here never disappoints. This is the place to have some drinks,…read morelisten to good music and have a good meal Grilled chicken with Gouda cheese served on Texas toast was awesome. Also you can't go wrong with the cheeseburgers. Try some fried pickles and chocolate covered bacon while you are there.

Had a great time here. The jukebox the have here has a wide array of music to play, so you can…read morenever be disappointed. It's a hole in the wall place that locals seem to frequent, with a lot of local military younger crown that goes as well. I enjoyed it here because of the demographic. If you want a high class ritzy bar, this is NOT the place for you, but if you want to enjoy your time with drinks, pool, and darts and an awesome bartender, try it out!

Great dive bar. We were there on a Monday and we were the only tourists. Everyone was very…read morefriendly. Had a good time with the locals.

I was stranded in Sayre for 3 days when my Truck broke down on the 40. This awesome place was a 10…read moreminute walk and directly across the street from the motel I was staying at. I spent quite a bit of time here and really enjoyed it. A genuine, for real honest Dive Bar that the locals from the old timers on down hang out at. They even have a touch tunes jukebox.

Food was great, drinks were great. Service was on point. Will definitely visit again.read more

Atmosphere is typical sports bar. Service was good…read more Food was decent. I had the Waco burger. I'd get another one if I went back. Overall it was ok. But nothing overly memorable that will draw me back.

just need to update the pos system! dont take my card!…read more Awesome place for live music! Hole in the wall place! Great drinks!

This is the perfect dive bar, a great place to come have some good cheap drinks with excellent…read moreservice and live music. There are definitely cliques of locals here, but that is a good thing. Everyone keeps to themselves or their groups, and it is a better crowd than you will find at some of the local clubs. Bricktown definitely didn't turn out the way the planners wanted, but it is a good thing this "rustic" spot kept its "charm" despite all the gentrification in the area.