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.

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!

There was nothing going on music was supposed to start at 3pm no music no one in the place but the…read morepeople working there and they were partaking in something that impaired them . No food to my knowledge and if there was I would not eat there .

Absolutely 100% better under new management. Better patio seating, better smelling women's room,…read morejust 100% better all around!!!!

A solid dive bar!! It was busy when we went but we still found FREE parking for downtown OKC which…read morewas a win. Our group was happy with their pitcher of beers and I was very happy with my double gin and tonic. Everything was fairly cheap too which makes it even better.

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

Know the place Very well! My mom and dad, Tony and Linda Shrum owned it for around 20 years.Dont…read moreknow why that says i live in S.F. Calif. I live in Okc,Ok. Originally was the pitcher house. Mom and dad had olde anchor shirts (4 of em) made up, I still got 3 of em from the 1980s. Dad started the I.O.O.B. there. International Order of Old Bastards & Bastardettes.Mom sold the place in 1993 to Jack Smith & Joe Hooker. I also have 5 of the original Olde Anchor Heavy thick glass Coors pitchers with the Olde Anchor name, address and Anchor pic on them, and my dads 1957 Gibson Sunburst Big Body 6 string electric Guitar with the fender Princeton Reverb Amp he used to play for the customers in there on IOOB nights.

Great little neighborhood beer bar. Awesome bartenders and good people! My home away from home.read more

Nice place to relax, play pool, & listen to music. Mic is a great bartender. Conveniently located…read moreon NW 10th & Shawnee.

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

This is a great dive bar. Don't expect anything more than that. Drinks are cheap and if your not a…read morelocal, they will let you know and are not very fond of new people. The place has a few customers that are mentally unstable, but just ignore them. They have a great outside area and parking is in the back.

Worst place ever! Went there for the first time last night and bartender was drunk or something and…read moreit was an awful experience!!!!!!

Epic 21st Birthday Bash at The Snug OKC!…read more We rolled into The Snug OKC for a 21st birthday, and let me tell you--this place did not disappoint! Spotless clean, vibin' atmosphere, and drinks that hit just right. Karaoke absolute blast. The whole night was a 10/10, and we'll definitely be back for more good times! Thanks Snug!

I stopped in here to meet a friend for a drink. They have a decent selection of beer and alcohol…read more The service was really good by the bartender and she was polite. They have a couple of pool tables in there and they had a nice selection of some fancy cotton candy martinis. Parking is kind of small outside but other than that this is a good place to visit and drink.

This little dive bar has given me a mixed feel. I went a…read morecouple times and once it was weird and I was pretty much ignored by the bartender who was busy hanging out with her regulars or friends. However I came back (cause my hotel was across the street and I was bored) I had a great time the bartender then even invited me to come chat with somebody that was a friend of hers since I was alone. Smoke isn't the best smell but it's a dive bar... can't expect much. Sadly it's closed... not sure if it's permanent but I'd guess it's a Covid thing since Covid is the horror story of our lives.

Service is always excellent, love the vibes as well! Staff is attentive and fun! Ask for Abby,…read moreshe's the best!