Valkyrie was one of my first stops after moving to Tulsa from New York. I had my favorite few bars in the city and knew that I was going to miss them terribly So, I sought out somewhere that would feel like home. Needless to say the search listing was pretty short. I only came up with a handful of places to check out and all of them for different reasons. My first visit to Valkyrie was disappointing. The bartender was pretentious and seemed completely uninterested in talking to me about the place and it's fine quality. I wasn't thrilled about going back after tabbing out and on the tip line I wrote "Humility"... I did go back and I'm so glad I did. The bartender that served me previously wasn't there and I had a wonderful time with my friends that I took along, not to mention excellent service. I frequent as often as I can and have yet to see the bartender from my first experience... He may have been humbled and asked to leave, who knows. Love Valkyrie it feels like home... read more

The drinks are great! I have been here twice, but the bar staff are a bunch of arrogant asshats! Again, the cocktails are great but I wish they had better bar staff. read more

My husband had been here before, I had not, but wow did I love it! I will most definitely be back whenever I get the chance. I loved everything about it - the drinks, the atmosphere, the decor, the bartenders, everything. The first drink I ordered was off the menu, but bartender's choice is the way to go. Pick three adjectives of what you like in a drink and let them do their magic. You won't be disappointed! I had a traditional daquiri, which I'd really never had before (just the frozen version in a cheesy glass) and I really liked it. I also had some type of drink that was similar to a rum and coke but without any coke...yeah, great description, I know. The guy next to me ordered it and I love a rum and coke so I got one too. Really though, just tell the bartenders what you like and you'll get something unique and delicious that you might never have tried otherwise. I also recommend sitting at the bar so you can watch the bartenders make all the creative drinks. It makes for a really fun and entertaining time! read more

It only took one visit to realize this would be my go-to bar if I lived in Tulsa. With its neat industrial looks, dim lighting, chalk-scrawled menu and impressively-curated music playlist (yes, I grabbed my phone to Shazam that ish), Valkyrie is the kind of place that inspires a curious stranger to become a loyal regular. The open layout makes what could be a gussied-up bar much more approachable - and with a beverage menu catering to craft beer lovers, cocktail connoisseurs and wine buffs, no adult is left behind. Personally, I found most enjoyment in the craft beer selection. St. Bernardus Abt 12? I love to love ya, and you can bet that my posterior will be parked on a Valkyrie bar stool next time I'm in Tulsa. Enjoy this space, Tulsans - this bar is one hell of a sparkly gem and I have a feeling it's only going to get better. read more

This unique little lounge is in a nice area of town. I liked how it was set up, very communal seating and great for groups. I left my wallet that had my ID with my friend who was coming to meet us here. When I told the bartender he was fine with it for the most part but asked me two more times where they were over a 15-minute period. He kind of freaked out after the last time despite being told by multiple other people, which he knew personally, that I was well over 21. I understand this implications legally, but he could have been more mature. Luckily they came about 60 seconds after this but he didn't handle the situation well at all. I probably would have liked the bar more but how he handled that situation left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Stumbled in here on a Sunday night after a concert and was very impressed. Not only were the staff very knowledgeable about their craft, they were also a delight to be around. We planned to stop in for one drink and ended up staying till close discussing classic cocktails. The prices are a bit high but I can understand why- these aren't your average McCormicks and soda kind of drinks... they're more like art. Almost too pretty to drink. So if you're wanting a cheap drink to get you drunk there's other bars, but if you're wanting a great experience and a tasty concoction then this is the place for you! read more

i found out about this place due to a first friday art crawl in the brady arts district. it was a spur of the moment, me visiting this place & i was glad to check it out. they had the summer cocktail specials going on & it was a long list. interesting names of the cocktails & the mixes were appealing. the one i went with was the bahnahnana: banana-infused rye whiskey, campari bitter, carpano antica formula vermouth, cinnamon syrup & bitter truth aromatic bitters. that drink is super strong. i remember the bartender asking me if i wanted a "sipper" or a "refresher," & this was definitely a sipper. the drink was good for sure. with this being my first visit & seeing that they have seasonal cocktail lists, i'll come back to see what else they have on deck. read more

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This is probably my favorite place I've been to in Tulsa so far. I love it. There are couches and booths with plenty of room for every one to relax, of course there's the bar also. The lighting and the music make this a very relaxed environment to unwind with friends. The selection of beers is fantastic. I've tried some that I had never heard of and they are rally great at cycling draughts. I have not had cocktails or liquor here but my friends have had nothing but great things to say. The bartenders and wait staff are very friendly and patient and are really great about helping you choose a drink from the lengthy menu. Something else I love about this place: the bathrooms are so clean! I find this very important in a bar due to the frequency of my trips to the lavatory. All in all, if you want to go to a great, chill bar in downtown Tulsa, this is definitely the first place I would go. I will certainly be returning again and again! read more

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This absolute gem of a bar is my new favorite place to go to get a high-quality cocktail! Their cocktail menu is extensive, and separated into mutliple sections depending on the kind of drink that you like. Can't find something on the menu that you like? They even have a glossary of words listed, and you can tell the bartender three of them and they'll surprise you with a custom drink that they'd think that you'd like based on those words. Coolest place ever! read more

Anytime anyone asks me about a great place to visit for drinks, I always say Valkyrie. This is a comfortable little pub near the corner of Brady and Main. It is always very clean inside and out. When you walk up to the door, you can smell the mixtures of syrups they have made. I love this! The owner is very nice and is often found working at the bar. The bar is very modestly decorated and I like this. They have used the character of the space to make it cozy. There are tables and bar seats as well as a few couches to have those intimate talks with your significant other. ;) The music is always kept at a comfortable level and pretty agreeable with the mood of the night. The menu is seasonal but you can order any drink you like and they will make it. I always go for the Moscow Mule. Perfection! Great selection of whisk(e)y. The only thing my friends and family mention is that they would like a bigger selection of beer and they are a little pricey on their drinks but I think they are comparable. read more

I've got two favorite bars in Tulsa, this is one of them. I love Valkyrie for a plethora of reasons. Atmosphere, decor, the long bar with cool bar stools, etc. It has "cool" written all over it without being overly hip and snobby. Every bar tender I've come into contact with has been great and knows the crafts of bar tending. My favorite thing to do is sit at the bar and ask them to make me a "Manly" drink. I always get some over the top strong whiskey or scotch drink with an orange peel or something in it. Its always stinkin perfect. Anyway get down to Valkyrie asap and enjoy yourself! read more

I keep rewriting this review because somehow my description of Valkyrie makes it sound like cocktail snob hangout, but it's not. Granted, someone very particular about mixology would love Valkyrie, the attention to detail, the obscure ingredients, and unique drink menu offerings. But I love Valkyrie because I'm not a cocktail snob and I still feel welcome there. I always find a new drink to enjoy and I usually learn something. Plus, who can resist a weekly haiku? We usually go when it's not super busy and the bartenders are always glad to answer questions and consistently make good suggestions as to what I should try. read more

Must go!!! Amazing cocktails!! Bartenders choice is always fun! I've never had a bad drink here!

Great craft cocktails, chill atmosphere. Neat little section on the bar menu where you pick three adjectives and the bartender makes you a specialty cocktail. read more

Love love love! I was in Tulsa for a conference and Valkyrie was recommended to us by the hotel staff. Our group included six ladies and we walked to this bar from the Hyatt hotel. We visited on a Wednesday night, the place was clean, warm and inviting. Their menus are on large chalkboards my friends and I were ready to place an order at the bar when then attended said he'd come over to our table to visit and take orders. We found out later that our bartender was the owner of Valkyrie. While at our table he asked each of us what we liked and didn't like in terms of cocktails and spirits. Without writing anything down he thought of a different drink for each of us that was unique and fitting to out taste buds. My friends and i were so impressed with this bar, the owner and our drinks. The customer service and attending we received is the driving factor in why I'm leaving this review. I may have to make a trip to Tulsa just to come back to Valkyrie. read more

Love it. Day drinking? Yes. Kick off the night? Yes. Make it the night? Yes. Wrap your night? Yes. Awesome mixologists with fantastic servers. Love the conversational groupings & group friendly booths. The menu changes seasonally & you can catch specials, quotes & random awesomeness on the chalkboard. read more

I thought about taking the approach of a compliment sandwich for this review, but decided that's for passive-aggressive corporate performance reviews. This place specializes in a constantly changing menu of craft cocktails, fancy beers and wines. No food, no real frills in decoration (outside the random posters of videogames, memes and harry potter). Everything here is pricey, except for the $3 PBR, but some of that cost is allocated to the handmade ingredients and the "time" it takes for the bartender to mix your drink. The cocktails are all interesting, but the majority of them come off as just way too sour. My one true complaint about this place and why I didn't rate higher is their stupid door policy. Above the door the fire marshall capacity clearly states 60 people. Nowhere during the night did this place even get close to capacity, but still they had the door man turning people away. The pretense for this is that they don't want the bar crowded and people rushing the bartenders, because it takes a significant amount of time for them to mix the drinks. It makes sense in theory, they want to maintain a casual low key atmosphere. But hey! Its a bar. Let people in to drink. The bartenders are able to handle it and seemed to have no trouble making two drinks in under 3 mins. read more

First experience was not satisfactory, but owner sought me out and invited back for another try. Much appreciated and kudos given for actively engaging your customers. I had a great time, great drinks and will be back. read more

I would like to try EVERY drink! So happy to have this establishment in my neighborhood. This is the kind of place I would imagine myself wandering to whenever I fancy a drink. Love how many concoctions are available. Low key chill atmosphere. Yes it does feel like Williamsburg. Lots of beards, flannel shirts and slim pants. Recommended drinks list (will keep adding after every visit =P): * Old Fashioned * Sazerac read more

Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to get away? All those nights when you've got no lights...the check is in the mail. And your little angel hung the cat up by it's tail. And your third fiance didn't show. Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. And they're always glad you came. You want to be where you can see our troubles are all the same. You want to be where everybody knows your name. Rolled out of bed, Mr. Coffee's dead. The morning's looking bright. And your shrink ran off to Europe and didn't even write. And your husband wants to be a girl. Be glad there's one place in the world where everybody knows your name. And they're always glad you came. You want to go where people know, people are all the same. You want to go where everybody knows your name. read more

I stopped in for a couple cocktails and really enjoyed myself! Olivia and Ben were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. While I was there, I had a Mezcal Old Fashioned with the Bozal Ensamble and a Knife Fight (A Negroni w/ Mezcal) Both were really great drinks - well balanced, flavorful, and hit the spot. I'll def make this a regular habit when I'm in town. When service matches the quality of the beverages, ya gotta support them so they keep it going! Cheers, homies! read more

Fun little bar downtown Tulsa. Great cocktails, friendly staff and reasonable prices. They have a decent beer menu and the place is decorated very cool and hip. Loved their wall of liquor, you can spend a long time just looking at how many bottles they have. This place is perfect for a date or to bring a group of friends to have a conversation, I loved the fact that it was not super loud, but then again I came on a Saturday at 8PM so maybe the loudness starts later. read more

My favorite cocktail bar. Really cool vibe and the bartenders couldn't be any better. Usually go on the First Friday Art Crawl so I don't know how busy they are during the week. On First Friday, it can be kinda iffy whether or not you can find a place to sit down. The wall of liquor behind the bar is amazing and it's fun to sit at the bar and watch the bartenders do their stuff. My wife once ordered an absinthe drink and the bartender did the whole routine with the water pour over and absinthe spoon. I've never had an "average" drink here. Top notch if you like a great drink...and I do! read more

They are, in fact, serious about the drinks. I thought maybe that the motto was silly, but after I've gone in there I think it's not.

Came in for a drink and an app after a long holiday weekend in AR before heading back to OR. I got an Old Fashion with Pendleton 1910 and the girlfriend got a Satan's Whiskers. We also ordered a small board. Great service and even better food and drinks. Well done gents! read more

I really liked this place. They have a huge collection of alcohol and really know a wide collection of drinks. Name a few words and they will come up with something for you. I loved what they gave me. Interior is nice. Great experience. read more

Hands down the best drinks I've ever had. The atmosphere is that of passion for the craft and good times

If you like specialty drinks this is the place to go. The venue isn't that big but it has a very nice feel to it inside. Coming from a big city and having been to my fair share of trendy bars, I was very pleased with what I saw. This probably is the most trendiest place as far as downtown Tulsa goes. You will not find your typical mixed drinks or beer at this establishment. If you want a high end drink this is the place to go. The bartenders are very nice and will actually talk to you. Visited November 2014 read more

Craft cocktails are excellent. Each of the four talented bartenders eagerly welcome requests! Comfortable, friendly place with many bar stools and ample seating for small groups. Not crazy loud. Huge library of liquor and endless possibilities!! read more

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Great bar in downtown Tulsa. I really liked the seating - big booths, bar stools, or a couple of couches. The bartender was great. He greeted us with a smile and immediately took order. We had heard about their Moscow mules so we ordered them. The first thing I noticed was the ginger. I later learned they make their own ginger beer which explains why it was so prevalent. Overall really nice bar for drinks and conversation. I'll definitely head back next time I'm in town. read more

My son and I visited this place after a concert downtown because a friend had recommended. We absolutely loved this place! The bartenders were fantastic and were very professional, knowledgeable, fun, and catering! They had their own playlist and played a variety of music. There wasn't a big crowd in the place, but the ambience was superb! I have found my to go place in Tulsa for drinks. read more

Amazing menu and handcrafted cocktails. This was one of the first places I stopped in to in Tulsa, and was immediately won over. I've been to my fair share of cocktail bars and this stacks up against any of them. Well done Tulsa. read more

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Nice place . Good ambience . Great drinks and remarkable service. The drinks are presented very well and seem tempting . The bartenders are also very friendly ! Some on table snacks would have made it the best place . read more

Great spot in the Brady District. I stopped by twice while in Tulsa for the holidays and I enjoyed it both times. It's like a hipster bar in Brooklyn that was dropped into Downtown Tulsa...without the expected drop in prices. Cocktails are all in the $10-12 range (some are maybe more?) but they're very good. I've only had a few from their very large menu but enjoyed the "speaking in tongues" the most. They're all really creative drinks that you wouldn't be able to easily recreate at home (so worth the high bar tab, in other words). I don't remember the name of it but the first drink I ordered tasted like cough syrup. Other than that, I can't complain about this welcome addition to the downtown area. read more

It's 9:30 on Sunday night the day before Labor Day. We have a large group of family and friends who want to see why everyone is talking about the Downtown Tulsa bar scene. Our downtown savy friend suggests Valkyrie. Valkyrie is a rectangular space with a bar on the right hand side and various tables and sofas on the left had side. At 9:30 we were able to get right in and find excellent spaces for our group to gather. By 10:30 the place was packed. While we were there, one and then later two bartenders created excellent craft cocktails. Great flavors, quality liquors all mixed with care. However, this takes time. So don't come here if you are impatient. The craft cocktails were excellent and, in my opinion, an excellent value for the quality. I was however disappointed with the draft beer. It was served too warm and seemed to have been somewhat past its prime. A quick switch to a cocktail and all was well. If you want a cool place to enjoy really well made craft cocktails, Valkyrie is it. I look forward to visiting again. Thank you. read more

Every time I'm in town I definitely enjoy checking this far out. It is one of my normal stops. The prices for the mixed drinks is a bit on the high side however it's probably the nicest place downtown. read more

I really enjoy this place! It's a clean, dark, relaxed, yet swanky atmosphere. They make their mixers from scratch and use spices to awaken your palette so you're getting a fresh unique drink that you don't get at most bars. The bartenders are experts and have their PHD in Mixology. The menu is easy to navigate with different tastes in each section. But if you can't decide, just ask your bartender to help and they will ask you a few taste questions and pick a drink that's right for you. Check them out and you'll be hooked too! read more

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My only reason for not giving this five stars was the lack of vodka on the menu! LOL We met a friend for drinks about 5 o'clock on Friday and were a little overwhelmed with all the choices on the menu. Lots of Gin craft cocktails and a nice selection of beer. Our waiter made some great recommendations and all of our cocktails were really good. They make their own in-house tonic which was really nice as well. Nice atmosphere and pretty knowledgeable staff! Will definitely go back! read more

I am as impressed with the fellas behind the bar as the drinks they mix up. Had the Shrute of All Evil and the Oak-aged Falling Soldier. Both were excellent! read more

Valkyrie - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Uninhibited space where mixologists create magic for friends and strangers. Place has a strong sense of community and kinship. Perfect lighting and attentive staff. Fresh ingredients. Interesting directions. Unexpected surprise. read more

Valkyrie - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma