Really enjoyed this place. Small, cozy and friendly staff. I love the outdoor patio with fireplace…read more They have a nice list of cocktails. I'll be back!

Powerhouse will always be my go-to for a Happy Hour or a Midday Magic when it comes to a patio…read moredrink or an app and yap with the girls. I've gone several times recently and it never disappoints. I love this local place!

I found this restaurant listed multiple places as a great place to eat at in OKC so, of course, it…read morehad to be on the list when I visited recently. Let's say it lived up to expectations.... The place is understatedly cool, with immaculate vibes. I honestly felt not COOL enough to be there. Nonetheless, we ordered a couple drinks, in which the classic margarita put hair on my chest. My partner ordered the carrot cake bourdon drink on the current winter cocktail menu and he loved it. If i like bourbon i would have loved it too. What a unique drink! We ordered the Ceviche and an order of street tacos each. All amazing dishes. The Ceviche actually had the perfect ratio of chips to dip - a feat - and both tacos were amazing too! I ordered the carnitas and my partner ordered the carne asada, both good but the carnitas were def a stand out! if you are looking for a chill, yet trendy spot, add Palo Santo to your list.

Service, particularly bar staff--on point. Great mixologists, friendly, & knowledgeable…read more Came here for a few happy hour drinks & snacks. Absolutely happy with the quality of the drinks and the black bean hummus . Sounds basic, far from it! If you love garlic, a little spice, and are a savory kind person--get it. Dirty martinis--perfect with more aromatics than expected. Was quite nice. Spiced Daisy--cute, spicy, salty, citrus. Loved!

Truly a visual standout--the decor is definitely photo worthy (as you can see from my images) and…read moreeasily the best part of the experience. It's very disco and retro.... Simply a great vibe the moment you walk in. The drinks were good, though a bit on the pricey side. While the crowd didn't fully match the energy the space gives off, the games were fun and the strip pole......I should say less! XD Overall, it's a beautiful lounge with a strong atmosphere and lots of potential. I tried to capture every possible corner of this place, but you'll just have to come see it for yourself!

When we got there it looks kinda scary because it's dark outside the building definitely need…read morebetter lighting. The bar area is small I wish they would invest more money in building a better bar. I do love the ambiance inside, the lighting is great and they played my kind of music so overall we enjoyed our evening! The crowd was fun too and the service is excellent! Unfortunately they didn't have any food options when we got hungry but they said we could order food to be delivered there so that's what we did! We had fun though and still would recommend it to other people!

Such a nice chill vibe to listen to old school or new school hits. Was informed we could play a…read morerecord or make a request of song ! Celine Dion was requested and a few songs were played ! Mocktails available! Dancing in the sun (Moscow mule) was great... wanting to make it back soon !! Ray was very welcoming !

Very cool to have a Kissa-style lounge (a Japanese vinyl bar) in OKC. The Soundbar has curated an…read moreamazing space to enjoy records and take in some of the best views of downtown OKC. The cocktails are solid too, and I love their themed playlists. Great spot to chill and take it all in.

Kind of a cool place, located within the lobby area of the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City. The bar is…read moreaccessible to the public. It's not especially large in terms of seating available, but it does have a pretty fair selection of whiskeys and other spirits for cocktails and mixed drinks. The seating they do have is very lounge-y, with comfortable armchairs and couches surrounding a series of low tables, and some stool seating at the bar. The staff have always been friendly, and the decor is definitely rural/western themed. Some plusses: Because it's in the hotel lobby, there's a ton more seating in the lobby area itself, which is very comfortable. Not only that, there's several restaurants located within the hotel, including The Tap House and Bob's Steak and Chop House ($$$$). Both are fantastic. So if you're meeting up for dinner with friends, you can loosen up with a drink at the Basin Bar first. Or after. Or whatever! Also, down the hall is a coffee shop and a small gift shop. The only real minus: their prices. You expect to pay a little higher at a bar/lounge for drinks, but this one struck me as steeper than normal. A Tom Collins (which was on the weak side) and an IPA cost $30 before the tip. The next night I stopped in for a couple of standard sized cans of IPA, and was charged $20, again before the tip. PRO TIP FOR MANAGEMENT: Less is more. Charge less, you'll have more customers and they'll spend more.

We love making a stop at Basin Bar anytime we visit or stay at the Omni Hotel downtown…read more They make an AMAZING espresso martini! The bar is very upscale yet warm. We have been several times when it has been pretty crowded, and we never have trouble getting service. The drinks are always made quickly and taste fresh. Go check out Basin Bar next time you're in the area!

Excellent Chicken Wings!! Service was great, good selection…read moreof Whiskeys. Band enjoyable. And the gal on the guitar starting out her career, I think Lacey, and her original songs were amazing.

Started off rough Wednesday night when they weren't prepared for the influx of March Madness and…read moreHusker fans. Their kitchen was backed up over an hour and items on the menu started getting dropped. Waitress said we cleaned out the kitchen. They had karaoke on Wednesday and everyone was having a great time. As a Husker fan in town, we dominated the environment and it quickly turned into a Husker bar. Idk how the bartenders ended up with Husker tank tops but they embraced the madness and rolled with it! Only star i had to knock off was them not having the AC on while the bar was PACKED wall to wall on a 98 degree day. We had to leave and go next door because it was so uncomfortable. Unfortunately but everything else was great. They said it was busier Wednesday than St Patty's day was Tuesday. Thanks for hosting a ton of Huskers!

Worst place we've ever been to in downtown OKC! Headed to a…read moreThunder game so stopped by. Big red headed dude with glasses didn't even acknowledge us as we sat in front of him at the bar for 15 minutes watching him make drinks. Wasted 27 minutes @ the Vault waiting, waiting some more, at the bar, then moved to the fireplace. Dude actually came and bussed the table we moved to and said nothing. Unreal! This place sucks! Don't go if you enjoy service! Not one staff member of the Vault said anything to us. Like we were invisible. Pathetic!

The Vault is a beautiful lounge in the old vault of the first national bank! I was surprised at the…read moredress code because a few people were clearly slumming! I and my husband had arrived a few days before and my husband was told he couldn't enter because he had on jean shorts. Well the dress code was relaxed today because I saw women and men clearly dressed inappropriately. Beyond that the drinks are top contender and the food kinda sub par. You go for the atmosphere well I did and the selfies of course!

Approaching the parking lot, I noticed cars parked in an area full of shops and art expos closed…read moreduring non-business hours. I got out of my Uber, and I saw a couple walking into the main building. One would assume that everyone is there for art and passes by thinking nothing of it, but I knew there was a secret entrance waiting to be found. I tipped my Uber and walked in. The couple was gone, and all that was left were closed shops in a long wooden hallway. In the Hallway was a man in normal clothes. He said, "The lounge?" Yes, I replied, and he asked for my ID. I showed it to him, then he pointed to a black box on the wall with a moon sticker on it. I pushed it, and the wall opened like an Indiana Jones movie. First impressions are important, and I was impressed. The hidden entrance established the secrecy and exclusivity that I expected from a speakeasy. The Lunar Lounge featured a 1990s retro space theme. This included decorations and art. They had their business logo on the wall, a mural of a naked women sitting on a crescent moon with long red hair covering her private parts. There was a robot-shaped snack machine with a mini tube television for a head, static on the screen with angry black electrical tape making his eyes and mouth. The music was energetic without overpowering people's conversations. Calling ahead of time, I met with a bartender who explained to me that they had no intention of becoming a speakeasy; they wanted to create a safe place for their friends who were part of the LGBT community to express themselves out of sight of public view without fear of judgment or discrimination. Basically, meeting every requirement of a Modern Speakeasy. The owner did a good job creating a convivial atmosphere. People were friendly and socially warm in this relaxed environment. According to the Annuals of Tourism, "Convivial atmospheres are powerful in that they carry with them a transformative potential in terms of individuals' openness to and anticipation of future encounters, and their attendant feelings"(Rokka). The Hosts, therefore, created an Atmosphere catered to their intended Patrons. Even though the secret entrance and the atmosphere made this speakeasy impressive, the focus is on the drinks. Now, a bartender does not need to be a master at mixology, but for the sake of the evaluation, there are a few things people tend to look for in a drink. I personally evaluate a cocktail based on the balance of sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and aftertaste. According to the International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, "mixologists, with their aesthetic approach, contribute to transforming mixology into a form of cultural and creative expression" (Creta). I ordered a sophisticated drink from their menu, wondering what they might do differently. I ordered their Cosmopolitan, a signature cocktail. Instead of putting one shot or two shots, the bartender put a shot and a half. This made the alcohol blend in with the sweetness, not too sweet, so that someone would not drink it too fast. With the cranberry juice, he added a space candy garnish shaped like the moon, and as it dissolved, it started to dye the drink blue. After I finished the drink, I ordered it again from a different bartender, and she made it the same way. I saw consistency; all their signature cocktails looked cold, full of artistic expression, and used high-quality ingredients. Now, an argument I would consider valid concerning Speakeasies is: "A real Speakeasy is a traditional hidden room within a restaurant or cave with formal attire and with jazz music." And to a point, I would agree, but at that time, cave networks were maintained, and Restaurants were a family business where you could make a secret room without corporate overreach or whistleblowing. Those places were modern at the time. Today, Speakeasy simply means to go somewhere to drink away from the general public to speak easily. This could be two construction workers getting off work to go to an exclusive place where most union workers go to relax after work, to a private room where two politicians talk shop out of earshot of the public, or to a restaurant turning into a bar after business hours and bringing in a DJ, karaoke or actual theatre. All of these activities meet the constantly changing environment that would and could be seen in a speakeasy. Ultimately, the Lunar Lounge succeeds because it captures the cultural purpose of a speakeasy, with secret doors leading to a convivial atmosphere and well-made cocktails. Based on my data and experience at the Lunar Lounge, I would consider it a modern speakeasy. The 18th Amendment wasn't just about stopping the sales of alcohol. It was about stopping people from expressing themselves in America and spreading cultural influence. The Lunar Lounge met my basic evaluation of a speakeasy, not just the physical building, but also the Freedom of Expression that its customers enjoyed.

Fun entrance and vibe. The service was nice and friendly. Great location. Drinks were delicious. We…read morewill definitely be back.

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.

Date night at Bar Arboloda. We thought we better go out last night in advance of the winter storm…read more We went early around 4:45 and there were three other people there. By the time we left the place was nearly full. Arbolada is a great neighborhood bar. Located in a historical building it is charming and cozy. A wonderful bar to have drinks with a small menu to satisfy your appetite. I ordered an Old fashion and Jan ordered an expresso martini. The happy hour prices for the old fashion was $7. The expresso martini is not a happy hour option. It was $12, and it was excellent. I never order them, but always taste Jan's. This was the best expresso martini I've ever tasted. For food I ordered a chicken salad sandwich. It was good and I enjoyed it, but I'm not a fan of chicken salad with grapes in it. Jan ordered a hamburger that was very good.. we shared an order of pimento cheese fries that were excellent. The prices are good, the noise low. The atmosphere fun and relaxed. You order at the bar and they deliver to your table.

This is a fun place. The drink menu is good for mixed drinks, but it seemed like the beer menu was…read morelacking a little, especially with having a burger as your specialty. The burger I would give a 8.5/10. It was cooked great with awesome flavor. I was hoping for a little more cheese/saucy flavor and that's why it wasn't a 9/10. This burger ranks as a top 3 in OKC currently amongst our burger testing group. If you want a good burger and are downtown OKC I'd definitely try this place out!