Oklahoma Gazette does not endorse binge drinking, drunken driving, public drunkenness and/or alcohol abuse. That said, endorsing and engaging are two very different words. Look at how many gs are in engaging. Way more than endorsing. You can easily tell the difference. We like to party responsibly. Seriously, we will not cover your bail money.
by Greg Elwell, photos by Mark Hancock, Garett Fisbeck and Keaton Draper
TapWerks Ale House
121 E. Sheridan Ave.
319-9599
The management at TapWerks Ale House has requested that I stop shortening their name to TWerks. But I wont because thats a pretty funny name for a pretty great bar. With 212 taps and over 100 bottled beers, you wont have any trouble finding the right brew to satisfy you. There are no guarantees that the bartender will find the right combo to get your rear end quaking like an Oklahoma injection well, but you can try your luck.
The Pump Bar
2425 N. Walker Ave.
702-8898
Whether youre eating brunch or dinner or are gulping down any number of its delightful Tiki drinks, its hard to deny the appeal of The Pump Bar. Owned by the former proprietors of The Drunken Fry, the vast patio at Pump has quickly become a favorite for the citys boozerati. Fun fact: Youll want to use the restrooms, where they are always playing the Harry Potter audiobooks. Always.
Little Dicks Halfway Inn
8001 S. Eastern Ave.
facebook.com/littledicks.halfwayinn
670-3425
If youve seen a show at Diamond Ballroom, youve no doubt noticed the watering hole next door. What awaits you inside Little Dicks Halfway Inn? Youll have to go all the way inside to find out. OKCs Original Tiki Tavern definitely qualifies as a dive bar, but its one with plenty of character and a panoply of affordable drinks. Plus, you get to tell people you whet your whistle at Little Dicks.
Bricktown Bike Bar
14 E. Main St.
6332546
Do not get behind the wheel if youve been drinking. But if someone else is driving, hop on Bricktown Bike Bar with 15 of your closest friends and pedal your way to some of the citys best bars. Or bring a cooler, listen to some tunes and get your leg workout done in front of a bunch of strangers leaving a Dodgers game. The point is alcohol and fitness are not mutually exclusive.
Frosted Mug Grill & Big Bar
1800 S. Meridian Ave.
681-1900
Frosted Mugs big bar is a good stop if youre looking for a big drink served by a beautiful woman. (Seriously, its website brags about having attractive wait staff and bartenders.) Wednesdays boast whiskey specials and Thursdays feature tequilas, but no matter what night you go in, theyll have 18 draft beers and another 40 varieties in bottles. Thats one bottled beer per big flatscreen TV in the joint, if youre keeping count.
The Wolftrap
1109 S. Broadway, Edmond
340-7075
You dont have to drink to enjoy Edmond, but it helps! And theres no place more incongruous to most folks idea of that fine municipality than The Wolftrap. Billed as the citys oldest dive bar, its one of the best beer and billiards spots in the metro. The menu includes classic drunken favorites: cheese sticks, jalapeño poppers, nachos and hot wings. Theres an open mic night, dartboards, Golden Tee and lots of well-maintained pool tables. Also: alcohol.
Tramps
2201 NW 39th St.
521-9888
If you like your drinks strong and queens dragging, then make your way down to Tramps. Known for pouring big girl drinks, Tramps is a cash-only bar with a diverse and loyal clientele. Gay, straight, black, white it doesnt matter as long as youre ready to have a good time. Every Sunday, it hosts a drag show and sells $2 Jell-O shots with proceeds benefitting The Winds House. No word on plans to build a bar across the street called Ladies.
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