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The Best Bars in Oklahoma City

Prohibition only ended in Oklahoma in 1959, and Oklahoma City still likes its drinks behind a hidden door. The best bars in Oklahoma City spread across Midtown, the Plaza District, the Farmers Market District and downtown. Downtown, The Vault at The National sits in the original bank vault under the First National Center, a 1931 Art Deco tower, with its safety deposit boxes preserved and a smart casual dress code. In the Plaza District, Good For A Few hides behind open bookshelves next to its sister New State Burgers and pours a House Carajillo under tres leches cold foam. In Midtown, Later Bye, a 31-seat bar and a 2026 James Beard Best New Bar nominee, takes no reservations but adds callers to its wait list, and O Bar mixes drinks seven stories above the Ambassador Hotel. Palo Santo, from the same team as Later Bye, pairs pool tables with katsu chicken and tacos in a historic Farmers Market District space. These are the bars we would start with.

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  1. Later Bye
    Cocktail Bar

    Later Bye

    Later Bye is a cozy restaurant and cocktail bar on NW 13th Street with 31 seats, made for small gatherings and catching up with friends. It does not take reservations; guests can call ahead up to 30 minutes to join the wait list, and parties are capped at six. The whole space can be rented for larger groups.

    301 NW 13th St, Ste 101, Oklahoma City, OK 73103Mon-Thu 3pm-12am, Fri-Sat 3pm-1am, Sun 4pm-10pm
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  2. O Bar
    Rooftop Bar

    O Bar

    O Bar is a rooftop bar seven stories above the Ambassador Hotel in Midtown, looking out over downtown Oklahoma City. The list covers classic and signature cocktails, spirits, local beer and wine, with a neighborhood bistro menu of small bites, mains and desserts. Guests can settle inside or out on the terrace, and a cigar menu is offered.

    1200 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73103Daily 4pm-12am
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  3. The Vault at The National
    Speakeasy

    The Vault at The National

    The Vault is a cocktail bar inside the original bank vault of the First National Center, the landmark building that houses The National hotel downtown. Behind the vault doors, a sleek and moody room serves handcrafted cocktails, a wine list and curated bites. Reserved lounge experiences with champagne can be booked, and the space hosts private events, wine dinners and seasonal tastings.

    120 N Robinson Ave, Lower Level, Oklahoma City, OK 73102Sun-Thu 3pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 3pm-12am
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  4. Good For A Few
    Speakeasy

    Good For A Few

    Good For A Few is a cocktail bar in the Plaza District, run alongside its sister concept New State Burgers, whose menu it serves when the burger shop is open. The house list takes a thoughtful approach to modern drinks, with playful signatures built on house syrups, infusions, foams and force carbonation, plus a zero-proof option. Seating is open with no reservations, and the bar runs a Tiny Bar DJ set series on its YouTube channel.

    1705 NW 16th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
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  5. Palo Santo
    Cocktail Bar

    Palo Santo

    Palo Santo is a cocktail bar and kitchen on SW 2nd Street in Oklahoma City's Farmers Market District. The menu runs from house cocktails, agave flights and spirits to cold beer, wine and a kitchen menu, with a happy hour. Private events are booked through a dedicated events address.

    1203 SW 2nd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73108Sunday: 4pm-12am Monday: Closed Tuesday: 4pm-12am Wednesday: 4pm-12am Thursday: 4pm-2am Friday: 4pm-2am Saturday: 4pm-2am
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