If you’re looking for a fun night out on the town, look no further than downtown Oklahoma City! When you’re leaving a concert at Paycom Center or The Criterion, why end the night there? Head over to one of the Modern Frontier’s many lively nightlife options just a short jaunt from two of OKC’s biggest concert venues.
Dance the Night Away
For those who like to dance, Bricktown is the place for you!
Located just north of the canal on Flaming Lips Alley is Pretty Please Social Room. They never have a cover charge and have live DJs every weekend!
Oklahoma Ranch is a huge 27,000-square-foot space with pool tables, mechanical bull riding and six fully stocked bars to keep the entertainment going late into the night. If you like two-stepping, be sure to check out Oklahoma Ranch.
One of the newest party destinations in Bricktown is Santos Latin Cuisine & Bar. They offer a vibrant atmosphere with music every weekend, making it the perfect spot to dance the night away.
Relax and Unwind
Anyone looking for a more relaxed spot to wind down after a show?
Social Capital is a mess-hall-style bar with over 100 beers available on tap. Right across the street from Scissortail Park, the top floor of Social Capital has a great view of the Oklahoma City skyline, the perfect backdrop to enjoy a drink and cap off a fun night.
For a more traditional setting, visit Bricktown Brewery. With local beer, tasty food and a classic brewery ambiance, it's hard to go wrong at Bricktown Brewery. The brewery closes at 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, so be sure to head over with enough time to sit back and enjoy a drink.
Situated on the Bricktown Canal, Tipsy Tiki is a quaint, lively tiki bar with a lighthearted atmosphere and well-priced drinks. Pet-friendly and open from 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Tuesday through Friday and 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, this tropical nightlife option has TVs to catch the big game all while enjoying an island-themed beverage out of a pineapple!
Wine and Dine
If you’re looking for a more upscale place to go after a concert, check out an elegant bar with fancy cocktails.
Housed within The National, the Library of Distilled Spirits is an incredible bar and lounge in a historic, 1930s bank vault. Restored to its former glory with eye-popping colors and lavish design, this gorgeous setting for drinks is one-of-a-kind, providing visitors with a chic nightlife experience you won’t get anywhere else. Upstairs is Tellers, a stunning Italian restaurant where you can get a fabulous glass of wine, a late-night bite or an excellent cocktail.
Red Piano Lounge is another ornate hangout inside of a historic hotel in downtown OKC. Named after the iconic red piano that accompanies the wood-finished pillars, Red Piano Lounge in the Skirvin Hotel is a beautiful spot to enjoy some evening light dining and fancy drinks after a concert.
Sing Along
Still not ready to stop singing along? Keep the show going at Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar! Found on the Bricktown Canal, Michael Murphy’s is always a hoot. With multiple talented piano players and a great drink selection, Michael Murphy’s has everything you need to round out a great night of live music.
While the West Village is a tad further from The Criterion and the Paycom Center than the Bricktown Entertainment District, there are still multiple bars deserving of a visit.
Take an Uber or even a Lime Scooter over to FlashBack RetroPub to spend the rest of your night playing a massive selection of arcade games while enjoying a drink from the pub’s full-service bar. Within walking distance of FlashBack RetroPub is the Jones Assembly, a huge multipurpose space that includes a full-service restaurant and bar, as well as a concert space of its own. For even more options, discover more nightclubs and bars to visit in Oklahoma City.
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