Oklahoma is known for being a popular destination for business travelers in the oil industry, sports fans, people who enjoy recreation and of course, cowboys. If you lead an alternative lifestyle, there are a number of clubs and bars located in the major cities of the state that are known to be gay-friiendly. Count on live music, dancing and a good time in establishments where you can feel comfortable.
The Hi-Lo club is meant to make you feel like you stepped back in time to the days of the old cabaret clubs. This bar is known to be old, smoky, loud and mostly, cheap. A mostly gay crowd frequents the club and Friday night is always the biggest night of the week when a wild drag show takes place. In addition to drag shows, the club also offers an Internet jukebox and the occasional live band. A full bar specializes in classic drinks such as a popular bloody Mary and a number of unique martinis.
Hi-Lo Club
1221 NW 50th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
405-843-1722
This large Irish Pub is known to serve a very diverse clientele that includes a large alternative lifestyle crowd. The focus here is on hearty portions of pub fare that includes Irish favorites such as corn beef and cabbage, fish and chips and thick burgers. The bar is known to serve a constantly rotating list of beers on tap and a number of whiskeys and cocktails. A number of parlor games are available to play and occasional live music is featured. The mood here is dark and the furnishings and decor reflect that.
James E. McNellie's Public House
409 E 1st St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
918-382-7468
mcnellies.com
Copa is a large multi-level party space that is known for holding a number of weekly events that include an amateur strip contest on Tuesday night, open mic night on Thursday nights and drag shows featuring Copa entertainers and male dancers on Friday and Saturday nights. A large dance floor at Copa is flanked by seating areas and a full bar that serves a large selection of colorful cocktails. Occasional live music is featured. Copa features a state-of-the-art sound system and a light show that moves to the beat of the music.
Copa
2200 W I 44 Service Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
405-525-0730
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