Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In
Tulsa Nightlife
Search:

Tulsa Hotels

Real reviews from real travelers.

Tulsa Nightlife

Brookside shines after dark - Tulsa
Brookside shines after dark
by BixB
Reviews and photos of Tulsa bars and nightclubs posted by real travelers and Tulsa locals.
Tulsa Map
Sort By:  Most Recent | Best Rated
Peoria from 33rd to 38th streets: Love Brookside area!
  • Tip Rating:
  • By Parvati2 on December 7, 2004
  • Tulsa Page by Parvati2
  • This is the best area in town for nightlife! Great little bistros offer everything from Thai to Italian to handcut steaks & Tex-Mex. There's wonderful little shops & art galleries if you want to window shop (most close at 6pm) & walk around after dinner. Then once it's time to go out, there's a little bit of everything! Brookside Bar offers $2 longnecks & $0.25 pool & a friendly neighborhood environment. Suede Bar, next door, is one of the best 21 & up dance clubs in town, usually offering live original music & ladies drink free on Thursday nights. Sharky's has great pool & shuffleboard & The Brook is a great place for people watching. The best thing to do here is walk around & stop in everywhere, try it all. And after a good night's rest, come back in the morning for brunch at En Fuego's & $2 mimosas to salve that hangover, then walk across the street & relax w/ a good cup of coffee & a blanket on the couch at Shades of Brown.

    Nice casual-dressy jeans

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Tulsa?

    Read reviews about Tulsa Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Cain's Ballroom: "The Legend Lives On"
  • Tip Rating:
  • BixB
  • Updated By BixB on April 4, 2006
  • Tulsa Page by BixB
  • Cain's Ballroom in its neon glory - Tulsa
    Cain's Ballroom in its neon
    glory
    by BixB, 4 more photos
    Few live popular music venues anywhere in America can claim the kind of history held by Cain's Ballroom. From the stage where western-swing legend Bob Wills broadcast daily to an eager 1930's audience, to the hole punched in the backstage wall by Sid Vicious in 1978 (its still there), the Cain's bears testimony to the musical and societal comings and goings, fits and starts, of over 70 years. And true to its slogan, "The Legend Lives On," the Cain's continues to bring a steady supply of the best and most innovative acts, many of whom specifically want to play the historic ballroom even though they could fill a much larger venue. The bookings are weighted toward modern rock, but an eclectic playbill makes the Cain's a destination for just about every taste at one time or another.

    The building, with its wooden dance floor mounted on heavy-duty truck springs, is a classic. As the name states, this is a "ballroom," not a theater or concert hall. A few bleachers line the side walls, and typically there are a number of tables set up near the back of the floor, but mostly its "standing room only." There is a bar in the back corner, and another bar and lounge area connected to the main building. A fairly recent remodel retained all the ambience - including the huge portraits of the likes of Roy Rogers and Hank Thompson that keep watch over the room - but thankfully and at long last added air-conditioning! If you never experienced it, you can only imagine what the place was like packed full of people in a full-bore rock frenzy on one of Tulsa's sweltering August nights.

    There is truly no other place like it in the world. For every true music fan, a trip to the Cain's should be a compulsory pilgrimage.

    Well, the attire of the crowd at the Bob Will's tribute is likely to be just a bit different than for the Ministry concert. Know the band? You'll know the dress code.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Live Music
  • Address: 423 N. Main
  • Phone: 918.584.2306
  • Directions: 4 blocks north of downtown, on Main at the I-244/412 overpass.
  • Website: www.cainsballroom.com
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Cherry Street: Just like a cherry - cool and tasty
  • Tip Rating:
  • BixB
  • By BixB on March 15, 2006
  • Tulsa Page by BixB
  • Tulsa Nightlife
    by BixB, 4 more photos
    Cherry Street is known more for its shopping and dining options than as a pure "nightlife" area, but it also shines as a great destination after hours. Dubbed in honor of its original name, "Cherry Street" is actually a seven block stretch of East 15th Street between Peoria and Utica Avenues. Along the stretch there are a number of places that offer great food and drink and regular live entertainment. Among them are the Bourbon Street Cafe, Full Moon Cafe, Camerelli's, Kilkenny's Irish Pub, Gray Snail Saloon, and Empire Bar.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: East 15th Street from Peoria to Utica Avenues
  • Directions: From U.S. 64, exit Utica Ave. So south two blocks to 15th Street. Turn right (west) onto 15th.
  • Website: www.cherryst.com
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Cains Ballroom: Don't miss Cains -- Home of Western Swing!
  • Tip Rating:
  • caminoreal
  • Updated By caminoreal on April 2, 2004
  • Tulsa Page by caminoreal
  • Tulsa Nightlife
    by caminoreal
    One of Tulsa's historic icons is Cains Ballroom, formerly known as Cains Academy. It is in what is now an industrial area that is reverting to a neighborhood full of nightclubs, bars, restaurants and small speciality shops on the north edge of downtown.
    Cains once was the Tulsa home of Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys, the band that helped create the western swing sound in country music.
    Just about every big name in country music in the middle decades of the 20th Century played at Cains. It had gone through a gradual decline under a recent owner, but was recently cleaned up, modernized (but still retaining its personality, and is once again a venue for the likes of Lyle Lovett, Merle Haggard and many more touring country artists.
    It's as much a part of American country music history as Ryman's Auditorium in Nashville or the Sun Records studio in Memphis. It's worth a visit if you're a country music fan.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Live Music
  • Address: 423 N. Main in Tulsa
  • Directions: almost underneath the elevated I-244 in downtown Tulsa
  • Website: www.cainsballroom.com
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Elephant Run - The Trade Winds Central Hotel: Girls Just Want to Have Fun
  • Tip Rating:
  • JudiandBill
  • By JudiandBill on October 16, 2004
  • Tulsa Page by JudiandBill
  • Judi, daughters and sister Dawn at E.R. - Tulsa
    Judi, daughters and sister
    Dawn at E.R.
    by JudiandBill
    A great "ecclectic" club within the Trade Winds Central Hotel, any age from mid 20s - to 60s, can find fun here. Live entertainment on weekends, and a decent dance floor. This is where mom and the girls go out to boogie, when we're feeling frisky!

    Casual, but if you want to get noticed, and like in my case, get a drink or two bought for you - DRESS UP! And ... guys, you may think you can dance in sneakers, but really think about that.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: I-44 and the Harvard Exit, Tulsa
  • Directions: On the Northside of I-44 at Harvard.
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Tulsa?

    Read reviews about Tulsa Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Voodoo Room: Dance Clubs
  • Tip Rating:
  • By ginger0825 on May 2, 2003
  • Tulsa Page by ginger0825
  • This is a good place to go if you are into dancing and meeting college age people. The bands are usually pretty good. The best time to go is on Saturday nights. The club is located on 1st street downtown. If you want to see the band listing go to www.urbantulsa.com. Hope this helps.

    No dress code

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: 1st street
  • Directions: Downtown
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Encounters Bar: Great nights
  • Tip Rating:
  • neilward
  • By neilward on December 24, 2003
  • Tulsa Page by neilward
  • Live music oasis in this land of Country misic.
    Great company there.loadsa beer and an excellent night was had by all,several times.

    No jeans I think

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Doubletrees Hotel
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Mr.Luckys: Bloody Kareoke
  • Tip Rating:
  • neilward
  • By neilward on December 24, 2003
  • Tulsa Page by neilward
  • I dont mind the odd kareoke song but here they take it so seriously,To serious for us Brits who have been known to have a laugh at ourselves. But it was opposite our hotel and on Wednesdays and Fridays cheap beer and lingerie shows with scantily clad ladies wandering around,after 3 hours of this I got bored !!!***&^%$£"!So it was a top bar with us

    Big red and black check shirts and stetsons wouldn't go amiss.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: Opposite Lexington suites
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Brady District: Get the Blues in the "Old Lady's" Neighborhood
    BixB
  • Updated By BixB on July 25, 2008
  • Tulsa Page by BixB
  • The Old Lady on Brady - Tulsa
    The Old Lady on Brady
    by BixB, 1 more photos
    It's perimeter prominently marked by several permanent searchlights, the Brady District is a brick warehouse area directly north of downtown. It is centered around North Main and Brady. Tulsa's orginal performing arts center, The Brady Theater (known as "The Old Lady on Brady" and still used for concerts), and the historic Cain's Ballroom are in the area, along with a number of working artists studios and galleries.

    Popular nightlife destinations in Brady include Caz's, Club Majestic, The Hive, Gypsy Coffee House, and the Deadtown Tavern. Several restaurants also inhabit the area: Caz's Chowhouse, Lola's at the Bowery, Mexicali Border Cafe, and a Spaghetti Warehouse.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Around North Main St. & Brady Ave.
  • Directions: From I-244 West exit 1st Street downtown. Turn north (right) on Cincinnati. Turn left (west) on Brady. Main street is two blocks ahead.
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Boston District: No Harvard Yard, Just Good Times
    BixB
  • Updated By BixB on July 25, 2008
  • Tulsa Page by BixB
  • Tulsa Nightlife
    by BixB, 3 more photos
    Named for the street where its located, Tulsa's Boston District has nothing to do with that town back east somewhere. Located south of downtown at the intersection of 18th and South Boston Ave., the Boston District is a tightly packed collection of high quality clubs and restaurants offering a mix of atmosphere and entertainment to suit many tastes. Club hopping here is a breeze, as all are within a one block area. The Boston District also hosts arts and crafts shows on each Saturday during the summer months.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: 18th & S. Boston Ave.
  • Website: www.bostondistrictlive.com
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    More Tulsa Tips
    Overview
     
    Hotels and Accommodations
    Tips: 16 - Photos: 19
    Things To Do
    Tips: 54 - Photos: 102
    Nightlife
    Tips: 12 - Photos: 28
    Transportation
    Tips: 8 - Photos: 4
    Restaurants
    Tips: 58 - Photos: 44
    Shopping
    Tips: 13 - Photos: 16
    Off the Beaten Path
    Tips: 12 - Photos: 14
    Tourist Traps
    Tips: 4 - Photos: 1
    Warnings or Dangers
    Tips: 5 - Photos: 2
    Local Customs
    Tips: 9 - Photos: 9
    Packing Lists
    Tips: 4 - Photos: 2
    Sports Travel
    Tips: 6 - Photos: 27
    General Tips
    Tips: 34 - Photos: 38
    Flights
    Tips: 10 - Photos: 0

    Best Tulsa Travel Deals

    Tulsa Hotels
    Tulsa, Oklahoma Hotel suites with full kitchens. Low Rates Guaranteed

    Cheap Hotels
    Save up to 50% on Hotels and Now Get Our Best Price Guarantee.

    From $179.99 Weekly
    Furnished Efficiencies No Lease - No Credit Check

    Tulsa Hotel
    Free Breakfast & Wi-Fi, 42" HDTVs. Welcome to a Different Place.

    Crowne Plaza Tulsa
    Simply relax & enjoy your travels. Official Site. No Booking Fees!

    Sponsored Links

    More Tulsa Travel Deals

    Great Wolf - Kansas City
    America's Largest Family of Indoor Waterparks. Bring the Kids!

    Cheap Hotels Tulsa
    Save Up to 50% with Hotels.com Book Now & Get Low Rate Guarantees

    Hotels - Up to 80% Off
    Find the Cheapest Hotel Rooms Now Compare Rates up to 80% Off!

    Sponsored Links

    Tulsa Hotels





    About VirtualTourist |  10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTourist |  Contact Us |  Press Center |  Help |  User Agreement |  Privacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.