Great lunchboxes!!!!! Love the remodel! We had a blast listening to music and playing pool!

A lunchbox at Edna's is a must for OKC residents and visitors alike. It's always hopping on the weekends, and is close to several other bars as well. It's definitely a dive bar, but one has to visit before being recognized as a "real" local. It IS smokey, and gets very crowded on the weekends. But then again, that's all part of the fun. read more

Edna's - Dive Bars Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Such a nice, fun place. Great crowd, friendly and fun bartenders. Lots of "lunchbox" options, their signature drink! Try them all, then uber home :))))) read more

I've never gone to Edna's and not made friends before I left. Katie, the bartender, is AMAZING!! she has been amazing, fun, and kind both times she has made drinks for my friends. she's the best! oh, and the MOZZARELLA STICKS??? please get them. delissshhh. ALSO, ask for the white gummy bear ;) read more

My first time here and actually first time at a dive bar in okc in general. Came with innercircle and I was happy they had some tables for us which by the end of the night those disappeared it's a small space and they needed space for people to be able to fit. Their lunchbkxes though I had this idea that I was going to hate it but low and behold I loved them they were perfect taste and everything I had sex on the box and a Maui. Loved the decor and the idea of the dollar bills I have yet to return to Make sure I get one of mine posted up there somewhere. The jukebox was also popping some awesome songs the guy standing by it was putting some great beats for us alll night long. Not bad for a Friday night read more

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Been coming here for many years, mostly during mid hours, due to so much smoke inside and this is a kewl little dive bar with pool table and patio covered inside with $1 bills. Know let's fast forward to tonight, weekend it's packed I use my card to run a tab, BIG mistake. Wife ordered a lunchbox and me 2 Coronas since it was packed. Went back to to bar ordered wifey another lunchbox, sit to finish and went to tab out when one bar tender said we had 4 lunchboxs and 3 Coronas, which I disputed, heavily and told them hell no, one bartender knows us from coming in during weekdays mid hours knows us and said she knew us and manager said he would take them off and offer me a free drink, which I said tab me out and keep your free drink. How about that for honesty. Next time don't try to overcharge tab customers read more

We had so much fun at Edna's! It was my first time there and everyone hyped up the Lunchboxes, so I had to try one. I'm not a beer drinker so I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about them. Well, they definitely live up to the hype and I ended up having a few! The staff was friendly and we had a great time! read more

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Went here on my last night in OKC. While we didn't get nuts or too cray cray, I gotta say if there was a place to do it in my limited knowledge and experience in the OKC it would be here. I don't drink much these days because when I do I either turn into the overly flamboyant version of the Incredible Hulk or I just turn red like the Kool Aid man and pass out from one Mike's Hard Lemonade because of the Asian genes in me and my inability to process alcohol. THANKS A LOT MISSING ENZYMES! But anyway went here with some coworkers who live in OKC and was told I gotta get the lunchbox. I went there thinking we were getting food but much to my dare I say delighted surprise, had their signature drink, the LUNCHBOX! I think it's like a beer with orange juice, amaretto, and some other stuff, but man it was delicious. Ambrosia. I have never been able to handle to much dark liquor or heavy stuff. I am the Asian male equivalent of a underage drinking white sorority girl. Only I am twice as pretty, 8 times more promiscuous, and minus 2x as bitchy when they put on "Don't Stop Believin" and I swear the song is about me and only me. Point is even beer these days sort of puts me away and I just don't enjoy the aftermath. So for something to hit me juuuuust right is amazing. Witchcraft levels of magic even. The lunchbox is just that. Along with my natural inability to process alcohol I've honestly never really acquired a test for alcohol especially beer. Sheer I have had my dalliances with bourbon while trying to be that rare breed of heterosexual souuuuthern dandy but overall I just can't handle my shit and beer always tastes like piss water to me. And yes.. i have had "the good stuff" everything from some IPA that is so good and cool I have never heard of it to some German/English/Scottish/ heffenwisenlager loaf of bread in glass dark brew. Look man I just like sweet shit that tastes like drunken capri suns.. Anyway. Lunchbox. It's delicious. Tastes like drunken capri suns. People at this place were pretty chill too. Saw some pretty girls that I didn't talk to because I am not single but had I been.. hehehe you can bet your ass I would have walked riiiight up to them and given them pleeeeenty of reasons to give me a fake phone number! Anyway fun place, delicious drinks, and chill atmosphere. Plus I hear they have french fries! Parking is kind of a B as this particular areas weird winding roads make it kind of hard to get there if you are a newbee first timer there like I was but overall a fun place. read more

I really liked the atmosphere of the dollar bills as their decor EVERYWHERE! Very cool! Their known for shot "the lunchbox" was delicious and very smart on their part to sell merchandise with catchy phrases related to the shot. The downfall I found was that there is only one stall in the women's bathroom. Also, your shoes stick to the floor. read more

This review is by no means a knock on Edna herself. I've met her and she is a peach. This review is solely about the establishment. I believe, that at one time, Edna's was a fine place to have some drinky drinks at, but it has become so overrun with dudebros and classless ladies...I just really don't know how to say anything positive about the place. Sure, I enjoy their lunchboxes, but I don't enjoy drinking them in the middle of a group of 21 year old college juniors that are screaming obscenities and chest bumping every person within an arm's reach. It's just pure obnoxiousness inside of Edna's, to the point that it upsets me. I just can't handle the place and only end up here when friends just have to have that elusive lunchbox. With all that being said, I have to firmly say no to Edna's. No. No. No. read more

I don't understand why everyone thinks this place is so great. Edna's is not the only place that serves Lunchboxes and it is so packed on the weekends you can barely move. The bathroom stall is closed off by a curtain (yay) and the whole bar just looks gross overall. The only thing cool about it is all the signed dollar bills on the walls. Go to McNellie's instead. They have a much better selection. read more

This bar is filthy: Covered in money and cellophane tinsel. That said, I loved it. That said, I'm pretty filthy myself. I've been known to sip a tallboy of Hamm's with a straw. Order a lunchbox. My friend refused to tell me what was in it, because I wouldn't have tried it if I knew beforehand. He was right. I wouldn't have. Better crowd than I would have anticipated for a night out in Oklahoma. I'll be honest, I'm prejudiced. I hate Oklahoma City. They stole my team. But Edna's Is A-Ok in my book! read more

Let me start off by clarifying that under normal circumstances I would have not given this a 5 star rating. BUT....I feel that some of the reviews on here are a little harsh on the ratings. So let's start with WHY I think a few of the ratings are a bit unfair. When someone mentions the name Edna's the first thought in my head is "DIVE BAR". A well worn, unglamorous bar, that serves a cheap, simple selection of drinks to a regular clientele. Edna's doesn't try to be "The Republic Gastro Pub" or "The Piano Bar" of Classen Circle. It's a DIVE BAR and they know it. I honestly think it's part of their charm and it is why it draws so many people through their doors. Yes, the place is smoky and sometimes filled with meat head college guys and girls with sad life stories. BUT! There's a BUT. It's a fun pit stop on your way to wherever it is you're going. Dummy Proof Plan For Enjoying The Edna's Experience: Step 1: Throw all of your expectations away. Seriously. All of them. Step 2: Bring a group of friends. Don't go alone. That's just weird. Step 3: Order several rounds of lunch boxes. Step 4: People watch in between rounds. You'll notice a lot of guys and girls with future regrets coming up in the next few hours. Step 5: Leave and grab a hot dog outside. They are amazeballs when you're semi-tipsy. Voilà! Edna's experience complete. You're welcome. read more

Solid bar. Unfortunately it is super smoky, like all bars seem to be in town. Also we had to wait in line in the freezing Oklahoma wind, but I can't fault Edna's for being popular! I had a Lunchbox, of course, and enjoyed it. It did pretty much taste like a Vegas Bomb, but that's not a bad thing. The old school jukebox is a nice touch, and thus the music was pretty good. There seemed to be a weird mix of good ol' folks in jeans and gussied up yuppies, but I think that adds character. A good place to start the night off. At least on a Saturday, it was not the sort of place to hang out at for very long, since the seating was minimal and the smoke was clouding. read more

This is a favorite spot for tons of people I know. I have been a few times and it is always a different crowd. I prefer going when it is not that busy because it gets super busy on weekends like most places of course. I think it is perfect if you like dive bars. read more

Let me start by saying that I was back in OKC for 2 years and just realized the beauty that is Edna's my last night in town. That was Saturday. I'm not sure how many lunchboxes I consumed, but by the way I felt the next day, I'm going to guess at least 6. That's what friends are for... to feed lunchboxes to Edna's virgins that are moving out of town. I loved this bar for one, glorious night. Still not sure what was in those, but it might be the worst hangover-inducing concoction I've ever had. I'm a fan... thank God I live 6 hours away. read more

Edna's is a landmark dive bar in OKC. They started and are known for their "lunchboxes". Basically this is made of Coors Light, OJ, and Amaretto and is so very good. They have added a few variety of lunchboxes over the years and all are worth a try. Drop some dollas in the jukebox, staple one to the wall, and drop some in the tip jar. Def hit Edna's for a dive bar experience! read more

One of the best place for drinks. Parties on the weekends too. The owner Nathan is very cool!

Oh, I'll remember this place for awhile! It is a dirty dive bar - that is the good part. The front door man Tweets all night and b'c I talked with him in person then followed him I got a free Lunchbox. Then he tweeted me what makes up a Lunchbox: Coors Light, OJ & amaretto. I suggest to never have more than 2 in one night like I did and that was only b'c one was free. Still, try it if you are there. The beer selection sucks, only draft beer is Coors Light. Then saw the wine selection- only Franzia wine in a box. Didn't even try to hide that one, out front like a trophy. What I HATED the most was the smoke smell. I learned in OK City it is still OK to smoke in a small public space. That's so 90's! read more

Classic bar in OKC. I absolutely love it here. It is a little small so if you want a quiet bar go during the week not weekends.

Good place to grab drinks after work for happy hour. I'm not usually a beer drinker but I enjoy their "lunchbox" drinks. The sweet potato fries are yummy too! Only downside for me is the smoke but I just sit in the outdoor patio section. Cheers! read more

Edna's - Thunderbox - Dive Bars Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

A nice dive bar with their own brand of lunchbox flavored chapstick. I went to Edna's with a group of people and all in all, had a great time. The place was pretty busy and I was still able to easily get a drink whenever I wanted one. The lunchbox was good. I didn't think it was anything super special though. The patrons were all nice and the bartenders were fun and talkative. The place is sort of on a weird spot. I'm fairly new to OKC so I'm getting to know this area a little better. It's hard for me not to compare it to the two of the other bars in this area. Speakeasy, Drunken Fry, and Edna's seem to be a bit of a trifecta of diverse bars that I think I'll enjoy visiting again. I've only been to them each one time. The ambiance at Edna's was pleasant. A bit smokey, but that's to be expected. The drink selection wasn't bad. A bit better over at Drunken Fry. The decor was OK. Not as nice as Speakeasy. And pretty small too. The smallest of the three. I'll definitely be back to Edna's. read more

Now this is a dive bar! Dollar bills everywhere. Edna herself dancing on the bar. Drinks are stiff. Crowd gets loud. I need to re-visit to scope out their beer selection. 4 stars right now, considering how the first impression I got here has lasted for years. read more

Lunchbox & money walls. 1 pool table, small bathrooms, tiny-ish outdoor space, and if you're there on a busy night it's hard to move around inside. There, you've been to Edna's! read more

If you're on the lookout for a dive in Oklahoma City, I can personally vouch for Edna's. I only spent about two hours there, but when your entire body is buzzing from 12 hours of driving & you really just need a few beers to calm your nerves, Edna's is the type of no-nonsense hole in the wall that'll do you right. [Jeez, I sound like a long-haul truck driver or something...] By the way, don't expect them to be friendly. They're not here to charm you, they're here to get you drunk... read more

Younger crowd, packed smoky bar. I don't recommend staying there all night, but if the line isn't too long, zip in, everyone in the group buy a round of lunch/doc boxes and then leave before a frat boy tries to talk to you about 'swag' or something. Be warned, the lunch boxes aren't that great, it's just a tradition, and it's meant to be slammed, not sipped (think Irish Car Bomb). Remember to warn everyone in your group that there is a shot glass inside the beer glass so their teeth don't get chipped! read more

I know this is an Oklahoma City classic, but then again, maybe I expected too much. The bar was packed and loud, so we sat on the patio which was a nice quieter area to chat, although hot, as it is Oklahoma in August. My friend is good friends with one of the bartenders, so the service of course, was excellent. She came to check on us numerous times. However, one of my friends who came later complained that he ordered beer on tap and was brought beer in a can that cost him a couple dollars more. I finally tried the lunchboxes that everyone raves about. I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan, but it's fun if everyone else orders them. I also enjoyed my Amaretto Sour that was made just right. The ladies room now has a curtain to hide yourself as you sit on the pot that is apparently a new addition that we all love. When I went to the restroom, the typical drunk girls who are bored started bullying several of the girls in line, but drinks cause all kinds of crazy things like that. This place really gets packed on the weekends; even the party bus stopped off at Edna's. I'd visit again, and would especially love to sit outside in the cooler months in the fall/winter. read more

Awesome place the drinks very reasonable and the lunch box I great !!!! Cool hang out.. read more

Edna's - Dive Bars Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Nice dive bar. Diverse group of people, but way too smokey!

Ahhh Edna's, the dive bar without the typical dive bar patrons :) (imo dive bar patrons are typically older men who don't shower that often and who stare at anything that walks in lacking a Y chromosome) I have been to Edna's many times, either for post graduation drinks, birthday party drinks, or just for the heck of it. Edna's is a very chill place although theres usually a lot of people there. Just get a table and enjoy some drinks with your friends in a fun atmosphere. Unless your taking shots, there are only 2 drinks here that you should be drinking. A) the Lunchbox - Coors light, amaretto, and OJ. B) the Doc - same as the Lunchbox but cranberry juice instead of orance juice If your lucky, entertainment will also come in the form of Edna dancing on a table. Yes she is an elder lady but hey she still has that spunky spark to her. Sheeesh. Not good. Middle of the afternoon and I feel like drinking a Lunchbox now =) read more

Edna's, you're a little rough around the edges. I can sort of understand why people dig the place. A group of us went bar hopping on a Saturday night. Edna's was our first stop and we nabbed a table. A lot of baseball fans were out to watch the Red Sox. Some people looked like they were getting their pre-downtown-party drink on. We left before it got crowded. The boo gave me a little intro prior to arrival.... All the money that is attached to the walls serves as her retirement fund. You can write on the money you donate. Some bills looked super moldy gross because of discoloration or whatever. Of course, there is also the Lunchbox. Tastes sweet, not much booze to it. Eh, nuff said. Upon walking in, I didn't think it was very smokey. That was until I walked out. I smelled like Courtney Love looks. I'm sorry if I offended you Edna.... read more

Free Association: Ednas Diver Bar Dollars on walls as wallpaper Packed Weird beer drink Smoky Great Jukebox (thought it was karaoke when we walked in) Lunchbox (yes I dont drink but the missus like it but called it weird) Go there as a first stop (and make it early) read more

Ohhhhhhh the horror! Talk about getting drunk and not really knowing it. That is what the signature "Lunchbox" drink will do to you. Very hole in the wall but they are making improvements. I love this place and have been going for over 10 years now. Good times to be had everytime. Saturday's are fun! read more

Edna's - Dive Bars Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

First and foremost this is a mans bar. Very casual but no seating?! I did like the lunchboxes which were only $4.50 but I didn't like the cold cup lol. I had to use napkins to keep my hand warm after awhile. Bar staff is very nice and helpful. Big negative for me was a lot of strange men kept coming up to me and my girlfriends to shake hands and say hi then just stand near us which didn't make any of us feel comfortable especially our boyfriends and husbands :) I however loved the music. It was very fun and had kids of like throwbacks and alternative. Nice change from my normal house music ritual. It like puts you in a good mood and makes you want to do like the running man and act goofy. Depending on the group I'm with I may come back and give it another try and update my review accordingly. I never visited restrooms or tried other drinks. read more

The staff does not communicate!!! I heard multiple things from different staff members. They all follow different rules! They're very inconsistent with their customer satisfaction, and the staff is rude !!! If you want a good experience don't go here read more

My friend took me here and I loved it. We went on a Tuesday, so it wasn't crowded. It's a dive bar with very little seating. Expect people to smoke here, but it's not as bad as other places I've been to. The entire place is covered with dollar bills. The bartenders are friendly. The lunchbox is a must try. It's absolutely delicious!!! The only thing I disliked about this place is the ladies restroom. There's only one stall without a lock on the door. Like why??????? read more

You have to order a LUNCH BOX at Edna's! This dive bar is so much fun! They have a pool table and a great heated outdoor patio. It is very smokey inside, so if you do not like smoke, this may not be a good place for you. If Edna is there, make sure you play Great Balls of Fire on the jukebox and she will get on the bar and dance! read more

What is there not to say about Edna's? It's OKC tradition. There is a lot of history in Edna's (I mean physically) just ask about the $1 bills posted up everywhere. (I won't tell you because you have to go) If you didn't get a chance to go before Edna passed all I can say is I'm sorry you'll never have the true Edna's experience (dancing on the table tops to Great Balls of Fire) but for those of us that did sometimes it's like you just have to stop by for a lunchbox to pay your respects. (Be ready for the coldest shot of your life) yes you slam a lunchbox, don't be a party pooper you can do it (it's the size of a regular beer mug) freezing cold and tasty. No table orders at this place, yes fight your way through the bar line and don't be impatient they will get to you probably quicker if you don't yell and wave them down...they see you. Take your ID, they will ID you at the door. There is a small patio addition which is nice during spring summer weather. There is also a jukebox where you can play your music choice. Reminder: this is what you would call hole in the wall, dive bar. It's small. Get there early if you think you're going to grab a seat. read more

Edna's - Dive Bars Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

This is by far my favorite bar in OKC. Cheap drinks, great staff. This place is a total dive, but that's why I love it. You occasionally have to deal with some shady characters, but that's kind of part of what makes it fun. We really love this place! Their happy hour is where it's at. read more

Edna's - Dive Bars Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Sometimes you have a high-stress day at work, and you just need to go to a no-nonsense dive bar to decompress. This is that bar. Friendly staff and a Lunchbox (or two... or three) go a long way in making your night better. read more