Approaching the parking lot, I noticed cars parked in an area full of shops and art expos closed during non-business hours. I got out of my Uber, and I saw a couple walking into the main building. One would assume that everyone is there for art and passes by thinking nothing of it, but I knew there was a secret entrance waiting to be found. I tipped my Uber and walked in. The couple was gone, and all that was left were closed shops in a long wooden hallway. In the Hallway was a man in normal clothes. He said, "The lounge?" Yes, I replied, and he asked for my ID. I showed it to him, then he pointed to a black box on the wall with a moon sticker on it. I pushed it, and the wall opened like an Indiana Jones movie. First impressions are important, and I was impressed. The hidden entrance established the secrecy and exclusivity that I expected from a speakeasy. The Lunar Lounge featured a 1990s retro space theme. This included decorations and art. They had their business logo on the wall, a mural of a naked women sitting on a crescent moon with long red hair covering her private parts. There was a robot-shaped snack machine with a mini tube television for a head, static on the screen with angry black electrical tape making his eyes and mouth. The music was energetic without overpowering people's conversations. Calling ahead of time, I met with a bartender who explained to me that they had no intention of becoming a speakeasy; they wanted to create a safe place for their friends who were part of the LGBT community to express themselves out of sight of public view without fear of judgment or discrimination. Basically, meeting every requirement of a Modern Speakeasy. The owner did a good job creating a convivial atmosphere. People were friendly and socially warm in this relaxed environment. According to the Annuals of Tourism, "Convivial atmospheres are powerful in that they carry with them a transformative potential in terms of individuals' openness to and anticipation of future encounters, and their attendant feelings"(Rokka). The Hosts, therefore, created an Atmosphere catered to their intended Patrons. Even though the secret entrance and the atmosphere made this speakeasy impressive, the focus is on the drinks. Now, a bartender does not need to be a master at mixology, but for the sake of the evaluation, there are a few things people tend to look for in a drink. I personally evaluate a cocktail based on the balance of sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and aftertaste. According to the International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, "mixologists, with their aesthetic approach, contribute to transforming mixology into a form of cultural and creative expression" (Creta). I ordered a sophisticated drink from their menu, wondering what they might do differently. I ordered their Cosmopolitan, a signature cocktail. Instead of putting one shot or two shots, the bartender put a shot and a half. This made the alcohol blend in with the sweetness, not too sweet, so that someone would not drink it too fast. With the cranberry juice, he added a space candy garnish shaped like the moon, and as it dissolved, it started to dye the drink blue. After I finished the drink, I ordered it again from a different bartender, and she made it the same way. I saw consistency; all their signature cocktails looked cold, full of artistic expression, and used high-quality ingredients. Now, an argument I would consider valid concerning Speakeasies is: "A real Speakeasy is a traditional hidden room within a restaurant or cave with formal attire and with jazz music." And to a point, I would agree, but at that time, cave networks were maintained, and Restaurants were a family business where you could make a secret room without corporate overreach or whistleblowing. Those places were modern at the time. Today, Speakeasy simply means to go somewhere to drink away from the general public to speak easily. This could be two construction workers getting off work to go to an exclusive place where most union workers go to relax after work, to a private room where two politicians talk shop out of earshot of the public, or to a restaurant turning into a bar after business hours and bringing in a DJ, karaoke or actual theatre. All of these activities meet the constantly changing environment that would and could be seen in a speakeasy. Ultimately, the Lunar Lounge succeeds because it captures the cultural purpose of a speakeasy, with secret doors leading to a convivial atmosphere and well-made cocktails. Based on my data and experience at the Lunar Lounge, I would consider it a modern speakeasy. The 18th Amendment wasn't just about stopping the sales of alcohol. It was about stopping people from expressing themselves in America and spreading cultural influence. The Lunar Lounge met my basic evaluation of a speakeasy, not just the physical building, but also the Freedom of Expression that its customers enjoyed. read more

Fun entrance and vibe. The service was nice and friendly. Great location. Drinks were delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

Lunar Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Space themed speakeasy where you have to know where the hidden door is! Bartenders were awesome and very friendly to a former industry member! I got the whiskey milk punch and it was awesome. Also had to get a beer from the old Dr. Pepper vending machine. Will be back! read more

Lunar Lounge - Heart of Glass - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

everything about this place is iconic. the vibe, atmosphere, drinks and most of all THE BAR TENDERS are all incredible. best bar and lounge my husband and i have ever been to. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Great vibe here at this speakeasy bar in downtown/midtown okc. CRAFT & ART is what you get here. read more

Lunar Lounge - Michael's secret stuff by Gabbi - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The hidden entrance speakeasy vibe was super cool. I just got a beer, so can't speak to cocktails, but the beer was good. The music was a little monotonous but overall a very chill place to hang out. read more

This moody, intimate, and aesthetic speakeasy lounge is a lovely spot for a date or a casual hangout with friends. I've only been there once, but I've heard they change their themes and drinks regularly, so I'm eager to visit again! read more

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What a fun speakeasy! I enjoyed learning how to get in the door. I tried a cocktail that was new to me and loved it! It's like a very smoky tasting daiquiri it's called a caipirinha. They had supernatural playing on the TV, blue lighting, hanging lights, and music that was popular when I was in high school and my early 20s. The bartenders did a great job of keeping up with the Saturday night crowd. read more

Lunar Lounge - The cocktail I tried. Caipirinha. - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

This was a fun adventure. This speakeasy's lunge was truly that, hidden. We had to look for it. I won't ruin the fun in finding it. Once we discovered it, the lounge was so cute. The vibe was laidback. The drink were all themed with lunar like names. It is a lunge but no one came to our table to take our drink order so we had to go to the bar to order. I ordered a peachy cocktail. The drink was good but it had too much ice in it. Over all our experience was nice. read more

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Awesome retro 80s space vibe and exceptional drinks. Very chill atmosphere where the music is also at the perfect volume level (not too loud, not too soft) so that you can carry on conversations. Bartending service was also excellent - the "Sunshine and Rigor Morris" with plenty of pineapple flavors - was amazing! Highly recommended! read more

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Very cool vibe in here. Never would've known about it if my son and his girlfriend didn't take us here. A true speakeasy. read more

Lunar Lounge - Doorway to fun. - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

great time and great service! i had a seltzer i had never tried before, love their fun beer specials read more

Lunar Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Good holiday drinks came for seconds before it ends !!! The sweet one out of them all is the hair of the grinch !! Taste like a Andies chocolate puttin on spritz is an all around hit ! read more

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Service and atmosphere are great! Love the drinks & the creative menus. Everyone is very helpful & attentive. Love this place. read more

The vibe of this hidden bar is immaculate. I absolutely loved hanging out here for the evening and trying some of their hand crafted cocktails. They had a special drink for Thursday called the Ricky Bobby and it was interesting. If you can't decide what to have, roll the dice and get a R.O.B. Half the fun was figuring out how to access the place. Enjoy! read more

Lunar Lounge - Red giant - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I'm sorry, I really tried to find things to like about this place and I suppose it is perfect for some but I could not get past the horrible smell that hit us hard as soon as we walked in. Also, the place is very, very small with little walking or standing room. It was really hard to get to the bar. No one every came out and cleaned tables off so after someone got up we quickly snagged a booth and it was disgusting....no one ever came over to get drink order or clean the table off. We up leaving and won't be back. Also, just a heads up, the music is very heavy metal type and they will not change it. Two positives, the entrance was super cool and hidden like a secret door. The beer vending machine was cool, you take the chance on anything. read more

This place is very fun! It is hidden so you have to figure out where it is hidden. The drinks are flavorful and they have seasonal drinks which is fun. The atmosphere is trendy and intimate. read more

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Got there around 7:30pm on a Saturday night because we wanted to make sure we could get a table as there is limited seating and it worked well timing wise! The drinks were fun, but like most cocktail lounges on the more expensive side for the amount. They also had a wide range of canned beers and seltzer if you don't like cocktails! read more

Lunar Lounge - Menu - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Cocktails were tasty. I appreciated the interesting flavor combinations and unique options. Ambience is cool. Not a ton of seating, so I imagine it can get crowded fast. We had a table with 4 of us and it was perfect. Order at the bar and enjoy your drink at your table. Cool concept and fun to find! read more

Lunar Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Fun little "speak easy" they have a good vibe but dose get a little crowded later at night. The random beer vending machines is a fun experience as well. Will definitely be back read more

A fabulous seasonal drink menu, a secret entrance, and immaculate vibes! Bar staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Highly recommend!! read more

Allie is the best she got me WET!!! And Jose knows his way around a drink!!!! Bring your friends best bar! read more

Lunar Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Really cool speakeasy. Great service and the cocktails are amazing. Love the space theme going on.

Lunar Lounge is cute and I like the vibe. But I was not a fan of the drinks. I tried the Espresso Martini and an Old Fashioned. Both were not good at all. I'd go back here but probably stick to drinking beer and shots. Great location!! read more

I'm a sucker for a good speakeasy and this one doesn't disappoint! There is no password needed to get in and I love the clever way it's hidden behind the wall and is so unassuming! It's not a large place, but has a good amount of seating and is very cozy. As others have noted, their cocktails are fabulous! I've tried several and while I like some more than others, all have been unusual and very well balanced! They don't serve food, but do provide a vending machine for anyone that might want/need a snack. With such a unique vibe, this is one of our go-to's when meeting up with friends! read more

This place was smaller than expected and a little hard to find my first time but that's the point. I enjoyed the vibes and the cocktails were good coming from someone who doesn't love strong liquor flavors. Bar tenders are cool. read more

Drinks are super tasty but very small and overpriced. You're essentially paying for the atmosphere which is super retro and neat! The room is pretty small so seating is hard to find when busy but overall a really chill and unique spot to hang out! read more

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Hidden in midtown, you might be able to find the most out of this world speakeasy. Stellar drinks and the atmosphere is superior! I don't even have to tell you that the drinks are amazing when I let you know that Barkeep is involved. read more

Lunar Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Love this place, the atmosphere is great, not too crowded, the cosmic brownie shot is great and the espresso martini is AMAZING. Definitely my go to spot read more

Lunar Lounge - Cosmic brownie shot - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

This place is amazing! The drink are very interesting! Sometimes they're super tasty and sometimes they're eccentric, but even then the drinks are always worth trying out. The atmosphere is hella dope! Staff is hella amazing!! I got way to drunk here and they were nice enough to call me an Uber. Really friendly staff! read more

Top notch signature cocktails, a cool vibe, and great cheaper drink offerings for less fancy folk. The bartenders were very kind and attentive. The secret door was a little more difficult to find because of the construction. It was a great time. I wish it was a little bigger, but other than that it is excellent. read more

Cool speak easy ambience. Smelled like grandma's bathroom (potpourri) x 100. Unfortunately, they let the staff pick the music, apparently. This would be great if they played the bands they have plastered on the wall (Echo and the Bunnymen, Oingo Boingo, etc.). Unfortunately, the staff was playing what can only be described as "butt rock". Even the one good song (Zombies) was a butt rock cover. It was very disappointing. Also, $7 for one F5? They cost $10 for a 6 pack at any liquor store. I'm all for making a profit, but F you. Shout out to Sheila S read more

Absolutely love the location. Went on a Tuesday so finding was honestly stressful lol, but once inside I was pretty impressed. The drink selection is different and wasn't overwhelming 10/10 definitely would Recommend to a friend read more

Cute place but not really a Speakeasy! Bartenders were great! Fun game of darts! Prefer a more extensive cocktail nenu read more

Lunar Lounge - Logo! - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I'm a sucker for a creative concept, and Lunar Lounge scratches that itch! Out of this world vibe. Quirky & weird but also chill & comfortable. Cocktails were great, and love all the little details tucked into the decor, menu & service. I'll be landing in Lunar Lounge periodically for sure! read more

I'm a sucker for a speakeasy. Drinks were inventive, bartenders were nice and the ambiance was cool. I'll definitely bring more people here. Super unique! read more

First time here and I see why it was crowded. It had a secret door like back in the speakeasy days. Drinks are out of this world, but I guess that's expected with a name like that. See you Friday night! read more

Lunar Lounge, if you can find it (which is part of the charm), is a fun bar. It has an 80's lounge vibe. Serving creative cocktails along side basic beer (with a craft or two thrown in). Neon glow with velvet seating and curtains is a very unique feeling. Darts, snack vending machine, and a Beer vending machine complete with mystery beers. There's an old tube TV playing Twin Peaks at the the moment, and blue velvet booth great for large groups. This place is bound to become a popular spot in Midtown, make sure you find it. Ask someone from Barkeep around the corner if you have problems locating the door read more

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Fantastic secret speakeasy. Lots of fun and you have to try the ROB. The staff is super talented with their specialty cocktails. read more

Lunar Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The random beer machine was cool. But other than that it seemed like every other bar