I believe that I read that they will have a brand of scotch that costs 450.00 a glass. Looks like I won't get a taste of that.

Better come with an iPad Mini

WSKY Lounge (July 8 2013) - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhider/sets/72157634593466315/)

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This has a very traditional, almost library-like, interior. It's an interesting departure from the neighborhood bar concept. Probably appropriate if they're selling scotch that expensive.

Ha! 3-close! That's pretty funny.

When did/do they open?

I've driven by a few times, but you cannot see into the space from the street. That would seem to dampen interest in it.

I've driven by a few times, but you cannot see into the space from the street. That would seem to dampen interest in it.

I imagine that will change once they're open...?

I imagine that will change once they're open...?

They're not?

No, not quite open.

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That rendering that looks it's from the outside looking in with the brick at the bottom being the brick fronting 2nd street.

This will be one of the first places I go when I get home in September if they're open.

Il like the sign & the rendering. Even like the way they went about spelling their name...however, written out horizontally it reads "whisky", but stacked it reads as separate letters...much like the call letters of a radio (WKRP) or tv station. Or maybe a former radio station that was converted into a bar/lounge...LOL

Well then, that would explain it and it all makes sense now...thanks Sid!

The name did indeed come from a radio influence. You will see this in all of our marketing as well as our interior photographs.

As everyone knows, Deep Deuce has a very strong background in the jazz community and at one point was second only to New Orleans. When designing this concept, we wanted to pay tribute to the history of the neighborhood, hence the radio call letters WSKY, pronounces Whisky.

On another note, we will be opening very soon. We have finished all of our inspections and are just training our staff and awaiting the final ABLE licensing. If everything works out, we may open this coming weekend.

A few photos from this past week.

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Wow, looks very nice!

Thanks for sharing Jarrod, and we all wish you great success.

The name did indeed come from a radio influence. You will see this in all of our marketing as well as our interior photographs.

As everyone knows, Deep Deuce has a very strong background in the jazz community and at one point was second only to New Orleans. When designing this concept, we wanted to pay tribute to the history of the neighborhood, hence the radio call letters WSKY, pronounces Whisky.

On another note, we will be opening very soon. We have finished all of our inspections and are just training our staff and awaiting the final ABLE licensing. If everything works out, we may open this coming weekend.

Happy for ya Jarrod! I know you've been waiting for your baby to be ready. I wish you much success.

That ceiling is awesome...original or reproduction?

Jarrod - My only complaint is that it's going to be hard to get in after you open!

It looks fantastic - good luck!

That ceiling is awesome...original or reproduction?

The ceiling is a reproduction, sadly. There wasn't much original left in the building. We did however get fortunate enough to grind the floors all the way down to the original slab, showing the 100+ year old story that is told. We will be working on the east facing exterior in the coming months to take the fascia off and renovate the original brick structure, as well as hopefully add a nice patio space.

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"Something something, RICH MAHOGANY, something something"

(even though that's not Mahogany)

JarrodH: even if repro, it looks great! I am not a bar/drinker person myself but will check out your place as it looks awesome!

WSKY Lounge evidently had a soft opening Friday night (7/26/2013).

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Friend went to soft opening Friday. Very impressed. They have a cigar humidor, smoking room and a cigar menu also. Lots of high end Scotch and other whiskies. Food leans towards sandwichs and snacks but gourmet type. They had samples Friday and he said all was very good. According to him: great drinks, great atmosphere and great cigars. Sounds like heaven to me. Good scotch and good cigar.

I love the bar back, the bartenders' attire, it all looks great.

Is the smoking room completely separate?

In other words, can you go in for a drink and not have to be around it?

Is the smoking room completely separate?

In other words, can you go in for a drink and not have to be around it?

If separate, I'm there. If not, I wish them well, but won't be going.

I was there Saturday night, as well. I am not a smoker but it really didn't bother me. It's definitely worth a shot to try it out. Great addition for OKC!

I'll give it a try, but if the smoke is a problem, I won't be back.

Jarrod - making notes?

I'm always entertained by people who walk into a cigar bar and act offended by the smoke. It's like choosing to eat at a BBQ joint and being offended by all of the meat being served.

I'll give it a try, but if the smoke is a problem, I won't be back.

Jarrod - making notes?

Really?

I'm always entertained by people who walk into a cigar bar and act offended by the smoke. It's like choosing to eat at a BBQ joint and being offended by all of the meat being served.

If I ever embark on a new career, I wanna back a new Q joint and call it PETA-Q. I've always liked the old joke that PETA stands for people eating tasty animals.

I'll give it a try, but if the smoke is a problem, I won't be back.

Jarrod - making notes?

I have marketed myself since day one as a smoking lounge. If someone feels the need to complain about smoking, I cannot help but laugh due to the fact that its known before you ever enter the establishment that smoking is permitted.

We have done everything in our power to regulate and eliminate the smoke but the bottom line is that its still a cigar lounge. I cater to the clientele who enjoy a nice cigar and the ability to smoke in an adult establishment without being harassed. I understand it wont be for everyone, but those who smoke will enjoy it.

To me it is a night and day difference between cigarette and cigar smoke. Cigar being way more tolerable and sometimes quite aromatic if its not too thick.

I'm always entertained by people who walk into a cigar bar and act offended by the smoke. It's like choosing to eat at a BBQ joint and being offended by all of the meat being served.

Which is why I'm not going. I don't expect every business to cater to me, and truly hope WSKY is around for many years. That said, my allergies and asthma preclude me from patronizing this particular bar.

Yeah, I find that a lot of people will actually enjoy it even if they don't like cigarette smoke. Which frankly, I don't either.

While I don't partake, I've always enjoyed the aroma of pot smoke, particularly good old fashioned Oklahoma skunk weed. Too bad we don't have bars that cater to this hobby in OKC.

One is legal, one is illegal. The end.

Being a cigar guy myself I look forward to frequenting your establishment! Will there be any cigar clubs/tastings/groups etc?


I have marketed myself since day one as a smoking lounge. If someone feels the need to complain about smoking, I cannot help but laugh due to the fact that its known before you ever enter the establishment that smoking is permitted.

We have done everything in our power to regulate and eliminate the smoke but the bottom line is that its still a cigar lounge. I cater to the clientele who enjoy a nice cigar and the ability to smoke in an adult establishment without being harassed. I understand it wont be for everyone, but those who smoke will enjoy it.

While I don't partake, I've always enjoyed the aroma of pot smoke, particularly good old fashioned Oklahoma skunk weed. Too bad we don't have bars that cater to this hobby in OKC.

hahaha, this was unexpected...

I can't wait for the followup threads to this one....

"I'll try KD's new restaurant, but I'm diabetic and there better not be any fried foods."

"Looking forward to the new tower plans being revealed, but I'm afraid of heights so if it's too tall I'm against it."

"The new central park is a good idea, but I have allergies so if there's too much grass it needs to go."



Seriously though... WSKY sounds pretty awesome and I will be checking it out very soon. Several of my good friends are very enthusiastic wiskey and cigar folks and when they come visit for OU home games, I can see us driving up to Deep Deuce to hang out.

hahaha, this was unexpected...

I LOLed...didn't realize who wrote it until I read your quote.

hahaha, this was unexpected...

Just thought I would try to lighten the conversation.

Just thought I would try to lighten the conversation.

And you succeeded. Now you owe me a new keyboard. :)

Can someone who has been there attest to the % of cigar smoke versus cigarette smoke? I love the smell of a good cigar (Maker's used to be my go-to place with friends) but I loathe the smell of cigarette smoke (worked in the bar business for three years and began to hate it). Not complaining, just trying to figure out if it is a place I want to hang out.

Can someone who has been there attest to the % of cigar smoke versus cigarette smoke? I love the smell of a good cigar (Maker's used to be my go-to place with friends) but I loathe the smell of cigarette smoke (worked in the bar business for three years and began to hate it). Not complaining, just trying to figure out if it is a place I want to hang out.

Here's a novel thought - why don't you just go by and see what you think of the place?

Jesus, people. Go by, have a drink, and determine if it's a place you want to hang out longer. Is it so hard?

I wish you the best...but disappointed to hear that it is a cigar lounge, didn't know that. That rules me out. As cool as the place looks, I won't even go inside. Cigar smoke is one of the most noxious of the batch (ranging from the pleasant to tolerable pipe smoke....offense cigarette smoke...and make me green cigar smoke):dizzy::dizzy::dizzy:

Sid: my emphasis was on the unpleasant part of the definition. :)That said, what are the comparisons on the harmful and/or poisonous between cigarettes and cigars? Not only to the smoker but the 2nd hand type? And please don't anyone mistake my comments as being against the owner of a private business wanting to do what he wants to do with said business (legally of course). I wish the owners great success, I just won't be coming to check it out to see what looks like an awesome space because of the cigars. But I also understand that it is a legal product and some folks actually like it and they need someplace where they can go and enjoy themselves.

They have some amazing ventalation. Unless you are a foot from a smoker. Your not going to notice much of anything

They have some amazing ventalation. Unless you are a foot from a smoker. Your not going to notice much of anything
Agreed. Tried it out last night and the ventilation will just about make your hair stand on end, Flowbee style. The place is top shelf. They have a tufted upholstered booth that runs all of the way to the ceiling that might now be the coolest individual seating space in OKC.

Thank you to everyone for the business and feedback.

Our purification systems are holding up great and no smoke Is evident unless its extremely busy. With that being said, we have decided to add another 30% purification and ventilation to the space just to ensure that at all times our claims are true. Our main goal here is to make all of our patrons comfortable and make the entire experience pleasant.

Here is a photo taken at around 11 pm on Saturday. We were at capacity (75) and had probably around 20 cigars going. I wanted the people who haven't been yet to see the amount of smoke lingering in the lounge.

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Kudos for what looks like a job well done. My buddy went the other day and just raved about the place. Excited to try it out.

Went there Saturday night with friends and sat in the cool booth, loved it!

Went to WSKY yesterday night, my goodness this place is the shiz. Just awesome. Classy interior, friendly and prompt service, one hell of a whisky selection (if only my wussy Asian liver could handle liquor). I can't want to come back and try some food here. Just perfect and exactly what is needed in deep deuce. Excellent crowd too for a Tuesday night. Safe to say we have a smash hit on our hands!

Oh, and the smoke really isn't noticeable - if our buddy wasn't smoking right next to me I really doubt I'd have noticed it at all.

Went to WSKY on Wednesday for a drink. Loved the place and the atmosphere. Especially loved the whisky selection. But...I came away smelling like smoke. I'm not a smoker, and I'm not a militant anti-smoker. I really don't mind the smell except in my clothes. There were maybe two cigars going in the place at the time and while that didn't bother me, the after-smell on me did. I think it's a great place and I wish them well, but I wish they had a non-smoking section for folks like me.

Went to WSKY on Wednesday for a drink. Loved the place and the atmosphere. Especially loved the whisky selection. But...I came away smelling like smoke. I'm not a smoker, and I'm not a militant anti-smoker. I really don't mind the smell except in my clothes. There were maybe two cigars going in the place at the time and while that didn't bother me, the after-smell on me did. I think it's a great place and I wish them well, but I wish they had a non-smoking section for folks like me.I really don't think it is the owners responsibility to provide a non-smoking facility. I'm sure there are bars in OKC that don't have smoking or have designated areas though.

I really don't think it is the owners responsibility to provide a non-smoking facility. I'm sure there are bars in OKC that don't have smoking or have designated areas though.

Agreed. This is a cigar lounge. Being a recent ex-smoker myself, I probably won't be frequenting this place for a while, but I am very glad OKC has it and hope it does very well. I hope eventually I can be around and even have a cigar without returning to full time cigarette smoking.

I too love a non-smoking bar (when I am not smoking a cigar) but I'm sorry, this is built and promoted as a cigar bar. I am aware of perhaps three other bars in Oklahoma City that I would consider truly cigar-oriented or at least cigar-friendly. Many, many bars these days are strictly non-smoking, and I have ZERO problem with this, in fact often prefer it. If you don't like the (still very light) smoke at WSKY you don't have to go there. I am 100% certain that Jarrod, his partners and his customers are really, really OK with that.

This bar caters SPECIFICALLY to cigar smokers, yet does their best (including heavily investing in ventilation systems) to make non-smokers as comfortable as possible. There dozens and dozens of other great places in this town that cater only or mostly to non-smokers. PM me if you'd like some recommendations. But good grief, let the cigar smokers have a cigar bar. Please.

I haven't been, but hey, sorry folks, going to a cigar lounge while possessing any issue with smoke, or present odor or lingering odors on hair, skin or clothing is a bit like insisting on only ordering triple cheese pizza even if one is lactose intolerant.

Everything is not for everybody.

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I too love a non-smoking bar (when I am not smoking a cigar) but I'm sorry, this is built and promoted as a cigar bar. I am aware of perhaps three other bars in Oklahoma City that I would consider truly cigar-oriented or at least cigar-friendly. Many, many bars these days are strictly non-smoking, and I have ZERO problem with this, in fact often prefer it. If you don't like the (still very light) smoke at WSKY you don't have to go there. I am 100% certain that Jarrod, his partners and his customers are really, really OK with that.

This bar caters SPECIFICALLY to cigar smokers, yet does their best (including heavily investing in ventilation systems) to make non-smokers as comfortable as possible. There dozens and dozens of other great places in this town that cater only or mostly to non-smokers. PM me if you'd like some recommendations. But good grief, let the cigar smokers have a cigar bar. Please.

Word.