Prairie bomb is 13% and a lot of their small batches reach into 14-15% territory. You gotta treat it like wine. 2 pints of DNR equates to a bottle of Cabernet.

Ah...didn't know PB was so high. Yeah, DNR should be served like Chimay. Never in a pint glass.

Yeah, DNR is definitely a "sipping" beer, not a session beer. Two is my usual limit, with a glass of water in between. Friday, I had one DNR and decided that was all I wanted. Besides, I was curious about a Omission Lager, a gluten-free beer that I'd spotted on the menu and wanted to give it a try (didn't care for it).

I had a friend who was drinking with me one night and I had recommended we try one of the imperial stouts at TapWerks that I think were around 14%. Despite my warnings, he slammed four like they were low-point Buds. He didn't last long. ;)

BTW, I recommend the COOP Octoberfest too if you like the style.

Dang, we need to get a beer club started on the site. :Smiley051

Here's a couple pics from Friday night:
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What curse?

Probably the curse of that poorly laid out building.
I drive by this location almost daily, and they seem to have made massive changes in the layout. Will be interesting to see inside. Hopefully traffic at this business will increase traffic at the Infernos Pizza next door, also.

Prairie bomb is 13% and a lot of their small batches reach into 14-15% territory.
A lot of the Prairie brews are super potent. Elk Valley has an imperial stout that if I am remembering correctly is around 10-11%

BTW, I recommend the COOP Octoberfest too if you like the style.

Dang, we need to get a beer club started on the site. :Smiley051

I've been buying the COOP Octoberfest quite a bit lately. Pretty solid.
The Anthem Ogletoberfest is pretty good as well. I'm actually a big fan of Anthem. Really like their Urobouros Stout, Golden One, and the Powerhouse Pils isn't bad for a pilsner.

As for the local beers, Anthem is quickly becoming my favorite.

So what's the verdict? Does it thrive? I can honestly say nothing about the menu or theme gets me revved up to drive to memorial. Not with such quality offerings like bikinis, twin peaks, hudsons, BJ's, hooters, wait did hooters close? I hear if sports and frozen drinks with tiny beers dunked into them is up your alley they do decent pizza at inferno's. I gues something is better than the revolving door of the cursed space.

Uptowner, when you mention quality offerings, like Bikinis, Twin Peaks, and Hooters, I have to wonder what your priorities are. LOL

It was a faint attempt at sarcasm. But the scuttlebutt is: bubba's closed and will rebranded a wing place. Now let's get the patchouli oiled tatted and pierced paseo babes serving them on sustainable bamboo paper wearing their raciest sack cloth 2 piece outfits! That would be hilarious and probably outrageously successful. Free range gluten/hormone free with vegan alternatives. Omg I'm a genius!

Did Gene Simmons make it to the opening night?

Bikinis burned some time ago and never re-opened. No big loss, not that I was fundamentally opposed to the concept. It just seemed a bit on the icky side. I'm not so evolved that I would complain if women WILLINGLY parade around in bikinis; just please don't do it so close to my lunch.

Do you have to wear an Affliction shirt to get in?

Did Gene Simmons make it to the opening night?

there will be a grand opening in january with gene simmons and paul stanley.

Do you have to wear an Affliction shirt to get in?

Didn't notice any, but I think you could wear whatever you feel that others won't be too judgmental about, if that's a huge concern for you. I did see some people dressed up in full KISS makeup and regalia. Then again, it was the night before Halloween.

As for the local beers, Anthem is quickly becoming my favorite.

Interesting. I've yet to find a beer of theirs that I would buy again. I haven't had a chance to try their Ogletoberfest since I haven't been anywhere its on tap. Won't buy it in store because I still have unfinished 4 packs of the stout and Arujuna taking up space in the "guest door" of my beer fridge.
Different strokes.

Really looking forward to coming to this place as soon as hell freezes over.

Dropped by yesterday to check it out. I like what they did with the patio area although it faces west and will be warm during the summer.
Very nice beer selection. Didn't eat but what I saw looked good.
I'll go back and try the food. I liked it.

I've been buying the COOP Octoberfest quite a bit lately. Pretty solid.
The Anthem Ogletoberfest is pretty good as well. I'm actually a big fan of Anthem. Really like their Urobouros Stout, Golden One, and the Powerhouse Pils isn't bad for a pilsner.

Trousers,
You really should try Anthem's Juan Pedro, it's excellent (in my opinion). I have enjoyed all of Anthem's beers.
C. T.

Trousers,
You really should try Anthem's Juan Pedro, it's excellent (in my opinion). I have enjoyed all of Anthem's beers.
C. T.
I'll definitely give it a try the next time I see it.

Bikinis burned some time ago and never re-opened. No big loss, not that I was fundamentally opposed to the concept. It just seemed a bit on the icky side. I'm not so evolved that I would complain if women WILLINGLY parade around in bikinis; just please don't do it so close to my lunch.Bikinis reopened and stayed open for almost a year after the fire. Then the same owners closed it and partnered with Infernos. Since I've read some good and some bad about Infernos I wonder if they'll get more business with Rock & Brews opening or if it spells their demise.

Were they being ironic with that name?

Were they being ironic with that name?Infernos? If that's what you mean it is odd. Bikinis was failing badly and the owners sought out options/partners etc. It is kind of ironic thecresult was partnering with Infernos.

Yes, it seems like a place that almost went under because of a fire and then voluntarily went under to be named after a fire, would be a tad ironic.

Bikinis reopened and stayed open for almost a year after the fire. Then the same owners closed it and partnered with Infernos. Since I've read some good and some bad about Infernos I wonder if they'll get more business with Rock & Brews opening or if it spells their demise.

Ah...I stand corrected. Shows how much attention I paid.

Ah...I stand corrected. Shows how much attention I paid.Apparently you and most everyone in OKC didn't notice them. Most of the time there were more employees than customers.

What curse?

Think he is referring to the curse of that particular location which has had history of failures.

Think he is referring to the curse of that particular location which has had history of failures.Funny thing though. I talked pretty often to the girlfriend of and others that knew tho owner of Dan O'Brian's. From what I heard it was doing just fine but he just wanted out of the business. If so it wasn't so much a failure as a quitting.

Wildly successful businesses shut down by choice all the time. Was it still connected with the deep fork group at that time? Or as a result of the wrongful death suit after the beating death of an police officer when it was located next door in what was once north fork, then rokbar, then Dan obriens, now infernos, and originally built by apple woods.

Wildly successful businesses shut down by choice all the time. Was it still connected with the deep fork group at that time? Or as a result of the wrongful death suit after the beating death of an police officer when it was located next door in what was once north fork, then rokbar, then Dan obriens, now infernos, and originally built by apple woods.I would bet that the lawsuit had an effect. That might make me decide I wanted out of the bar business.

DNR isn't even COOP's strongest beer. All their Territorial Reserve stuff is 13%+. Also, Anthem brews a beer called Pappy Burleson that is 17%, the state's strongest.... Talk about a sipper. It is excellent, btw. If anyone ever wants to talk beer, let me know, it's my favorite topic!

Once again I stand corrected!

DNR isn't even COOP's strongest beer. All their Territorial Reserve stuff is 13%+. Also, Anthem brews a beer called Pappy Burleson that is 17%, the state's strongest.... Talk about a sipper. It is excellent, btw. If anyone ever wants to talk beer, let me know, it's my favorite topic!

Jrod,
I would enjoy talking beer with you, but right now I'm too busy drinking beer!
C. T.

DNR isn't even COOP's strongest beer. All their Territorial Reserve stuff is 13%+. Also, Anthem brews a beer called Pappy Burleson that is 17%, the state's strongest.... Talk about a sipper. It is excellent, btw. If anyone ever wants to talk beer, let me know, it's my favorite topic!

Head on over to this thread then. :D
http://www.okctalk.com/general-food-drink-topics/41385-beer-2.html

Stopped by here today around 2 , drank a couple of beers and tried some wings. The place had a terrible vibe, they prices were stupid expensive , the layout was weird, our bartender was a buffoon, there were probably 10 people in the whole place......it's Friday afternoon people are having drinks all over town except here. This place reminds me of a Planet Hollywood type of establishment touristy not a local hang out. They should have put in bricktown and tried to capture more hi way business. I give this place six months before it closes down.

Uh, no thanks on having it in Bricktown. Despite an undeserved reputation, most places there are local; even the places you might think of as themed. The district doesn't need to add a half-baked, poorly-executed chain, which is what your review indicates that is

It would have been best along I-40 though. Somewhere with easy highway access, and lots of visibility. It probably would have done well in the strip commercial centers in MWC or MacArthur.

Outlet shoppes...

Outlet shoppes...


That might have saved it. I'm wondering if they got a smokin deal on the location, if that had something to do with them going with the memorial local.

That might have saved it. I'm wondering if they got a smokin deal on the location, if that had something to do with them going with the memorial local.Saved? It just opened and I've heard a number of positive reviews compared to one negative. I don't think that kills it quite yet.

Saved? It just opened and I've heard a number of positive reviews compared to one negative. I don't think that kills it quite yet.

3 beers and some wings and my tab was $39 before the tip, I'm not a cheapskate but that's way too much for most people unless you're on vacation. Oh also they have this stupid plastic little tikes playground shoved over in one corner of the patio, it's just a strange place and that has nothing going for it other than some cool music videos and a nice beer selection albeit an overpriced selection.

Okay, I went back tonight, and although I like the atmosphere, the food tonight was terribly disappointing for most of our party. On a group of five, four had burgers, and I had an individual-sized pizza. On all four burgers, they were charred on the outside to the point of being nearly inedible, yet they were so pink on the inside that it was grossing everyone out. I know they state on the menu that, unless otherwise requested, the burgers are cooked to medium (pink in the middle), but parts of the burgers looked almost raw. 2/10

However, I had the R&B special pizza and it was very good. 8/10

Overall tonight, I'd give it a 4/10

Overpriced boo but dog friendly patio yay. Here is our dog-centric take :

Ween on the Scene: Rock & Brews + Upcoming Dog Holiday Party (http://weenonthescene.blogspot.com/2015/11/rock-brews-upcoming-dog-holiday-party.html)

I've never understood the appeal of bringing your dog to a restaurant. At least its just on the patio.

^^^^^^^
I think it is cool in a neighborhood setting where you might combine taking your dog for a walk with having a beer or grabbing a snack, socializing with neighbors, etc., but loading your dog up in the car to drive to a dog-friendly place seems a little odd.

I share with our pup when I am at the house.
When I go out, the pup can eat what was left for him. He ain't coming with.

^ +1

Closed last night without warning.

Location removed from the corporate website....

Looks like this location has claimed another victim.

Jeeze. Memorial Road is like a death zone for restaurants. Is it a cost of operations (ie rent) issue? There's plenty of traffic.

The couple of times I was in there for lunch it was never busy.

Jeeze. Memorial Road is like a death zone for restaurants. Is it a cost of operations (ie rent) issue? There's plenty of traffic.

I actually think part of the reason that location struggles is because of traffic and it being a one way road. That and oversaturation in the area.

The entire Memorial Road corridor west of Western is just awful. Just absolutely awful. I'm shocked that anything can survive more than a year there. From Western to at least Rockwell needs a total overhaul.

I actually think part of the reason that location struggles is because of traffic and it being a one way road. That and oversaturation in the area.

That and the fact that it's heavily oriented towards casual dining chains, a sector that currently isn't doing as well as it used to. I think Chisholm Creek is really going to hurt a lot of the restaurants on Memorial Rd. Chisholm Creek's offerings are more in line with current tastes.

My wife and I went to Rock and Brews one night. It was really bad; we did not pay and did not finish our meal. I believe this actual building has had a whole history of failed tenants, dating all the way to Don Pablo's, then Buddha Tao, and of course, Dan O'Brien's.

Too many other good places to eat in OKC that are not "chain" type places. Moving here from Indiana 6 years ago I really noticed that. More mom and pop places here than in Northern Indiana. More restaurants that are just local chain type also.

No “well, it was a hard location” sentiments here. It was a so-so concept. Bad execution and further bad management sealed its fate. I can’t believe how long it lasted.

I don’t see this trend ending on memorial anytime soon...and i mean all the retro fittings of the recent failed concepts. I hate to pick on anyone, but Kwans? Who’s there 2-3times a week?

I actually ate here about a year ago. My experience was so meh that I didn't bother to write a review. I'm not surprised it closed.

Serving so-so hamburgers on Memorial? Any local would tell you that's a dumbass business plan.

I don’t see this trend ending on memorial anytime soon...and i mean all the retro fittings of the recent failed concepts. I hate to pick on anyone, but Kwans? Who’s there 2-3times a week?

I don't think I repeat anything more than once a week. YMMV

Never had a meal here, but went to several happy hours when I worked near May and Memorial. For what it is, I'll say it had a pretty impressive beer menu. Not surprised it's failed though, between the concept and the location

Never had a meal here, but went to several happy hours when I worked near May and Memorial. For what it is, I'll say it had a pretty impressive beer menu. Not surprised it's failed though, between the concept and the location

Same here. One of our favorite spots for happy hour. Great beer list, pretty good appetizers.