Kong's Tavern (formerly Gigglez)

[Stan Silliman]

Does anybody know anything this place going in at Plaza Court 1016 N Walker?
It supposed to be a sports bar/ grill / comedy club. I'm curious who the owners are and whether it is affiliated with the bar of the same name in Ohio.

[Pete]

Funny (haha) you should ask:

OKCTalk - Restaurant, bar and comedy club coming to Midtown

[zookeeper]

Very exciting news! Midtown continues to dazzle.

[kevinpate]

You don't have to be the smartest person in the room, but you do need a good Rolodex.

I miss my Pops, but I've never forgotten that bit of advice, and never will. It has served me well over the years.

For younglings, a Rolodex is a hard copy contacts list, with information on slotted paper cards that fit on a wheel.
Very useful in its time, and way cooler than it sounds.

[dankrutka]

I'm surprised a place called Gigglez only plans to have comedians 2-4 times per month. I feel like if I'm going to Gigglez I'm going for comedy, not as much burgers, tea, etc. No?

I hope they do great.

[benjico]

Seems like they're trying to do too much...burgers, pho, comedy, health shack, bar...

[soonermike81]

Seems like they're trying to do too much...burgers, pho, comedy, health shack, bar...

Completely agree. Even though the guys wife is vietnamese, I can't imagine that people are going to be coming here for her pho. Food menu will have an identity crisis

[Colbafone]

For those that haven't been to Loony Bin, it is totally fantastic. This sounds like a smaller scale version, really more restaurant than comedy club. With that said, this is awesome. I LOVE comedy clubs. Want an awesome night? Go to one. Downtown lacks something like this entirely, with any luck, this place will br a blast.

[shawnw]

I love comedy clubs. I was sad when Jokers went away. But the question is why did it go away. Was there enough demand for it?

[LakeEffect]

I love comedy clubs. I was sad when Jokers went away. But the question is why did it go away. Was there enough demand for it?

I'm 34 and have never stepped foot in a comedy club. I don't know any friends that go... I'd imagine they have demand issues. And comedian availability issues?

[Roger S]

I'm 34 and have never stepped foot in a comedy club. I don't know any friends that go... I'd imagine they have demand issues. And comedian availability issues?

Loony Bin has always been sold out every time I have been there and they don't really bring in big names.... They also recently went totally smoke free.

[LakeEffect]

Loony Bin has always been sold out every time I have been there and they don't really bring in big names.... They also recently went totally smoke free.

Smoke free is good.

[soonerguru]

"GiggleZ?" Really? (Chuckle)

[Roger S]

"GiggleZ?" Really? (Chuckle)

Should that not be (ChuckleZ)? ;+)

[shawnw]

"Gigglez" might have been more appreciated if they attempted actual humor by calling it something like "Schitz and Gigglez".

[Roger S]

"Gigglez" might have been more appreciated if they attempted actual humor by calling it something like "Schitz and Gigglez".

LMAO....Maybe you should try to market that to them!

[pickles]

Odd concept. Bad name. Curious spot for it.

[BillyOcean]

^^^^
agreed. this has fail written all over it.

[OKCRT]

Are there any live music venues along 10th street in this area?

[pickles]

As a matter of principle, I will not be going to a place called Gigglez with a z. Especially not for the food.

[kevinpate]

As a matter of principle, I will not be going to a place called Gigglez with a z. Especially not for the food.

I concur. it should have two z's ... double the z's, double the flavor (sorry, I rather enjoyed Rock of Ages, even the lame bits)

[pickles]

As a matter of principle, I will not be going to a place called Gigglez with a z. Especially not for the food.

Haven't changed my mind.

[PhiAlpha]

Haven't changed my mind.

Thought the same then gave it a try last night. The place is cool, the food is pretty good, and he staff is great, the owner even came out and talked to me for awhile. It really has an opportunity to be a good sports bar with comedy shows. I hope this place makes it....but also for a name change.

Maybe we can get them on Bar Rescue...they will make them change the name to something less stupid and would get a lot of publicity from it.

[Pete]

Are there any live music venues along 10th street in this area?

R&J has a jazz guitarist occasionally, and he's really great. And believe it or not, Sidecar has the occasional live musician.

Fassler Hall has live music on it's outdoor patio.

[benjico]

R&J has a jazz guitarist occasionally, and he's really great. And believe it or not, Sidecar has the occasional live musician.

Fassler Hall has live music on it's outdoor patio.

The Bossa Nova rooftop has occasional jazz music. Bleu Garten brings in musicians every now and then too.