Pump Bar

[sethsrott]

I think it is classic that the map says the Governor's Mansion is located at 24th and Walker! LOL

[bradh]

Cool concept, reminds me of the Pump House in Wichita

[Urbanized]

That's a great place. This would have a ton more outdoor though.

[dankrutka]

Pump House in Wichita has a pretty large indoor space too. It's actually probably larger than most bars. It can operate fully without using the patio.

[Teo9969]

I think it is classic that the map says the Governor's Mansion is located at 24th and Walker! LOL

With an airport...

[IanMcDermid]

Ian with the pump bar here. In response to the 24 hour diner. I do have plans for an on-site food trailer that will operate independently from the bar. I would like to see it open until 2:30-3 if it proves viable.

[IanMcDermid]

Sorry about the long gap between responses. I wasn't aware of any benefactor. benevolent or otherwise And yes Kevin that's what we are proposing. A stick building covered in a metal facade to look like an airstream to make the code guys happy and keep in line with our HP approval.

[kevinpate]

Looking forward to this happening.

[Teo9969]

Ian with the pump bar here. In response to the 24 hour diner. I do have plans for an on-site food trailer that will operate independently from the bar. I would like to see it open until 2:30-3 if it proves viable.

Well, it for sure is viable on Friday and Saturday...Bobo's doesn't do too bad

[jn1780]

With an airport...

That's the secret underground governors mansion. The field beside it opens up for VTOL aircraft to access the underground hanger.

True Story. lol

[Rajah]

Any word on progress?

[Pete]

$185,000 building permit applied for today.

Also, looks like they may have received their final design approval yesterday (11/6/13).



Looks like they are getting ready to move forward.

Very excited about this project.

[Pete]

Remember, the sticking point on the design was the plan to use an old Airstream trailer for restrooms.

Here is the compromise which I believe received approval yesterday (staff had made a positive recommendation):

[OKCisOK4me]

Like

[betts]

Me too.

[Pete]

To me, this looks like a bigger, maybe even better Empire Slice House, which has proven to be an amazing success.

Also, there is a live music venue going in right next to the Tower Theater -- will have more on this later.


This area is really heating up quickly.

[HangryHippo]

This is going to be great!

[kevinpate]

Y'all seem bound and determined to get me to make more trips to the city than I normally make. And even if that isn't really why this project is going forward, how about we just lemme enjoy the thought for a spell before ya come along and stomp on it.

[warreng88]

To me, this looks like a bigger, maybe even better Empire Slice House, which has proven to be an amazing success.

Also, there is a live music venue going in right next to the Tower Theater -- will have more on this later.

Will it be in the old Queen's beauty supply store on the NE corner of 23rd and Walker?

[BDK]

Also, there is a live music venue going in right next to the Tower Theater -- will have more on this later.


This area is really heating up quickly.

Holy crap, Pete. You can't just tease news like that. That is HUGE NEWS.

[Teo9969]

Y'all seem bound and determined to get me to make more trips to the city than I normally make. And even if that isn't really why this project is going forward, how about we just lemme enjoy the thought for a spell before ya come along and stomp on it.

Ummm…I think that's exactly what we're trying to do...

[Pete]

Holy crap, Pete. You can't just tease news like that. That is HUGE NEWS.

Just got off the phone with the proprietor and am writing up a post.

It is indeed huge news... Will post new thread soon.

[Urbanized]

Ah, great news about Pump Bar. Ian is a good operator. This place will be a smash hit.

[Rajah]

Looks like they're about to start doin' work over at The Pump! I can't wait to see it all come together over there.

[Pete]

Construction fence is up around Pump Bar and also Pizzeria Gusto (old Bora Bora). Photo courtesy of Metro: