Pump Bar

[IanMcDermid]

You should have introduced yourself. I was the big bearded guy wearing a pump shirt shmmoosing and asking everyone if they're experience was excellent. Was it?

[Plutonic Panda]

You should have introduced yourself. I was the big bearded guy wearing a pump shirt shmmoosing and asking everyone if they're experience was excellent. Was it?

I will next time lol... It was awesome!! Had a beer with my friend and we went to eat at Fassler because the waiter told me you were out of slider hot dogs but that's cool. I loved the place and am going to start coming here regularly. Awesome and super friendly staff and great beer.

One thing I would watch though is that air conditioning unit in the back. There we a couple guys eye balling it and it is so small it wouldn't be hard to take. I'd recommend putting a cage around it so it doesn't get stolen.

I really did love the place and will definitely be back. It's amazing how the area literally sprang to life in the last couple months.

[IanMcDermid]

Thanks for the review! Sorry about the hot dogs. It's another one of those "takes 3 days" to make it items. We didn't anticipate how popular they would be. It was the only thing we 86'd fortunately. And thanks for the heads up on the mini split. I've been working on a cage for it. For now it's anchored into a 1 ton hunk of stone that blends with with granite gravel. I've been told that's worth diddly squat because the thieves gut them in place for $10 worth of aluminum.

You just let me know when you're ready for that cougar and I'll see what I can do to facilitate.

[Plutonic Panda]

Thanks for the review! Sorry about the hot dogs. It's another one of those "takes 3 days" to make it items. We didn't anticipate how popular they would be. It was the only thing we 86'd fortunately. And thanks for the heads up on the mini split. I've been working on a cage for it. For now it's anchored into a 1 ton hunk of stone that blends with with granite gravel. I've been told that's worth diddly squat because the thieves gut them in place for $10 worth of aluminum.

Yeah anytime! Great place in a great city!! Like I said, I definitely be back and I'm going to start frequenting this area. Those sliders look really good, so I can't wait to try those. For now you could just put up a sign that says "a/c unit protected by sniper on watch 24/7" lol

You just let me know when you're ready for that cougar and I'll see what I can do to facilitate.

Hey man, if you know of or find a cougar who is hunting the hunter, consider me a cub... and consider whatever I'm doing placed on an indefinite hold and me on the way!!

[kevinpate]

Definitely the ingredients are present for a risque bumper sticker in recent posts. But, being reasonably committed to staying off Santa's naughty list this year, I'll pass.

[IanMcDermid]

All good KP, we're perfectly okay with being on the naughty list. It's more fun that way. We're all about providing the full fledged R rated bar experience without the windowless, foodless, smoking dungeon. With smiling faces, table service, and variety of product.

[OkieBerto]

Went last night and couldn't be happier with this place! It helps that Chef Guy Romo is the man behind the meals. We tried a little of everything, tacos, hot dogs and grilled cheese. Not only did our food come out pretty fast, it was all amazing. The food that gives you that, "I'm full, but I really want more of this food!"

Service was great. It was good to see some familiar faces running the bar. The cocktails were a tad sweet for our liking, but were still very good. We had the Old Fashion and a Dark and Stormy.

I really enjoy all the small touches you all put on this place. From the velvet painting of Clint Eastwood, to the hand painted signage and the books on tape playing in the bathroom! I will definitely be a regular.

[Urbanized]

Can't wait to get my group of old British motorcycle collecting coots over there in the spring.

[jrod]

I mentioned this on Facebook, but I'm really impressed with the prices on that menu. I feel like everything is very reasonably priced. Especially considering the "scratch" aspect to many of the food items/cocktails. I would have been frequenting this joint anyway, but now I will be able to enjoy it more often. Nice work, Ian.

[jrod]

My wife and I went last night. Loved everything about it. Insanely good food. Not good bar food, just simply some of the best flavors in the city. Extremely reasonable prices. Ian could charge a LOT more for Guy's food, but he doesn't, and that's awesome. Pump will be my new local.

Had two tiki drinks (don't judge me) also, spot on.

[Pete]

New brunch menu:

[onemoreokie]

Had a few drinks there tonight. Friendly staff and cool place!

[Urbanized]

Me too. Well...ONE drink.

[ctchandler]

I'm sure it's a great place, but "roasted beats"? A quality place with apparently good food and drinks and they don't have a proof reader? Sorry, a pet peeve of mine. I'm looking forward to giving it a try. My London lady friend is coming over in the spring and will certainly enjoy it and I suspect she would select the Country Benedict. Huevos Rancheros would be my choice.
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[OKCisOK4me]

Went here with a couple of friends earlier this evening. Love the ambiance! For food, they only serve 'Bites' on Sundays. We had the tater tots and the little sauces that come with them were mucho primo. Spoke to Ian for a very long time and he shared many of his visions for the future of his place. I look forward to going back, especially during the spring and early summer months. He couldn't have opened at a more perfect time. We didn't stay long enough to have the opportunity to use the bathrooms but that will come in due time with future visits. Can't wait to see what is in store for this place.

[dankrutka]

I'll just second what everyone else is saying - this place is awesome. I stopped in a couple weeks ago and this place just offers a unique experience. I love the retro vibe, the service was good, and the crowd was eclectic. Our group actually asked if they'd switch on the NFL playoff game and they did so only on the corner TV near the bar and left the other two TVs on some old sci-fi movie. At first I kind of wondered why they didn't just switch the other TVs, but the sci-fi movie just fit the place and we ended up talking about it instead of watching the game anyway. In short, they know what they're doing. Props to Hailey and Ian on a great concept and fantastic execution.

[IanMcDermid]

Thanks ya'll! Some would be happy to know: I punished myself Caligula style over that beats typo. Thankfully, it's a weekly menu, so I may get it right this weekend. We are rotating our brunch offerings, so be sure to stay tuned to our soon to be launched webpage(Facebook for now) for the latest menus.

[IanMcDermid]

Went here with a couple of friends earlier this evening. Love the ambiance! For food, they only serve 'Bites' on Sundays. We had the tater tots and the little sad uces that come with them were mucho primo. Spoke to Ian for a very long time and he shared many of his visions for the future of his place. I look forward to going back, especially during the spring and early summer months. He couldn't have opened at a more perfect time. We didn't stay long enough to have the opportunity to use the bathrooms but that will come in due time with future visits. Can't wait to see what is in store for this place.

Just wanted to clarify a bit: Sundays we serve brunch from 11am-4pm then we transition to a blue plate evening menu in lieu of the normal bar menu. It's the only time we have to overhaul and inventory the tiny kitchens and still serve.

[IanMcDermid]

Guys. I bet OKC talkers are coming in. I'm not asking for praise but if anyone has seen something we need to correct or gotten something off point or if anything is confusing, or frustrating. I'd love to know. Our egos can take it, and our livelihoods depend on it. We've been slammed with repeat business so that's a good sign. Just want to open up a forum if anyone has comments.
Edit: typo.

[Chadanth]

I stopped by with a group of friends for drinks last week, we all enjoye it and the service was good. I'd like to get there to eat soon, and will offer comment then.

[Urbanized]

I was in again last night. No complaints. Vibe is great, beer selection great, service excellent considering the crush at the bar. I actually did better than most because Hailey spotted me and gave us VIP treatment. Tell her thanks! Chatted with your dad a bit. Spent more time outside than I had done previously, and the area fronting 24th has a great feel to it, especially with all the people. I know there's still much to come outside, and I really think come warm weather it's going to be one of OKC's great outdoor spaces. Still haven't had a chance to eat, but looking forward to it. Sorry I missed you!

[PhiAlpha]

Guys. I bet OKC talkers are coming in. I'm not asking for praise but if anyone has seen something we need to correct or gotten something off point or if anything is confusing, or frustrating. I'd love to know. Our egos can take it, and our livelihoods depend on it. We've been slammed with repeat business so that's a good sign. Just want to open up a forum if anyone has comments.
Edit: typo.

Stopped by last week. Really enjoyed it. Also we weren't forced out of the bar at 1:45 as is the case with many bars in OKC, huge plus on that. Look forward to going back.

[rezman]

I rode by there yesterday after getting the motor scooter out from it's winter nap. It's the first time I've been by there since the place opened up and I like what they've done. Hope to visit with the wife soon.

[jrod]

Ian, I've been now close to a half dozen times. I just really really like the place. Only hiccup so far was Friday afternoon when my wife ordered a Bloody Mary, y'all were out of zing zang. Obviously not a big deal at all. But, seriously, that's the only thing I can think of, you guys are killing it.

The small patio on the north side of the building is such an underrated spot. When the heaters get going, it's a great area. Garage doors were open on Friday, it added even that much more to the vibe. Keep up the good work!

[calitook]

Hubs and I went yesterday evening on our way home from "Once". We went during the time when the kitchen was switching over from brunch to dinner. It just so happens he had already picked out tacos and I had already picked out nachos ahead of time, so it ended up being perfect! Food was stellar, service was good, drinks were good, prices are good! We look forward to coming back when dinner is being served and will probably swing in for Sunday brunch sometime too. I also can't wait until it gets warmer so we can bring our dog!

Ian, you put a candle on our table right before we were leaving but I thought it would be kind of creepy to be like "Hi, I know you from the internet!"


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