Pump Bar

[turnpup]

Too many photos to upload, so little time.

Edit: I just now noticed that Walmart picture. Pete or MMM, can you please delete that post...

So it was a mistake? Damn, I just wasted a few brain cells trying to figure out what kind of deep meaning you had for posting that!

[gopokes88]

Awe. Faith in OKCtalk community: restored. I vowed not to look at this thread again (as it upset me deeply) a couple weeks ago and held fast until tonight. Broke down, and now I'm glad I did. I'm delighted that those of you that have been here and been regular visitors or even those that understand our position as a mom & pop business and slightly niche targeted non-corporate appeal have voiced your support. You honor us. We will return the favor and use your patronage to improve the space, add features, and continue to add entertainment and activities as we grow together.

We had a blast saturday afternoon. Service was excellent, music was great, good crowd mix.

[NWOKCGuy]

I've been to Pump twice now and had a great time. I love they have audio tapes playing in the restroom.

[trousers]

Was here earlier today. I think I'll be a regular here.

[jrod]

Ian, what's the plan with the kitchen now that chef Guy is gone? Don't need to know what happened, just curious for the future of the food options.

[adaniel]

Just wanted to say I was in town this weekend for a convention, and had a great time here. Friendly bartenders and a really nice mix of people. The cult horror flicks on the TV were definitely a nice touch. I hadn't seen Evil Dead in some time LOL.

we actually brought along a group of folks who had never been to OKC, and they were equally impressed with the bar as well as the city. Job well done, Ian.

[Bullbear]

Had Brunch on Saturday.. was great weather and great food and Bloody Marys!

[trousers]

Just wanted to say I was in town this weekend for a convention, and had a great time here. Friendly bartenders and a really nice mix of people. The cult horror flicks on the TV were definitely a nice touch. I hadn't seen Evil Dead in some time LOL.

Yeah it's pretty nice, they had Switchblade Sisters on when I was there. Hadn't thought of that movie in a while.

[sooner88]

Ian, what's the plan with the kitchen now that chef Guy is gone? Don't need to know what happened, just curious for the future of the food options.

May only be temporary, but looks like Jeff Chanchaleune (founder of Project Slurp, formerly of Kaiteki Ramen) has been doing a lot of the chalkboard specials lately.

[jrod]

Awesome! The guy can cook, for sure.

[Anonymous.]

This was on their FB page:

https://vimeo.com/122945769

[BBatesokc]

This was on their FB page:

https://vimeo.com/122945769

Very cool!

[Urbanized]

Must've been done really early. When I was there in the afternoon there were quite a few more people on 23rd and also inside The Pump. In fact, there were as many people at The Pump last night (Monday) as there are in that video.

[Uptowner]

Open Streets OKC was another smash success. I love that they put the food trucks (and their noisy generators) off 23rd and over by the pump where they let me bring in my catfish so I could have it with a frosty brew.

[IanMcDermid]

Whew, sorry for the late response. We have been BUSY! Jrod- After Guy: we soldier on. I hired a kitchen manager to run the food operation and Chef Jeff and a couple of new really talented creative young guys are keeping the specials menu items stocked. I instagram my favorite ones almost daily so watch @pumpbar soon to be @pumpbarmenu. Jeff will leave us eventually to start his brick & mortar ramen shop. But we are thinking proactively. I won't bore with the details. But Hailey calls it "pop up chefs." A sort of, collaboration. We are taking all the profits and reinvesting them. Patio lights this week, more seating next week, an outdoor walk-in cooler because I can't keep enough beer stocked to last the weekend! The website should be launching next week. Stephen Tyler @took the arials pro-bono with his massive quad copter drone. He lives around the corner and just wanted to boost uptown. Great guy.

[Urbanized]

Quite possibly my favorite place in OKC right now.

[IanMcDermid]

That Twitter is actually @stphntylr and I'll go ahead and plug his podcast @WAFTIShow they cover news and explore central OKC adventuring, development, and culture.

[Urbanized]

Stephen's an awesome dude. He works at ACM@UCO and just recently joined the Bricktown Planning and Operations Committee. Super community-minded.

[BillyOcean]

this place is legit, no doubt. congrats, Ian.

[stphntylr]

Aww shucks! Thanks guys!

[Urbanized]

I was just buttering you up to get you to do some drone work for me.

[Pete]

Aww shucks! Thanks guys!

Awesome work! Please keep it up.

[Zorba]

This was on their FB page:

https://vimeo.com/122945769

Nice cornhole setup, reminds me of Cincinnati where every bar with any room had a cornhole setup. Wonder if they are regulation boards, bags, distance. (Living in Cincinnati made me a cornhole snob.)

[turnpup]

We went there for the first time last night, and thought it was awesome! It was about 8-ish, and already starting to get crowded. Despite that, we were able to walk right up to the bar and order our beers. One thing that really stood out was how friendly the staff was. Every employee we encountered was smiling and pleasant, and seemed genuinely glad to be there. After we got our beers, we wandered into another room to drink (it was just a bit too cool for us, or else we'd have been out on the outdoor area--stupidly we didn't bring jackets). No fewer than three people passing by asked us if we needed anything else. We'll definitely go back.

Oh, and the food looked really awesome, too. Next time we'll plan a meal.

Ian, if you're reading this, are you frequently on-site? My husband said he wants to meet you (presumably to praise your establishment).

[Plutonic Panda]

Pump Bar is just flat out awesome! It's one of the only places I frequent almost regularly other than WSKY Lounge.