Pump Bar

[IanMcDermid]

Zorba, the size and bags are regulation. The distance is not. 45' is too much for the average walk up player. Most people just make up their own scoring. But some drag them out to a more challenging distance. I'm having trouble keeping up with the bags actually, people are (hopefully accidentally) throwing them on the roof. I was just at the pump for a few hours, partially in answer to turnpups question. Talking to a steel fab guy to get some steel & concrete ping pong tables made and some of what I call tiki toss; some call mexican darts made.

Turnpup, we are there ALOT, my wife Hailey more than I because I office off site. She is manager, service, hospitality, and head bartender. I'm more numbers, product, and table schmoozer

[Urbanized]

I was just there. Hailey was slingin' and ringin'. Ian nowhere to be seen. Probably in his Lazy Boy at home, watching TV.

[turnpup]

Yep, that's what you get to do when you've made it big-time!

[Pete]

Haha...

[Pete]

[Urbanized]

It was a little bit busier when I was there last night.

[dankrutka]

I stopped by last Thursday when I was in town and it just confirmed my I love for this place. Service was great. Also, it's very eclectic with a great vibe. You just see many different races, ages, orientations, styles, etc. As our society has been re-segregating in many areas (e.g., schools), I've more and more sought out community spaces where people come together across differences. At least from my limited perspective, that seems to be happening to some degree here.

[Anonymous.]

I can confirm, this is the most diverse "hangout" I have ever come across in OKC.

I have pretty much been here at least one night every single weekend since it got warm out in May. Everyone new that I take here, says the same thing - the crowd is so diverse that it doesn't feel like OKC.

[gopokes88]

I like it, my wife hates it, so don't get to frequent it as much as I would like.

[IanMcDermid]

That picture is so eerie. Not even any cars parked on the street. I'm guessing this was taken before the farmers market setup? I hope no one got towed. We try to let as many people know about the street closure. But so many drive to the area with full intention of uber-ing home.

[Pete]

^

I took that photo about 10AM Saturday.

[jrod]

I was boozin' with a brunch burger in hand about 3hrs after that pic was taken. As always, had an amazing time.

[IanMcDermid]

I want to let all the OKC talkers know that we're throwing a 1 year anniversary party this Saturday the 19th. I've been erecting a 30x30 gospel revival tent I bought in Miami, OK all week that will lend another 60 climate controlled seats for the rest of the winter.

It's a 50s60s70s futuristic sci-if party. Costumes are welcome, we will provide a lot of props for improvised costumes as well. We've got 3 DJs, the vinyl record kind. We'll be screening barbarella and Rodger Corman movies. Drink specials. Custom crafted cocktails just for the occasion. It's going to be a hell of a party!

[Uptowner]

I'll be there with my cardboard box robot outfit!

[aegisdodd]

Went last evening. Great vibe; will return as often as possible! However, a warning to other patrons: DO NOT PARK in the lot directly east (across Walker). Last evening, every single vehicle in that lot was towed . Apparently the owner of that lot -- who recently purchased it to make easy money -- is butthurt that surrounding businesses won't participate in charging a fee to park there and has decided to retaliate by inflicting financial pain and extreme inconvenience upon the unsuspecting folks who park there. THERE IS NO SIGNAGE. This is NOT the fault of the owners of the surrounding businesses. I heard third-hand that the parking lot owner also owns an asian grocery nearby (Classen), but, since I don't know this for sure, I shall not speculate as to which store this might be. While this action is not illegal, it is unethical.

One dude chased after a tow truck and got his vehicle unhitched for a mere $75. Otherwise, it's $168 to get your vehicle back.

[soonerguru]

What a jerk owner.

[Paseofreak]

Had it related to me that the lot owner (and her rather meek husband) approached on duty Pump management on a weekend and tried for two hours to convince them to dedicate wait staff to collecting the $10 per car fee they expected and turn all that money over to the lot owner without compensation to the server or the Pump. I get the impression she's not to well studied in business relationships. Nevertheless, the Pump has warnings up at their place and there is no reason to park on their lot in the first place. Plenty of free parking around there anyway.

[Anonymous.]

What lot is this? The only "lot" east of the pump I can think of is that narrow long one behind Tower theatre? Why on earth would someone going to Pump, park there?

[Paseofreak]

Lazy, I guess.

[ljbab728]

What lot is this? The only "lot" east of the pump I can think of is that narrow long one behind Tower theatre? Why on earth would someone going to Pump, park there?

There are parking spaces in a lot just east of the SE corner of Walker and 24th.

[BBatesokc]

Lazy, I guess.

I don't really see how these patrons are being 'lazy.' If I'm reading this correct, the lot is directly across the street from Pump Bar and certainly more convenient than the large parking space behind Pump Bar. It's a commercial parking lot with apparently no signage and gives the impression of being a place of public accommodation. I'd certainly see where patrons would think it's parking for all the business in the area. A quick glance at Google Street View seems to support my initial impression (at least from my point of view).

I can see a lot owner having the right (and desire) to restrict parking on their property, but common sense would tell them if they don't put up a sign then they are going to have this problem.

[Anonymous.]

Those are the spots? I wouldn't even call that a "lot", so I was confused. I have never seen someone get towed from there. And yes, they are filled pretty much every Friday and Saturday night by Pump patrons. Yes, a sign would solve this easily.

[BBatesokc]

Those are the spots? I wouldn't even call that a "lot", so I was confused. I have never seen someone get towed from there. And yes, they are filled pretty much every Friday and Saturday night by Pump patrons. Yes, a sign would solve this easily.

I'm actually guessing that the 'lot(s)' are one or both of those pad sites directly behind the buildings that face south on 23rd. To the left when looking at the Street View link above.

[sixkiller]

RIP to the amazing homemade skate park that was there.

[sooner88]

They now have signs up at Gusto to not park across the street... I'm not sure about Pump though.