Edna's is one of the best Dive bars in OKC! The walls have dollar bills stapled to it, decent drinks, fun atmosphere and if you play "Great Balls of Fire" on the jukebox, Â Edna the owner will dance on top of the bar counter! It's not clean but no real dive bar is. If you can put up with cigarette smoke and want a relaxing place to hang out with friends, this is the place for you. Try the Lunchbox Special but be careful because after one too many, you may be joining Edna on the counter!
Review Source:You can get a watery $6 pitcher of Coors light, and that is the best thing I can say about this place. I normally like dives, but this place was the worst kind of poser dive. There was a college crowd, lots of well coiffed ladies and men in college sports wear, standing around because there no place to sit, in a smoky box with garth brooks playing on the radio. It was genuinely dirty, but still somehow seemed to lack any type of soul or character. For my dollar bills, I much prefer the HiLo lounge across the street.
Review Source:This is a badass dive bar.
A lot of my Oklahoma friends have raved so much about this place. I walked in,and I felt my night was made already just by seeing the decor of this establishment.
I was extremely disappointed to find out the so called "LuNChBOX" wasn't some savory delight but a mere shot. However, I can rightfully say I purchased one, and now I know what the heck a lunchbox means.
I was just too excited to be here and don't even recall perceiving cigarette fumes.
LUNCHBOX= Amaretto+Beer+Orange = o.O (Blank stare). I tell ya, it's nothing strong but I guess it's got a catchy collective name ~Lunchbox
My friends dragged me over here after Speakeasy saying that I had to try and lunchbox. When I got in, I was half expecting to get a nice sandwich, some chips, and a drink. Little did I know, LUNCHBOXES ARE SO MUCH MORE! Somehow this combo of beer, orange juice, and amaretto works so well. The atmosphere is very crowded, sweaty, and frat-party-esque, but whatever it's worth it to get some lunch boxes. If you're claustrophobic, definitely stay away! Anyways, overall good experience, the wait outside was a good 30mins though, that was kinda lame. Oh and did i mention CHEAP BEER! Yes winner.
Review Source:We came here after checking into our hotel (conveniently located right across the street) for the night and had a pretty good time. It was crowded but we had no problem getting a table. The crowd was surprisingly diverse (there WERE hipsters but not as many as I had feared), the jukebox was eclectic and I drank a Lunchbox and honestly? IT WAS GOOD!
Review Source:Solid bar. Unfortunately it is super smoky, like all bars seem to be in town. Also we had to wait in line in the freezing Oklahoma wind, but I can't fault Edna's for being popular! I had a Lunchbox, of course, and enjoyed it. It did pretty much taste like a Vegas Bomb, but that's not a bad thing.
The old school jukebox is a nice touch, and thus the music was pretty good. There seemed to be a weird mix of good ol' folks in jeans and gussied up yuppies, but I think that adds character.
A good place to start the night off. At least on a Saturday, it was not the sort of place to hang out at for very long, since the seating was minimal and the smoke was clouding.
I have been pulled here with my friends several times now.
What I like:
1) It's just off the highway on Classen
2) They don't play whats on MTV.
3) The Staff is friendly.
The Downside:
1) Smokey as crap. Enjoy taking your clothes to the cleaners man.
2) If it's a Friday or Saturday, standing room only
3) Crazy loud.
Its hard for me to really rate this place fairly. I'm not a big drinker, so I can't vouch for their booze, but I always have a good time hanging out with my friends, and watching the Thunder game.
So its a fun place from time to time, but be prepared to have your ears ring the next day!
The bar is asses and elbows. And smoke. And people trying really hard to be cool.
But the lunchboxes are pretty delicious, and it always seems to be the jumping-off point to the next bar. Yes, you could complain about the smoke and the crowd, but sooner or later, you have to face the inevitable. It's like country music: no matter how much you hate it, you're in Oklahoma, and you're going to hear it. You can make peace with it--even start to like it a little--or you can suffer while the rest of the gang votes on Edna's.
It's a'ight. You'll probably run into someone you knew a long time ago and forgot existed.
Younger crowd, packed smoky bar. I don't recommend staying there all night, but if the line isn't too long, zip in, everyone in the group buy a round of lunch/doc boxes and then leave before a frat boy tries to talk to you about 'swag' or something.
Be warned, the lunch boxes aren't that great, it's just a tradition, and it's meant to be slammed, not sipped (think Irish Car Bomb). Remember to warn everyone in your group that there is a shot glass inside the beer glass so their teeth don't get chipped!
I don't understand why everyone thinks this place is so great. Edna's is not the only place that serves Lunchboxes and it is so packed on the weekends you can barely move. The bathroom stall is closed off by a curtain (yay) and the whole bar just looks gross overall.
The only thing cool about it is all the signed dollar bills on the walls.
Go to McNellie's instead. They have a much better selection.
You have to order a LUNCH BOX at Edna's! This dive bar is so much fun! They have a pool table and a great heated outdoor patio.
It is very smokey inside, so if you do not like smoke, this may not be a good place for you.
If Edna is there, make sure you play Great Balls of Fire on the jukebox and she will get on the bar and dance!
The often recommended "Lunchbox" is better than one might expect for a drink comprised of Coors Lite, Amaretto and Orange Juice.
It tastes kind of like a creamsicle but... drink it quick because it gets a little weird the warmer it becomes. I never got a chance to try "The Doc," which is the same thing only with cranberry juice. Maybe next time.
I can see how many would rave about Edna's. For OKC it's not a 'bad' place to go. The scene is best suited for young, college-aged singles. It's packed and everyone is fairly attractive. Being packed, however, means you will have to slither your way through the entrance, to the bar, to the jukebox, to the bathroom, outside, etc. The bartenders here are NOT friendly at all. Â Each time I wanted drinks it took over 10 minutes to get one of the 5 bartenders to make eye contact with me. I'm an attractive 25 y/o female, not some over-weight drunken trucker slob, mind you. I stood on the railing smiling with a $100 bill in my hand and was always treated as if I was bothering them when making my very simple request for the Lunchboxes. They deliberately avoid looking at you and NEVER smile. I finally got a wink out of one after he noticed I tipped him $5 on a $20 tab. If you're looking for a one-nighter check out Edna's. It's pretty much a guaranteed thing. If you're a woman, prepare to wait in a long line of Sorority girls whining about how bad they have to pee and calling whomever is in the one stall a bitch for taking so long. Oh, and you might have to wait in line to even get into the bar. 2 party buses got dumped off during the 1 hour we were here. Will I go back during the remainder of my time here? No, but I will be featuring your Lunchboxes at my next cocktail party.
Review Source:I know this is an Oklahoma City classic, but then again, maybe I expected too much.
The bar was packed and loud, so we sat on the patio which was a nice quieter area to chat, although hot, as it is Oklahoma in August. Â My friend is good friends with one of the bartenders, so the service of course, was excellent. Â She came to check on us numerous times. Â However, one of my friends who came later complained that he ordered beer on tap and was brought beer in a can that cost him a couple dollars more. Â
I finally tried the lunchboxes that everyone raves about. I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan, but it's fun if everyone else orders them. I also enjoyed my Amaretto Sour that was made just right.
The ladies room now has a curtain to hide yourself as you sit on the pot that is apparently a new addition that we all love. When I went to the restroom, the typical drunk girls who are bored started bullying several of the girls in line, but drinks cause all kinds of crazy things like that. Â This place really gets packed on the weekends; even the party bus stopped off at Edna's.
I'd visit again, and would especially love to sit outside in the cooler months in the fall/winter.
Ahhh Edna's, the dive bar without the typical dive bar patrons :)
(imo dive bar patrons are typically older men who don't shower that often and who stare at anything that walks in lacking a Y chromosome)
I have been to Edna's many times, either for post graduation drinks, birthday party drinks, or just for the heck of it. Â Edna's is a very chill place although theres usually a lot of people there. Â Just get a table and enjoy some drinks with your friends in a fun atmosphere. Â
Unless your taking shots, there are only 2 drinks here that you should be drinking. Â
A) the Lunchbox - Coors light, amaretto, and OJ. Â
B) the Doc - same as the Lunchbox but cranberry juice instead of orance juice
If your lucky, entertainment will also come in the form of Edna dancing on a table. Â Yes she is an elder lady but hey she still has that spunky spark to her. Â
Sheeesh. Â Not good. Â Middle of the afternoon and I feel like drinking a Lunchbox now =)
Oh, I'll remember this place for awhile! It is a dirty dive bar - that is the good part. The front door man Tweets all night and b'c I talked with him in person then followed him I got a free Lunchbox. Then he tweeted me what makes up a Lunchbox: Coors Light, OJ & amaretto. I suggest to never have more than 2 in one night like I did and that was only b'c one was free. Still, try it if you are there.
The beer selection sucks, only draft beer is Coors Light. Then saw the wine selection- only Franzia wine in a box. Didn't even try to hide that one, out front like a trophy.
What I HATED the most was the smoke smell. I learned in OK City it is still OK to smoke in a small public space. Â That's so 90's!
Let me start by saying that I was back in OKC for 2 years and just realized the beauty that is Edna's my last night in town. That was Saturday. I'm not sure how many lunchboxes I consumed, but by the way I felt the next day, I'm going to guess at least 6. That's what friends are for... to feed lunchboxes to Edna's virgins that are moving out of town.
I loved this bar for one, glorious night. Still not sure what was in those, but it might be the worst hangover-inducing concoction I've ever had. I'm a fan... thank God I live 6 hours away.
This bar is filthy: Covered in money and cellophane tinsel.
That said, I loved it. That said, I'm pretty filthy myself. I've been known to sip a tallboy of Hamm's with a straw.
Order a lunchbox. My friend refused to tell me what was in it, because I wouldn't have tried it if I knew beforehand. He was right. I wouldn't have.
Better crowd than I would have anticipated for a night out in Oklahoma. I'll be honest, I'm prejudiced. I hate Oklahoma City. They stole my team. But Edna's Is A-Ok in my book!
Edna's is an awesome hole-in-the-wall-dive-bar-that's-not-really-a-Âdive-bar-anymore.
Some Protips:
- Play "Great Balls of Fire" on the jukebox, Edna will dance around for you
- Order some "Lunchboxes", I would tell you what they are but it sounds gross. Â They are amazing, JUST DO IT.
- If you get annoyed by the crowd/want to move on, head to Sidecar right across the street.
Just be careful because you're drunk and those cars on their way to/from the interstate are FAST.
NOTE: beer selection kinda blows, but that's not what it's about here anyway. Â The most "exotic" thing you'll find is Newcastle.
If you're on the lookout for a dive in Oklahoma City, I can personally vouch for Edna's. I only spent about two hours there, but when your entire body is buzzing from 12 hours of driving & you really just need a few beers to calm your nerves, Edna's is the type of no-nonsense hole in the wall that'll do you right.
[Jeez, I sound like a long-haul truck driver or something...]
By the way, don't expect them to be friendly. They're not here to charm you, they're here to get you drunk...
My dad and his friends used to go here when I was a kid and now I find myself there all the time. Â The place is dark, seems kind of dirty but be aware that anyone who knows bars will tell you that Edna's is the place to be. Â On a mild night, throw Great Ball Of Fire on the jukebox and watch Edna dance on the bar. Â On a slow night try one of the best burgers you will ever eat. Â On a wild night ask Edna for a Zombie.
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