EAT: RePUBlic GastroPUB

Recently I took a trip to the RePUBlic. The person who accompanied me insisted that I try the appetizer pretzel. Now, I'm kind of a frugal person... Why would I pay $7+ for a soft pretzel that I can get at a baseball game for 75 cents? "But it's GOURMET", said my friend. I caved and I ordered it.

That was the day my life changed.


Just kidding. My life didn't change over a pretzel, but I'm telling you, it was the best damn pretzel I've ever had. I wanted to lick the plate it came on. Having filled up on the pretzel and their large selection of brew, I didn't eat much of my entree, but that in itself was also amazing. I got the fish and chips, while my friend got a burger. Both were amazing but, by that point, I didn't really even want to look at the food.

In all, the atmosphere was great, there are TVs visible from all tables, and the service is nice and fast. You may have a little bit of a wait, as when I went, it was Saturday at lunch time and it was still packed, so I can only imagine how it is for dinner hours, but all the same, it is worth it.


Have you been to RePUBlic? What are your thoughts on it?

51st Street Speakeasy

Often lovingly referred to as 'The Speak' or 'Speakeasy', this will soon be your next favorite hangout. Located between Western Ave and Classen Circle, the Speakeasy is convenient and close to other bars, should you happen to want to bar hop.

• No Cover
• Smoking and Non Smoking 
• Different Rooms and Bars throughout 
• What I love about the Speakeasy is that there are different rooms one can explore upstairs and down, including the 'Couch Room', a room full of plush couches that are almost always taken. 
• There are 3 different bars, making it easy to get a drink on a busy night. You can also tab out at any bar, meaning, if you start a tab at the main bar and then want to tab out upstairs, it's no problem.
• Friendly bartenders 
• Trivia, Live Music 
• Patio 

Be sure to go on a Thunder game night - whether home or away. There is always a large projector screen set up in the non-smoking bar, making it convenient and comfortable to eat food and chat with friends or make new friends at surrounding tables. 

Also, try the veggie quesadillas. You will not regret it. 

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