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The 5 Best Places to Go Before or After a Thunder Game
By Product Expert | Posted in Community Events & Activities on Thursday, September 29th, 2016 at 8:25 pm
If you’re heading to the Chesapeake Energy Arena to catch a Thunder game, there’s a lot more you can do than just watch some basketball. Check out these fun and exciting activities before or after the game to make the most out of your time in Oklahoma City.
1. Bricktown Brewery
When you’re looking for good food and excitement, head to Bricktown, Oklahoma City’s top entertainment destination that’s also right next to Chesapeake Energy Arena. Here you’ll find Bricktown Brewery. The classic American food here pairs well with the lively atmosphere. Try one of the brewery’s own beers, like Bricktown Brown or Wiley’s One Eyed Wheat, or opt for one of the other local brews.
2. FLINT
FLINT is an upscale yet casual restaurant that features contemporary American cuisine. When the weather is nice, sit out on the patio and enjoy live music, a fire pit, comfortable seating, and views of the sunset. Or take a seat inside and savor mouth-watering appetizers, entrées, desserts, and cocktails. The restaurant is just one block from Chesapeake Energy Arena, so it’s easy to walk there before or after the game.
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3. Republic Gastropub
Republic Gastropub bridges the gap between your classic bar and your upscale restaurant. Beer is king here, and you can choose from nearly 250 bottled beers from around the world and 100 specialty beers from custom taps. The unique menu is built around these beverages, and created specifically to complement them.
Even if you’re not interested in beer, Republic Gastropub has something to quench your thirst with an extensive wine list and classic cocktails. Enjoy all of this with an open and friendly atmosphere that boasts a contemporary decor and an advanced audio and visual system to take in the pre-game events or watch the post-game highlights.
4. Whiskey Chicks
Whiskey Chicks is a sports bar situated in the oldest building in Bricktown. Step through the doors and feel like you’re stepping back in time to a saloon in the Wild West. The original brick walls give the bar a warm touch, while the back-bar from the early 1930s and the period chandelier give it an old-fashioned feel.
Sample whiskeys from around the world or try out one of their vintage cocktails. There are eight HD plasma televisions that show all the major sporting events, and the kitchen is open late during special events so you can still enjoy classic bar fare even after the game.
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5. Irma’s Burger Shack
If you’re looking for a juicy burger piled high with all of your favorite fixings, Irma’s Burger Shack is the place to go. The restaurant is known for thick burgers using all-natural No Name Ranch beef, hand-cut french fries, chicken fried steaks, and Frito chili pies. Make sure you leave room for a slice of buttermilk pie or a tall vanilla shake.
Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly restaurant with great burgers or a lively bar with a large selection of cocktails, you’ll find plenty of action at these best places to go before or after a Thunder game.
