WSKY Lounge

[soonerguru]

I've driven by a few times, but you cannot see into the space from the street. That would seem to dampen interest in it.

[Teo9969]

I've driven by a few times, but you cannot see into the space from the street. That would seem to dampen interest in it.

I imagine that will change once they're open...?

[soonerguru]

I imagine that will change once they're open...?

They're not?

[Pete]

No, not quite open.

[Teo9969]

That rendering that looks it's from the outside looking in with the brick at the bottom being the brick fronting 2nd street.

This will be one of the first places I go when I get home in September if they're open.

[Larry OKC]

Il like the sign & the rendering. Even like the way they went about spelling their name...however, written out horizontally it reads "whisky", but stacked it reads as separate letters...much like the call letters of a radio (WKRP) or tv station. Or maybe a former radio station that was converted into a bar/lounge...LOL

[Larry OKC]

Well then, that would explain it and it all makes sense now...thanks Sid!

[JarrodH]

The name did indeed come from a radio influence. You will see this in all of our marketing as well as our interior photographs.

As everyone knows, Deep Deuce has a very strong background in the jazz community and at one point was second only to New Orleans. When designing this concept, we wanted to pay tribute to the history of the neighborhood, hence the radio call letters WSKY, pronounces Whisky.

On another note, we will be opening very soon. We have finished all of our inspections and are just training our staff and awaiting the final ABLE licensing. If everything works out, we may open this coming weekend.

[JarrodH]

A few photos from this past week.

[Pete]

Wow, looks very nice!

Thanks for sharing Jarrod, and we all wish you great success.

[OKCisOK4me]

The name did indeed come from a radio influence. You will see this in all of our marketing as well as our interior photographs.

As everyone knows, Deep Deuce has a very strong background in the jazz community and at one point was second only to New Orleans. When designing this concept, we wanted to pay tribute to the history of the neighborhood, hence the radio call letters WSKY, pronounces Whisky.

On another note, we will be opening very soon. We have finished all of our inspections and are just training our staff and awaiting the final ABLE licensing. If everything works out, we may open this coming weekend.

Happy for ya Jarrod! I know you've been waiting for your baby to be ready. I wish you much success.

[Larry OKC]

That ceiling is awesome...original or reproduction?

[OKCTalker]

Jarrod - My only complaint is that it's going to be hard to get in after you open!

It looks fantastic - good luck!

[JarrodH]

That ceiling is awesome...original or reproduction?

The ceiling is a reproduction, sadly. There wasn't much original left in the building. We did however get fortunate enough to grind the floors all the way down to the original slab, showing the 100+ year old story that is told. We will be working on the east facing exterior in the coming months to take the fascia off and renovate the original brick structure, as well as hopefully add a nice patio space.

[Teo9969]

A few photos from this past week.

"Something something, RICH MAHOGANY, something something"

(even though that's not Mahogany)

[Larry OKC]

JarrodH: even if repro, it looks great! I am not a bar/drinker person myself but will check out your place as it looks awesome!

[Praedura]

WSKY Lounge evidently had a soft opening Friday night (7/26/2013).







Source: https://twitter.com/WSKYLounge

[rjstone208]

Friend went to soft opening Friday. Very impressed. They have a cigar humidor, smoking room and a cigar menu also. Lots of high end Scotch and other whiskies. Food leans towards sandwichs and snacks but gourmet type. They had samples Friday and he said all was very good. According to him: great drinks, great atmosphere and great cigars. Sounds like heaven to me. Good scotch and good cigar.

[OKCTalker]

I love the bar back, the bartenders' attire, it all looks great.

[Pete]

Is the smoking room completely separate?

In other words, can you go in for a drink and not have to be around it?

[Mr. Cotter]

Is the smoking room completely separate?

In other words, can you go in for a drink and not have to be around it?

If separate, I'm there. If not, I wish them well, but won't be going.

[ereid]

I was there Saturday night, as well. I am not a smoker but it really didn't bother me. It's definitely worth a shot to try it out. Great addition for OKC!

[OKCTalker]

I'll give it a try, but if the smoke is a problem, I won't be back.

Jarrod - making notes?

[Urbanized]

I'm always entertained by people who walk into a cigar bar and act offended by the smoke. It's like choosing to eat at a BBQ joint and being offended by all of the meat being served.

[Teo9969]

I'll give it a try, but if the smoke is a problem, I won't be back.

Jarrod - making notes?

Really?