Entry No. 11 — the Oklahoma City file — filed under: speakeasy
Good for a Few
A snug cocktail bar hidden behind the open bookshelves and a velvet curtain at the back of the Fine Print bookstore in the Plaza District. Thoughtful drinks and late-night snacks in a dim, Gatsby-esque room you'd never know was there from the shop out front.
The story
If you walk down NW 16th Street in the Plaza District, you'll find Fine Print—a neighborhood bookstore with curated shelves and paperbacks. But walk past the displays toward the rear corner, and you'll spot a heavy velvet curtain tucked behind the open bookshelves. Step through it, and the retail floor gives way to a low-lit, Gatsby-esque hideaway called Good for a Few.
Run by Jordan Harris—co-owner of nearby New State Burgers—the bar operates as an intimate salon rather than a high-volume drinking den. Even after earning a spot on USA Today's national 'Bars of the Year' list, the venue keeps a low profile. There's no exterior signage or street-facing door on 16th Street; it relies entirely on people knowing which curtain to pull.
What it's like
You enter through the front door of Fine Print, act like you're browsing the stacks, and slip through the rear velvet curtain. Inside, you'll find a dim, compact drinking den with plush seating, precise cocktails, and a short menu of late-night bites. Because the footprint is small, weekend nights fill up quickly and you'll likely have to wait. Aim for a Wednesday or Thursday evening if you want to claim a seat immediately and linger without a line behind you.
The move: Browse the bookstore up front, pick out a paperback for each other, then slip past the bookshelves and velvet curtain to trade reads over carefully made cocktails in the back.
📍 Before you go Set in the Plaza District, OKC's compact arts-and-dining strip along NW 16th Street, this has no street entrance or sign of its own — you go in through the Fine Print bookstore and head to the back. The room is genuinely small, so it leans intimate and late-evening; weekend nights fill fast and you may wait, while a weeknight tends to be calmer. Treat it as a sit-and-linger destination, not a quick stop. The surrounding blocks are walkable and full of galleries, murals, and restaurants, so pair it with dinner nearby first; if you can time a monthly Plaza art walk, the whole street comes alive.
- 📍 Plaza District
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 1705 NW 16th St, Suite B, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Hours: Reported Wed-Sat 4pm-12am; confirm before going
Pair it with
- Dig It — Flip through vintage vinyl, zines, and retro clothes at Dig It before slipping into Fine Print and behind the curtain for evening cocktails.
- Up-Down OKC — Trade the quiet, dim luxury behind the bookstore curtain for 70-plus noisy vintage arcade cabinets just a short walk away on 16th Street.
- Terra Stone — Browse crystals, minerals, and apothecary herbs at Terra Stone around the corner before starting your night in the hidden backroom bar.
- RadBar — Contrast a refined, low-lit cocktail inside Suite B with an unpretentious art-and-arcade dive on the same Plaza block.
Good to know
How do I actually find the entrance?
Go to 1705 NW 16th Street and walk into the Fine Print bookstore. Head straight to the back of the shop, look behind the open bookshelves, and push through the heavy velvet curtain.
Do I need reservations, or can I just walk in?
It operates on a walk-in basis. Because seating is limited, prime weekend hours often bring a wait, while weeknights tend to be much calmer.
What are the bar's hours?
Reported hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00 PM to midnight (closed Sunday through Tuesday).
Is there food available, or just drinks?
They serve thoughtful cocktails along with a selection of late-night snacks and small bites.
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Further reading: plazadistrict.org · Yelp · Instagram · Facebook · Reddit
last checked: 2026-06-06