Old No. 7 Restaurant & Bar in Oklahoma City: Upscale Sandwiches and Whiskey Culture
Old No. 7 is a full-service restaurant and bar in Bricktown that leads with craft sandwiches paired against a spirits-focused program, occupying the middle ground between casual lunch counter and fine-dining sandwich shop. The menu tilts toward premium proteins and housemade components, with whiskey selection treated as seriously as the food.
What Old No. 7 actually is
The space functions as a daytime sandwich and coffee destination that converts to an evening cocktail and whiskey bar. The sandwich program sits above the speed-and-price model of delis but below the plate-service formality of sit-down restaurants. Lunch crowds order at the counter or from table menus; evening service transitions to full table service with cocktails. The whiskey list runs deep, reflecting the "No. 7" reference to a bourbon tradition, and the bar itself anchors the back half of the restaurant.
Menu and pricing
Sandwiches range from $14 to $18, with proteins including roasted turkey breast, house-cured pastrami, and beef brisket. Most come on custom bread sourced or prepared in-house. Sides like house-cut fries or pickled vegetables are included. Lunch entrees without the sandwich frame (salads, composed plates) run $12 to $16. Cocktails are priced $10 to $14. Happy hour pricing, if applicable, should be confirmed by phone, as promotional pricing changes seasonally.
How it compares to other Oklahoma City sandwich spots
The Loaded Bowl and Empire Slice House both serve sandwiches in OKC, but The Loaded Bowl emphasizes health-conscious bowls with build-your-own flexibility and lower price points ($10 to $13), while Empire focuses on pizza and casual Italian. Old No. 7 positions itself as the cocktail-forward option; if you want a whiskey pairing or serious cocktail alongside your meal, Old No. 7 is the clearer choice. Empire Slice House is better for quick lunch without ceremony. The Loaded Bowl wins on dietary customization. For a sandwich as the foundation of a longer meal with drinking, Old No. 7 has no direct local competitor.
Who it suits and who it does not suit
Old No. 7 works for lunch professionals looking for a sit-down meal that doesn't require an hour, business dinners where the bar component matters, and anyone who treats whiskey selection as entertainment. The counter-service lunch option accommodates quick eaters. It does not suit large groups (the space is modest), people on strict budgets, or anyone avoiding alcohol-centric atmospheres, since the bar drives the room's energy and visual focus.
What the first visit involves
Arrive during lunch (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) to experience the sandwich focus without noise; weekday afternoons are quieter than weekends. Order at the counter or sit and order from the menu. Sandwiches arrive in 8 to 12 minutes. Eat at high-top tables or a few counter seats. Evening visits (after 5 p.m.) are slower to table service; expect 15 to 20 minutes for food once seated. The bartender can walk the whiskey list by region or proof if you ask; cocktails are made to order and not rushed.
Hours, parking, and logistics
Old No. 7 operates Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday hours should be verified directly, as they vary. The restaurant sits in Bricktown, with street parking on surrounding blocks and a nearby lot shared with other Bricktown businesses; lot availability is tight during events at the ballpark or canal areas. The closest parking is a two-minute walk. Reservations are not required for lunch but are recommended for groups of four or more at dinner.
Old No. 7 fills a specific need in OKC's sandwich landscape: a place where the sandwich is crafted enough to justify the price and the bar is skilled enough that the meal extends into the evening. For lunch professionals and cocktail drinkers in Bricktown, it's the natural choice.
