Elites Only At Slaughter’s Hall

At first I was a little miffed about the small space we were in, and I wasn’t sure if we were able to scoot into the actual bar area. … but eventually we did and that made it much more enjoyable.
The service was great, of course. The employees were on the ball and made quick work of getting drinks and everything. The hibiscus tonic was my favorite. I love hibiscus so this wasn’t really a shock to me.
The food ranged from okay to great depending on what it was. I really enjoyed one of the macaroni dishes (Letty’s Mac and Cheese, I believe) and the chips were tasty. The poutine was alright, but maybe not something I’d buy on my own whenever I go back to SH.
I also bought a beer and cheese soup on my own, and THAT was delicious.
Great event run by great folks!

The Hibiscus mule was one of my favorite drinks of all time. I tried the Rueben and it was pretty good. Staff was all friendly and a pretty good bar area but was a bit tight in the back room near the tables. Too cramped, with no seating or available standingtable space
They did a great job getting the food out and keeping it fresh but getting drinks was a bit more complicated and either had too many drinks coming at once or couldn’t find someone to get a drink unless we went to the main bar, who was very friendly.
I wasn’t a huge fan of the other foods but they were the typical bar foods which im typically not into.

As usual, this event was such a great hit. I really enjoyed the space, and it was intimate enough that I got some quality catching up time with the other elites (and some new ones!) Although our group was larger than the space, the staff seemed perfectly content with some spill over to the rest of the restaurant.
They really do have excellent service, and it was interesting to hear about the back story, and how everything is made in house (except the bread.) I’m always so thrilled when Unilocal supports these places that are working so hard. And when I’ve been in previously, this place was pretty dead. So this is a great one for the elites to promote!
The hibiscus mule was definitely my favorite, and I’m already dragging my friends out to try the amazing food at Slaughter’s Hall. It really is like the best of WSKY (food) without all the smoke. This is definitely now one of my regular spots.

I had been to Slaughter’s Hall once before this event, so I was really excited to get to come back! I was also able to try different menu items than I had before. Our group was a little large for the back room but it was nice that we could spill over into the main dining area too. I absolutely love their mac and cheese! I’ve had three different ones now and enjoy those even more than the delicious sandwiches. Their poutine wasn’t really for me, but their fried pickles are amazing. I’m a huge fan of pickles and fried pickles are even better. I love knowing that they make everything here in house except the bread, understandable.
The Okie G&T was my favorite drink of the night. The hibiscus strong tonic is just a little too strong for my liking. Our servers were really on the ball and I don’t think I ever noticed anyone without a drink in hand. It was fun to mix and mingle as opposed to sitting the whole time which worked for the space. Thank you Julie, Annie, Bailey and Slaughter’s Hall’s wonderful staff for making this event so much fun!

One reason I love being an Elite: finding new places from our awesome community manager. I hadn’t heard of Slaughter’s Hall before the invite for the event popped into my inbox. I was especially eager to hang out with the elite squad. It’s seemed like forever!
It was a pretty good event over all. The food was absolutely amazing (Bae and I ended up going the next night!). I loved the chill atmosphere and the cocktail tables that were set up in the back. The first thing I savored was the siracha pasta. Wow. It was super spicy, but I couldn’t stop eating it. The next was the 2^nd st. Poutine. It looked super weird on the table in the little boats, but very savory and I’d definitely order it.
I think that some of the logistics could have been handled better. It seemed that some waiters were taking orders but others were just making drinks and taking them out. I didn’t get a drink until 30 minutes into the event. I went to wait up at the front 15 minutes in because I was afraid I’d miss the next round of orders or drink pass-​arounds. The only other thing was I couldn’t hear Julie’s pretty voice when she was talking up at the front. Right when she started talking, they turned the music back on although it had been off for 10+ minutes.
My favorite part was getting to meet a couple of new elites and catch up with the old ones. The ice-​breaker was a lot of fun! I hope that this place catches on. I can smell a Keep It Local a-​brewing.

If I could somehow give 6 stars I would. Fantastic event by Julie and the staff at Slaughter’s Hall. I arrived a little early, so I decided to have a beer at the bar. I was greeted immediately and went with Rogue’s Shakespeare Stout. Slaughter’s Hall has a great beer list, so lucky me for arriving early.
After check in, I was greeted by a buffet of fries, fried pickles, sandwiches, and poutine. It was quite a spread. I went with some fried pickles with house made ranch dressing*. I went with the fried pickles, 2^nd street poutine, fire mac n cheese, a reuben and a Carolina porker. Everything looked and tasted fantastic. First of all, thanks to Slaughter’s Hall for providing great serving sizes! It was enough that you didn’t just get a bite, but not so much that you couldn’t try different things. Slaughter’s Hall ought to teach other restaurants how to have Elite events, because they nailed it.
The fried pickles were excellent. The batter was crunchy but not too thick, so you could actually taste the pickles and not just breading. Also, the spicy ranch was fantastic (see rant below if you haven’t read it already). The poutine was some of the best I’ve had. The fries were crisp, the pastrami was peppery and sliced thin (the way it should be) and the gravy was tangy and not too thick. People that haven’t had poutine wonder how cheese curds, gravy and French fries go together. This dish shows you why. Those flavors, while seemingly different, are harmonious when crafted well. Slaughter’s Hall does it very well.
I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite sandwich. Both had perfectly toasted bread and were full of ingredients, but they weren’t so packed that the sandwiches fell apart. The Carolina porker was a textbook pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw and BBQ sauce. I liked the addition of fried onions, they added crunch and a hint of onion flavor. Plus, you could add fried onions to a shoe and it would taste good. Slaughter’s pork is juicy and moist, it’s not just demolished or shredded, you can tell they take care when pulling it. The reuben was a classic version of this dish, made with Slaughter’s corned beef. I was not surprised to find out this process takes a couple of weeks, it was very flavorful. You can’t get that depth of flavor just sitting in the fridge overnight with some dried spices. When a place goes the extra mile to do stuff correctly, the results are indicative of the time spent.
Without a doubt, for me, the food star of the evening was the fire mac n cheese. Thanks for actually making something with the word «fire» in the name spicy, Slaughter’s Hall! The cheese sauce had some heat, the fried onions (again, never a bad addition) and fried peppers were fantastic. And, ground beef was an unexpected but nice touch. It was creamy goodness. If all Slaughter’s Hall did for us was give us an order of this and nothing else, I still would have given the event 5 stars. I can easily see how this hearty dish eats like a meal. An absolutely re-​order.
We were offered 2 or 3 cocktails, plus a couple of great beer selections (a Roughtail IPA for free???). I had the hibiscus mule, which I was worried I wouldn’t like. But, I like to try everything at Elite events. And, I liked it so much I had another one instead of another type of cocktail. It had just enough sweetness, but didn’t overpower the drink. It was unique and impressive. I’m not as into Moscow Mules as it seems the rest of the world is, but this version was excellent. I’d absolutely pay to drink this cocktail.
Thanks again to Slaughter’s Hall for opening their doors to Unilocal,and to Julie and her crew for another fantastic event! It’s going to be hard to top this one, but I can’t wait to try. Also, can’t wait to get back to Slaughter’s Hall for an order of fire mac n cheese…
*Please indulge me in a quick rant/​additional praise for Slaughter’s Hall. WHY DO MORE PLACES NOT MAKE DRESSINGS!!! Homemade dressings are ALWAYS better than store bought or bottled dressings. It’s not terribly difficult, you can make larges batches at once, and the difference in taste is very noticeable. Slaughter’s Hall’s ranch was fantastic, a great demonstration of why homemade dressings are always better. It had a bit of a kick to it, and was the perfect accompaniment for the pickles. Kraft has enough money, make your own dressings! Thank you, rant concluded.

My favorite thing lately about Unilocal Elite events has been that they get us all out of our comfort zones. Slaughter’s Hall is a pretty new place and I’m sure this was the first time for several of us to go. (Not a bad thing that Unilocal is bringing people downtown either ;))
The staff was SO helpful. Every time I’d turn around, someone was cleaning something up or asking if I needed a drink, handing me a drink, refilling food — whatever. Quick on the draw and really showed off their restaurant.
The food and drinks were outstanding. Can’t get tired of anything mac and cheese and especially can’t get tired of Prairie Wolf and Strong Tonic and whatever concoctions are made with both of these.
This event seemed very cocktail-​hour-​esque which is always awesome. Less pressure to DO something and can just enjoy the evening and company around. The icebreakers were a fun idea though. Can’t forget the shot glass, perfect Unilocal swag for this event!
No complaints here, just a good solid night! Had I been a bit more awake, I would have loved to join the rest at WSKY (definitely a perk to have walkable post-​Elite event drink locations!)

So I may be a bit biased as this was my first Elite event, but it will be hard to top! I had a blast meeting everyone!
First off I have to share my love for the Okie G&T! I had no idea I loved gin and tonic until now. I tried the Hibiscus Mule as well and it just wasn’t my cup of tea, everyone else seemed to love it though.
The food was amazing though, great mac and cheese and fried pickles! I especially loved my little reuben sandwich wedge, the meat was thick cut and there was just enough sauce. It was nice to learn about the food and history at the event as well, a rare occasion when your just dining somewhere.
The after party at WSKY was just as much fun and a great cap to the evening. I can’t wait to visit Slaughter’s Hall again.

As I told Julie at this Elite event, it’s hard to ever find anything bad to say about any event she decides to put together.
From the food to the drinks, and everything in between, this was a wonderful kickoff to the new Unilocal year. Yes, the food was amazing… and the drinks were on point… however, I most enjoyed talking with the other Unilocal elites. OKC has been blessed with a fantastic group of elite peeps that are as varied as the beer selection at McNellie’s. High five to you all!
As for the event itself, it was awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the food and I never found myself staring at my hand holding an empty glass. Also, it was quite nice to learn about the history behind Slaughter’s Hall. The Missus and I have already been here on 2 occasions and we will most certainly be back! Kudos to Julie and all of the other Unilocal elites. Good times were had by all!

Love love LOVED this Elite event. Slaughter’s Hall is an amazing place with magnificent food, staff, and atmosphere. Hearing all of the history that is involved in its backstory made this event and place even more special.
With a hearty sampling of poutine, sandwiches, mac and cheese, fries, fried pickles, and chips, complimented by Prairie Wolf and Strong Tonic cocktails and Roughtail beer, I believe we all got to see this new local business shine. I will definitely be bringing people here, local and from out of town.
The Wsky Down after party was a great way to spend some more time with Elites, try more Prairie Wolf/​Strong Tonic concoctions, and see what other tricks the owners of both spots have up their sleeve. Thanks to everyone that made this possible and of course, to Julie S. Home run, yet again.

Great event! I checked out Slaughter’s Hall a few weeks ago when it opened and I loved it! I was happy to see it busier at this event than it was when I was in previously.
I really loved the variety of food and drinks that Slaughter’s Hall offered us. We had the opportunity to taste so much — sandwiches, appetizers, the poutine and of course the mac and cheese. I had the chicken mac and cheese and then what appeared to be the plain ol’ meatless mac and cheese. Both were delicious! I really want to go back and try the other varieties… so good.
I also really enjoyed the hibiscus mule. I love Strong Tonic Hibiscus, and I love a Moscow Mule, so combining the two was my match made in heaven. I also had an Okie G&T, but I’m not a big gin person, so it wasn’t my favorite.
I also really liked getting to hear about the history of Slaughter’s Hall from the owner, who seemed great. I really love the food, beer and feel of this place so I hope it draws a good crowd. I LOVE WSKY, so I’m not surprised I love Slaughter’s Hall so far. Fun Elite event!

Slaughter’s Hall has been on my bucket list for several weeks, so I was thrilled at the opportunity to check them out. The space is awesome, with high ceilings and natural materials. I liked our private little room in the back and think it would be a cool place to bring large groups.
The most exciting part of the evening was sampling all the food. It gave me a sense of what they offer and helped steer me in the direction of what to order when I return. The fried pickles were well seasoned and the fries were spot on. Kinda reminded me of McDonald’s fries, in a good, local, fresh cut way. The mac and cheese was rocking, although I would have enjoyed it more if it had been warm. But I will certainly be returning to order it.
Reubens aren’t normally my go to sandwich, but after hearing about the labor intensive process Slaughter’s goes through to make their corned beef I just had to try it. It was delish! I think my favorite part of the evening was hearing about Slaughter’s concept, from the repurposed wood at the bar to the fact that they make everything but the bread in house. It definitely gave me a whole new appreciation for the food. A restaurant that cares so much about their product and staying local is a place I can really get behind and make my new neighborhood hang out.
Of course, the drinks sponsored by Prairie Wolf were lovely and very strong, as always. I think the Hibiscus Mule was my favorite offering, though all the drinks were creative.
My only complaint would be that it got very crowded in the back room. We ran out of table space at our cute cocktail tables and also were bumping into each other. We also wished for some chairs. But Elites began trickling out and sat at some tables right outside the private room and that seemed to make everyone much more comfortable. It’s nice to be cozy, just not THAT cozy!
I was seriously impressed by our service, particularly of the manager. His passion for their concept really showed and he definitely aimed to please.
I am so glad I got to go to the event and look forward to returning to Slaughter’s Hall in the very near future. Awesome event, Julie, and kudos to Annie, Amy, and Bailey for their hard work as well.

Another great event! Smaller scale but very fun. Sat with a group of fun girls and tried a little bit of everything. Fried pickle w/​homemade ranch, kettle cooked chips, different sandwiches, French fries, and different flavors of Mac n cheese. Everything is made in house except for their bread. Meat was tasty, Mac n cheese had the right amount of cheese, and French fries were crispy when served. Forgot to mention the delicious spicy cocktail Hibiscus Mule. I love ginger and this drink hate the right amount of punch from the ginger. I would definitely come back with some friends just to see how the food tastes outside of this Unilocal Event.

Found the two new loves of my life at this event:
Slaughter’s Hall Reuben Sandwich
Hibiscus Mule (Strong Tonic Co/​PWSpirits/​WSKYlounge)
I loved hearing from the Slaughter’s Hall staff the history and also the process behind making their good, good food. I love Reuben sandwiches but their homemade EVERYTHING really shown through. I will be back. Soon.
Great atmosphere, cool bar, neat swag, sweet Elite company!

What a fun little event for the Elites to mingle!
I had never been to Slaughters before but color me impressed. The food was delicious — I probably could have eaten the mac ‘n cheese all night (but thankfully didn’t!). And the venue had a chill vibe to it, which I liked. The drinks from Prairie Wolf were ever-​flowing, and god, I love me an Okie G&T. I might’ve had 3 of them. ;)
We were a little snug in the back room, but it was all the better to get a chance to talk to everyone and catch up/​meet new folks. It was a great event, and as usual, Julie and her crew did a fabulous job!

Julie and the nice folks at Slaughter’s Hall put on a really fun meet and eat for us elites. Loved trying all the drinks, esp the Okie G&T, as well as the yummy food. So glad I was hungry cause the sandwiches and those fried pickles were delicious!!! Can’t wait to try this place again with friends!!!

So I have two hours before my Master’s assignment is due, so of course I’m going to crank out a Unilocal review instead first, right?! Then eat a bowl of ice cream and hope to God I still beat the clock and turn it in on time.
Slaughter’s Hall is a new place in Deep Deuce that will develop a following once word gets out more. I live in Deep Deuce area but would always leave the area to eat because there wasn’t any restaurant I liked, except for the Wedge (my Monday jam!).
A few highlights about this place:
— This place is open late on the weekends, so if you are stumbling home from one too many in Bricktown, come wash it down with some stick-​to-​your-​ribs food.
— Everything (except the bread) is made in-​house from scratch.
— Slaughter’s Hall has a lot of history.
— All of the wood is brought in from old church pews
— The staff was genuinely nice and took the time to chat with us and bring us drinks even when we didn’t ask for one.
— Once patio season starts… yeah!
— A bartender told us that they are looking into joining Keep it Local.
— Environmental impact is important to them
For this Unilocal event, they had a sampling of different items, like fried pickles, hand cut potato chips, Reubens, chicken salad sandwiches, poutine, and three types of macaroni and cheese. Having worked in kitchens and the service industry since 16, I could tell you that the items they serve here will taste better when hot and made to order– it’s hard to feed a ton of people macaroni and cheese and fried items at once while everyone is still mingling. I did like certain items better than the others.
As another reviewer noted on Slaughter’s Hall’s Unilocal page, however, I do wish their mac and cheese on the menu came in smaller servings for people that just want a side. I can’t come here like a lone wolf without a pack and order both a sandwich AND mac and cheese like the gluttonous American I am. At least, not without taking home tons of leftovers and having shelled out a Jackson or two. #america
Drinks were gorgeous and flavorful, and both spirits and mixers are hand-​crafted locally in Oklahoma. Hibiscus mule? Just say «Yes please, I’ll take two.»
As a compulsory company party planner on several occasions, one thing that I definitely appreciate about this event is the level of organization and the flow. From check-​in, Unilocal swag collection, and how everything was set-​up for strangers to awkwardly mingle until finding people you clicked with, it was a very smooth, detailed operation and a joy to attend.
Thank ya’ll for having a fun event for us to attend, and as always… never forget to tip your servers!