The beer was AMAZING!! Location was gorgeous! Customer service was mediocre at best. Only thing about The Big Friendly that kept this experience from being a 5/5.
はし藤本店若旦那上中康成（chopsticks Young master）
I was surprised. You can taste the best beer. The cherry beer was particularly interesting. It was great and went well with the food.
Amellis Peart
Went for a group happy hour. The area/neighborhood is really cute, the service was good and quick. I loved how each glass was cleaned after each pour, keeping my hands clean.
The time of day we went was not crowded, so it was nice to relax and talk. I had the "difficult fun" munich beer and it tasted like I was back in Germany.
Just for that beer and the ambiance I would go back. They have really nice hats and shirts for purchase and you can go across the street to Taco Nation to get food too. Last but not least, I loved all the plants they have growing.
HyeWon Im
Good vibe with good beers. Ipas are so good here. The frequency of expansion is my current favorite!
josh L
Awesome brewery in Oklahoma City. Plenty of delicious in-house brews available. Staff were friendly and very knowledgeable of their stuff. Lots of seating available inside, outside, and upstairs. Located in the middle of an area with plenty to do and visit before or after. There’s plenty of parking available in a lot near by or on the street. I will definitely be visiting again whenever I can and recommend it to others in the area.
Linda Lancaster Meeks
Happened upon The Big Friendly today for the first time. Beautiful. Great atmosphere. Really good beer. What a happy surprise!
Nick Gerlich
I have been to The Big Friendly a couple of times on previous visits to OKC, but had never written a review. Our recent visit prompted me to spread the news: This is an excellent place for beer and camaraderie!
We arrived at about 4:00 on a broiling hot Saturday afternoon. At first it was not busy, but patrons started trickling in, and by the time we left at 5:00, the place was packed. It was time to vacate our booth to make room for recent arrivals.
My wife, a non-beer drinker, went with a glass of Chardonnay, which I had refilled for her before it was all over. I, on the other hand, wanted to drink around. And while The Big Friendly does not have a flight offering on their menu, I quickly discovered you can build your own by just ordering a bunch of 6-ounce pours.
So I did, diving deep into their IPA category. While the resulting liquid volume (24 ounces) may have been more than what a standard flight would be, it was really only the equivalent of two cans of beer. Plus, I got to sample four beers that were not available on my previous visits.
I went with To The Woods (IPA; 7.1% ABV), Staring Into Oblivion (NEIPA; 6.1% ABV), Thank You (Pale Ale; 5% ABV), and Dandy (IPA; 6.6% ABV). Each of these would merit at least one more pint, but since we still had roughly four hours back to Amarillo, that was out of the question. Still, each one of these is a very approachable ale that will not cause you to wonder why you ordered it. There’s just the right amount of happiness, but not too much.
As for food, I went across the street to Taco Nation to retrieve comestibles. But that’s a separate review (and a good one!). Meanwhile, The Big Friendly is certainly in the Top 5 of all OKC area breweries. Sit. Stay. Drink.
Meghin
We went for a food pop up, and had some beer while we waited. It was busy, and there was only one person working the taps so there was a line. The beer was tasty and the space was beautiful except it felt like a parent meet up at a park. Lots of unattended children running around the brewery and outside are while parents in expensive athleisure gear drank and sat at the tables.
Maybe if you're a parent who wants to drink it's the space for you but it's not our scene. Highly recommend their beer, but we'll be taking it to go from now on.
Victor S
Nice little gem tucked away in the wheeler district! We stopped by the other week and had a great experience and drinks here. Staff was super friendly and patient (as we took a while to settle on our drinks). Come check them out!
Ilya S
Great beer. Friendly environment. Kid corner. Outdoor playground. A perfect place for today’s busy parent.
One of the best breweries in OKC, with an ever changing lineup of beers, you never get bored. Family friendly with taco nation and the playground right there. But the best part is the bathrooms, hands down the best bathrooms in OKC. Always immaculate, private, and several available. No one in the cities bathroom game can match Big Friendly’s. The unsung hero to the bathrooms is 100% the locks, the snap so you know it’s locked and they are clear on the outside whether they are locked or not. No push buttons where you think it locked but you’re not really sure, you close the door, turn the knob, and do your business with full confidence that no one is walking in on you. 5 stars.
Brian Roll
The beer is good although the current menu is IPA heavy. Also it is like being at McDonald's, so many unsupervised children running around.
Ryan Pike
Fantastic beer. Had the Pilsner, pale ale, and IPAs
evan bentley
Best Craft Beer in Oklahoma Hands down. I lived in Portland, Oregon for a few years and the Big Friendly beats any craft brewery out there, especially for IPAs.
The beer was AMAZING!! Location was gorgeous! Customer service was mediocre at best. Only thing about The Big Friendly that kept this experience from being a 5/5.
I was surprised. You can taste the best beer.
The cherry beer was particularly interesting.
It was great and went well with the food.
Went for a group happy hour. The area/neighborhood is really cute, the service was good and quick. I loved how each glass was cleaned after each pour, keeping my hands clean.
The time of day we went was not crowded, so it was nice to relax and talk. I had the "difficult fun" munich beer and it tasted like I was back in Germany.
Just for that beer and the ambiance I would go back. They have really nice hats and shirts for purchase and you can go across the street to Taco Nation to get food too. Last but not least, I loved all the plants they have growing.
Good vibe with good beers. Ipas are so good here. The frequency of expansion is my current favorite!
Awesome brewery in Oklahoma City. Plenty of delicious in-house brews available. Staff were friendly and very knowledgeable of their stuff. Lots of seating available inside, outside, and upstairs. Located in the middle of an area with plenty to do and visit before or after. There’s plenty of parking available in a lot near by or on the street. I will definitely be visiting again whenever I can and recommend it to others in the area.
Happened upon The Big Friendly today for the first time. Beautiful. Great atmosphere. Really good beer. What a happy surprise!
I have been to The Big Friendly a couple of times on previous visits to OKC, but had never written a review. Our recent visit prompted me to spread the news: This is an excellent place for beer and camaraderie!
We arrived at about 4:00 on a broiling hot Saturday afternoon. At first it was not busy, but patrons started trickling in, and by the time we left at 5:00, the place was packed. It was time to vacate our booth to make room for recent arrivals.
My wife, a non-beer drinker, went with a glass of Chardonnay, which I had refilled for her before it was all over. I, on the other hand, wanted to drink around. And while The Big Friendly does not have a flight offering on their menu, I quickly discovered you can build your own by just ordering a bunch of 6-ounce pours.
So I did, diving deep into their IPA category. While the resulting liquid volume (24 ounces) may have been more than what a standard flight would be, it was really only the equivalent of two cans of beer. Plus, I got to sample four beers that were not available on my previous visits.
I went with To The Woods (IPA; 7.1% ABV), Staring Into Oblivion (NEIPA; 6.1% ABV), Thank You (Pale Ale; 5% ABV), and Dandy (IPA; 6.6% ABV). Each of these would merit at least one more pint, but since we still had roughly four hours back to Amarillo, that was out of the question. Still, each one of these is a very approachable ale that will not cause you to wonder why you ordered it. There’s just the right amount of happiness, but not too much.
As for food, I went across the street to Taco Nation to retrieve comestibles. But that’s a separate review (and a good one!). Meanwhile, The Big Friendly is certainly in the Top 5 of all OKC area breweries. Sit. Stay. Drink.
We went for a food pop up, and had some beer while we waited. It was busy, and there was only one person working the taps so there was a line. The beer was tasty and the space was beautiful except it felt like a parent meet up at a park. Lots of unattended children running around the brewery and outside are while parents in expensive athleisure gear drank and sat at the tables.
Maybe if you're a parent who wants to drink it's the space for you but it's not our scene. Highly recommend their beer, but we'll be taking it to go from now on.
Nice little gem tucked away in the wheeler district! We stopped by the other week and had a great experience and drinks here. Staff was super friendly and patient (as we took a while to settle on our drinks). Come check them out!
Great beer. Friendly environment. Kid corner. Outdoor playground. A perfect place for today’s busy parent.
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One of the best breweries in OKC, with an ever changing lineup of beers, you never get bored. Family friendly with taco nation and the playground right there. But the best part is the bathrooms, hands down the best bathrooms in OKC. Always immaculate, private, and several available. No one in the cities bathroom game can match Big Friendly’s. The unsung hero to the bathrooms is 100% the locks, the snap so you know it’s locked and they are clear on the outside whether they are locked or not. No push buttons where you think it locked but you’re not really sure, you close the door, turn the knob, and do your business with full confidence that no one is walking in on you. 5 stars.
The beer is good although the current menu is IPA heavy. Also it is like being at McDonald's, so many unsupervised children running around.
Fantastic beer. Had the Pilsner, pale ale, and IPAs
Best Craft Beer in Oklahoma Hands down. I lived in Portland, Oregon for a few years and the Big Friendly beats any craft brewery out there, especially for IPAs.
The best beer I had in OKC
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