Mixology dinner series helps fuel downtown Bartlesville revitalization

Downtown Bartlesville is undergoing a transformation, driven by a locally led effort to bring new life to the area through food, music and hospitality.

Once overlooked, the district now hosts a growing mix of restaurants, events and weekly programs that continue to draw residents and visitors alike.

The 309+311 Restaurant Group is leading much of that momentum. The family-owned team has renovated neglected buildings and turned them into vibrant community spaces, including The Palace Rooms apartment units, Nineteen0Eight speakeasy and Lollipops Woodfire & Grocery.

Mixology Tales Offers Culinary Experience With a Twist

Among the group’s most unique offerings is Mixology Tales, a craft cocktail dinner series hosted inside Nineteen0Eight. The immersive evening features a five-course meal paired with four original cocktails, each inspired by a different era of alcohol history.

More than just a dinner, each event blends storytelling, live music and hands-on cocktail education. Guests walk away with a better understanding of mixology and the cultural context behind each drink, all in a speakeasy-style setting.

Inside the Speakeasy

Nineteen0Eight is tucked behind Lollipops Woodfire & Grocery and accessed through an alley door marked with a "0." The moody, low-lit venue is built for special occasions, ranging from curated dinners to cocktail classes and private events.

With a focus on exclusive, interactive experiences, the space maintains a sense of mystery while staying rooted in the local community.

Revitalization Spurs Growth Downtown

The hospitality group's investment in downtown has helped spark new energy throughout the area. Increased foot traffic, live entertainment and collaboration among businesses have become part of the norm. Long-vacant buildings are being restored, and more residents are choosing to stay local for weekend plans.

Events like Mixology Tales are playing a key role in that change, helping build pride in a revitalized downtown.

Event Details

The next Mixology Tales event is set for Saturday, June 28, at 6 p.m. inside Nineteen0Eight at 311 ½ Dewey Ave. Tickets are $75 and include dinner, cocktails and an immersive evening.

For more information, visit 309311properties.com. You can also check out Nineteen0eight's Facebook page.