Republic Gastropub is redefining the idea of a public house, or pub, in Oklahoma City by putting a contemporary, American spin on an old English tradition.
A gastropub is a high-end restaurant or bar that places emphasis on the beer as well as the food.
“Gastronomy is the study of food. This is a place where people can enjoy the pub atmosphere and also enjoy the food,” General Manager Kurt Shewmaker said.
As with all pubs, beer is very important to Republic. The Gastropub houses 100 different beers on tap and close to 250 different bottles. Along with these selections is a wine list and a bevy of signature cocktails.
“Our beers are from all over the world with every different type you can imagine. There are certain beers that compliment certain entrees, as with wine,” Shewmaker said.
Although the term “gastropub” was coined in London, Republic does not have many ties to their British background. They serve burgers, sandwiches, salads and a selection of American takes on some British entrees. Republic also has daily food specials that are pub inspired and created by their kitchen staff.
“We have executive chefs. They aren’t cooks or kitchen managers or anything like that, they are trained, professional chefs,” Shewmaker said.
Shewmaker says that because of the pub atmosphere and the high-end food, the pub plays host to all different types of customers.
“It depends on the time of day. For lunches we get business people and housewives. Late at night we get the party crowd and on the weekends we get families,” he said.
As for the sports fans, there are televisions everywhere you look. Anywhere that you sit, you will be able to see a TV. When the Oklahoma City Thunder is playing, all of the monitors are turned to the game and the sound is up.
The pub’s location on Classen Curve helps to get different customers in the door. Once the customers are in the door, they continue coming back for the various beers and the upscale food.
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