The best bars & nightlife in Lawrence
14 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Sandbar
NightlifeThe Sandbar nails beach-bar vibes with famous tropical concoctions and that festive energy that makes weeknights feel like vacation. Voted…
The Sandbar
NightlifeFields & Ivy Brewery
NightlifeFarm-to-table brewpub crafting a wide selection of beers and serving a menu of pizza, burgers, and bar bites.
Fields & Ivy Brewery
NightlifeThe Bottleneck
NightlifeLive-music option balancing bands with karaoke, trivia, open-mike & metal nights.
The Bottleneck
NightlifeReplay Lounge
NightlifeSpacious bar with a patio offering regular live music, plus karaoke & pinball machines.
Replay Lounge
NightlifeFree State Brewing Company
NightlifeThis easygoing brewpub with exposed-stone walls serves up hearty fare such as quesadillas & gumbo.
Free State Brewing Company
NightlifePane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy
NightlifeSnug wine bar and academy, with a pasta-night menu, wine flights and sommelier-led tastings.
Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy
NightlifeThe Bourgeois Pig
NightlifeQuaint coffeehouse & bar with mixed drinks, seasonal sidewalk tables & vintage flair.
The Bourgeois Pig
NightlifeMerchants Pub & Plate
NightlifeElevated comfort food & a rotating selection of craft beers on tap in a relaxed, bi-level space.
Merchants Pub & Plate
NightlifeThe Brass Rail Tavern
NightlifeLaid-back haunt featuring karaoke, live music, darts and other games, plus an outdoor space.
The Brass Rail Tavern
NightlifeLouise's Downtown
NightlifeLaid-back bar with a back patio, plus pool and TVs to watch sports.
Louise's Downtown
NightlifeLOCAL
NightlifeCasual, comfy space serving creative cocktails, plus local beers and popcorn to snack on.
LOCAL
NightlifeGaslight Gardens
NightlifeIntimate hangout with an outdoor patio featuring live music, craft beers, and creative cocktails.
Gaslight Gardens
NightlifeThunderbirds Grille
NightlifeInformal eatery known for its burgers and pizza, plus beer and cocktails.
Thunderbirds Grille
NightlifeWest Coast Saloon
NightlifeRelaxed grill featuring best-in-Lawrence burgers, pool tables, and cold beer.
West Coast Saloon
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