Great live music, the owner Lisa is so accommodating- the vibe is friendly with good crowds. Pub…read morefood is the menu with a nice variety-something for anyone! Check it out, something going on almost every night-my favorite is the bands on Saturday night but they also have Karaoke other nights. "Goods times a happnin at The Tav"!

Fonzi's Tavern on Merrimack has opened under new ownership of the former Tavern on Merrimack/The…read moreFrosty Mug in Lawrence. The place has the feel of a local neighborhood pub which has finished wood walls, flooring, & ceiling. There is seating at the full service bar, table seating along the walls, pool table in the back, a musician/karaoke stage in the front corner and TVs throughout the room. There is a patio area out back. They offer nightly entertainment such as DJs, karaoke (Tue), trivia (Wed), and live music. The food menu offers pub fare including appetizers, wings, chips & dips, salads, burger/sandwich plates, quesadillas, tacos, chicken & waffles, pasta, steaks, and desserts. The prices are moderate. The bar offers 12 beers on draft, beer bottles/cans, wine, cocktails & mixed drinks. I stopped by Fonzi's for dinner very recently. I sat up at the bar for prompt service. I got an ice water as I looked over the menu. For an appetizer, the Fried Raviolis ($12 plus tax) had 6 good size fried breaded raviolis filled with cheese including ricotta & seasoning) over a zesty marinara sauce. For dinner, the Basic Bit*h Burger ($18 plus tax) had a thick grilled beef patty with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, & pickle chips on a thick kaiser bun. The fries were lightly fried and very hot. Both the fried raviolis and thick juicy burger were very good and fries were decent. After I was done, I got the check with Upserve QR code, which was $32.10 with tax and before tip. I was able to pay the check on my phone, as the place was getting busier around 6:30 pm. The service was prompt sitting at the bar and I was able to watch some sports highlights on the TV. I would definitely come back here to try other food on their menu like the coconut shrimp, tacos, and cheese tortellini gratinati with chicken.

I LOVE dive bars. The divier the better…read more And this one has become my most recent favorite. For the past few months my sister and I have come here EVERY Tuesday for a little bonding time. (Ok, we come to get W45T3D but whatever.) At this point the bartender knows to expect us and even asked my boyfriend where we were when he arrived an hour before us last week. She said she thinks we're "fun". We ARE the party. Duh. They have everything a bar should have: Cheap beer on tap, hard liquor for shots (Jager bombs anyone?), and a jukebox. That's pretty much all it takes to keep me happy. There are usually a few old townies drinking in the corner when we show up but after we take over the music situation they either pack up and head out or sit back and enjoy the show. We take this place over. And lately we've been bringing more people with us every time -- Because seriously, what else is there to do on a Tuesday night? I've come a couple times on the weekends. It's usually PACKED with "bro's" and college kids. All set. I'll stick to week night drinking :)

Petty laid back bar…read more Been here a few time the crowd is young professionals and mostly come from Andover it seems like. They have a a large out door patio that is perfect to knock back a few cold ones under the night's sky or during a nice summer day. They also allow smoking on the patio, if your into that. They have a large parking spot but it's not paved so you have to drive on a dirt and small pebbles. The piece is extremely affordable. The popcorn machine is a cool added benefit. The music box is cool but they people that chose the music suck. It's my go to bar in this area. Not really sure how the re-review works but tonight is was a cool night to come here. They have a live music DJ. Paying good drinks jams and at a volume that is not over baring. They have that sand bag game on the out door patio so that's cool to drink and play with friends. The hot fresh popcorn is a plus. Glad I found this local bar. The parking lot is still not paved and have made zero progress in doing so so that still sucks.

Finally a place in Andover that stays open later, reminds us a little bit of a NYC lounge, and was…read morea perfect date night away from the kids (also no kids were in the lounge). Only missing the impromptu dance floor up front as the DJ came on. The service was amazing, and maybe it also made a difference that it's hard to find good service anywhere around here. Decent cocktails and food too...I highly recommend the smokehouse if you like bourbon!

What a delight! Intimate feel, interesting decor, wonderful service. Background music was present…read morebut did not insert itself as competitor to conversation. And we interacted with neighboring tables on both sides to recommend (when asked) the oysters, and when one received a drink with a big smoke bubble that created a magical flow of smoke when it burst. French inspired drinks and food were fantastic and interesting. The French 75 menu was so interesting-- choose your flavor and your bubbles. I tried two, the classic with rosé was so pretty, and the honey lavender with base level champagne was delicious. The raw oysters were to die for! Perfect little pop of acidity with other flavors delicately added and perfectly balanced. The oysters Rockefeller were also perfectly delicious. The foie gras is not something I would normally eat, but my boyfriend loves that stuff so we went with it. I enjoyed it more than he did. It was not a classic foie gras, it was smoother with a creamier texture and more buttery flavor. Eating it with the fig jam and "light as clouds" toast made it absolutely delicious! I enjoyed every minute and mouthful--would definitely seek this place out again even though I live an hour away! We enjoyed ourselves too much to take pictures!

I came from far, north west mass looking for a different hookah experience and, this was it! My…read morefirst lounge experience in Lawrence and, it was a Excellent choice. My visit was on a saturday evening, during a night of drink specials. So, drinks was pretty cheap and of good quality. The bartender was a nice woman and the DJ was very responsive and friendly. The latin music was superbe from the live performance. Hookah was decent but, it was high priced like the middle eastern american lounges, without the variety of shisha flavors. The inside isnt spacious enough for the dancing crowd but, it have a elegant touch. I would recommend this lounge, mainly for the experience of a atmosphere different from the Urban(Pop,R&B,HipHop), Rock or country American culture.

J Brian's is one of my favorite local spots! The wings are absolutely delicious, and the beer is…read morealways ice cold exactly how it should be. The food is consistently good, the service is friendly, and it's a great place to relax, grab a drink, and enjoy a meal with friends or family. I've had great experiences every time I've been there. Definitely recommend

Its been my favorite place, like for years. I love all their wings, Super nice staff, always…read moresmiles and fast and friendly service.

Tavern on High is definitely a favorite place of ours these days. My go to is the Asian Quinoa…read morePower Bowl with chicken. Somehow they manage to make it feel both healthy and a little decadent. We also love the flatbreads and deserts, and the chicken sandwich and burgers have been great as well - really can't miss. The only thing really missing is a few more solid vegetarian protein options - it would be wonderful to be able to get a grilled tofu steak on that Asian Quinoa Salad. Service is fantastic - you enter from the patio side (steps up front and ramp along back of the patio). These guys are well and professionally staffed and we've always been met and seated quickly. All of our servers have been knowledgeable and helpful in making selections. They have regular tables, high tops, bar seating and outdoor tables. There are dedicated water bowls for anyone who brings a pup (outdoors only) and the dogs I've seen have been well behaved and adorable. We've never brought our dog, but he's still greeted and admired by staff as we pass by on a walk. That really says all you need to know about the wonderful people. Parking is in the lot right out front surrounding the small High Street courtyard or on the street. The dining patio overlooks that same courtyard. All in all a great combination of good food and a nice but casual atmosphere.

This is a very popular spot amongst our coworkers for lunch or after work drinks. I've probably…read moretried all their appetizers by this point and they are all amazing. It is a bar so expect mostly bar food, but their service is always quick and attentive. I like their cheesesteak egg rolls and chicken wings the best. During holiday season they have seasonal drinks. I got their hot chocolate. They also have private rooms for large parties.

Ok, I'm going to weigh in with a solid 5 stars on my first experience here. They are right near…read morewhere I work, and I thought I would swing by for a quick snack before heading home. Easy access and large parking lot were a good start. Inside they have a huge wrap around bar and lots of table seating too. Big TVs and typical pub decor made me feel right at home. I grabbed a seat at the mostly open bar and was quickly greeted. Beer selection isn't huge, but they had a few craft options. I'm guessing they will have a bigger selection once the volume picks back up. I just ordered a Fiddlestix IPA and a small buffalo wings. The beer was a nice 16 oz. pour, and the wings came out hot and juicy. $12 for 8 wings is reasonable. The blue cheese was clearly made in house and was great. Next time I might get a larger order of wings for a few bucks more. Overall I loved the spacious layout and good menu. I could make this a weekly hangout.

Lots of dart boards and great bar service. Food was good and my favorite beer was on tap.read more