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    Lackman Bar

    3.9 (199 reviews)
    ModerateLounges
    Wed 3:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)
    Thu 3:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Me having fun

    Best bar ever bartenders (especially Cindy) were so nice and fun I will never go to any other bar

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    Nicole K.

    This girl below in the picture was serving 16 year old girls at the bar who she hugged. They were absolutely not of age. I almost called the police. Instead I just left. I use to come here many years ago and this place has gone wayyyy down hill. I couldn't believe my eyes.

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    Kyle B.

    One of my favorite neighborhood bars in OTR. It's not pretentious but still has great quality. Solid heavy pours with reasonable prices. I love pretty much everything about The Lackman, it's the perfect size of a bar, the design is great. I do wish they brought back the pretzels. Service is top knotch, great bartenders especially Terry.

    Kaileigh H.

    Good little spot in OTR for an after show drink. We went and seen the high kings at Memo and the came here to grab a Guinness. Lovely dark atmosphere and service was knowledgeable with their drinks.

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    Chris B.

    Casual location on Vine. Great to sit and watch a game and get caught up with friends and do a few pints.

    Taylor RB was so sweet and quick with service, she was amazing :) drinks were so yummy and worth the money

    Always fun at Lackman!
    Mark S.

    Unique taps, tons of bourbon and whiskeys, fun atmosphere! Our group outing had a great time at Lackman Bar for a holiday visit. Service was stellar with quick refills on all drinks, and the menu has tons of unique concoctions. Check it out in OTR - it's near everything!

    Fawn C.

    What a great local bar. It is situated on the corner and it is the most beautiful old building. What a great feel when you walk in, you are enveloped by the old feel, the dim lighting and the warmth of the red leather seating and dark wood. I just loved the feel the moment we stepped in the bar. It made me want to hang out there all the time. When we arrived around 5pm on a random Wednesday there were just a few patrons interspersed throughout the bar. I loved this. I was informed that usually it is busier, especially later in the evening. We checked out the draft and beer bottle menu, we were impressed with their selection and the wide variety of it. I ordered up an Avalanche Amber Ale, a red ale made by Breckenridge Brewery. I then settled in at the bar, sipped my beer, chatted and laughed with my friends in a normal speaking voice (because we could all hear each other without the need to yell) and just enjoyed the laid back, old century ambiance. I just absolutely loved my time here. Try it out for yourself.

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    Wonderful cozy dive bar! Friendly staff and patrons. No food but they have a great happy hour that goes until 8pm.

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    Ask the Community - Lackman Bar

    Had a great cocktail at Lackman about a year ago - the Elizabeth Weber. All the drinks were named after literary characters. Googling Elizabeth Weber -she was a South African author which could be the origin, but does anyone know differently?

    Signature cocktails are no longer named for literary characters Boujee, Hipster Mojito, Summa Thyme, Bluegrass Burlesque, Get Smashed, Pineapple Express as of July 2019

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    It's long and narrow, with limited seating and cozy, but energized atmosphere.

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