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    Larry's

    4.3 (65 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars, Pubs
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    The Third Eye
    Joseph S.

    i have been meaning to try this place and it was definitely cute. The bartender was super friendly snd gave me this non-alcoholic rec once I told him I can't drink alcohol. This place is very quaint and chill which is perfect to meet someone or go on a date. The third eye drink was very fruity and refreshing. I would definitely get it again

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    Yolanda G.

    Larry's is a unique bar that is tucked away in this building. It has hip lighting and decor. It even has an outdoor patio. We stopped by right before the Pulp show. There was only one person working and she had her hands full with the long line of people waiting for a drink. They seemed to be out of regular glasses because of the demand. My friend had a shot glass of champagne as there weren't other glasses. My drink was El Salvatore and one of my friends got an old fashioned served in a shot glass. My glass was the only one that had a normal glass. It's something I haven't seen before happen, but again the line was massive and only one bartender. Hope this isn't a recurring thing.

    Arielle S.

    Had fun at Larry's - super laid back vibe to catch up with friends. My friend and I both had the bartender make us a drink based on our liquor of choice, which was fun. My friend's drink was lit on fire, which was a fun little experience!

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    Leland L.

    The vibes here are perfect - elevated and classy cocktail bar meets dive bar meets library coffee shop. Probably could sit in this building all day. The lobby atrium space has so many great seating options for working and I noticed the cute coffee bar as well. Would be such a great spot for working from home! Larry's itself was classy, dimly lit, and timeless, open to the atrium so you could hear the live jazz band playing beautifully in the background. And the cocktail menu was soooo good! I only got red wine but the names of the drinks and the presentation was immaculate. This is a hidden gem that I would go out of my way to come back to!

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    Clarissa H.

    Larry's is a bar tucked in the lobby of a new apartment building on Lawrence. It's a chill spot to catch up with friends and be able to hear each other over the music. You can stay in the bar area or if you need more space, you could take your drinks out to the space in the lobby area. The bar area is small but there's plenty of seating and it wasn't too crazy busy even on a Friday night. I loved the aesthetic the red lighting gave to the bar space and the funky art on the walls. They had great cocktails at Larry's! They have a cocktail of the week and a dealer's choice. I highly recommend getting the dealer's choice. You tell the bartender the type of liquor and drinks you normally like, and they surprise you with something! The bartenders were amazing and whipped up a cool drink for me that was floral + tequila. I would definitely come back here!

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    Mi T.

    Unique location, located in a part of residential building. There is a spacious lobby next to the bar, and customers can take drinks to the lobby or even to the couch and coffee table areas. I felt like I was in my friend's place and chilling. The art on the walls is fun to watch. I wish they had more cocktail options. A cocktail came with a metal straw and I wish they used regular straw for sanitary reasons

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    Elaine U.

    What a special, unique place. I love Larry's and cannot wait to come back again. My husband and I are semi-determined to make it our local haunt. Great bar if you're looking for somewhere cool, quiet, and has good drinks. Larry's is located in the lobby of an apartment building. The bar itself is off to the side in a dimly lit cove with some seating. You are welcome to bring your drinks out into the immaculately decorated lobby. They have curated some great, vintage pieces for this place. It makes a great impression. We opted to do this instead of stay in the bar area. It's nice as long as you're comfortable with the lobby traffic. We were there maybe around 9 or 10. There is a light but steady flow of residents coming in and out. It does detract from the experience in some ways because you are distracted by looking at people and feeling them probably look at you. But at the same time, it was still really nice. I'd love to come during the day when it's a coffee shop. A really unique space.

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    Nelson K.

    Cute bar at Lawrence house. The bartender and staff are super friendly and they make amazing unique drinks as well as the classics. Highly recommend!

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    Jenna C.

    I'm kinda into this place. It's a unique little bar right off the lobby of the Lawrence House - you actually have to walk through to find it. On a Saturday evening around 5, there weren't many people in the bar yet but there were some scattered around the lobby studying. There's tons of different seating options, and Larry's lets you take your drink wherever as long as you bring the glass back. Generally, the bartenders were pretty cool and helpful. I was super indecisive about which cocktail to order but was pointed in the right direction with the Lady Louise. My friend ordered a whiskey drink that was also very good. She lives near Uptown so I suspect we'll be back!

    Larry's from the lobby area.  What a cool hang out building. Loving Larry's!

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    Kind of hidden inside the building. It's a small bar area but you can also sit in their back patio! The cocktails were good.

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    Great cocktails. Mike the bartender is great! Larry the owner was very welcoming. If support this business on my next trip to Chicago!

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    Fantastic hidden gem inside the Lawrence House. Drinks are delicious and the bartenders are cool, and friendly. It's a regular stop for me.

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