Not sure how I missed this joint but so glad I found it. Larry's is a small cocktail bar in the Lawrence House, which was built in 1830 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Because it is located in the lobby of the apartment building, it is not something you see from the street. The bar itself is very small, but there are multiple seating options outside of the actual bar. You are permitted to take your drink to the lobby or to the outside patio area. Both are nice and allow for a pleasant drinking experience, but folks that live in the building sit there as well, on laptops or reading. The vibe of the bar is super chill, with this crazy red hue that I love. I am not a big cocktail person per se, but if you are into them like The Queen is, then you are in for a treat. There are also non-alcoholic selections for wines, beers and cocktails for those that require that. In addition they also have bubbles, so that is a win for me. In addition to great cocktails and bubbles, they also do "Summer Movie Nights" on the patio. You can bring a blanket, grab a drink and enjoy. Larry's does not serve food, but you can order something to eat from The Uptown Deli (which has good sandwiches). There is street parking on Sheridan and it is about two blocks from the Lawrence Street El stop (once it opens again). Now that I am aware of its existence, I will be back to chill and have bubbles, and maybe catch a movie. read more

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Ahhh I really want to like this place! I wish they didn't present themselves as a cocktail bar....... Because the cocktail are whack for the price, not good cocktails. No Bueno If you want to enjoy a beer this is the place for you and the space is beautiful, the music is great and good vibes. And the bartenders act annoyed lol no bueno Okay in all seriousness larrys is overrated, overpriced and not worth the hype read more

Great little bar with an awesome vibe! Sabrina was our bartender and she was funny, friendly, and made us feel right at home. Drinks are well-priced and made really well. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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This is a cute little space, hidden within an apartment building along Lawrence. It's almost like a lobby bar, but in an an apartment building instead of a hotel. Makes me wonder, would it be fun to live upstairs? We've certainly enjoyed our couple of visits to Larry's and we'll definitely stop back, next time we're in the neighborhood. Service was great and it's fun to take your drinks and sit and watch people walk their cool dogs by as they talk them out for walkies. read more

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! read more

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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.

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! read more

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Great cocktails. One of the few locations where there is plenty of room to hang out on a sofa and enjoy a conversation and a cocktail. Services is always welcoming and friendly. read more

Fun and creative drinks in a great atmosphere. What an amenity at an apartment complex. I'd come here again, but would be a mainstay if I lived in the building. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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I will always recommend Larry's great neighborhood bar great crowd drinks are good as well. Even though they don't serve food, you are allowed to Uber eats meals to your table. read more

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! read more

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Tiny, low lighting, somehow feels vintage upscale and a dive bar at once. A single attentive bartender. Had one cocktail, and it was a delicious, stiff pour. Great spot. read more

Love Larry's ! The atmosphere is very relaxing and roomy since you can take advantage of the lobby. The staff are always wonderful and friendly. They have regulars that they will always joke around with and talk to which makes the place the neighborhood watering spot ( only if you're in the know ) Their kitchen is sometimes closed so I always like to ask before asking for a kitchen menu. Amazing drinks and atmosphere! read more

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! read more

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You can bring your dog, so this place is automatically a 10/10. With that being said the service is great and it gives you a cozy, late night, lowkey experience. The only thing to make it better is if it served food. read more

The Ambiance here is outstanding. Larry's is a want to be dive bar. It definitely has a cool hipster beatnik vibe about it. The lobby area is fashionable with eclectic furnishings from the blue crushed velvet "Friends" couch to the library tables there is something fun and funky going on here. The negatives are really finding the place and the staff. They were super friendly, but not attentive. Bartender made a good cocktail, but nothing special. We had a great time here but left wanting more. read more

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Larry's is an awesome amenity if you live in The Flats. I wouldn't recommend seeking it out otherwise. The bartender is really cool and crafts solid cocktails. Considering this isn't a full bar, more of an alcove with a few cocktails and a hipster vibe. .. Larry's is a definite plus and would make living in the building a little more attractive. A few nights ago a live band was performing in the lobby. Seats at the bar allowed for a great view. read more

We try to go here Sunday nights to listen to the jazz music. Great atmosphere and pretty quiet and easygoing. Paul the bartender is a nice guy! The serious moonlight and the improbable purple are my favorite cocktails. Also the crispy Brussels sprouts have no business being that good!!! We always devour them and usually order a second one. read more

Overall: A great side-bar addition to a seemingly normal apartment complex. The good: Laid back vibes with a great menu of cocktails (and the cheap, good stuff). The atmosphere and lighting is great for a date but also for just some easy-going vibes. Music was great as well and is a perfect spot for a quick drink. The not-so-good: The drinks were a little too heavy on the ice cubes. Otherwise it was well balanced, tasty, and well-balanced. Also, the concept of this "side bar" is nice, but it is almost "too open" next to the lobby. Could use some shielding, not that that will happen. Drinks: 8/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 8.5/10 read more

Very neat bar in the lobby of an apartment building. You walk in and the desks in the lobby look like you're at a library with cozy couches that invite you to sit and talk or read. The bar is located to the right of this area and has a mariners feel in the asthmatic. The bar is small but fun. The drink I ordered (the ambrosia) was just alright, almost like a tart whiskey sour. I don't think I'd order it again, but I tried my friends' drinks and they had some that were pretty good. I would come back here for the fun, relaxed atmosphere. Oh, and apparently their lobby is dog friendly. read more

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Larry's is a fun little spot inside of Flat's Lawrence House. It's a bit smaller than I expected but it's definitely got a unique feel because of that. The red lighting sets a certain mood. If there is not enough seating in the bar space, it opens up into the large lobby of the apartment complex. This has ample sofas and chairs as well as some pretty dope decor. The bathrooms are actually really cool - lots of pink and a really interesting communal sink. There's also some bizarre art on the way to the bathroom that I could not stop staring at. Cocktails are pretty tasty - though I was a bit over the edge and don't remember specifics. I will be back. This is a great addition to Uptown. read more

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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!

I came here on a Thursday night with my boyfriend- we had just found out that it opened, and it is only a couple blocks from his apartment. I am so glad we found it! Most of the other bars in the area have a weird vibe and lack atmosphere. Larry's is in the lobby of a new apartment building, and even though the bar area is small, their liquor licence extends into the lobby where there are comfy couches and chairs, so there is plenty of room. Once the weather gets nice, they'll be opening up the patio, so I'm looking forward to that. The interior of the bar is really nice- I like the red hue, and the lobby area is nice as well. They play great music and the bartenders are friendly, if a bit busy- the cocktails are fairly complex so they take a bit longer to make. The bar itself is very small, only about 8ish chairs if I remember correctly, so it can be hard to squeeze in to get a drink with the other tables around. The cocktails are good- I had a "Cheetah" which was fantastic. My boyfriend had the "Uncle John" which was good, but was very smokey because of the mezcal, and we both agreed that my drink was better. Overall, we'll be back because its a nice location and I really like the lobby area- it was like sitting in a really nice living room but still being able to enjoy the atmosphere and music. My only complaint is that the drinks are pretty pricey...but that is to be expected for a specialty cocktail bar. read more

Yep, that's a nice place. I mean the building is great. Just open, and I guess not too much busy, which is great. Finally a place where you can have a good cocktail, in a beautiful, comfortable and quiet location. Even if you seat in the lobby. It's cozy. The prices are a bit high for some. Like "Aperol Spritz". My GF had it, and it's mainly tonic water, a splash of aperol and sparkling wine. That's an expensive tonic water cocktail when the "Elks own" is well priced. Anyway, Uptown is rising slowly and that's a good thing. read more

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What is this place?! I want to live here. Oh wait, you CAN. Larry's is a bar. In an apartment building. Seating is located in the lobby of this spacious building, which is more like a lounge than anything else. The actual bar area is quite small. The one annoying thing was that there were people sitting at the bar, actually wanting to have conversations while I was standing at the bar, actually wanting a DRINK. There are a few beers on tap and wine options. Cocktails are the primary focus here. I ordered a vodka gimlet. The bartender if I wanted it neat or on the rocks. I don't think a bartender has ever asked - so points for that. Drinks are fairly priced. The lounge is comfortable, spacious, and there's just as much opportunity for a lively social moment here as there is a private conversation. The low lighting is perfect. If I lived in this apartment building, I'd probably be an alcoholic. It feels like something out of a dream. read more

Why didn't this place exist during my 2 year stint in Uptown 2014-16? Y'all know I love a nice cocktail bar and this would have been my spot as I always complained there weren't any cocktail bars in walking distance from me and I always went to Uptown Lounge. Saw this place featured on the Whats New on Yelp section and it instantly caught my eye. I saw it was a dim lit joint with a nice light that says Larrys at the entrance. I told a friend about it and we shot on over there. Larrys is located on the right side in the lobby of a restored apt building called they Lawrence House in which I recall they starting doing work on when I was leaving the area in 2016. Once you walk inside of the building there is a door staff there to greet you. In the middle of the lobby you can see the nice seating area where there are tenants on their laptops and people just lounging. You will se the bright red light so you can hang a right and you are inside of Larry's. Very hipster vibe inside as they have casings with butterflies on the wall as well as some other pictures hanging. The bar itself has limited seating as there were about 4-5 chairs, but there are about 5 tables in the place and if its crowded which happened while I was there, you can grab a seat in the lobby. Very nice cocktail menu that has 2 sides...one for classic cocktails and the other for cocktails they specialize in. I started with the Larrys which is a salted coffee old fashioned. The drink started out good, but they put a bunch of ice in it in which I think and old fashioned should just come with the one cube and not a cup of ice...it watered down real fast. The Honey Crisp was very good and the Elks own was great. I tried my friend's Mamie Taylor and Cinnamon Sazerac and they were very good as well. Guy behind the bar was a pretty cool dud and was able to handle the whole room full of people at a nice pace. They do not serve food here but you are welcome to bring some in with you to soak up those dranks...lol! Good spot off of the Lawrence Red Line stop so if you're going to the Aragon Theater or Green Mill, Larry's is a good spot to head to before you go hear some awesome music and dance. read more

It's more of a nook off the lobby of an apartment building then an actual bar, the seating is in the lobby. It has an artificial hipster vibe, the way Potbelly's has an artificial folksy vibe. The drinks are good, the prices a little high but not crazy, the bartender seemed bored but did his job ok. If you know someone in the building and have to wait for them to come downstairs this place could keep you from being thirsty in the meantime, but hardly a destination. read more

I came here the other night with a friend for drinks. Super cozy spot in the bottom of an apartment building. The drinks were super unique and strong. Nice ambiance and pretty reasonably priced. read more

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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.

What happened to the quality of the food and the service once upon a time. What a huge disappointment our fun evening turned out to be lackluster. We had drinks and light bites.. then decided to ordered take out. The thin burger was dry, (requested medium) over cooked, flavorless and not up to par. The brussel sprouts came in a melted plastic container, usually served in a takeout box. WTH!! Ugh.. not satified at all as we wasted money on poor quality food. read more

I love this place for the crafted cocktails and the vibe, but the "friendlyness" often leaves a little to be desired. Still, worth a check out, if you're in the neighborhood. Closes early, though. read more

Great place for a drink. Surprisingly lovely and eclectic. Nice drinks and I suggest sitting in lobby - it's like sitting and watching lively street action. read more

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Hey hi. How's it going? So we tried this place because they were having a Half Acre Event frankly. I know, I know, me and my beer. Hey, I am what I am. Birds gotta fly, fish gotta swim, stinkers gotta stink.. you know, that sorta thing. Anyhow, Larry's is on, in fact , Lawrence, located inside of Lawrence House. I need to point out, that that's a lot of Larrys. Firstly,I would like to say, how about uptown? It's looking pretty good these days. Being the explorer types that we are, we decided to go forth into the Lawrence house to see what exactly the story may be. So, this apt. building apparently has its own diner and bar. It was kind of made for me. I like to eat. I also drink from time to time. So, it's in the lobby of this beautiful old gentrified apt. building, I think from 1929, if my memory serves me correctly. That whole history deal is always so interesting. It makes one speculate about what may have happened in this lobby, and even the apartments, over the course of 91 years. Anyway, Larry's is kind of a diminutive storefront type bar in which you can take your beverages to the main lobby of this building, or hang out in the bar itself even. The lobby has a plethora of ancient couches and chairs upon which you can rest your posterior. There's also a study area you can rest at while reading Chaucer or Malcolm Gladwell, and you know, drinking. It was poppin' but not problematically so. One of the bartenders looked an awful lot like Freddie Mercury, who was, of course, pretty awesome. Heee was the champion, my friendddd (I believe that is then followed by a guitar solo).Yep, Larry's on Lawrence, in Lawrence House, you're pretty fun. read more

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We are so happy to have this cocktail bar and lounge in our neighborhood. As always, Lawrence House and Cedar Street did a great job picking a responsible business that has created an awesome concept, relaxed bar atmosphere and a unique environment. We really enjoyed the cocktails that we had, and the bartenders were very friendly and experienced. The lobby area where you can sit and enjoy your drink is beautiful and very comfortable. The drinks were reasonably priced, too. We are very excited and happy to have this cocktail bar here in Uptown and will certainly be back. read more

Larry's is my new favorite hang out. I absolutely love it. Great vibe, great music, great staff. I do not recall the 2 bartenders names but they were awesome. I was the Friday March 8. A guy and gal were working the bar. Friendly, talkative and play great music. I felt like I was hanging out with some old pals. The lobby is beautiful and I love that they kept it all original. I really can't say enough great things I rarely leave reviews so this review itself should speak volumes. read more