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Lizard's Liquid Lounge

4.3 (100 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Casual
DJ
Live music

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Guinness on tap - $4 special on this Saturday
David S.

Yelp does not categorize this as a dive bar. However, to us, it was borderline. It was great. Friendly patrons. Nancy was a fantastic bartender. Guinness on tap. They mix a good drink. Patrons are friendly. Interesting Decour, with masks and dripping blood on the mirror. What more do you want? Oh yeah, free popcorn and a fine jukebox as well plus you're allowed to bring food into the bar and there is a good pizza parlor down the block.

My favorite stool in the bar.
Jim M.

Friendly atmosphere, cool interior, heavy pours and an awesome owner. While I enjoy hanging where I tend bar, there are times I don't want to drink where I know every person in the room. This is when I sneak off to Lizard's. I almost always find both a seat at the bar and a good conversation. I really do like this place. Lizard's used to be "Lost and Found" which apparently was one of the oldest and most storied lesbian bars in the city. This explains the chilly reception I received when I walked in there 4 or 5 years ago. When Liz bought the place many of the old regulars left. But many others, feeling people of all genders and orientations can enjoy a beverage under the same roof, stayed. The result is an interesting, diverse and eclectic crowd. The owner is a veteran bartender and fantastic behind the rail. She's a real presence... fun, engaging and liberal with the bottle. On Tuesday and Thursday Ruth is calmly happy, smartly funny and filled with positive energy. They have live music frequently and a monthly pub quiz that is both challenging and silly. There are a few nice tv's, a pool table and a shelf full of board games. Good food can even be ordered from Cody's, the burger and hot dog stand next door, and they walk it right over to you. Lizard's is a neighborhood place that's cool enough to travel to even if your friend's band isn't playing there.

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Standard neighborhood bar. Drinks are fairly priced, and it's a decent little place to hang out.

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11 years ago

Hip & friendly! The dog roaming the room to get petted loved it too. Awesome martini menu.

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14 years ago

Cheaper beers than I've seen nearby and has lots of fun theme nights!

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Really happy that this has now become my neighborhood bar. Great specials, friendly staff, pool table!

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