Cute little coffee and bar. Great service and they get really busy at night so be prepared to stand…read morein line but Specialty cocktails and coffee are totally worth it.

Cute little cocktail bar off of Mass St…read more I was recently in Lawrence and decided to finally stop by to try a cocktail. The interior is pretty small but they do have some seating outside-front and back. The service was good. I ordered the House Gimlet: cucumber infused gin, rosemary, orange blossom, and lime. This drink was so refreshing. It's a great drink for spring and summer. I highly recommend this drink! My boyfriend tried the Fugue State: Old overholt rye, bigallet China-china, tiki bitters, Lambrusco, and orange peel. He liked it and said it was like an old fashioned. It wasn't too strong and was really sweet. They had lots of other good sounding cocktails. I'll definitely stop by in the future.

The food was spot on. The drinks were good! Service was really on point. The views from the rooftop…read morewere great!

We recently attended National Caviar Day at the Oread in Lawrence, KS. Even though we were the only…read morereservation, the staff went above and beyond. Restaurant Manager Alex Tuckwin and Chef Ty Armstrong created a personal, unforgettable evening. Each course was beautifully prepared, each wine pairing thoughtfully chosen. The flavors, the setting, the kindness-all exceptional. I didn't know my taste buds could be so astounded! We felt welcomed, relaxed, and truly cared for. It was a five star experience in the heart of a college town. A hidden gem we'll remember for a long time. The Oread is home to two true artists-Alex Tuckwin and Ty Armstrong- and we are so grateful to have experienced their work.

Eclectic little cocktail bar just off of Massachusetts. They have a good menu of available craft…read morecocktails, but can make you mostly anything. The staff were friendly. They do not have table service, so order at the bar and then sit down.

What a lovely cocktail bar…read more Happy hour is near daily from 5-7. They have NA options and so many craft cocktails. Each room is a different theme, and they have a small outdoor patio. The bartender is lovely and can help make recommendations. My mocktail was 5$. So affordable

8 pm.-10 pm: Late happy hour starts and it's MUCH cooler on the roof of The Oread at that time…read more The view is amazing anytime but the sunset.....it's spectacular. There's no blender on the 9th floor so don't ask for a blended drink. There are a few appetizers on the menu and they are quickly brought up from the bar in the lobby. We tried the pretzels and they were really good, hot and fresh. Relaxing to hang out and meet new people. There is a sail covering over part of the bar, but honestly, even though it was 100 degrees during the day, it was quite pleasant at 8 PM on the roof.

Hands down the coolest patio/bar/viewing spot in the entire city, hands down. Nothing close, and…read moregetting here you'll see the city and KU Campus as you've never seen it before. There's a small bar serving quality beers, wine and mixed drinks to boot, plenty of outdoor seating and on the weekends usually a band from 7-10 p.m. Typically a $5 cover for the latter, well worth it in my opinion. A large tarp covers a good part of top in case the sun is still out and you want in the shade. To get here, take the elevators around the back side of the front lobby to the top floor (8th... I think). From there it's one flight up and through a set of doors. Added bonus: because you're so high up, in the summer that means no biting insects you'll get if at ground level, and I've never been here when there wasn't a light breeze, so cooler. And the views, well. Where else can watch planes taking off from Lawrence's tiny airport, see the cars streaming along I-70, and the tops of downtown, the gazebo in South Park, look down into the football stadium and more? Nowhere. Simply worth coming as a destination in and of itself. No excuse needed. Great spot to simply sit and watch the sun go down and enjoy a beverage. Very highly recommended.

This Lawrence speakeasy is hidden in plain sight…read more You have to make a rez and the rez is only good for up to 2 hours. It's small and cozy and I don't think it seats more than 40ish people. The drinks are strong but creative and delicious. No food served just snacks like peanuts and such. We ordered 2 rounds: French no. 5 - their take on a French 75. A spritz of Chanel no.5 is attached to the drink. Grandma's Gun is hot and strong mulled wine. And finally we had the No Blood Only Lipstick which was the most expensive drink on the menu but worth every sip. The service is wonderful! Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable. Gender neutral restrooms. While the drinks are spendy, it's definitely worth the experience. If in Lawrence it's worth a stop.

Great vibes randomly here. Get the second husband and you will be so happy! The service is fantasticread more

This place is AMAZING! The food is wonderful and creative! The staff is attentive and welcoming!…read moreThe ambiance is fun and unique! This was a standard of our date night rotation... but sadly they are changing to catering. Oh good lord, we will miss them!

This review is for drinks and snacks at the bar in late September…read more service: Bartender was simply awesome. Very professional and helpful. Other waitstaff were extremely nice. Seems like a great crew. bar: I drank a Lawrence Beer Company Lectric IPA and my wife had a pomegranate house soda ($6 each as of 09/2025). This is a more-than-complete craft cocktail bar. food: Thai-influenced offerings but with wide-ranging menu offering something for everyone. We snacked on Popcorn Chicken and it's highly recommended ($15). Every dish we saw come out of the kitchen looked amazing. details: Absolutely beautiful space. Music and lighting are fantastic. Fair amount of parking right outside, plus street parking. Both indoor and outdoor seating available.

Sweet spot, great food, and drinks. Service was a great and gave me a lot of insight on the wine…read moreoptions. I got pretty blitzed before a mom's weekend event and took my mom here, she loved it and got me out of the doghouse for not being able to stand straight. This also happens to be the place every college dude takes a girl right before he asks her out. 10/10 place. Would recommend the vodka pasta.

BOWL OF BUTTAH WITH MY LOBSTAHHH!!! @715restaurant you can get a crawly friend lobster and a…read morehonking bowl of butter for dinner! At least you could when I ate it. It was so yummy. It really quenched my lobster thirst. I was in the trenches with it I won't lie.. I got lobster poo all over me.. I cut myself when cracking the claws.. but it was all worth it. Tip to 715 tho: please do this again, but give me a bib next time like a proper New England baby. I adore you. I adore the patio. It's really nice this time of year on the patio. Also my drink was delicious (not shown cuz I drank it too fast for the camera). Don't let anyone steal your potatoes if you come to eat this. Guard your potatoes. (Also this review is from summer of 2024)

I've been here on weekdays after trivia at the Johnny's across the street (parking lot?). It's a…read morevery small spot (fewer than 10 people can comfortably be in there at once) but the cocktails are fantastic and creative. I wish they served some small bites or snacks but this place is a very nice chill vibe when it's not too busy, although they do have a small patio area outside.

Fantastic staff, everyone was helpful and friendly! We came in close to close, and got…read morerecommendations on where to go and what to do. A regular had her huskies in, and I absolutely love having a few beers while I make new furry friends.

Lovely restaurant with excellent staff- and the food was excellent!! We ate inside by the wine…read morecellar. I had the beef filet which was cooked perfectly - my husband had the prime rib sandwich. We both cleaned our plate- will definitely go back!!

I think the photo speak for themselves. The food was heavenly and they have lots of unique drink…read moreoptions that taste great. I would recommend almost anything on the menu. Service was fantastic. It's also a great vibe. It's one of the nicer restaurants in the lawrence area for sure.

This is a genuinely interesting place, unlike any other in Lawrence. It is tempting to try many of…read morethe drinks on the menu, but if you do so, you may end up with sticker shock when you get the bill. Better to try a couple of drinks each time and return to try others. On some days, but not all days, they have bagels with a choice of spreads. If you want food with your drinks, I suggest you call to see if they have bagels on the day you plan to arrive. We were there on a Friday, and they did have bagels. Parking is less of a problem than downtown. There is diagonal parking on the street in front of the bar. Nostalgia Room is best known for its mixed drinks, and deservedly so. But we also tried the two wines on the menu, and we were surprised by how good they were. Non-alcoholic wines are improving in quality and sophistication.

My third trip to NR was enhanced by close friends, once of whom doesn't imbibe alcohol at all, and…read morehad never heard of a dry bar- he was so surprised & delighted! We tried several drinks between the four of us; favorites were the margarita & horsefeather. I've been exploring the burgeoning world of NA cocktails, and what continues to amaze me is the dedication to not just 'replace the alcohol' with sugar or something blasé. Instead, the challenge seems to be to raise the (pardon the pun) bar with complex flavor pairings that entertain the drinker without the 'easy A' of adding alcohol. Out favorite drinks were easily the ones mixed by the bartender, not the canned variety. So even if you're only sober-curious (or doing a sober buddy a favor), NR is entirely worth your time.