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.

The drinks are my favorite here. I love the maple old fashioned! Food is usually pretty good and…read morethis restaurant is one of my favorites in Lawrence. The menu changes from season to season, so be sure to check it out before you go. Service is good and fast, ambience is nice but can be very busy and crowded. Quite a bit of outdoor seating options as well!

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.

Popped in for Happy Hour for Martini Thursday before Cougar Club and quite enjoyed ourselves! Patio…read morespace in the shade to partake in the Mass Ave people watching. The TV outside was blasting sports commentary, which I could have done without. But the staff and the happy hour options definitely made our girls evening a hit! Check it out!

So here's the tea…read more Emily was an amazing bartender. Like, one of the best I've had in a long time. She was attentive, kind, and clearly holding it down even when management was on some weird decisions. Now for the food... meh. The arancini balls were dry. I was excited for that green goddess sauce but it was way too salty. Not a vibe. The stuffed mushrooms though? Fire. My man tore his up and said they were the best part of the meal. The crab had that lil fishy kick to it, but like... it's Kansas, what we expect? We got the rosé flight--honestly the highlight. $12 well spent. No complaints there. He had the smash burger which was so good... but I'm realizing now it came without the onion topping. Probably forgot it. Not a dealbreaker but still. Now let's talk about the wild part... I asked for some marinara for the arancini and the manager had Emily bring me cocktail sauce. Not a joke. Cocktail sauce, y'all. Like... shrimp dip. Not even close. It's giving confusion. You got a whole ragu on the menu but can't pull together a marinara or even a basic tomato sauce? That ain't it. And instead of coming over to explain or offer an alternative, the manager had Emily do it? Smh. Not cool. But because Emily was dope, we'll probably be back. Wednesday wine nights might see us again just hoping management gets it together. If I wanted mystery red sauce, I'd be at Taco Bell. This is a wine bar. With tapas. Let's act like it.