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    Red Lyon Tavern

    3.6 (31 reviews)
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    Closed 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    RED LYON TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Bar near front door, looking back.

    Great service, even during a KU men's basketball game. Easy views of TVs. A good size (nice crowd but still have elbow room) and an all around solid pub vibe.

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    GM is kind of a micromanaging tool. I went outside to the smoking area with a drink i was served by the bartender and he called me a liar when i said i got it from inside and poured it out in front of me. I kept asking him to talk to any of his bartenders to confirm they had it at the bar, but he told me "i know we don't have this because i write the orders" which is hilarious in retrospect. I was forced to leave while this guy continued to embarrass himself by verbally accosting me and trying to get me to fight him outside of the bar. the bar is cool but it's run by a major d bag. I included a picture of the drink because i know this tool checks the reviews for this place. they served it to us complementary with tequila shots so. If you're reading this i'll say the same thing i said before, go talk to your employees about it and stop harassing customers, you really embarrassed yourself.

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    Scott T.

    Every town needs a terrific venue in which to savor a proper pint, away from the real world, and there's no finer place in Lawrence than the Red Lyon. Is Trina working? Hope so. You don't want to drink at a 5-star pub. If such a thing exists, it's phony. The Guinness is a tad warmer than the average in Lawrence, a nod that they know what the proper temperature is but that too many simply don't understand. Grab a free basket of popcorn, enjoy your pint, and know you're in a welcome location. It's not Ireland, but unless you're headed to KCI for a flight to the Erin Island, it's as close as you'll get. Just where I want to be.

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    Love this bar but so upset to see they didn't have tank 7 on draft anymore . Sad face so hard

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    Cool college bar for late night!! Drinks are decent. Love the free fresh popped popcorn!!! Much needed after a long day.

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    Place was decent had darts to play. Had free popcorn but it was an alright place. Kinda pricey but its a bar what do you expect heh.

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    Added my own avocado and bacon chicken was juicy
    Added my own avocado and bacon chicken was juicy
    Subpar picture high quality taste!!! mac and cheese burger togo
    Subpar picture high quality taste!!! mac and cheese burger togo
    Cajun burger with garlic parmesan fries after I got it home and unpacked it.

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    Classic Stromboli w/sweet potato fries
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