Jazzhaus has the best atmosphere and I have so much fun every time I go there. It is my go-to bar…read morein Lawrence! It is definitely a hidden gem and I recommend it to anybody that wants a fun, yet chill environment for a girls night, date night, or if your parents are in town! The drinks are cheap are the bartenders are so nice. I had told them what kinds of drinks I liked and they whipped up something delicious. Overall, I cannot recommend this place enough! P.S. They only take cash, but they have an ATM. It features Karaoke, which is a blast!

This has been my go to venue for seeing local music and drag shows. It's kinda hidden away since…read moreit's exclusively an upstairs bar. You can enter off mass street or in the back alley. I absolutely love the aesthetic and all the cool art throughout the venue. I also love how cheap the drinks are compared to other bars nearby. I cannot recommend this place enough, a hidden gem in LFK. Please show your support!!

Watch the marquee - The Bottleneck features an ample stage hosting bluegrass to heavy metal, bop,…read moreswing, country, rock, big band horns, Disney mashups, salsa, drag parades, Zydeco, and more. I've found that bigger names and highly gifted performers come through Lawrence on their way cross country, so pay attention and research the artists scheduled on Sunday through Tuesday nights. (This is true of most Lawrence music venues). Cactus Blossom was 5 brothers from Minneapolis melding family voices like the syrupy blend of Everly Brothers harmonies; Justin Payne was originally a classical violinist who jettisoned to Nashville, got a waterfall of all other music influences, and traveled the road for over twenty years honing his skills at music and reading crowds. Look at the wall of promotional 8x10 glossies of the bands that have played here and you'll get the picture. Lots of acts you want to see today were at the Bottleneck when they were building their cred - and you may be able to say, "I saw them @thebottleneck BAE." Oh, btw - The Bottleneck is small enough that you can generally interact with the performers - and the shows get better with the energy of the audience. It's big enough to take a group of friends and small enough that the audience makes an impressive impact. (Ever notice how people respond to praise and encouragement?) Often, the musicians stick around to autograph their merch, discuss where to eat and drink, and enjoy midwestern hospitality along their grueling path to play for nameless faces in faraway places. Support the artists and inhale their blooming talent.

I had no idea The Bottleneck had a couple of skylights…read more I guess I never really visited much during the daylight hours. Anyway - the venue has gone through a small renovation. They've updated the sound and lighting systems. They've also done some work around the stage, repainted and cleaned the interior and semi fixed up the restrooms. This is a fun little venue. Whoever you come to see will look and sound good and you should have a good time.

It's like Disneyland but even better. If I could sleep there I would. This place is so awesome I…read moremay never graduate. Great atmosphere, there's this one dude who is always shirtless in the Tini and the chicks love him. If you're in town you have to check out the jayhawk cafe.

If you are looking this place up on Yelp to see what it's like at the Hawk, this place is already…read morenot for you. It is dirty, sticky, crowded, loud, and gross. Once you turn 21 you're already too old for this bar and you've already put too much thought into your plans to go here. Every college town has to have one of these. Some graduates may look back and remember some fond memories they have at the Hawk. All stories which usually end badly (police involvement, terrible hangovers, fights, that one terrible one night stand... you get the picture). The bar has several rooms and as the night goes on and the rooms fill up, more rooms open. Absolutely nothing special about the drinks. This place is not for enjoying the drinks or nice ambiance. This place is about getting as many kids as drunk as possible as fast as possible. If that's what you're looking for then this is the place for you. There are much nicer bars just around the corner. If you have put in enough effort to read this entire review, you should go to any other bar just around the corner.

Great crowd of fun folks. Fans and fire pit on outdoor patio, so you can drink and smoke cigs at…read morethe same time regardless of the season. Excellent staff and lovely bartenders. A lot of hunks around here. Hunk gathering place. 5/5 would recommend.

It used to be a vibe, but lately it's been subject to mainly playing music for a specific crowd…read more They rarely let there be a hip hop, r&b, or rap dj have a set anymore, especially on Fridays or Saturdays. If you like techno, rave or pop probably the place for you. The place is cool, but the music sucks lately. Just my opinion.

Super fun little dive bar in Lawrence. We went after the Busker Festival and it was a great place…read moreto get a beverage and people watch. The interior is small. Not terribly clean. A bit dark. Basically, a perfect little dive bar. They have beach decor throughout and even free popcorn. They do have a large patio area out front that has tables. The staff were super friendly and efficient. The cocktails are all on draft. Some come with toys, beads, and even lights. The Shark Attack has a shark filled with a shot of grenadine that you can pour into the blue concoction. Super fun. They also offer beer. A few craft but mostly domestics. The prices are also very good. $5 a cocktail. Def check them out if you're in LFK.

Went with a friend years ago and had a blast. Went back years later with the same friend, had a…read moreblast again. You'll get great service if you're not rude, which should be a rule everywhere. This is tight quarters on a busy evening, but just a good old fun time. Thank you!

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

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.

I went here while I was in Lawrence for a friends wedding and loved it…read more Why, oh why doesn't South Bend have any bars like this? A decent selection of Boulevard beers and a great atmosphere. I cannot recommend this place enough and if I'm ever back in Lawrence this will be the first place I hit up.

Had a great time, the bar is super fun with indoor and outdoor seating. The happy dads there are…read moredelicious and the bartender was so helpful in serving everyone.