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.

Unlike many hipster bars who think that having a beer on tap that only five people have ever drunk,…read moresomebody at GG who knows beer actually curates the stuff available. It's next to impossible to find a place like this. It's so much better than the trendoid dumps pimping for reviews that say "chill vibe."

AMAZING FOOD! WOW everything we had was so good! Would 100% be back. Wasn't blown away by any of…read morethe drinks, but the food oh my gosh!!! We sat outside and it was just lovely!

Exciting eclectic gourmet menu in small intimate setting with lovely service..perfect for special…read moreevening.

I was able to enjoy this venue in downtown LFK for Brewfest! This venue has so much to offer…read more From the little individual rooms that look like town shops, to fountains, to a riverside Deck. Large space that even with the mass of people and all the booths set up to get drinks at didn't feel crowded.

We went to a Fabulous event planned by KU's Hall Center for Humanities. It was centered around…read moreHalloween but with an educational flair. And a bar!! They featured food by Latch Key Deli which looked delicious but we opted for a drink and wandering around. This event is annual so you have to be ready in the fall. See attached photos of the fun stuff and we didn't even see it all.

If you love the big open sky surrounding Lawrence, KS, and the sound of crickets, cows and a…read morepicturesque Midwestern night, you're going to see the appeal of the Historic Taylor Barn. That was our thinking when we booked this for our wedding in 2015. This beautiful working farm, although a bit more on the rustic side than some photos would have you believe, really is a place where you can breathe deep, relax and make for a wonderful evening. Being in the event world myself, I was less than thrilled with some of the steps leading up to it when we booked this venue. They are friendly folks, but there was a sense of a vaguery around a lot of things. We had to have every vendor "approved" by them, but the responses were slow. In the wedding planning process, things move so quickly that you better nail down that photographer, caterer, etc. and not have to wait and follow up continuously. Something that bugged me as my stress was H-I-G-H that final week before the wedding was that a big time cold front and high chance of rain were forecasted to move in. With over a week's notice I requested that they go ahead and get the heaters and tents that we'd talked about as our agreed upon contingency plan. No response. Followed up, and by then it was too late to get all that we needed, even though we were still four days out. They had told me 48 hours would be sufficient notice so I was very disappointed. Thank god it didn't rain as forecasted! She also quoted me pretty high on the heat lamps and I grew weary. I called the rental company (Sunflower Rental) myself and found that the total price I was quoted was bumped up to nearly double what they actually charge. So I could've just ordered these myself and saved a lot of money, and there was no explanation for the upcharge except that I called them on it. Now the wedding day was great, they were accommodating to the caterers, they dressed up and were around but not too present, and were just overall great. I chalk it up to the fact that everyone EVER who is in the wedding business realizes the cash grab that it can be and that a few things here and there fell in that category. I think this would probably be the same for a lot of venues, I just wish there had been a bit more transparency from the get go. Also not a fan of the $300 clean up charge, that's bogus. Thankfully as the bride and groom we were not on the hook and our family stepped up to do this. Our wedding was beautiful, and the weather cooperated. It was crisp, they had a bon fire stoked for us, and the historic barn (built in 1887 I think?) and I was thrilled with the way everything worked out.

From the owner: Wedding/reception venue Rehearsal dinners…read moreAnniversary celebration Photo opportunities

Initially, the hotel customer service was TERRIBLE. The last 2 stays have given me nothing but…read morebilling issues. They billed my stay in May to work, which they were not supposed to do. I had to call later and have them change the billing. For this trip, they billed me as a no-show/no-call even though I called. They claim I never called. So long story short and after many phone calls .... they did at least refund 1/2 of the no-show/no-call fee. Total runaround between them and Booking.com. Of course, I also had to deal with the facility saying Booking.com bills you and Booking.com saying- no the facility will bill you. I've never had this issue before, but they were at least eventually reasonable about it. I have to stay here a few times a year for work but you can be sure they will bill any future stays before I leave with a receipt in hand. I will also NOT be using Booking.com in the future.

The Holidome! I…read morestayed here at the very start of my wedding weekend when I found out a flock of bridesmaids was about to descend upon my apartment in KC. I figured it wouldn't hurt to get over to Lawrence in the fall for a little fresh air, Freestate beers and to get some errands done before staying in downtown Lawrence for the rest of the weekend. I have to say, the staff here was very nice. They let me do an early check in, let me pick what floor I wanted to go on, and were just all around conversational. I do have a gripe with the hotel on the whole when I was shopping around 6 months prior for different wedding block rates. They told me the hotel was completely booked and wouldn't work with me at all. When I arrived that weekend, the guy behind the desk told me it was looking like one of their slowest weekends of the year.. I probably wouldn't have secured a block for my out of town guests here but I did feel like mentioning this because it was a frustrating process to hear all the hotels were supposedly booked six months in advance when they obviously weren't. Anyways, back to the hotel. The pool and hot tub area here are smack dab in the middle of the lobby at the hotel. It's pretty weird, to be honest but kind of funny. My room was nice and clean and even though I was wrapped around on the side of the building there was still an entrance/exit that made it easy to come and go. Also, a small liquor store just footsteps from my room! While not downtown, it's a quick uber ride over that way and the price of the hotel rooms itself balances out any extra charges like a cab ride. Recommended if you're passing through or looking for a solid hotel that does what it's supposed to do, without blowing your socks off.

Visited here for a 2 day meeting. Great place to host a team any great staff and service.read more

A great course in fabulous shape. Pretty challenging especially a couple of the par threes…read more Played a round on a Saturday 930a, in late June with my son. He is the assistant golf pro at the Club. It was 90+ degrees and got really warm on the back nine. I do not use a glove but needed to use one later in the round. We enjoyed it. Tee times are spaced 10 minutes apart. We never felt rushed. We let a single play through on the 12th. All in about a four hour round. Cart gal was great on the front nine but we only saw her once on the back. There is a nice clubhouse and grill room. We had a fine breakfast before our round and then a beer afterwards. Did not use the locker room except to wash up it seemed very nice in there. A nice, small practice area. I will be back. Mark.

I was the best man for a wedding that included a reception at the Cider Gallery. Not only was the…read moreatmosphere and overall look of the gallery beautiful but also, the venue manager was a hard-working, level-headed individual. The surrounding art work adds to the beauty of this venue near one of the most popular streets in Lawrence, Mass St. Despite some post wedding drama, the manger was quick to act and competent in working to make the reception as memorable as possible. I would highly recommend this venue for business meetings, receptions, or just a casual day viewing some impressive art.

Beautiful gallery and attended an artist reception. The space is gorgeous--bright, clean, and very…read morewell laid out. It feels welcoming the moment you walk in, and the artwork is presented in a way that lets you really appreciate it. I only give it three stars because there was a live band and the music was so loud that it completely drowned out any meaningful conversation. The artist was trying to talk to patrons about the work, but you could barely hear them over the noise. For an art reception, I think the volume should be low enough to actually enjoy the experience--not overpower it. The other problem was the purchasing experience. When I wanted to buy a piece (which was priced at the kind of level where you're spending thousands), the process was oddly inconvenient. I had to stand in line at the bar, and while the staff was multitasking making me feel rushed and an inconvenience. It felt like hospitality and customer care took a back seat to everything else. I'd love to come back because the gallery itself is fantastic--but I hope they reconsider the noise level and make the buying process more focused and respectful for serious collectors.

The Cherry Blossom at LOCAL is sooo good--definitely the perfect summer drink. Light, refreshing,…read moreand just a little sweet. I also love that they let you sample drinks before you commit, which is such a nice touch. It makes trying something new way less risky. LOCAL seriously knows how to make the cocktail experience fun and easy.