As one walks down Massachusetts Street, he or she might wonder what lurks behind the purple neon-lit sign of the Replay Lounge. The atmosphere of the Replay often contradicts its grungy allure.

“The Replay has a bit of the Cheers syndrome, if you’re a regular, everyone knows your name,” bartender, Joe Montgomery says.

Replay Lounge

The Replay Lounge plays host to some of the more obscure bands touring the country and is known to attract acts from all over the states. Cover is never more than $2 for any of the live shows.

One of the unique aspects of the Replay Lounge is its back patio, which before the smoking ban hit Lawrence, was the only outdoor patio of its size in downtown Lawrence. Another thing that makes the Replay Lounge unique, says Montgomery, is the lack of cleanliness in the bathrooms, which the Replay Lounge seems to be quite proud of. “The Replay has, without a doubt, the shittiest bathrooms around,” says Montgomery.

Fridays and Saturdays are your best bet. At the Replay Lounge, one can play free pinball on any of the six pinball machines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., while sipping the Replay’s patrons’ drink of choice, Pabst Blue Ribbon cans (only $1.50 every day).