Monday, July 28, 2008
Lawrence has a plethora of bars and several of the best are located downtown off Massachusetts Street. Here are some of current and former students’ favorites:
The Replay Lounge
946 Massachusetts St.
At the Replay, the outdoor beer garden patio is twice as big as the inside of the bar, with picnic tables, beer and barbecue. The patio is packed on summer nights. Outdoor heaters keep the smokers warm in the winter. The Replay has a live band almost every night, so a $2 cover is standard. The friendly environment for smokers and indie rockers attracts Lawrence’s alternative crowd.
Henry's on Eighth, 11 E. Eighth St.
Jamie Supica, Olathe senior, said he liked to people watch at the Replay .
“There are a lot of freaks here. It’s the best people watching ever,” Supica said. “Most people here are pretty approachable and interesting to talk to.”
The Sandbar
17 E. Eighth St.
The Sandbar has beach party scenery with fish tanks, sand, mermaids and a nightly hurricane reenactment. That tropical ambience costs $2 to get in.
Tracy Simon, 2008 graduate, said her favorite part was the sand floor upstairs and a drink called the Shark Attack.
“I feel like I am away from Lawrence when in the Sandbar,” Simon said. “Because it is always like a beach party.”
Henry’s on Eighth
11 E. Eighth St.
Henry’s is a European style coffee shop on the first floor. The second floor bar opens at 5 p.m. The small building lends itself to calm and quiet groups. Classic rock ‘n’ roll music plays while several small groups of friends gather around tables.
Matt Brown, 2006 graduate, said he liked Henry’s because it was different from other Lawrence bars.
“It’s not as obnoxious as other bars in Lawrence,” Brown said. “It’s laid back and it’s not Brothers.”
It’s Brothers Bar and Grill
1105 Massachusetts St.
Brothers is one of the most popular bars for younger people. Crowds of at least 15 people can be seen waiting to get in Thursday through Saturday after 11 p.m. A dance floor and cheap drink specials draw crowds.
Denise Vanna, Kuwait City, Kuwait, senior, said her favorite drink special at Brothers was the Thursday night Mug Club, where if you buy a $3 mug of anything and refills are only $1.
“Brothers is a perfect hangout for dancing,” Vanna said. “It’s very chill and not so clubby.”
At Brothers every night is ladies night. There is no cover charge for women, but a $5 cover for men. Surprisingly, this does not dissuade men from going to Brother’s, which could have to do with the large beer-on-tap selection, darts and pool tables.
Louise’s Downtown
1009 Massachusetts St.
Louise’s is a smaller dark bar with a few pool tables and intimate booths. It is a good bar to unwind at before going home.
Erin Graham, Neodesha senior, said she liked the atmosphere at Louise’s.
“It’s chill and relaxed,” Graham said. “It’s a place to have a good time and not have to hooch out.”
— Edited by Sachiko Miyakawa
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Downtown Lawrence offers a wide selection of bars
Some more breaking, award-winning journalism from the UDK. How is this news? Who doesn't already know this?
Downtown Lawrence offers a wide selection of bars
http://www.journalism.ku.edu/news/HearstFirst08.shtml
KU won the overall Hearst Award for the second straight year in 2008, primarily for stories published in the UDK. So get that stick out of your ass, jayhawktraveler, and cut these newswriting STUDENTS some slack.
Downtown Lawrence offers a wide selection of bars
This was a story for the Back To School special section, aimed primarily at incoming students who wouldn't already know.
Downtown Lawrence offers a wide selection of bars
I'm not certain what hooching out is, but I'm glad it doesn't happen at Louise's.
Downtown Lawrence offers a wide selection of bars
I'm guessing that most incoming students are too young to enjoy the bars.
That being said, I have no problem with this article. I was surprised to see nothing on the Red Lyon, but it's often too crowded to get into anyway.
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