THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 8
VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11,2005
BOTTOMSUP
By Audrey Lauber, KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
While most Lawrence bars may not offer champagne and a candle-lit atmosphere that typify the ideal Valentine's Day, with drink prices this low who needs romance?
Lawrence's extensive bar scene caters to the various Valentine's crowds. So whether you're in love, on the prowl or ready to drown your sorrows, you can find the right bar, and drink, for you.
Look for regular Monday night specials on Valentine's Day like dollar draws from The Crossing. $1.75 pints at Free State Brewery or$ 1.50 any bottles at Louise's Downtown.
If you're with someone special and beer just isn't setting the mood, try ordering a glass of red wine at one of Lawrence's more upscale bars such as Henry's Upstairs. Or, if you want to test your bartending skills, ask for a specialty shot like a "Chocolate Valentine," which includes Crème de Cacao, vanilla vodka, club soda and cherry juice.
If you want the perfect combination of live music and cocktails, go to the Eighth Street Taproom for its Valentine's Day folk show featuring singer-songwriter Matt Rice and stay for its $3 cocktails. Tell the bartender to add a few drops of Grenadine to give your cocktail a festive pink tint.
Other places that offer live music include The Gaslight Tavern, where you can enjoy house band "The Gaslight Players" while sipping a $2 Ad Astra. If you're solo for the night and you really want to sing the blues go to the Jazzhaus where you can take your harmonica and$ 2 well onstage to perform in a Monday night jam session.
It is February in Lawrence, so the no-smoking ban could put a chill in your red-hot evening. If you can't spend Valentine's Day without your first love nicotine seek out bars with heated smoking porches like Abe and Jake's Landing or Louise's Downtown.
On what some call the loneliest night of the year, dancing is a great way to cozy up to someone new. Buy a drink and get on the dance floor at one of Lawrence's hip dance clubs. Find your cowgirl at Coyote's or go to It's Brothers for hip-hop ladies. If you already have a dance partner and want something a little more intimate, stop by EightOneFive, which plays an eclectic mix of dance, soul and jazz.
For any number of reasons, Valentine's Day is a great excuse to go to the bars on a Monday night. If you're trying to create a memorable Valentine's Day or forget a bad one, you can always head to your favorite bar. There are as many choices on where to drink as sweethearts you can pick up along the way.
Price of beers
The Bottleneck 737 New Hampshire St.
The Crossing
618 W. 12th St.
865-4044
Eighth Street Tap Room
801 New Hampshire St.
841-6918
Gaslight Tavern
401 N. Second St.
856-4330
The Hawk
1340 Ohio St.
843-9273
It's Brothers!
1105 Massachusetts St.
830-9281
Jazzhaus
926 1/2 Massachusetts St.
749-3320
Johnny's Tavern
401 N. Second St.
842-0377
Louise's Downtown 1009 Massachusetts St. 843-9032
Mad Hatter Bar and Grill 623 Vermont St. 856-0360
Replay Lounge
946 Massachusetts St.
749-7676
The Sandbar 117 E. Eighth St. 842-0111
BOULEVARD WHEAT BUD LIGHT
$2.50$ 2.00
$1.00$ 1.50
$2.00 MILLER HIGHLIFE$ 3.00
$3.25 SIERRA NEVADA WHEAT$ 2.50
TBA $3.50$ 2.75 $3.50$ 2.00
$2.00$ 2.50 $3.50$ 2.50 $2.50$ 2.50
$3.00$ 3.25
$3.00$ 2.75 $3.50
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