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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.
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 shittest 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).
-Rory Flynn
French Martini
Aaron Blair
1 1/2 oz vodka (Blair recommends vanilla vodka)
1/4 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur
1/4 oz fresh pineapple juice
1 twist lemon peel
Pour each of the above into a tall bar glass. Shake with ice, pour into a cocktail or martini glass and serve.
artender of the week
It is Henry's on Eighth's diverse atmosphere and Aaron Blair's meetings with many random people that keeps this Leavenworth senior working every Monday, Sunday and Tuesday night. Blair recalled one of the strangest men he has encountered during his two year tenure at Henry's. An Alaskan man named LK, who comes in about twice a month to drink and tell stories, told Aaron a story about shooting an arrow at a bear while hunting and then watching the bear swat the arrow away. If you like stories, Henry's patron's have plenty. So go there to listen to stories and Blair's choice of "mushroom jazz." And have a French Martini, Blair's favorite drink to make.
-Lindsey Ramsey
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