10D THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OFF THE HILL
AUGUST 15,2005
NIGHTLIFE; 21 AND OVER
Drinking options plentiful in Lawrence
In Lawrence, you'll never want for a place to drink
BY MANDY HENORIA AND
ADAM LAND
editor@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITERS
Nightlife in Lawrence is as diverse as the students who attend the University of Kansas. Students 21 and older have a variety of bars and clubs that offer a place to dance, smoke or just have a quiet drink.
Downtown dominates most of the nightlife business. The selection on where to go is hindered only by your preference. The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., Its Brothers, 1105 Massachusetts St., and Abe and Jake's Landing, 8 E. Sixth St., are all establishments where drinking goes with a dance floor.
Drinking can be done anywhere, but personal preference does make some bars more enjoyable than others. For a more sophisticated taste, try eight-onefive, 815 New Hampshire St., which is well known for its martini special. Ambiance can bring a little flavor to certain bars: the Sandbar, 17 E. Eighth St., brings a touch of the beach to downtown, the Jazzhaus, 926 Massachusetts St., gives the patron the feel of a hidden speakeasy and the Gaslight Tavern & Coffee House, 317 N. Second St., is smaller than your car.
For great live music, check out Jackpot Saloon, 943 Massachusetts St., or The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. These places all offer music on most nights and usually don't charge an extreme amount of money to get in the door. From the outside Jackpot looks like a western saloon, but the offerings are more rock than country. The Bottleneck is Lawrence's most famous place to hear anything ranging from punk to indie music.
Drinking can be done anywhere but personal preference does make some bars more enjoyable than others.
The greek community tends to favor the "triangle" of bars: The Wheel, 507 W. 14th St., The Hawk, 1340 Ohio St., and Bullwinkle's, 1344 Tennessee St. The Hawk is 18 and over, so a younger crowd usually hangs out here. The Wheel showcases tons of KU memorabilia and has the best pizza to eat after a night out. Bullwinkle's is a small and loveable shack, but only serves beer and closes at midnight.
For a great brew, no place is more associated with Lawrence and beer than Free State Brewery, 636 Massachusetts St., which brews its own beer in what was once the city train station. The brewery has standard and seasonal beers to offer. However, for sheer variety, Old Chicago, 2329 Iowa St., has more than 30 beers on tap, and 100 altogether.
If you want to get away from the crowds and downtown, try a "hole-in-the-wall" bar. In these
bars a person can sit, drink and have a conversation without shouting. Stu's Midtown, 925 Iowa St., and Louise's West, 1307 W. Seventh St., are all sure bets.
Lawrence offers all types of drinking options, and the University provides a safe way home. Safe Ride will pick a person up, from wherever they are, and take them to their home. The service won't shuttle you to bars, but it's a safe way to get home after a night of partying. Just call 864-SAFE.
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DJ Josh Powers spins music at the Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 New Hampshire St. DJ Josh Powers is one of many local DJs who spin in Lawrence bars.
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A bartender attempts to serve the crowd of customers at Quinton's, 615 Massachusetts St. More than a dozen bars line Massachusetts Street, stocked and ready to serve spirits to those with proper ID.
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