Best Bars in Lawrence, KS
Updated June 2026
We ranked 22 bars in Lawrence, KS by their average rating and number of reviews to surface the 20 best. Every pick links to a full listing with contact details, opening hours, photos, and an interactive map.
Best Bars in Lawrence, KS
No. 1: The Eighth Street Tap Room
No reviews yet801 New Hampshire StreetNo. 2: Louise's West
No reviews yet1307 West 7th StreetNo. 3: Gaslight Gardens
No reviews yet312 North 2nd StreetNo. 4: Johnny's Tavern
No reviews yet401 North 2nd StreetNo. 5: The Wagon Wheel
No reviews yet507 West 14th StreetNo. 6: Bullwinkle's Bar
No reviews yet1344 Tennessee StreetNo. 7: Empire Bar and Billiards
No reviews yet1527 West 6th StreetNo. 8: The Bottleneck
No reviews yet737 New Hampshire StreetNo. 9: Jayhawk Cafe
No reviews yet1340 Ohio StreetNo. 10: Elmo's Tavern
No reviews yet508 Locust StreetNo. 11: Shenago Lounge
No reviews yet1520 Wakarusa Drive Unit DNo. 12: HOOKAH LOUNGE
No reviews yet1021 Massachusetts StreetNo. 13: Rick's Place
No reviews yet846 Illinois Street Unit FNo. 14: Astros Billiards and Bar
No reviews yet601 Kasold DriveNo. 15: West Coast Saloon
No reviews yet2222 Iowa StreetNo. 16: Leroy's Tavern
No reviews yet729 New Hampshire StreetNo. 17: Local
No reviews yet615 Massachusetts StreetNo. 18: Tonic Bar
No reviews yetNo. 19: Lucia
No reviews yet1016 Massachusetts StreetNo. 20: Red Lyon Tavern
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How we rank
This list is generated automatically from 22 barsin Lawrence, KS, ranked by average customer rating and then by the number of reviews — so a 4.8 with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with one. We don't accept payment for placement, and the order refreshes as new ratings come in. Last updated June 2026.
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