Lawrence PreGame, PostGame and Post-Post Game: Advice Needed!

a good number of suggestions, but the one I’m struggling with the most is the Post Game Football watching so let’s help the guy out. Plus suggestions for the other two “scenarios” would be great as well.

Besides, I imagine after we shock the world and win he’s going to need to drink to forget.

and no KUGrad…your house doesn’t count.

Pre-game: Louise’s West (amirite Owen?). A bit off the beaten path but close enough to the stadium that you could drink a Bloody Mary or six and walk to the game. But most bars downtown should be open early, and there are shuttles that will take you from there to the stadium.

Post-game: There aren’t many sports bars downtown actually. Buffalo Wild Wings? I might suggest going to 23rd St Brewery, which is on the west side of town but they have good food, EXCELLENT beer, plenty of TVs, and might not be as crowded as downtown after the game.

Late-Night: Gotta be Mass St., my friend. Plenty to choose from. The more “bro”-y bars are probably Brother’s and Tonic. Hipster-ish bars would be The Replay (which just got named one of the top college bars in America, even though it’s not really a “college” bar) or the Taproom, which has great bartenders. Louise’s Downtown and Harbor lights will have a more casual atmosphere. Hell, just walk around and find something you like. I’m guessing the cover charges will be significantly cheaper than in the ATL.

Hope you enjoy it.

but if not, I vaguely remember some recent threads on the subject that they might find interesting, if anyone else can remember what they were and throw up the links in a comment.

but I now folks on here give it mixed reviews.

Beer, TVs, good food and Botchee ball. Locked.

Louises West is a great choice, not far from the stadium and has got the whole neighborhood bar feel to it because, well, it’s in the middle of a neighborhood. Rick’s Place on 9th St. is even closer to the stadium and is another good option for a place to drink. Also anywhere on Mass St. at this point too.

Post-Game: Someone mentioned Yacht Club and I think that is a great choice. Plenty of TV’s, bar food that’s at least average. Can’t go wrong with Mass St. again, Jefferson’s has good food but is also not that big so if you have a group that might not be great. Free State Brewery isn’t great for watching games, but I highly recommend getting there for at least one beer. Some of the best beer the mid-west has to offer so if you like beer, you have to go there and try one.

Post-Post Game: Lots of options, kind of depends on the type of place you like. I would honestly say that going to Mass St. and just walking around and checking out places is a good bet, but I’ll also give you my run down on whats out there:

Starting on the South end of Downtown Mass.

Brothers: I’ve seen lots of brothers across the country and the one in Lawrence is different from every other one I’ve encountered. Very College, very cheap drinks, though. Haven’t liked going there post age 23

Fatso’s: Can vary from night to night, has a dj or a band some nights. Famous for their long Island specials and they will put you on your ass.

Louise’s Downtown: Louise’s West’s attractive cousin, if it’s schooner special night, definitely a good night to go. Very diverse demographic here.

Replay Lounge: Rarely been here, I think someone else mentioned it, though.

Red Lyon: Good bar. Definitely more of a 25 and up feel to it in this bar.

Sandbar: A real small bar on 8th st. in-between Mass and New Hampshire. Definitely has a cult following in Lawrence between students and locals as well, all types of people here.

Barrell House: This is a piano bar on New Hampshire street just down from Sandbar. A lot of the juice it had when it first opened has left but it still attracts a lot of people for the dueling pianos and the like. Definitely not too “collegey” (probably not a word)

Tonic: The new “in” bar downtown. Lots of college kids, had fun nights there but also been had nights of the good god get me out of here type.

Jayhawker at the Eldridge: Nice bar attached to the Eldridge Hotel. Great place to grab a drink with other adults and also famous for a wide array of Martinis.

Quintons: Probably the only one of the “mostly college kid” bars I’ll still go to. Had many-a-drunken stupors there

I’m sure I missed a couple but this is my knowledge, happy to reply if you have any type of place or crowd you’ll be looking for. Basically I think it’s safe to say that Mass St. and downtown has something for everyone though.

the Outhouse

crew from over at "From the Rumble Seat" will be heading to Louise’s West for Bloody Mary’s on Saturday.

Interesting. I was never a big fan of the place myself, but I always thought it was considered the “quintessential KU bar.”