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Abe and Jake’s Landing

Abe and Jake’s is the largest club in Lawrence. It has two levels with two bars, a large dance floor, a fountain, pool tables, and private party rooms that can be rented out. It’s located at the end of the downtown area in Lawrence and is 18-and-over every night. Friday is the biggest night for Abe and Jake's, with a smaller crowd on Saturdays.

Brothers

Brothers always has a big crowd and is often frequented by fraternity and sorority members. Brothers is the first bar at the beginning of downtown Lawrence and is in close proximity to other bars. It is known for its cheap drink specials, but charges a $5 cover at the door. Music and dancing are guaranteed.

Cadillac Ranch

The Ranch isn’t close to campus, but students still flock to this bar for its music and dancing. It is a smaller bar than others such as Abe and Jake’s, but crowds are big on Wednesdays for dollar anything night.

The Hawk

The Hawk is one of the most popular student bars. It’s conveniently located between campus and Mass Street. It has a porch, pool tables, and a dance floor in the basement called “The Boom Boom Room.” It’s a popular place to dance.

Wilde’s Chateau 24

The Chateau is new to Lawrence and has a different atmosphere than other places around town. It’s more upscale than your typical bar here and features the largest dance floor in Lawrence. The Chateau includes a fountain, heated and screened-in patio, and VIP booths available for reservation.

The Bottleneck

The Bottleneck is a popular place to see live music. It’s smaller than the Granada and is home to smaller, local bands. It features pinball, pool tables, a bar, and a casual atmosphere.

Fatso’s

Located in the middle of Mass Street, Fatso’s is popular among the frat guys. It is a smaller bar that offers a substantial amount of booths and two pool tables. The best part is the in-house pizza joint.

The Granada

The Granada is one of Lawrence’s biggest concert venues. It attracts all kinds of musical acts and is a favorite for the underage crowd because most shows are 18-and-over. It has a bar and a good mix of older and younger students.

Jack Flanigans Bar & Grill

Flanigans offers a large menu of food and daily drink specials. A TV accompanies each booth, which is great for watching sporting events. Flanigans also gives students the chance to play pool, video games, and darts. Another advantage is that the grill stays open until 1:15 a.m. when late-night hunger pains hit.

The Jazzhaus

Jazzhaus is a great spot for a laid-back, more sophisticated feel. It’s 21-and-over only and features live music most nights. It has a patio smoking porch out back and is on the second floor above a store on Mass St.

The Jackpot

The Jackpot is another staple in the music scene in Lawrence. It’s 18-and-over on nights when bands play, and it usually has cheap drink specials.

Louise’s Downtown

Louise’s is a great place for cheap drinks and easy access. A two-level bar, Louise’s gives students a more relaxed atmosphere with booths that seat eight people.

The Sandbar

The Sandbar is tropical-themed, with unique decorations that attract students. It has large tanks of tropical fish, and a few times a night there is a special-effects “hurricane.” Watch out for wind, rain, and sirens.

House parties are a favorite of those under 21. For students who want to go out, Abe and Jake’s Landing is 18 and over and has a huge dance floor.