Wonderful new spot in Lawrence a few blocks from Downtown! Depends of the time but you can definitely get away with showing up without a reservation and being seated pretty quickly. I love the atmosphere they have created here! I had the awesome opportunity of participating in a beer tour where the owner taught us all about how they make their beer! It was very interesting and definitely a bang for your buck! I would suggest the fried avocado tacos, baby kale salad, east side burger and the pretzel bites although you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! The staff is also very friendly and helpful when deciding which beer best suits you! My personal favorite is the Raspberry sour! Boyfriend loves the King Hopps! read more

Lawrence Beer Co - Fabulous baby kale salad and fried avocado tacos! - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Let's start off with negative, if u like me this is my first time here, so if u look towards your left u see cars , not much parking around the building, what u do is drive by the west side of the building up the hill, don't waste u time, driving around for parking,u see a sign burgers by Biggs need to check them out, any way big parking lot for u to park, walk down the hill, had seen a man playing donate to dog shelter, first thing I saw water bowl for dogs, , my dog lady was born to early, went through the patio and sat at the bar had the big peach beer and it was good, staff was good , meet this dude wanting information about the area and beer told him what I known, the logo of the dog is the coolest read more

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Good Beers. Food is good for brewer... the place is very noisy and very hard the conversation going. We went for find raising event and the place was packed. I wish they have tasting beer tray in beer menu. read more

Lawrence Beer Co - The sauce is awesome. Love those - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Cool little brewery that's gotten very popular very fast. We just stopped in for a quick drink on our way out of town. Nice selection of beers on tap. We just had the pretzel bites with pimento cheese for a little snack. It was quite good. Rest of the menu looks good too. Will be back next time we're in town. read more

Lawrence Beer Co - My dark coffee porter along with my daughter's darker Dr. Pepper without ice. - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Hop in and be greeted by a modern meets hip interior. The food was tasty...I indulged in the Mac-n-cheese with a creamy Gouda & Bleu base. If going the non-alcoholic route I recommend their Italian sodas. The staff have mastered the service and "smizing" needed for the kind of depression only 2020 can gift us. Last but not least...don't leave without taking home your very own LBC fanny pack! read more

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I drove past the place an scoped it out a couple weeks ago.....decided to pull the trigger and try it tonight. THE GOOD! - They take the Covid precautions serious. I was impressed with the staff and the displayed precautions that they are taking. The bathroom was clean and offered amenities that were above normal. The staff was attentive, responsive, and extremely friendly. They timed their interactions great and I really never had to wait for any attention. The barrel aged imperial stout was amazing! The flavor was complex and got better the warmer it got. The more I sipped, the more complex it got. THE BAD! - The Big Peach Saison was a let down. Boring and flat up front, with a hint of peach on the back pallet. I was looking forward to pairing it with my dinner, but quickly changed gears. I was completely let down by my food choice. I was excited to try the fried avocado tacos with ancho aioli. It was plated with pickled red onion and cilantro. I went basic with my side of waffle fries. The highlight of the plate was the ketchup for the fries. The flour tortillas were cold and stale. The avocados had absolutely no real flavor (other than grease). As a matter of fact, the grease overpowered the pickled red onion and cilantro. You couldn't even taste them. The ancho aioli was more like a piquillo pepper aioli. All I could get throughout the pallet was heat. No taste. The total experience may have hit different if I was 6-8 drinks into my evening. I was in and out in 40-minutes. read more

food was great. beer was great. service was quick and efficient. we had a large party of 25 and it was perfect.

Our (cowboy hat) server was amazing! He checked in just the right amount and was very nice. At one point we saw him hold the door open for a customer despite his hands being completely full. We tried the raspberry Berliner Weiss, the peach Saison, and the mango IPA and all were great! read more

Lawrence Beer Co - Raspberry Berliner Weiss - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Great beer, great food, great service. Had the "Lectric" double IPA. Really outstanding beer. My friend had a breaded steak sandwich he found to be excellent. Wait staff was friendly, fast and helpful. Great full featured brewhaus. read more

Lawrence Beer Co - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

First time here on the recommendation of a friend. First impressions were it's a cool location, old industrial building with brick walls, exposed ceilings etc. Second impression, it was loud. It was a pretty full on a Friday night and we had a hard time hearing each other...lots of brick, cement and wood for the sound to bounce around. For folks with young ears, probably not an issue but for us 50+ year olds it was distracting. Beers were all very good from Pilsner to pale ale to IPA,very solid. Food was okay, but nothing fantastic. Burger was solid as well as the fish and chips, but the tenderloin lacked flavor and the cheesy grits were just okay. Chiccaro appetizers were tasty if you like pork rind flavor. A good place for beer and decent food, but we won't return. read more

Lawrence Beer Co - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Great nicer place to eat while in Lawrence. Perfect for after a basketball game. Very nice interior with plenty of seating options: low and high tables, booths, and bar seating. I thought about giving 4 stars because this last visit's service was a little slow and it was hard to get a second drink. However, it was right after a game and quickly got packed. This time I had the Mac and cheese and added bacon. It is very unique. Not your typical Mac and cheese with the blue cheese taste. I would order again. The grilled cheese is awesome. I wish I could take a jar of that jam home!! Brussels sprouts are out of this world!! No clue what all they season them with but it is my favorite side/vegetable there. We did not get dessert because meal portion sizes were big and we did not have room. Next time I wanted to try the fried avocado tacos. They looked really good. read more

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Great for getting a large group in on a weekend! I like the exposed brick industrial interior and the high ceilings. The food was very good as well, and the kids enjoyed the large size of the kids' meals. I would come back with my family especially when it's hard to get into other places on a gameday. read more

Read the drive-by reviews below, or mine--I made five trips here before reviewing. LBC is a big deal in this neighborhood. I'm one of the neighbors (within 2 blocks) that heartily approves of what's going on here. Most give this new business two thumbs up, but of course not everyone in the hood agrees, mainly the East Lawrence Neighborhood Association board, the same group of people for well over a decade that are simply anti-everything that doesn't run property values into the toilet. A slum lord's best friend, they are. I should know, I spent a year on the board--not enough Advil in this town to continue that nonsense. Never mind the rights of those pesky home owners like myself, but I digress. The facility is big, it's well thought out, it's modern, and it's beautiful and yet it fits into the rest of the street. People overflow outside onto picnic tables, the inside is hopping like mad as everyone in town rushes to see what's up here, and in spite of being new, I've yet to have a single service snafu or feel like no one saw me, no one knew I was there, etc.when it came time to order or I was waiting on my order. But the beer... Yes, they most definitely know what they're doing here, unlike some other supposed brewery out West on 23rd Street. And everyone I talk to seems to agree. I've sampled about 7-8 different beers to memory and am yet to find something I didn't think was crafted first-rate. Now, maybe not to my personal liking, but that's an individual choice, not a critique of the brewmaster's skill. And the food is solid, as it should be with a well known, long-time Lawrence chef at the helm. The chick-arrones (chicken skin with a chicharrón treatment) is downright evil in a good way. The atmosphere is happy, lively and bustling. A bit noisy, but somewhat expected. If I was to offer a few observations to the management, I'd say on a consistent basis the people manning the greeting space at the front need to figure out they were not hired to engage in fun conversation with each other and miss people walking in. They're there to make eye contact with whoever enters the facility, something I've yet to see happen very quickly. It's more like, sorry to disrupt your conversation, customer here. Sit at the bar and watch. You'll see. And that beer sign behind the bar. Poor fit. Low contrast, difficult to read, warm colors on gray background. at least one last night partially hidden by a TV??? I'm calling a do-over on that. Get something electronic or static that's legible, put it over the bar and the East and West walls and you'll have happier customers. Ask your own staff what they think of that signage. I did. Oh, and I understand they're coming and maybe take a bit longer to brew, and while I like a good stout and an IPA once in awhile, it'll be a welcome time when there's a kolsch, pilsner, wheat beer or helles on the menu. Not everyone digs the latest trend in super hopped IPAs, sours and bitters. I'll be back soon. I like what's going on here. I'm on the hunt for a crisp pilsner and hope you'll have one for me in the near future. Please? read more

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We've been here twice this week (opening week). Tonight was the first night they had their full menu available and it didn't disappoint. Between our two visits, we've enjoyed the Black-Eyed Pea Hummus, Cheeseburger, BLAT, Kansas City Strip, Cubano, and the Mac & Cheese. Everything was fantastic, but the Cubano and KC Strip were phenomenal. The Cubano was the best one I've ever had and I can be pretty picky about them. The meat melts in your mouth and the other items included on the sandwich make it top-notch. I've been really impressed with the service each time we've been in, as well. The staff are well trained and attentive. They clearly know what they're doing and the food comes out accurately, and quickly. As a long time East Lawrence resident, I'm thrilled to have Lawrence Beer Company in our back yard and look forward to lots of great food and fantastic beer with my friends and family there for years to come! read more

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If you like chicken, you have to try to wings. The pretzel bites are also really good. For the main, the thunderbird burger was delicious. Fountain sodas here do not taste good at all. Heard the lemonade was amazing from group of peers at Dinner. Skip the soda and get lemonade. read more

Just had a terrible experience here. I'm staying close by so I decided stop in for a late dinner and drink. As I sit down at the bar, I wait for about 15 minutes so I can place an order only to be told the kitchen closes at 9 (it shows 10 on the weekend). Another patron sees my frustration and tells the bartender that the kitchen does close at 10. The bartender looks at me and says tonight we're closing early. I'd strongly recommend not choosing this place. read more

Good variety of beers in Lawrenece! I like the side dock patio. Looks like they have a plethora of items on the food menu. Nice food and beer pairings. Bring your dogs! Outside seats aren't exactly lazy boys BUT it's a patio. We'll take a patio any day of the week. I liked the Pils and the Kolsch during spring. Some of the better beers in the area! Cheers! read more

Lawrence Beer Co - Pils & Kolsch - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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I went after work on a Tuesday with some girlfriends. They had $3 beers as the special. I tried the peach farm ale. It was really good, but could have had more of a peach flavor. We decided to share the carne asada tacos $16 and the fish and chips $13. The tacos lacked seasoning, they needed a big pinch of salt. And for $16, there wasn't very much steak. Maybe 4oz. The fish and chips were really good! The waffle fries are AMAZING! They are so crispy and flavorful! The portion of the fish was fine, but it is still overpriced. $13 for 3 small fish sticks is too much, especially because it's a cheap cut of fish. I like this place, it's fun and trendy, but the food is overpriced. You're looking at $20/pp if you order food and a beer. read more

Lawrence Beer Co - Carne asada tacos - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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This is the place to go in Lawrence for beer. I have been to Free State, Black Stag, and more and they don't even compare to the kinds of quality beers they are chugging out. They are opening a new location on the west side as well. Get in there and try some of these tasty beers. I recommend the Big Wonderful, a collaboration beer with some other brewery and the Big Peach. Really, everything we tried there we liked, especially the flagship beer, the Lectric IPA. read more

Awesome beer. Good food. I enjoyed my time there. Very relaxing. Lovely mural. Check this place out! read more

Lawrence Beer Co - Yummy big peach - saison - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Wonderful eatery. Great atmosphere,very clean. Perfectly cooked kale elevated by a nice touch of apples. Fries were excellent. LOVED the pickled onions. Sour raspberry beer is the best beer in all of Lawrence. read more

Lawrence Beer Co - Sweet potato gnocchi, friend avocado tacos, raspberry sour beer - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

If you want to be verbally chastised by a particular staff member, stop in and see the 'guy wearing an oversized cowboy hat'. Let me just state this is the first time, and certainly will be the last time, I've ever been treated this way by any staff member at this location. The food is usually quite good but the choices on the food menu are limited. The non alcoholic drink choices are also limited and if you're looking for coffee while at LBC, I suggest dining elsewhere as we were told "we don't have coffee this late in the day"... it was 6:30pm! Overall, I have enjoyed the food and service on all previous visits but this one has left me with a desire to dine elsewhere. read more

Visited on a whim and was really happy we went. Checked it out on a Saturday night and thought it would be too busy with a KU football game and a World Series game going on and while it a little crowded, the service was on point. The bartenders were very attentive and engaging and still watched the games, which is perfectly okay. There are plenty of TVs if you're trying to watch a game but there are traditional seating options if you just want to have drinks and food. I tried their Big Peach beer. It was so good despite having an 8.5% ABV. Very smooth. Also had the Edel, it's a raspberry weisse and it was great too. The bartenders were very knowledgeable about their beers and provided great recommendations. I'm glad we went and would be a great time for those who enjoy beer. read more

Lawrence Beer Co - Big Peach - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Let's start with the call ahead...had 25 in our group. Thankfully they could accommodate us on a Saturday around 1:30. We sat outside and the weather cooperated! Our server did an outstanding job. Super efficient and got every single order right. Can't speak for everyone, but those i talked to kids and adults alike said the food was good and would go there again. Couple specific dishes..I had the chicken sandwich with jalapeño slaw..broccoli and fries for the sides. Sandwich was super good...not real spicy, broccoli had slight char...i would order again tomorrow! Those who had burgers, all liked them! read more

Nice place to eat and have a beer!! We really had great service and food!! Recommend this to anyone read more

Don't go here for the food. It's high priced and mediocre. I went here New Year's day brunch With 5 friends and we were all disappointed. "I have to pay 15 dollars for this little overcooked bite of biscuit?!" The service was mediocre too. It certainly seemed like our server has been there for 12 hours straight and too tired to care. The place had only been open an hour when we got there. NYE party hangover? Maybe the beer is good. I dunno. But none of us will be going here again. read more

Let the word go forth from this time and place, I am sick of IPAs and have been for years! American breweries are under a long-running misconception that Americans love IPAs and are demanding more, and this is where LBC has planted its flag, as well. Let's take stock of their current beer menu: 3 IPAs, 1 Double IPA, 1 Brut IPA, 1 Pale Ale, 2 stouts, 1 pilsner, 1 kolsch, 1 radler, 1 Saison, 1 sour, and 1 Marzen. My problem is not only that their beer menu is ridiculously weighted toward IPAs, but it just does not have a solid, good n' easy beer to drink (e.g. Bells Amber Ale, Fat Tire, Odells 90 Shilling, Ad Astra Ale, etc.). During a long, hot summer, like the one we just had here in Lawrence, a beer menu overflowing with super hoppy beers and thick, syrupy stouts is not a refreshing retreat from the heat. Aside from the beer, the interior of the LBC establishment is a bit charmless and sterile for my taste. The converted brick warehouse to restaurant/brewery should win me over, but the result is a loud, cavernous space that makes it difficult to have a conversation with the person sitting across the table from you. The bar and wait staff at LBC are...okay; a general lack of enthusiasm, but okay. read more

My favorite type of restaurant are breweries and these guys didn't disappoint. 1. The atmosphere is great, everyone was having a good time and the wait staff was very helpful. They have done a great job to make this place match their overall vibe. 2. My friend and I both ordered one of the burgers on the menu. It was pretty good and better than your traditional brewery food. 3. The beer selection was great and I enjoyed the two I had. I didn't count but there seemed to be a bunch of beers on the menu. Overall great food and good beer selection. The people were great and the actual restaurant had a fun brewery vibe. I very much recommend. read more

If you're struggling to adapt to your doses of Hydroxychloroquine to keep away the demons and covid, chase them away with a tall, cool, refreshing lectric. My mask fits better, and am generally feeling so much better after pounding 3 or 4 of these, and have found that generally, I want to pursue social activism pursuits more, especially helping out marginalized populations who dont have active representation. Furthermore, you'll be ready to occupy the barricades in portland and beyond after fueling up with some delicious chips and queso or a Thunderbird. Hail LBC, comrades! Black lives matter, period! read more

I'd rate this place 5 stars just for the food and beer pics on social media! It lives up to the image. We really enjoy all their IPAs and always fun trying other options. Highly recommend the East Side Burger and Brussels Sprouts. Great flavor combinations and pair well together. read more

Lawrence Beer Co - King Hippo Double IPA - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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I had an awesome experience here with my family for my first visit! The only thing that is disheartening is that the thing I ate isn't on the menu everyday... I really hope they consider making it at least a regular weekly rotation! I'd make the journey to Lawrence for those tacos weekly!! The special tacos had goat cheese, a pineapple salsa, pickled onion, buttermilk fried chicken tenders, and they were SO good!!!! read more

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I came here for dinner with the family. We had the lbc burger, east side burger, fish and chips, and pulled pork sandwich, and split a tres leches cake for dessert. Everyone was very pleased with their food. I had two east side IPAs. This beer is a proper session beer. Smooth, easy drinking, not overly hopped, with a low enough alcohol content to make a session of it. Brilliant. Brendon, I looked for you to say "hi", but you weren't around. Catch you the next time I pass through Lawrence! read more

I only visited once for a beer and some snacks, but it was fun and all around tasty! Can't say the beer blew me away but I liked it and I'm looking forward to returning in the future! read more

I came through my old stomping grounds of Lawrence and decided that this was the place I wanted to eat and drink, twice. I wasn't disappointed in the quality of food and brews. I drank their 'Lectric IPA. Very good. Astringent and yet smooth. Of the two times I went I had tried the pretzel bites, the burger with the pork belly and another that was a straight up American classic. I apologize for not knowing the names. Despite my brain fart I have to say the food was all good. I will definitely come back this summer when traveling through the area. The downside to this place: IT'S LOUD! The reflective surfaces make the place cacophonous. I realize that this is how restaurants keep up the energy of the place. The louder the "better", right? No. Not right. The first night we went we brought the in-laws and the noise was too much for them. My father in-law has hearing damage from his time in the service and the loudness just hurt his ears and he couldn't contribute to conversation during dinner. What made it worse was that it was trivia night. Ug... that was freaking annoying for everyone there. I am unsure why this place wants to contend with other bars in the area by having a trivia night. It was obnoxiously loud. No one should have to scream across a 3' expanse of table-top, as we did. The second night was not obnoxious with the loud MC and the trivia sound samples being blared over the sound system. That said, it was still fairly loud. The sound has nowhere to go but bounce off all the stone, metal, and wood surfaces. There is nothing to absorb the noise. Go for the food and beer, but if you are sensitive to sound you may not want to damage your hearing sitting there for extended sessions. PS - the swag was reasonably priced there. We walked away with the glass coffee stout mug and tulip glass. read more

Really enjoyed the kolsch and the pale ale. Didn't care for the strong yeast bite in the Saison. The appetizers were very nice. The service was excellent. Good parking available. Nice to get away from the drones staggering up and down Mass. street. read more

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Stopped in today. Amid COVID, we were unsure. Every staff was wearing masks. Required to wear masks when moving around. Most of the dining room was blocked off. Very proud of these guys to do their best. Reduced beer list and menu. But as usual several beers met my standards. Food is good but not great. Thanks guys for making us comfortable read more

We ate here for first time, loved the service! The beer was fresh and tasty! The burgers were amazing! Cannot wait to come back! read more

Lawrence Beer Co - Brewpubs Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Excellent food. We had the thunderbird chicken burger and avocado tacos. Burger was nicely seared and the Swiss cheese and mustard coleslaw provided a tangy twist. The avocado tacos were an interesting choice and the sauce was fruity and spicy. They make their own beer and so choices are somewhat limited. But the selection spanned IPA to a grapefruit seltzer. We tasted the three IPAs that included a brut and a session. All were very good. Cheers! read more

Thankful for the knowledgeable staff since we had so many questions. Highly recommend the Brussels Sprouts but steer clear of the charcuterie as an appetizer selection. There was a very small amount and selection of meats, with no cheese. Get the white bean dip, it's a better charcuterie assortment. Would've given 5 stars had it not been for the lackluster charcuterie board content. My husband declared he was served the best hamburger he's ever eaten. And it was. read more

Came here with on a recommendation from their clients. Tiffany G was on top of everything and we had the best service which tops anything else, but there's more! We tried a variety of small plates (Brussels sprouts and white bean dip) and both were fabulous. We had $3 beer specials and then our mains of fish and chips, wasabi crusted salmon, and carne asada with sides of mac and cheese and broccoli for the table. We all liked our mains, I especially liked the flavorful simplicity of the carne. The mac and cheese was a bit grainy and the broccoli was alright, we probably could have done without the additional plates as we were stuffed! All in all we had a pleasant time at a reasonable price, but the star of the show was Tiffany, thank you for a pleasant evening! read more