Don't go - it is a run down bar with racist staff…read more I went in immediately after work with my father-in-law (72), brother (45) and 3 sons (9, 12, 18). First the bartender refused to serve anyone beer - we had IDs, but they seemed offended that my family was speaking Spanish. Then they accused us of not having safe drivers for my kids(! - because of the Spanish?) and claimed we were "clearly drunk". No one in our group had had a drink all day, (this was 6pm and they were refusing to serve us). After feigning concern for the safety of my children and falsely accusing me of being drunk, they kicked us out. This was the most insulting and shoddy treatment I have ever received in a bar. The owner's racism left me embarrassed for my guests - I will never return, I recommend you don't go.

Probably the best place to play pool in the Lawrence area. The tables are well maintained, the cost…read moreper game is low, and you can spend hours bonding with friends. It just feels like a happy place to connect with friends and hit all your perfect shots.

Had a great time coming out. Magnus took care of me and was attentive even with a full bar. Will…read moredefinitely be back and would recommend coming for a weekday hang out.

Great place to get together! pool tables are in great shape and they have a great selection of…read morebeers, bourbon, and scotch.

Harbour Lights is a casual, cozy little bar with reasonable drink prices, pool tables, and clean…read morebathrooms. This is a great place to start out a night on Mass St.

I've been to Harbor Lights many times. It's my friends and my favorite lunch spot. A very homey…read morefeel. They have great food and yummy desserts. My favorite sandwich is chicken salad on a French roll. I usually have coffee or tea depending on the time and chips. I also like their salads.

I went here while I was in Lawrence for a friends wedding and loved it…read more Why, oh why doesn't South Bend have any bars like this? A decent selection of Boulevard beers and a great atmosphere. I cannot recommend this place enough and if I'm ever back in Lawrence this will be the first place I hit up.

Had a great time, the bar is super fun with indoor and outdoor seating. The happy dads there are…read moredelicious and the bartender was so helpful in serving everyone.

Great cheap food and beers. Good music and people. Kacey Musgraves came in and performed…read moreundercover. Bartenders were great!

The only place we take friends and family when we have the choice. Love the hometown Lawrence feel…read more Pool tables, tons of TVs and the best burgers around cooked right in front of you!

Great crowd of fun folks. Fans and fire pit on outdoor patio, so you can drink and smoke cigs at…read morethe same time regardless of the season. Excellent staff and lovely bartenders. A lot of hunks around here. Hunk gathering place. 5/5 would recommend.

It used to be a vibe, but lately it's been subject to mainly playing music for a specific crowd…read more They rarely let there be a hip hop, r&b, or rap dj have a set anymore, especially on Fridays or Saturdays. If you like techno, rave or pop probably the place for you. The place is cool, but the music sucks lately. Just my opinion.

I don't usually leave reviews, but my experience at this bar was so bizarre and uncomfortable that…read moreI feel like I owe it to other patrons to share. I came in with a couple of friends on a Wednesday night. It wasn't overly busy, but service was slow from the beginning. We waited nearly 15 minutes before someone even acknowledged us, and when we finally got drinks, two of the three were made incorrectly. No big deal -- we politely asked if they could be remade. The bartender (who we later found out was the owner) acted like we were personally insulting him by mentioning it. He rolled his eyes, muttered something under his breath, and walked away without saying anything. Five minutes later, he came back and slammed the corrected drinks down without a word. We were still trying to brush it off and enjoy the night, but it got worse. At one point, another group came in and was clearly friends with the owner -- suddenly they were getting all the attention, even being allowed to play their own music over the speakers. The vibe of the whole bar changed, and we felt totally pushed out. When I asked if it was possible to put in a song request like they did, the owner told me (verbatim): "This isn't a jukebox, sweetheart. Maybe try Applebee's." We left shortly after. I've never been treated so condescendingly by someone running a business. The owner seemed more interested in showing off for his friends than running a bar. No atmosphere, rude service, and a complete lack of professionalism. If you want to pay premium prices to be ignored and disrespected, this is the place for you. Otherwise, I'd recommend literally any other bar in Lawrence.

Great service, even during a KU men's basketball game. Easy views of TVs. A good size (nice crowd…read morebut still have elbow room) and an all around solid pub vibe.

I feel very passionately about Dempsey's considering it was my first ever yelp review. We started…read morewith an order of the truffle fries... a classic for good reason. If you know me, I'm a sauce girl through and through, and this place fuels my sauce passion. With the fries, they serve a sauce flight and they are all stellar! I got the double Dempsey burger and man was that juicy!!! A classic double cheeseburger. Dempsey's, this is my love letter to you. Keep up the good work.

We stopped by Dempsey's for a Sunday night dinner when we were passing through Lawrence, KS…read more Dempsey's has a casual, lively vibe and wasn't overly crowded so we were seated right away. Our service was quick and friendly. Unfortunately, we were not as impressed by the food. We both ordered the Thai PBB burger, which is described on the menu as "House made thai peanut butter sauce, bacon, pineapple chutney, sriracha aioli." However, this burger came covered in cranberries, which added an odd Thanksgiving juxtaposition to the Thai theme. Our fries were very good, and we received a huge bowl of them with various sauces. Maybe we just got unlucky with our burgers and I would be open to giving this restaurant another try.

They have awful bartenders - watch your bar tabs! Needs to be cleaned up!…read more No food! I like the bands that get to play there but one night I left a tab open (for me) and the bartender decided to treat her friends to it! When I got home and saw it being used - I had to go through the bank to stop payment - bar manager never called me back - it took about two months to clear this whole mess up - never going back, use cash there if you go - everything seemed shady there.

Staff is rude. Unhelpful. Place has really gone down hill used to be great. Won't be back ever.read more

Watch the marquee - The Bottleneck features an ample stage hosting bluegrass to heavy metal, bop,…read moreswing, country, rock, big band horns, Disney mashups, salsa, drag parades, Zydeco, and more. I've found that bigger names and highly gifted performers come through Lawrence on their way cross country, so pay attention and research the artists scheduled on Sunday through Tuesday nights. (This is true of most Lawrence music venues). Cactus Blossom was 5 brothers from Minneapolis melding family voices like the syrupy blend of Everly Brothers harmonies; Justin Payne was originally a classical violinist who jettisoned to Nashville, got a waterfall of all other music influences, and traveled the road for over twenty years honing his skills at music and reading crowds. Look at the wall of promotional 8x10 glossies of the bands that have played here and you'll get the picture. Lots of acts you want to see today were at the Bottleneck when they were building their cred - and you may be able to say, "I saw them @thebottleneck BAE." Oh, btw - The Bottleneck is small enough that you can generally interact with the performers - and the shows get better with the energy of the audience. It's big enough to take a group of friends and small enough that the audience makes an impressive impact. (Ever notice how people respond to praise and encouragement?) Often, the musicians stick around to autograph their merch, discuss where to eat and drink, and enjoy midwestern hospitality along their grueling path to play for nameless faces in faraway places. Support the artists and inhale their blooming talent.

I had no idea The Bottleneck had a couple of skylights…read more I guess I never really visited much during the daylight hours. Anyway - the venue has gone through a small renovation. They've updated the sound and lighting systems. They've also done some work around the stage, repainted and cleaned the interior and semi fixed up the restrooms. This is a fun little venue. Whoever you come to see will look and sound good and you should have a good time.