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    Lizard's Liquid Lounge

    4.3 (100 reviews)
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    LIZARD'S LIQUID LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    DJ
    Live music

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    Michael W.

    Great local music, friendly staff, good beers on tap, a full bar to choose from, eclectic ambiance, what's missing? Food! Thus the name liquid. No worries, several local businesses near by to fill the void. You can seek out nourishment and bring with if need be. Parking is "catch me if you can" so allow extra time for that. Cheers!

    Guinness on tap - $4 special on this Saturday
    David S.

    Yelp does not categorize this as a dive bar. However, to us, it was borderline. It was great. Friendly patrons. Nancy was a fantastic bartender. Guinness on tap. They mix a good drink. Patrons are friendly. Interesting Decour, with masks and dripping blood on the mirror. What more do you want? Oh yeah, free popcorn and a fine jukebox as well plus you're allowed to bring food into the bar and there is a good pizza parlor down the block.

    My favorite stool in the bar.
    Jim M.

    Friendly atmosphere, cool interior, heavy pours and an awesome owner. While I enjoy hanging where I tend bar, there are times I don't want to drink where I know every person in the room. This is when I sneak off to Lizard's. I almost always find both a seat at the bar and a good conversation. I really do like this place. Lizard's used to be "Lost and Found" which apparently was one of the oldest and most storied lesbian bars in the city. This explains the chilly reception I received when I walked in there 4 or 5 years ago. When Liz bought the place many of the old regulars left. But many others, feeling people of all genders and orientations can enjoy a beverage under the same roof, stayed. The result is an interesting, diverse and eclectic crowd. The owner is a veteran bartender and fantastic behind the rail. She's a real presence... fun, engaging and liberal with the bottle. On Tuesday and Thursday Ruth is calmly happy, smartly funny and filled with positive energy. They have live music frequently and a monthly pub quiz that is both challenging and silly. There are a few nice tv's, a pool table and a shelf full of board games. Good food can even be ordered from Cody's, the burger and hot dog stand next door, and they walk it right over to you. Lizard's is a neighborhood place that's cool enough to travel to even if your friend's band isn't playing there.

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    Fun place to listen to live music. Great for a big group. Lots of different drink options.

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