I went here while I was in Lawrence for a friends wedding and loved it. 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. read more

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

I'm not exactly sure how the place is in business? Not only was I completely disregarded by the bartender, Ike... my tab was extremely short and the bartender asked for the difference in tip.... it's a clique bar and the pool table is ran by idiots that don't know the game of pool... read more

The quintessential neighborhood bar. Louise's West is a bit of an institution in Lawrence, and back in the day, was home to a great old-school shuffleboard court. Here's what you get here: A couple classic bar games, cheap drinks, and a house-party vibe with your neighbors. In other words, it's nearly perfection. I wish I could remember if they *still* have shuffleboard, but I think it's been shelved, if I'm not mistaken. That's a bummer because I can shuffle with the best of them. Pool? Not so much. Hoist a gigantic domestic beer here for me next time you're in, I wish I lived nearby like I did back in the day! read more

Fine beer selection of both bottle and tap options. Bartender was accommodating of changing the TVs for the game I wanted to watch. Didn't eat any food. Bathrooms are in desperate need of an upgrade. read more

Was ordering a drink on ku football game day and a guy told me "to order my drink faster" after I already ordered a drink. he has a beard and earrings. Terrible service never coming back here again. Don't come here when he's working. He is rude read more

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There's a lot to like about this place- it's clearly a community spot, cheap beer, and surprisingly clean for its divey atmosphere. I do wish they were more consistent about their dog rules. One of the things I love is all the pups I see here (attached), but when I tried to bring my Boston Terrier in, they made us leave. That kind of inconsistency makes it have a bit of an old boys club energy, which isn't what I want from my local watering hole. read more

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This is my favorite little dive bar and always has been since I moved to Lawrence! I like sitting outside under the huge tree with a schooner and relaxing. read more

One of my favorite things about visiting the Better Half's hometown of Lawrence is how cheap everything seems in comparison to San Francisco (the California dollar has a very favorable exchange rate in Kansas). We came to "West" to get moderately shitfaced on a Sunday night at the end of a long weekend, and for roughly $17.50 (excluding tips) I had a bloody mary (w/a dill pickle garnish! Sounds kinda gross. Isn't.), 2 shots of Milagro tequila, and 2 schooners of Boulevard Wheat (a local [KC] microbrew). Spending $17.50 at a bar in SF will get you exactly 1.5 drinks and a dirty look. At West you can rock chalk your socks off for a twenty. They've got a great college/dive bar setup--pool & foosball tables, jukebox (which was playing mostly 90's-era NY rap the night I was there. Heaven), video games, outdoor smoking patio, affable bartenders, eclectic crowd, and beef jerky in jars behind the bar in case you need to have a quick munch. There is a shuffleboard table that runs parallel to the bar which basically serves as a huge bench for people to sit on and watch Jayhawks hoops on the various TVs (let's face it, basketball is the only KU team worth watching). I can only imagine how packed this place gets during big games, and speculate as to how many times the bathroom has been puked in. If I lived in town I would undoubtedly become a regular at Louise's West. My only very minor complaint is that the barstools, which are bolted to the floor, are an awkward distance from the bar. Makes it really difficult to properly belly up. Cash money only. read more

Oh my gawd... this place! How many years have I driven by going to and fro in this area of town and never bothered to stop in? And now that I have, well... I can't really say I'll be a regular but there's no denying this place is real dive bar, joint, happy watering hole with an attitude! It's reputation is well deserved. Let's count a few things you should expect to encounter: Age old wooden bar where hundreds of people have carved names and sayings: check Impossibly too much graffiti that is apparently encouraged, even on the ceiling: check Massive schooners of cheap swill: check Mismatched chairs and seating areas: check A place where shots are going down on a regular basis: check So a thank you to a friend who decided we'd watch the Royals here last night. It was high time I found out why this place always seems to be busy. Definitely not a fancy joint where you stop for a martini but a hard partying kind of place where the drinks are flying and the crowd is having a great time. If ever a venue deserved the moniker of "joint," it's here. Long live Louise's West! read more

My college boyfriend lived next door to Louise's West my senior year. Every night I would hear all the craziness happening over there, but decided to stay away...that was, until one Sunday I had a craving for a Bloody Mary. Every Sunday they offer $2 Bloody Marys, so I figured why not try some tomato juice and Kosher pickle. Why I had stayed away for so long, I have no idea - it was amazing. This place has since ruined me on Bloody Marys - I now request a pickle for my Bloody Mary whenever I order one elsewhere. Sometimes the bartender gets it and other times I just receive an odd look, but either way - very few of those drinks even compare to the wonderful mixture of spices Lousie's West bartenders so effortlessly create. My roommate at the time (hello, Paige W.) and I even snuck out of the commencement ceremony and dragged our moms here with us for a quick drink. The Bloody Marys at the dive bar make it top notch in my book. read more

There's something special about a well done Bloody Mary. A quick read through the reviews for this dark little dive bar and one thing becomes clear ... they make one mean Bloody Mary. This is the last stop before leaving Lawrence on any given Saturday or Sunday afternoon. read more

It really doesn't get much better than this. Where Bloody Mary's call your name, this place is your home away from home type of establishment. Where everyone knows your name - Louise's West rests in the middle of a small-town residential area and is somewhat dubious on the exterior. Well, it isn't much better better on the inside, however the laid-back-ready-to-party attitude channeling through this tiny, dive bar is definitely recognized the instant you walk in. Already aware of their fantastic, and reasonably-priced, Bloody Marys - I was ready to dive (drink) right in. Served with the 'good-kind' of pickle spear, a high-dose of Tabasco & worcestershire sauce, and pepper - they don't joke around with their vodka specialty. Enjoying the Bloody half-priced at $2.50, I was even more elated when I was able to enjoy it amongst fun-going college students and a lone pac-man arcade game. read more

Louise's West makes one of the best bloody mary's you can get a bar-- anywhere. I love me some bloodies, and I order them everywhere, usually disappointed by a Mr. & Mrs. T's/vodka combo. But LW's makes theirs from scratch and they are salty and spicy, just like they should be!! For $2.50 on Sundays, I can drink my day away. Sunday funday. They have great daily drink specials and really great happy hour specials (6-7pm and then 11pm-midnight). Friendly bartenders who play their ipods so there is new music every time I'm there. TVs showing whatever sports are important at the time. A nice patio outside to smoke or just hang out. (There are TVs outside too.) Buck Hunter, pool, Ms. Pac Man, darts! And far enough away from Mass St that only real folks visit this bar. read more

best real bar in lawrence. OK...Lawrence is a college town and most of its bars require a shower and/or testing after leaving. But somehow west mixes a lot of elements about what's good about college towns into a nice stew of authentic townies, hip kids, ku athletes, party girls, party dudes, ku coaches, alums, and a few crazy stragglers every blue moon. Bartenders are down-to-earth and most can make badass bloody marys (one of west's specialities). super cheap drink specials also abound in a throwback atmosphere that doesn't rely on drink specials to draw a nice crowd. read more

Jax is amazing! Great time felt right at home! Amazing drinks... bloody Mary's and Bush light!

After making excuse after excuse that I was never "drunk enough" to go to Louise's West, I found myself here last Friday night. The run-down location (why's it in the middle of a neighborhood??) may look totally shady, but I found that I probably didn't need to be "drunk enough" to come here - it's a pretty standard college town dive with slightly-sticky tables, random holes in the furniture, and old school music blaring...what's not to love? Plus, they carry Johnny Walker whiskey. Yeah, I probably wouldn't come here with the girls for a swanky night out but for the other more chill nights, there ain't nothin' wrong with a good old dive. read more

Every time I go here it surprises me. I always think "This isn't going to be fun", but Louise's is full of surprises! It's such a laid back place and a great location! It's a great place to sit back and relax with a beer after a long day. For a more exciting atmosphere, just go upstairs! It's more upbeat than the downstairs, but either upstairs or down, you're surrounded by fun and interesting people! I always manage to get to Louise's when I go out! read more

This place rules. The bartenders are SO friendly and funny, it's a casual, laid back atmosphere, and The best Bloody Mary in town! read more

Louise's West - How many of these are in my dresser drawer right now? - Bars Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Louise's West is the shit. Perhaps my favorite bar in Larry, especially on game day. It's the quintessential dive bar with an endearing run-down look. The bartenders are friendly. The prices are reasonable. Oh, and they literally have the best spicy bloody mary I've ever had. Thank you LW for being there during football season where I need to consume 4 schooners before stumbling into the games. read more

A token dive bar that is exactly what I like in a bar - cheap and cold beer, good prices, friendly service, and many regulars who are either great or somewhat creepy, but both are fun. This is one of the best places in Lawrence to just kick back with a cold beer on a hot day or after a long day/week at work. read more

Bloody Marys are 50 cents more expensive, but still a bargain. Please see my initial review.

I have never been nor will I ever be a fan of Bloody Mary's. I have even been to Frank's in Austin Texas where I'm told is home to the US's best Bloody Mary which despite their bacon-infused-vodka, I found to be lacking. I never would have believed it but Louise's West made me a convert even though I'll never drink them anywhere else again. read more

$2.50 schooners on Thursdays, no cover always. Out of place location but decent place to have a chill night out. read more

Cool place with cheapish beer. Won't meet too many people there, but if you bring the party it'll be fun.

I would give more but cash only limited my stay. I walked over because I had some service work across the street. Brought back memories.

Louise's West has the best bloody mary in town! There have been many sunday afternoons where I find myself sitting on one of Louise's West's bar stools sipping their delicious bloody mary's. This place has a great atmosphere and is a staple in Lawrence read more

One of my fave bars in town. Delightfully dark, pool tables, cozy booths and one of the best patio/deck spaces in town. The upstairs is huge! We had a little party to celebrate my brother's engagement up there. It was perfect and the bartenders were fabulous. Moscow mules are not to be missed, but have your ID ready so you can drink it out of a copper mug. read more

Off the "strip". Great local scene. Great prices. (Try their blood mary)

Great staff and good service. I recommend the wings. Also there happy hour special changes week to week.

I love this bar! This place has a great mix of locals and college crowd. Schooners are a great value and the bloody mary's are the best around! read more

Fantastic time back at Louise's. We used to go here all the time when we were students and we decided to go back for a Friday afternoon before a basketball game. Cheap (and good) drinks and free pool on Fridays! Only issue is that it's cash only. read more