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    The Sandbar

    3.9 (49 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE SANDBAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box

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    At the top of the tank desperate for oxygen

    Sandbar is usually one of my favorite bars in Lawrence. Great music, friendly bartenders, decent drinks, and an overall fun vibe. The crowd is usually a bit older than many bars here. I've been here quite a few times and knew they had a fish tank, but last night was the first time I noticed they actually had fish in here. This is way too dirty and these fish are suffering. If the bar wants to have fish they should take care of them. This attitude seems to apply to a general lack of cleaning - sticky tables/seats/floor/everything, fog machine dripping into the popcorn, etc. Like I said, overall a fun place, just wish they would take better care of it. AND TAKE CARE OF THE FISH OR GET RID OF THEM!

    Bahama Mama $5
    Morgan B.

    Fun place, get there early!! We got there at 1 pm, right at opening on a KU basketball Saturday and within 30 minutes the place was booming and there wasn't much seating left. The drinks are fun! $5 specialty (drinks with the toys) and they have a shot wheel that you spin. The atmosphere is upbeat and beachy! Definitely a fun place! Also, keep in mind this bar is in NO way classy! If you are looking for something other than over-the-top and cheesy, go elsewhere.

    People dress up to come here. I don't know if this was rare, but I liked the hats.
    Sean W.

    Uniquely programmed for energetic fun! The SandBar has more enthusiasm and creativity than any bar in Lawrence. For $20 you can dance on the bar in a Mermaid's costume. Don't expect anything from the bartenders except the unexpected. Get there early or wait in line. (People want to come here) Order something sharky.

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