John Brown Underground

Creativity and attention to detail in creating these cocktails is amazing! The result is drinks that taste amazing and are visually interesting and appealing. It's a smaller space with comfortable, modern decor. Service was busy but very attentive. Highly recommend for a unique experience!

Really cool speakeasy kinda vibes here. Small and cozy, but great atmosphere, and really tasty cocktails. Definitely hit this spot up!

If you're looking for a great drink spot in LFK then look no further - John Brown Underground has you covered. Their menu consists of a wide range of different cocktails but they certainly hit the spot. The drinks are tasty, unique, and strong and it's just overall such a fun setting that you're gonna want to spend some time here and enjoy the drinks and atmosphere. I believe it's a first come first serve basis but essentially - to get in you walk down some stairs on 9th street and it's hiding in plain sight but you open the door and if they have space they will take you to your spots. Now keep in mind it's a speakeasy so seating can get a bit cozy and there's a high chance you're gonna get to know your neighbor but who cares when the drinks are this good?! What a fun environment can't wait to try the other drinks!!

This is one of the coolest places to get a cocktail in downtown Lawrence. It's got a speak easy vibe with delicious, unique enjoyable drinks. It's quite busy so they recommend reservations but we arrived just ahead of the crowd. Mettea was awesome. Our sweet boy Scout was welcome. We'll be back again soon. I highly recommend!!

My first time here, and it was great! The service was fantastic. They don't have food, so go to dinner before or after. The menu is quite large, but very artistic. We had a Free Lawrence & a That girl from that movie...very tasty! You have to enter from the sidewalk down a staircase, and when it's busy, you have to ring the bell to get in. We were there on a week day, so we got right in and served right away. They recommend reservations on weekends and/or large parties. It's a bit of a younger crowd (as expected in a college town), but we had a great time. Certainly a place to check out!

Wide selection of scotch, knowledgable staff, quiet atmosphere, and generally a good time :-)I came here to meet a friend and fellow scotch drinker. We hadn't been here before, but were anxious to catch up over a more interesting selection of single malts than you can find at an average bar. We came down the stairs and into the bar from the street like it was some hidden secret. The place was quiet with only a few other groups taking up space on a Wednesday night. We were seating by a friendly hostess, who popped off to get us a scotch connoisseur, after we explained our drinking plans. A nice gentleman came back with a couple different bottles in his hand that we'd never heard of before. We knew we were in the right place when he began to describe the origins and flavors and finishes to us, and we chose a couple different meat glasses to start. No disappointment from us! We had a great evening catching up, and will certainly come back!!

This is absolutely the best place in town to get a cocktail. I have never ordered one that I did not enjoy. The atmosphere is great and the staff is even better! They always know what to recommend. Reservations are needed if it's a busy time. But there is a decent amount of seating for how cozy the place is. Prices are not too steep and the drinks are worth every penny. If you like speakeasies this is a must try!

Cool little off the beaten path place, iykyk! Creative menu of cocktails and the bartenders love a challenge if you want something custom. Super nice people, great time!

The best cocktails ever in this any occasion small bar that looks as good as the drinks taste. Cost $35 w/ tip | Rating 10/10Pros: Unique and quality drinks, amazing service.Cons: None.Our group of 30 booked this place for a mini happy hour. We were all able to fit comfortably and filled the space. Their decor is an artistic grunge with some classy elements scattered. Basically you could come in fancy or relaxed and it would work either way.The drinks were UNMATCHED! I enjoy a well crafted cocktail and these were the best ever. They were all complex, unique, and tested my taste pallet. Even the ones I disliked I could tell were made with a clear understanding of flavor and balance in mind. On top of that they all looked great with different aesthetics down to he cup. The menu even had a style with each page being about 1 drinks and clearly listing the special name, ingredients, and mood. Lastly the bar staff were perfect in handling our chaos. They got bills to people even when we moved around, helped with photos, and had good recommendations.Lawrence, KS isn't a big place but this bar should put it on the map!

If you want a unique, imaginative cocktail, this is the place! Dante and his crew are the definition of "mixologists". Every drink they offer has been carefully crafted and refined to a science. And the ambiance is great too. Reservations recommended.