Red Lyon Tavern

4.5 ( 306 reviews )
Checking... 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM See Hours
$10–20
944 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
+1 785-832-8228
Red Lyon Tavern, located at 944 Massachusetts St in Lawrence, KS, is a quintessential local bar that thrives on community spirit and enjoyable atmospheres. Patrons rave about their experience, particularly highlighting the exceptional bartenders who craft top-notch drinks like the Old Fashioned, as well as the friendly environment fostered by both staff and regulars. The digital jukebox adds an interactive element, allowing guests to sing and dance to their favorite tunes, making it a lively spot for friends to gather. The tavern also caters to sports enthusiasts, offering a great venue to watch games, including Sporting Kansas City matches. With the recent addition of a spacious, shaded patio complete with outdoor TVs and amenities for pets, it provides an inviting space to unwind. Free popcorn, board games, and dartboards enhance the fun atmosphere, inviting visitors to mix and mingle. The vibes here are warm and friendly, combined with budget-friendly prices, make Red Lyon Tavern a standout choice for happy hour or a casual evening out. Overall, this bar offers a sense of nostalgia blended with communal engagement, making it an underrated gem in Lawrence's nightlife. If you're seeking great brews or a cozy hangout spot, Red Lyon Tavern is not to be missed.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has bar games
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Good for watching sport
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Outside food allowed
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For Red Lyon Tavern

Susan Donahue
May 28,2025
Stopped in for a drink at Red Lyon. Jordan was awesome. Made a top notch Old Fashioned. Best I've had. The atmosphere is great here. Recommend!
Jessica Mueller
May 11,2025
The bartender was amazing and very cool! They have a digital jukebox and it has all our favorite songs. The bartender & all its regular customers were very tolerant to us singing and dancing to the music that we played on the jukebox.
Nolan Rogers
Apr 26,2025
Great staff great people everyone is treated with respect Bartenders are top notch and its a friendly environment and fun love playing classic rock on the juke Box this place is so underrated its one of the best bars in Lawrence in my opinion
Pete Romano
Apr 12,2025
Fun local bar best in town to watch the Sporting Kansas City game or any soccer game for that matter. Friendly staff, free popcorn, darts and board games available. If there is a game on you can bring in food, get a beer from the bar and watch. Update: 9/1/23 Some nice new improvements have been made. There is now a very nice outside sitting area that is shaded with lots of room. If there is a game on they have a TV outside to watch there too. Also there is always a bowl of water for your pet :)
John Gassmann
Mar 20,2025
This is my favorite bar in Lawrence. It's the best place in town for a midday pint. It's also great for happy hour and weekend evenings. The newly renovated patio is a great spot to sip a drink while watching the world go by. They have great prices, fresh popcorn, pool, darts, and live sports. What more could you want?
Kevin Sloan
Mar 9,2025
Bring your own food. Simply one of the best bars in Lawrence. Wide selection of local and regional craft beers. A Lawrence institution!
Phil Lowry
Mar 8,2025
I just can't say enough good things about the Red Lyon. This is my go-to spot for Sporting matches, KU Away games (and some home games), and the occasional World Cup or Euro match. The Lyon isn't just a sports bar. Recently they've started having guest breweries do a tap takeover, giving Lawrence a chance to sample great brews from all across the country. While Lawrence does have some great local beers, the bar scene in Lawrence is lacking in diversity. Red Lyon seeks to remedy that with their guest tap takeovers. The recent introduction of flights even lets you sample several without committing to a full glass, or breaking the bank. I've been coming to the Red Lyon for several years now, and it feels like coming home to my family. The staff here are wonderful no-nonsense people. If you take care of them, they'll take care of you for a long time. This is not the bar for college drink specials, or specials on shots. They aren't in a rush (hence the Unhurried mantra), and that's why I love this place.
Morgan Beer
Feb 27,2025
Luna had the best customer service! She is my favorite bartender Lawrence!

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