Bartender signed my receipt for me and left himself a tip.
Service: 1
Veera Sajjanapu
Worst experience with the service, atmosphere. This is that one place you shouldn't try to explore in lawrence. We were not allowed inside the 2nd time even after paying the cover charge. The bouncers(students) were being ignorant upon asking for a valid reason. Don't waste your money or time here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Harbour H.
my friend was completely legally underage and they denied her after being a loyal customer for three years now. heartbreaking to say the least
Bailey K.
If you are looking this place up on Yelp to see what it's like at the Hawk, this place is already not for you. It is dirty, sticky, crowded, loud, and gross. Once you turn 21 you're already too old for this bar and you've already put too much thought into your plans to go here. Every college town has to have one of these. Some graduates may look back and remember some fond memories they have at the Hawk. All stories which usually end badly (police involvement, terrible hangovers, fights, that one terrible one night stand... you get the picture). The bar has several rooms and as the night goes on and the rooms fill up, more rooms open. Absolutely nothing special about the drinks. This place is not for enjoying the drinks or nice ambiance. This place is about getting as many kids as drunk as possible as fast as possible. If that's what you're looking for then this is the place for you. There are much nicer bars just around the corner. If you have put in enough effort to read this entire review, you should go to any other bar just around the corner.
Mandy Sokol
disturbing lack of food and drink at this so called “cafe” ??
Kelly Kraines
Bouncers are nice guys. Plenty of places inside to party and explore. Fun college bar experience. One of the places to be seen!
Nick
I was trying to order a drink for 20 minutes and the bartender took everyone’s drinks except mine then proceeded to make and drink his own drink in front of me. I was slightly inebriated and said some stuff to him which of course got me kicked out but it was worth it because the place was lame. In conlusion tho, I mostly just dislike the virgin bartender in the back. But if your like 17 and using some fake form of identification to try and go to a bar this is the place for you.
Anna W.
This place blows! The facilities are rancid and the workers are evil! This is the worst bar in Lawrence and there are so many other good options! I seriously have no respect for this place the IRS needs to take a look at this place because they hire 18 year olds (illegal) and pay people under the table (also illegal) this place smells like piss when it's clean so imagine what it smells like when there's a bunch of college freshman (under 21 year olds). President Kennedy once said " don't ask what you're country can do for you ask what you can do for you're country" i owe my country this to see the doors close on this place permanently. When you piss on the flag of the United States of America this is what happens. I will not be silent
Sam D.
The worst bar in Lawrence. The bouncers are the worst nastiest people I've ever met. Avoid at all costs. Not worth the money or time. So many better options. Would give 0 stars if I could.
disturbing lack of food and drink at this so called “cafe” ??
Isaac D.
Been going to this bar since my freshman year at KU. Kinda expensive, but you are there for the environment. There are 4 different rooms in this establishment, the best being the Boom Boom room. I wouldn't go here sober, would actually recommend pre-gaming pretty hard. On Friday afternoons they have free beer Friday, which is a kill the keg instance which is an amazing time, with free hamburgers and chips provided by the Hawk. 5/5.
Nik Scanlan
I was trying to order a drink for 20 minutes but and the bartender took everyone’s drinks except mine then proceeded to make and drink his own drink in front of me. I was slightly inebriated and said some stuff to him which of course got me kicked out but it was worth it because the place was lame. In conlusion tho, I mostly just dislike the virgin bartender in the back. But if your like 17 and using some fake form of identification to try and go to a bar this is the place for you.
Philip Burggraf
Be careful! Met my wife here ten years ago in the boom.
Jeddrek Rowden
If you're looking for a college bar full of student life, this is the place for you. The 'Hawk' is a favorite among KU students. Cover is typically $5 but the drinks are fairly priced once inside. For those visiting, this is primarily a student bar; you won't find many people here over the age of 25. The bar is usually crowded and the bathrooms are usually dirty as a result. Don't wear white shoes unless you don't mind them being stained when it's time to go home.
Bartender signed my receipt for me and left himself a tip.
Service: 1
Worst experience with the service, atmosphere. This is that one place you shouldn't try to explore in lawrence. We were not allowed inside the 2nd time even after paying the cover charge. The bouncers(students) were being ignorant upon asking for a valid reason. Don't waste your money or time here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
my friend was completely legally underage and they denied her after being a loyal customer for three years now. heartbreaking to say the least
If you are looking this place up on Yelp to see what it's like at the Hawk, this place is already not for you. It is dirty, sticky, crowded, loud, and gross. Once you turn 21 you're already too old for this bar and you've already put too much thought into your plans to go here. Every college town has to have one of these. Some graduates may look back and remember some fond memories they have at the Hawk. All stories which usually end badly (police involvement, terrible hangovers, fights, that one terrible one night stand... you get the picture). The bar has several rooms and as the night goes on and the rooms fill up, more rooms open. Absolutely nothing special about the drinks. This place is not for enjoying the drinks or nice ambiance. This place is about getting as many kids as drunk as possible as fast as possible. If that's what you're looking for then this is the place for you. There are much nicer bars just around the corner. If you have put in enough effort to read this entire review, you should go to any other bar just around the corner.
disturbing lack of food and drink at this so called “cafe” ??
Bouncers are nice guys. Plenty of places inside to party and explore. Fun college bar experience. One of the places to be seen!
I was trying to order a drink for 20 minutes and the bartender took everyone’s drinks except mine then proceeded to make and drink his own drink in front of me. I was slightly inebriated and said some stuff to him which of course got me kicked out but it was worth it because the place was lame. In conlusion tho, I mostly just dislike the virgin bartender in the back. But if your like 17 and using some fake form of identification to try and go to a bar this is the place for you.
This place blows! The facilities are rancid and the workers are evil! This is the worst bar in Lawrence and there are so many other good options! I seriously have no respect for this place the IRS needs to take a look at this place because they hire 18 year olds (illegal) and pay people under the table (also illegal) this place smells like piss when it's clean so imagine what it smells like when there's a bunch of college freshman (under 21 year olds). President Kennedy once said " don't ask what you're country can do for you ask what you can do for you're country" i owe my country this to see the doors close on this place permanently. When you piss on the flag of the United States of America this is what happens. I will not be silent
The worst bar in Lawrence. The bouncers are the worst nastiest people I've ever met. Avoid at all costs. Not worth the money or time. So many better options. Would give 0 stars if I could.
I’d rather drink at Applebees on the Paseo.
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disturbing lack of food and drink at this so called “cafe” ??
Been going to this bar since my freshman year at KU. Kinda expensive, but you are there for the environment. There are 4 different rooms in this establishment, the best being the Boom Boom room. I wouldn't go here sober, would actually recommend pre-gaming pretty hard. On Friday afternoons they have free beer Friday, which is a kill the keg instance which is an amazing time, with free hamburgers and chips provided by the Hawk. 5/5.
I was trying to order a drink for 20 minutes but and the bartender took everyone’s drinks except mine then proceeded to make and drink his own drink in front of me. I was slightly inebriated and said some stuff to him which of course got me kicked out but it was worth it because the place was lame. In conlusion tho, I mostly just dislike the virgin bartender in the back. But if your like 17 and using some fake form of identification to try and go to a bar this is the place for you.
Be careful! Met my wife here ten years ago in the boom.
If you're looking for a college bar full of student life, this is the place for you. The 'Hawk' is a favorite among KU students. Cover is typically $5 but the drinks are fairly priced once inside. For those visiting, this is primarily a student bar; you won't find many people here over the age of 25. The bar is usually crowded and the bathrooms are usually dirty as a result. Don't wear white shoes unless you don't mind them being stained when it's time to go home.