Free State Brewing Company

The Free State Brewing Co. opened in 1989 as the first legal brewery in Kansas in over 100 years. Located in a renovated inter-urban trolly station in historic downtown Lawrence, the Brewery was an early participant in the rejuvenation of the north end of the downtown business district.

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  • Phone

    (785) 843-4555

  • Website

    freestatebrewing.com

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  • Type

    Brewery

Address

636 Massachusetts St (btwn 6th & 7th St.) Lawrence , KS 66044 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

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Jen Cunningham

The Bora Bora was our favorite IPA . The food is good, too. Though, the pesto was a little too lemony for my taste. The vibe is cool. All of Mass St. is cool, really.

Mike Silverman

Some of the best microbrew in America. Too many great ones to list; if you are a first-timer don't miss Copperhead , Oatmeal Stout , and Ad Astra . If in season, Octoberfest, Lemongrass Rye , C4, & Marzen

Matthew Lewis

The best restaurant and brewery in Lawrence hands down. Food: brewhouse salad , French dip , Thai noodles , savona tuna sandwich . Beer : hop jack, copperhead , C4, saison, Octoberfest, winterfest, konza

Michael C

A Lawrence, KS. must stop.... One of the best places in Kansas to stop for lunch or dinner and award winning beers .

Lucie Costanza

Get the Burroughser Weisse while it is still around! I'm not a big beer drinker but I seriously loved the sour finish to this beer . Their pasta specials are also pretty great.

Shannon Wilson

Their onion rings and mustard are the best. Also, if you're not a big beer person but still want to try it get a Cyclist - half fresh lemonade , half Wheat State Golden . Yum!

Jennifer Huffman

Great selection of food and beer . Fairly crowded so plan on waiting a bit for a seat. Guavatas Sour was my fave!

Avery Jenkins

It's a Must when visiting Lawrence, KS. They have some incredible Beers on Tap , order the C4 Imperial IPA if available, it's one of the Best Beers out there!! Some Select Pints are $1.75 on Mondays!!!

Esquire

Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. With a rotating selection of about 12 beers on tap from its 70-strong brew list, Monday nights, with $1.75 pints, can get raucous. Read more

Abdul Hakkim

The beers on tap - brewed in the company’s 14-barrel brewhouse - are as varied as the clientele, making for a casual , welcoming environment. - © 2013 BuzzFeed, Inc

Sofia Case

Great for beer sampling but food is not at all impressive.

David Johnston

Free State is a must for visitors to Lawrence. Great food and world-class brews. Feeling ambitious? Try a black snake (black & tan with Copperhead and Oatmeal Stout ). Read more

Apoorv Ingle

Try out their barleywine if you want to try something different than normal IPAs stout and wheat beers .

Kelly Murphy

Brew their own beer in house and it's delicious!!

R W Hoskins

Bigger & nicer than I expected, really packed on a basketball game day. Food was good, as was the selection of beers .

Nathan Swartz

They had some 4 or 5 IPAs on tap , and a massive rainstorm came through. All around cool.

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Pete Romano

Try the dinner specials whenever possible, however have a back-up in mind. They tend to go fast, my backup is always fish and chips !

Lindsay Burton

I understand the whole covid19 thing with limited menu selections, but a burger should be freshly made not frozen!! That’s the way it tasted to me I may be wrong

Clare

delicious food & impressively good beer !

Shannon Williams

The Copperhead Chicken Tenders and The Hot Artichoke Dip are maybe the best foods I have ever eaten. I crave them at least once a week!

Carm P

French dip . Cheddar ale soup -- no brainer, get it. Beer - new world IPA

Zoran Pucar

Great place, great selection of great beer , great service.

M Witzke

Cheddar ale soup , onion rings with house mustard , all the beer !

Araceli Villanueva

The fish and chips are amazing. Always get a table on the top floor, get an amazing view .

Katie O'Blenes

The fish & chips & the burgers are delicious! On Sunday afternoons they're really busy!

susan jones

Great selection of beers . Good food- large servings.

Amanda Allison

the bicyclist is a great summer treat: wheat beer + lemonade . get the hummus tray for a light appetizer on monday night pint night.

Shannon Ikerd

Seafood and Crawfish Gumbo , oh how I miss thee! Dang low carb diet . But, everyone else . . . go there and enjoy! It's AWESOME!

Devin C.

Local Micro Brewery to check out! Good food & even better beer .

Jordan Gouge

When they do Mustard Madness in March, you should definitely check it out. Great food and a ton of fun to try a bunch.

Lauren Cunningham

Especially on weekend nights, call ahead for seating. Then, come a little early and grab a beer at the bar .

Amy Young

ask the host/hostess specifically for a booth on the 2nd floor. Let the server know you will be squatting. Have several apps, several beers - maybe even a Michalada (sp?). Enjoy your time and leave a Read more

Pam Hanna

Great beer , tasty food, nice surroundings!

Josh Wood

Nearly every beer is delicious.

Lisa Grey

Chopped salad Verde is my new favorite! Add a little sriracha for a kick.

Brandi Bruce

The beer is fabulous - the food is good.

Katie Coffman

Ask for a Cyclist — Wheat State Golden beer + lemonade — it's not on the menu , but a great summer drink !

Michael Chavez

When it's a special, get the country fried steak ! You will not be disappointed.

Robert Klotz

Remind them of the second night they were open in 1989 when they ran out of beer and had to serve MICHELOB LIGHT, bwahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Chad Molen

The food was okay but not fantastic. The fish & chips were soggy. Beer is always good!

Erica Day

For all you vegetarians out there like me......definitely try the avocado chimmichuri!!! To die for :)

allison

Cheddar Ale Soup for the soul.

Beer Jay

The cheddar ale soup is excellent.

Cody Marshall

The bartenders are all rude; I'm officially done with this place for good. Free State employees should attempt to treat their customers with a modicum of respect.

Doug Rundle

Nice place but not near as big or friendly as the people at Eskimo Joe's in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Joe's is the best college bar around

Chris Drayer

Mondays are when beers are on "Sale". $1.75 each. Get a table and an appetizer around happy hour time unless you want to rub elbows...its packed at the bar .

Niq Howard

You can always count on the specials for a delicious, flavorful meal.

Haley Wenthe

oatmeal stout..hummus..butternut ravioli . I could go on for days. by far my favorite place in Lawrence.

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