John Brown's Underground is a James Beard Award-nominated cocktail bar located at 7 E 7th St in downtown Lawrence, Kansas, established in 2014. The venue specializes in seasonal menus of inventive spirits-forward cocktails crafted with integrity and precision, providing a welcoming space for guests to explore sophisticated mixology. Named after the American abolitionist John Brown and the historical Bleeding Kansas era, the bar carries historical significance reflecting the region's complex past. With a speakeasy-inspired dark interior, private seating areas, and event spaces, John Brown's Underground has earned recognition as a destination for craft cocktails, combining innovative bartending with a thoughtfully curated atmosphere that honors its namesake's legacy.
