Knox/Henderson Gets Greener (and Tipsier) with Lawnie's Patio Bar

On the cusp of fall last year, a new patio bar opened in the Knox/Henderson area and has been a hit ever since. Lawnie's, situated near popular spots The Skellig and Mayer's Garden, has given everyone a place to feel like they are hanging out at their best friend's yard party.

What's refreshing about the new watering hole is that it's not trying to be anything other than a place to get boozy with friends with the help of patio vibes and reasonably priced beverages. They're giving the people what they want.

It's open seven days a week and has no kitchen, but outside food is welcome. And despite The Skellig (right across the street) gracing the top ten grossing bars in the city each month, you can still expect a full house here on the weekends.
The green and white-patterned bar is designed like the nearby houses on Henderson, complete with a white picket fence and 360-degree wrap-around patio. It has a variety of seating throughout for small and large groups, but there is very limited space in the interior.

Like the surrounding bars, the atmosphere is youthful. The music is played at a reasonable volume, and the latest sporting events are always live on the TVs. Everything is taken at face value here.
The most interesting part of drinking here is ordering, which is pretty genius, we think. They partnered with the Union app, which says it's built for the busiest bars in the city. Before you let out an audible sigh, you don't have to download the app to order. Thank God.

You scan a QR code, and it pulls up Lawnie's menu on your phone. From there, you can place your orders, order a second round and close your tab from your phone. This is gold, especially for bars where you usually have to flag down a waiter to get the tab. This way, the bartenders are constantly making drinks rather than worrying about opening or closing tabs. Our drinks came out in less than five minutes.

We tried the LIIT (Lawnie's Long Island iced tea) and the Tejas margarita, a different way of saying spicy marg. Both drinks only cost $13 and $11, respectively, and while there's no crazy mixology going on here, they're quite good.
The LIIT doesn't taste like it has any alcohol in it, but that just means it'll sneak up on you later. The spicy marg had a hint of pineapple with a nice kick on the back end. A Tajin rim on it is a must.

Other cocktails on the menu include a Ranchie, Double Cup Transfusion, Not RH's Rose Spritz, Chilton, Double Deep Eddy Vodka Red Bull, an Express-O martini, margaritas and other classic drinks—prices for cocktails average below $12.

Everything else is your standard bar fare like domestic and import cans, seltzers, shots, more spirits and even some NA beverages like Nada. They can make their Tejas marg and Transfusion cocktails alcohol-free and they only cost $5.

Outside food is welcome, and there are plenty of great places nearby for a bite. However, if you get a hankerin' or need to sober up, or both, there is usually a hot dog stand near the entrance. 

Despite being surrounded by successful sports bars, Lawnie's holds its ground with its fun vibes and economically appropriate drink prices. Its Instagram page has updates on specials, sporting events and seasonal events they host on the lawn.

Happy hour runs until 6 p.m. on weekdays and features $2 domestics, wells and green tea shots. They also have $5 clockouts, which is one domestic beer that comes with a shot. Sundays, they have the same happy hour specials until 2 p.m., plus $10 beer buckets all day.

In other words, Lawnie’s isn’t just reading the room — they’re buying it a drink.

Lawnies, 2414 N Henderson Ave.; Monday - Wednesday, 3 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Thursday, 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Friday, 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.