The beer is among the best you will find in the region (if not the country!). The food is both affordable and suprisingly good! It is true that the dining room can be loud (few sound absorbing surfaces), but not so bad as to deter you from bringing your whole family to a late lunch or early dinner (I would, however, advise you to try and beat the drinking crowd as the noise level increases substantially with their arrival!). Overall, Freestate is easily among my top three fav restaurants in Lawrence (for point of reference: I have eaten at nearly every restaurant in town). And don't forget the Monday drink special! Two varieties of their microbrews go on special each Monday for less than two Washingtons per pint!!! ~8D
Pros: Great food & Amazing Beer, all while still managing to be suprisingly affordable!
Cons: Can be loud and crowded after dinner time (esp. on Monday!)
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