Welcome to

the Garden

Nestled just north of the bridge in Lawrence, Kansas, Gaslight Gardens is a neighborhood cocktail bar, patio garden, and community gathering space rooted in hospitality, inclusion, and community.

Whether you're here for a seasonal cocktail, a local beer, one of our growing zero-proof offerings, or simply a quiet corner to spend an evening, we believe everyone deserves a place where they feel welcome.

Come as you are. Stay awhile.

Interior of a cozy café, seen through a decorative circular mirror frame with spiral patterns. The café has wooden chairs, a long wooden bar, hanging orange pendant lights, framed pictures and plants on the wall, and a window with natural light.

Our Story

Hospitality is the Heart of Everything We Do

Gaslight has always been more than a bar.

It has long been a place where artists gather after shows, neighbors become friends, first dates become traditions, and strangers find themselves sharing conversations under the garden lights.

Today, we're building on that history with a renewed commitment to thoughtful hospitality, exceptional drinks, and community.

As a proudly trans-owned, independently operated business, we believe that the best bars aren't defined by exclusivity, they're defined by the people who fill them. Every decision we make, from the spirits we pour to the events we host, is guided by a simple question:

Does this help people feel like they belong?

That philosophy shapes everything we do.

Night scene of an outdoor patio area with string lights, tables, and chairs, enclosed by a wooden fence with various signs, surrounding trees, and a traffic light visible in the background.

Small, quaint building with white and red trim, used as a tavern or bar, with an outdoor seating area and string lights, and signs indicating drinks such as cold beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails, in a neighborhood setting.