Bars & Drinks in RiNo
5 on Lawrence
Things to Know
5 on Lawrence is a casual sports bar on Lawrence Street known for smash burgers and grilled wings, offering cold beer and a lively atmosphere with multiple TVs.
A solid neighborhood sports bar with genuinely good food at reasonable prices, though service consistency and promotional transparency have been occasional issues.
- ✓Smash burgers and grilled wings are consistently praised as delicious and well-prepared
- ✓Good beer selection at decent prices with a lively atmosphere full of TVs for watching games
- ✓Friendly bartenders and welcoming vibe when service goes right
- ⚠One serious incident involving alleged bill inflation and tip manipulation by staff
- ⚠Bottomless wings and beer promotions advertised on social media and signage without clearly stating registration requirements two days in advance
- ⚠Food prices can feel high compared to other casual bars
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
What Visitors Say
Howard Haeg
a year ago
Classic Smash burger was delicious and the grilled wings were cooked perfectly. Great sauce. Cold beer, Colorado Avalanche. What more could you want!
Tom Sheehan
3 months ago
Response to owners response -- BS! The credit card company messaged me it went through as a 54%. I sent you an email as you requested. You could easily reply to that message if you are truly interesting in resolving this. Accusing me of making a false accusation is very serious which I don't take that lightly and is indicative of the level of professionalism. The bartender is a male who repeatedly said store (front door locked) customers had to go through bar b/c "he went home to yell at his kids." Original post -- Check bill before you pay! I was there Friday October 31st early evening for dinner/drinks. Bill seemed high. Credit card company sent notice asking if I left 54% tip. I left a good tip but not 54%. Clearly what happened was bartender inflated bill for me to sign. Then reduced tab to what it should have been and gave difference to himself as additional tip. Shameless!
Ethan
a month ago
I used to really love this spot, but after my last experience I will think twice before going again. They advertised bottomless wings and beer on their instagram and on a poster on the outside of the bar, but when I went to partake I was told I had to register two days beforehand. This information was not on their instagram post nor was it on the poster or their website. This was a huge bummer because I had told several friends about it and was left empty handed. Outside of that experience, the wings are fantastic and the beer is usually a decent price. If you go just for the standard bar experience it's not bad. Expect to pay a bit more than you'd like for food.
Derek Marrie
2 years ago
Came here for a few beers and they had a good selection and great prices. Love the atmosphere and number of TVs. Great bartender too. Need to come back and try out some (all) of the really good sounding food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5 on Lawrence worth it in RiNo?
A solid neighborhood sports bar with genuinely good food at reasonable prices, though service consistency and promotional transparency have been occasional issues. Known for: smash burgers and wings, cold beer always.
What do visitors love about 5 on Lawrence?
Smash burgers and grilled wings are consistently praised as delicious and well-prepared Good beer selection at decent prices with a lively atmosphere full of TVs for watching games Friendly bartenders and welcoming vibe when service goes right
Is there anything to know before visiting 5 on Lawrence?
One serious incident involving alleged bill inflation and tip manipulation by staff Bottomless wings and beer promotions advertised on social media and signage without clearly stating registration requirements two days in advance Food prices can feel high compared to other casual bars
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