Opening hours
Closed · opens Thursday 5:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Local time in Lawrence: 2:00 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (978) 655-7440 to confirm.
Location & directions
173 Essex StreetLawrence, MA 01840
About Viva Bar
Viva Bar is a restaurant you'll find at 173 Essex Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Our Lawrence guide covers 26 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Viva Bar is open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). Night owls can stop by until 1:00 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (978) 655-7440.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 173 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
- Phone
- (978) 655-7440
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Viva Bar’s weekday schedule with 311 other restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 1:00 AM, later than 95% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 32 hours a week, 31 hours fewer than the local median of 63. 85% of restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Viva Bar is one of them.
Compared with 311 other restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 129 menus with 9,386 priced items from restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.70 and $19.65.
We don’t have Viva Bar’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 26% | $12.99 |
| French Fries | 18% | $6.00 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 16% | $11.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $9.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $14.51 |
| Caesar | 12% | $12.75 |
| Chicken Wings | 12% | $14.99 |
| Garden Salad | 12% | $9.47 |
Calculated from 129 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Viva Bar there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 16 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (4), Latin American & Caribbean (2), Bars & Pubs (2), and Pizza (1).
Competition is healthy: 4 other restaurants are within a mile and 11 within three miles. The closest is Vaka Restaurant, 0.2 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Latin American & CaribbeanAttika Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeEl Taller0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsSpicket River Brewery0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's0.4 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexFamous Restaurant & Taqueria0.6 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Viva Bar's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM.
Is Viva Bar open on Sunday?
Yes, Viva Bar is open on Sundays: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM.
Where is Viva Bar located?
Viva Bar is located at 173 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840.
What is the phone number of Viva Bar?
You can call Viva Bar at (978) 655-7440.
Does Viva Bar offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Viva Bar. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Viva Bar open late?
Yes – Viva Bar is open until 10 PM or later on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Viva Bar?
There are 16 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Viva Bar. Nearby options include Attika Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), El Taller (0.1 mi), and Spicket River Brewery (0.3 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Viva Bar?
4 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is Vaka Restaurant, 0.2 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 129 menus with 9,386 priced items from restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.70 and $19.65.
Nearby places
All in Lawrence
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