Merchants Pub and Plate in Lawrence, Kansas, is rumored to be haunted, with ghost sightings and eerie encounters reported in the historic building. The paranormal activity is particularly associated with the restaurant's central staircase. According to the local tourism site Explore Lawrence, the restaurant's staircase is a hotspot for eerie presences and apparitions. The multi-level restaurant is housed in a former bank building, which adds to its atmosphere. Located at 746 Massachusetts Street, the building has a long history and has been home to several different businesses over the years, including a bank, a saloon, and Tellers Restaurant. The old bank vault now serves as the restroom area. Its long and varied past contributes to the folklore surrounding the hauntings.