BAR TRAVELER - Oregon

Come along for the ride as we visit a brew pub in a small town along the Oregon Coast.



This little trip was inspired by an Esquire article (Drivin’ and Eatin’: Oregon’s Route 101, June 2004) we read when the chill of Kansas City’s winter had barely thawed. It set our imaginations to the warmth of summer in the Pacific Northwest and escape from the harsh extremes of negative wind chills and the frozen streets of our favorite Cowtown.

Our trip began in Portland, then headed south to the amazing wineries of the Willamette Valley. After spending the night at King Estate in their private ranch house, we made our way over to Highway 101 snaking its way up the western coast. With our bellies full of wine and the prospect of bountiful fresh seafood, we narrowed our plethora of choices down to finding the best clam chowder.

As we drove from Florence all the way up to Cannon Beach (where they filmed The Goonies and Point Break, God bless Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves), we stopped every couple of towns to taste the gruel, drink the grog and hang out with the sea lions. Each restaurant had its own version of chowder and the ones Esquire had recommended were only average, so we strayed from their list and went to investigate some places of our own.

Our greatest discovery was the Rogue Ales Public House in Newport, also known as the Bay Pub. The chowder was great, worthy of a top position on our personal list, but what really made the place memorable was Charlie the bartender/general manager and of course, the beer. I’d tasted Rogue beer before, in Florida of all places, and had no idea that it was from Oregon. They had over 20 beers available on tap and Charlie helped us find the one that suited each of us best by pouring little samples of any one we liked. Being a stout man, I tried their Russian Imperial Stout, rumored to be the darkest in the world, but their Shakespeare Stout was the one that hit the spot.

Behind the bar was a unique Rogue bottle with the likeness of Marge and Homer Simpson getting married, but with different names. Charlie said it was one of their personalized bottles that people get made up for special occasions. You have to purchase them by the case, but it is a one-of-a-kind memento that really makes an impression. Definitely made us want to order a case, the next time we got married!
As we sat there, in walked a pack of laughing hyenas wearing leis. Charlie greeted them in recognition and they responded by saying “Do we get free beer now? We couldn’t find shirts but we all got LEI’D for you!” Although shirtless (we didn’t say topless!), Charlie was a good sport and served up three of their favorite brews. We asked what that was all about and he explained that if you come in wearing a Hawaiian shirt, the first round is on the house! We vowed to wear such shirts the next time. Remember: it’s always a good idea to keep a Hawaiian shirt in your car – you never know when it might come in handy, especially for free beer.

Before leaving on our merry way, we stopped off at the gift section and picked up a Rogue t-shirt. Charlie gave us a free beer glass – their brand is awesome and it’s a great glass. Had we not been pressed for time, as we still had a lot of chowder to sample, we would have made our way over to the actual Rogue Brewery just across the bridge from the pub. Rather, we decided to save that experience for another Hawaiian shirt clad day in the Pacific Northwest.

Rogue is not readily available in Kansas City, but if you look hard enough you will be rewarded with some of the best micro-brewed beer in the world. To get you started on your quest for Rogue, try Waldeaux Wine & Spirits in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat and Ryan Collins are so nice and helpful and will help you choose the best beers, just like Charlie did for us in Oregon. Good luck in your travels!

ROGUE ALES PUBLIC HOUSE
748 Southwest Bay Boulevard
Newport, Oregon
[541] 265-3188

ROGUE BREWERY
2320 OSU Drive
Newport, OR 97365
541-867-3660
www.rogueale.com

WALDEAUX WINE & SPIRITS
120 East Gregory Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-361-1198
www.waldeauxwine.com

SIMPLY STOUT & HOW TO POUR THE PERFECT STOUT

If you are like me and you enjoy a pint of Irish black magic every once in a while, then you appreciate when a bartender has the skill and know-how to pour a pint properly. It’s the difference between leaving a bar with a smile on your face or a bad taste in your mouth. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up soon, it’s an essential skill to have.

When I was a young fella back in Ireland starting my first job at the Sail Inn in Killybegs, the first thing I learned when I went behind the bar was how to pour a pint of a stout correctly. If you pour a bad pint in Ireland, most of the time it will come back across the bar to you – and my old boss Vernon Graham didn’t appreciate you wasting his profit on a poor pint.

Stout runs on nitrogen rather than CO2; for some bartenders that causes a problem and they end up scooping out half the keg of stout rather than taking the time to learn how to pour it correctly.

On behalf of everyone who enjoys a well-poured pint, here is a little advice to the bartenders of our fine city – and to those who already follow these steps, thank you and give yourself a pat on the back.

If you still can’t get it right after these step-by-step directions and diagrams, then get rid of your keg and stock the bar with draught cans or bottles and let your guest do the rest. After all, we just want a good pint.


HOW TO POUR THE PERFECT STOUT

(1) Start with a clean, room-temperature glass – a frosted glass will screw it all up. Tilt the glass to a forty-five degree angle & pull the tap towards you, filling the glass about two-thirds full.

(2) Now leave the glass alone for 119 seconds – go make a martini or something for the hot blonde down the end of the bar.

(3) When the pint has had time to settle and a nice, thick, white head has formed, put the pint right up to the nozzle and push the tap away from you. Fill it all the way to the top and notice how the stout sits slightly above the rim of the glass; the head is now said to be “proud” of the pint.

UNCORKED - Issue 2

Now that you’ve graduated from the U of White Zin, it’s time to drink in the real wine world. Swirl, sniff and sip.

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand, 2003
This fun, funky little number from down under with a screwtop cap features rich flavors of grapefruit & citrus, and has enough grass & acid on the finish to give David Crosby, of Crosby, Stills & Nash, a flashback to the good ol’ days. Cost: Approx. $6-$9/glass.

Foley Chardonnay
Santa Barbara County, California, 2002
To truly experience and appreciate the quality, passion, and indescribable representation of “terroir” that goes into this bottle, do this: Go pick up a bottle at your local fine wine shop, buy a ticket to see “Sideways,” sneak the bottle into the theater, and enjoy with a big bucket of popcorn. Extra butter. Cost: Approx. $25/bottle.

Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, 2001
Built from the remains of the ancient Persian capital Persopolis, Darioush is one of the up and coming producers in Napa Valley. This wickedly good cab has a scintillating nose, spicy personality, voluptuous body, and long, sexy legs that go all the way to heaven. Good enough to pour all over yourself - and someone else. Cost: Approx. $60-$100/bottle.

UNCORKED - Issue 3

Now that you’ve graduated from the U of White Zin, it’s time to drink in the real wine world. Swirl, sniff and sip.

Rodano Chianti Classico
Tuscany, 2001
This classic estate founded in the early 1900s crafts beautiful wines. The 2001 Chianti Classico is a blend of 95% sangiovese and 5% cabernet sauvignon and has rich flavors of dried cherries with a hint of cedar on the finish. Cost: Approx. $9-$10 per glass.

Truchard Vineyards Chardonnay
Carneros, Napa, 2002
100% estate grown by Joanne and Tony Truchard and hand- crafted in their cellar, this chardonnay is one of California’s finest. Filled with intense tropical and citrus flavors and a mouthwatering finish. Rated 92 points by Wine Spectator and picked to be in their “Top 100.” Cost: Approx. $15/glass and $59/bottle.

Storybook Vineyards ‘Mayacamas’ Zinfandel
Napa, 2002
Storybook is truly one of the worlds’ finest Zinfandel producers. The Mayacamas Zin is big and rich with explosive fruit and will drink well for at least the next decade. Cost: Approx. $15/glass and $59/bottle.


These fine wines and more are distributed by
Premier Cru 816-531-9700.

TASTE

Don’t be intimidated by those nose-in-the-air wine snobs. It’s a matter of personal taste. Find what yours are by going to a wine tasting. Trust us, you’ll figure it out pretty quickly.

Boozefish Wine Bar
1511 Westport Road (Westport)
www.boozefish.com
Every Wednesday, 6 pm - 8 pm
Sample four (2 red, 2 whites) and receive a glass of your favorite. Cost: $15/per person

Waldeaux Wine & Spirits
120 East Gregory Blvd (Waldo)
www.waldeauxwine.com
Every Friday, 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Includes light hors d’oeuvres.
Cost: None

VINO 100
13135 State Line Rd (South KC)
816.361.4668
Mon-Thur, 12 pm - 8 pm
Fri + Sat, 12 pm - 9 pm
Sunday, 12 pm - 9 pm
6-12 wines with a new theme every week – changes on Friday. Cost: None

Royal Liquors
1301 W. 103rd St (Southtown)
www.royal-liquors.com
Every Friday, 5 pm - 7 pm
Cost: None

Happy Hour
19341 E. Hwy 40 (Independence)
816.795.5335
Every Saturday, 4 pm - 8 pm
Cost: None

Wines by Jennifer
405 Main Street (Parkville)
www.winesbyjennifer.com
Tues-Fri, 12 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, 12 pm - 9 pm
Cost: $10 (complimentary wine glass); $8/glass if you leave your glass there;
Cheese platters available $7-$13

THE MUNCHIES 24/7

There’s late night and there are just those wonderful places that never close. We love them both, especially after a hard night of drinking when we’re SOOO hungry!

LATE NIGHT

BALANCA'S
816-474-MEOW
1809 Grand | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
Food served until 2 a.m.

CAFE EXPRESSO III
816-841-0900
723 Southwest Blvd | Kansas City, MO {The Boulevard}
Food served until 3 a.m.

NICHOLS LUNCH
816-923-4252
3906 Waddell | Kansas City, MO {39th Street}
Food served until 3 a.m.

JOE'S PIZZA BUY THE SLICE
816-931-2777
4058 Pennsylvania | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
Food served until 3 a.m.

ALL NIGHT

CHUBBY'S ON BROADWAY
816-931-2482
3756 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
Cash only.

DENNY'S RESTAURANT
816-421-3121
1400 Burlington | Kansas City, MO {NKC}
Credit cards accepted.

PANCHO'S MEXICAN FOOD
816-531-8070
3540 Main | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
Credit cards accepted.

TOWN TOPIC
816-842-2298
2021 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
Cash only.

GET A RIDE

Until the people in charge of developing Kansas City wake up and give us other alternatives to get home, like say a Light Rail System or a fully developed bus system integrating both Kansas and Missouri, we have to keep shelling out the big bucks to take a cab (or limo) home. So call already before you get another DUI.

ARYA Cab | 816.468.8886

Atlas Cab | 816.421.2999

City Cab | 816.474.8294

Crown Cab | 816.753.9300

Northland Taxi | 816.455.8200

Ron’s Taxi | 816.468.0254

Southside Cab | 913.648.4188

Yellow Cab | 816.471.5000

BOTTLE SERVICE

Prestige, exclusivity, special treatment, money – all found in a bottle? You better believe it. It’s a trend that began in New York over five years ago (with Eurasian roots) and has steadily been gaining popularity in California, New York, Las Vegas, and for some time now, Kansas City.

The trend is called Bottle Service and what you get is a highly inflated bottle of liquor (most commonly vodka) with mixers to make your own drinks. Usually, this bottle price also covers VIP entry into a bar/lounge, private seating at a reserved table, and a certain amount of prestige as people look over and wonder why you’re getting all that extra special attention. Now they’ll know. You’re paying for it.

Bottle prices vary from $100-$400+ depending on the bar and of course, the liquor. The cost may sound prohibitive, but think of the nights you’ve shelled out $100 or more, especially you men who love to buy drinks for all the pretty ladies. Even if you can’t be VIP all the time, the beauty of bottle service is that you can act like it some of the time – special occasions, bachelor parties, birthdays, etc.

Mi Cocina on the Plaza has been offering bottle service for about a year and is among the most exclusive in Kansas City. They have a VIP room downstairs called “Apt.” that you may gain entry to by being a regular in their dining room, by being on “the list” or by receiving a special invitation for entry after dinner. (According to one of my friends, she just walked down there with no problem, sans invite, so maybe it’s not that exclusive.) There’s an additional room specifically reserved for bottle service also located on their lower level. Their bottles come with various mixers and includes entry for four people into “Apt.”

At Empire, bottles include mixers and a private seating area. What I like about this place is that your guest list is as complicated saying, “My friends are up there.” There’s no list, no attitude and it’s a great, big party. But there is a bouncer to maintain the appearance of keeping out the riff-raff.

Finally, newcomer Blonde provides, or rather demands, bottle service, at least on weekends. If you want a table, then you’re ordering a bottle and giving them a list of your closest friends. Don’t even think about doing that without a reservation because you’ll be waiting out in the cold. And don’t call them, they’ll call you. It’s that trendy and chi chi. Just kidding, they’ll call you back if you want to make a reservation, is what I meant to say.

I’ve heard that some dispicable men use bottle service as a way to get women to come to their table. The lure of a free cocktail or three, it seems, is irresistible to me...uh, I mean to those drunken floozies. It really does work wonders and guys, keep those free drinks coming.

One drawback to bottle service is whether you can (or want to) drink the entire bottle. Currently, we don’t know of any bars that offer locker service for unfinished bottles, or if that option is even legal (highly doubt it since I can’t even mention prices in print!) so your current options are either to drink it or lose it. You can’t take it with you. Somehow I don’t see that being a problem.

Another thing to consider is whether you really want to make your own drinks. I, for one, am a terrible bartender and like my drinks made for me. When you think of the convenience, however, you might change your mind. Instead of waving your money around (and not your crumpled up ones) trying to capture the bartender’s attention, you’ll have the luxury of having another drink immediately – without leaving or losing your comfy seat.

If you’ve got the money and a very reliable designated driver, then bottle service is a fun indulgence. If not, do what we do when the funds are low, drink beer and get a cab. That’s a whole different kind of bottle service.

If you decide to partake in this trend, please remember to drink responsibly. Don’t give yourself alcohol poisoning and please call a cab to get home safely. Yellow Cab - 816.471.5000.

BAR TRAVELER - Amsterdam

Pack your bags - we’re going to Amsterdam for a little drink,
a little smoke, and a whole lotta fun.



Amsterdam is known for many things–beautiful museums, an endless network of intersecting canals, the Red Light District. But invariably, one of the first things people think of when you say Amsterdam, is “coffee” shop. The coffeeshops in Amsterdam are primarily a place to buy legalized marijuana over the counter, but they can actually be much more than that. In many ways, these coffee shops aren’t so different from your favorite martini bar right here in Kansas City. Okay, so you can’t go out on a Saturday night with your friends and spark up a joint at the bar, much less order one right off the menu. Still, there are quite a few striking similarities.
One of the first things to keep in mind about bar hopping in Amsterdam is that if an establishment serves alcohol, they can’t serve marijuana. You can smoke pot anywhere, in any bar, but you can’t walk into a bar and buy a joint and also have the bartender pour you a nice single malt scotch. Most coffee shops specialize in exotic coffees, teas, and soy-ginseng energy drinks to enjoy with your favorite cannabis-based cigarette.

The most fascinating coffee shop I found while floating around Amsterdam was The Bulldog Lounge in the Leidesplein District. Upon entering, I was immediately impressed with the luxurious, elegant surroundings and classy atmosphere. The décor featured leather chairs with a deep mahogany trim and a long, mahogany bar with brass railings and copper lamps. The tables were equipped with brass ashtrays and coasters. To the right of the bar is a humidor that reaches to the ceiling filled with cigars and “specialty” cigars. Behind the bar were a few shelves proudly displaying a variety of smoking accessories like rare whiskies and cognacs.
The bartender was nicely dressed and immediately approached me handing me a menu.

Barely glancing at it, I said to him, “What do you recommend?”

He replied, “It depends on if you want hash or weed.”

He said this in a slightly smug tone, much in the same way I would respond to someone at my bar that simply asks for a “martini.” Martini? Well, would you like vodka or gin, dry or extra dry, up or on the rocks?

As much as I tried not to look like a tourist, it was now obvious that I was not experienced in coffee shop etiquette. Since I’m not quite the cannabis connoisseur and I wanted to keep my senses about me, I replied, “Weed.”

The bartender/smokeologist then said, “Do you want to get high or stoned?”
Now I was really confused. I’ve been high before, and I’ve been stoned before, but I’ve never taken the time to differentiate between the two. As he politely and patiently described the different nuances of marijuana intoxication, I couldn’t help but notice how much pride he took in knowing everything about his product. He was teaching me in the same way I would teach my customers about what makes bourbon, or the difference between cognac and brandy.

After getting comfortable and placing my order, I noticed a few seats down from me an older gentleman with a thick white beard and a denim jacket. He asked the bartender for something, who then quickly responded by weighing out a gram or two of fluffy green buds and presented him with a hand-blown water pipe that he sterilized and filled with water before packing the bowl for his customer. There was a great attention to detail in everything that the bartender did.

I also couldn’t help but notice the menu. It was broken into two categories: Weed and Hash. Everything was listed by name, White Widow, Northern Lights, Skunk No. 1, etc. Each item had a brief description of its flavors and type of high, like whether it was a “heady high” or a “body high” as well as the THC level printed out to the side much like an alcohol content or “proof.”

The prices were reasonable, about 7 or 8 euros per gram, which at the time was around $10. The tourist trap is a pre-rolled pot and tobacco blended cigarette that every place sells for about 5 euros. They are pre-packaged in plastic or cellophane containers and manage to give you a brief high with a long, lingering headache. Or maybe that was just my own inexperience, considering that I don’t typically smoke tobacco or pot.

After an indeterminate but very enjoyable amount of time spent at The Bulldog Lounge, I left with a doggie bag in my pocket and headed down the road to Café Alto, a smoky nightclub with great live jazz and an impressive selection of Dutch beer and single-malt scotch. I stumbled out of Café Alto around sunrise and spent the following day lounging in the back of a canal boat, writing down my memories of the previous night, in between visits to Amsterdam’s most beautiful museums.

This issue’s Bar Traveler is Ryan Maybee - he visited Amsterdam in the summer of 2003. If you’ve been to a really cool bar (not in Kansas City), and would like to share your experience, please e-mail it to freshfishcreative@yahoo.com. Must be 1,000 words or less.

THE BULLDOG LOUNGE
Squistraat 7
1012 Sp Amsterdam

JAZZCAFE ALTO
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 115
Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 626 3249
www.jazz-cafe-alto.nl

BOB'S YOUTH HOSTEL
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 92
1012 SG Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 623 0063

RIJKSMUSEUM
Stadhouderskade 42
Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 674 7047
www.rijksmuseum.nl

STEDELIJK MUSEUM
Oosterdokskade 5,
1011 AD Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 573 2911
www.stedelijk.nl

INTERROGATION with Frondizi's Teri Lemos

That hair, that laugh, and all that flair. Teri Lemos, the day bartender at Frondizi’s has the “it” factor that is essential to any drink slinger. We met when I worked next door at THE SALON and I’ve been madly in love ever since. She runs this joint - answering phones, making drinks, serving food, and greeting everyone with her mega-watt smile and endless enthusiasm. During her interview, we got comments from all sides of the bar so this issue’s interrogation is going to be a little different.



THE FACTS ON MS. TERI:

1. She’s been in the business since she was 16, from busser to bartender, and it’s no wonder that she’s so freakin’ good at this.

2. She mostly drinks wine, but “those Bloody Mary’s are darned good.” Yes, they are, Teri and yes, she said darned.

3. She doesn’t drink tequila....anymore.

4. Teri resoundingly responded with a “Hell, no!” when asked if she ever thought of opening her own bar. “I’d rather work and just go home. If I had my own stud parlor, that’d be a different story.”

5. The secret to her success is her big heart. She cares about people and it shows. “I’m always taking care of my customers the way I want to be treated.” We asked her regulars, Roland and Bill, what made Teri so good. They cheekily answered, “She doesn’t charge us!”

6. She’s got flair and we’re not talking about flipping bottles - this stylish bartender has pins and decorations for every single holiday. Gina her manager said, “She’s the dress up bartender, she’s very extravagant!” Extravagant and exceptional.

Teri’s Work Schedule: Frondizi’s Ristorante >> M-F 11 am - 5 pm,
no nights and weekends, she’s paid her dues.

STRAIGHT UP

Charbay Classic Martini
2 oz Charbay Clear Vodka
Pour over cracked ice in shaker.
Shake briskly. Pour into a martini glass
and garnish with a Spanish Olive.

Charbay “Blood Orange”
Cosmopolitan
2 oz Charbay Blood Orange Vodka
1/4 oz orange liqueur
1/4 oz cranberry juice
Shake and strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge.

Charbay Gimlet
1-1/2 oz Charbay Ruby Red
Grapefruit Vodka
Splash Rose’s Lime Juice
or fresh lime juice
Splash grapefruit juice

Serve on the rocks and garnish with lime.


Charbay is a true micro-distillery located in the Napa Valley. Owned by the Karakasevic family with a heritage of thirteen generations of distilling, Charbay Clear Vodka is distilled four times and lightly filtered until it is super-soft, clean and smooth. The fruit vodkas are made once a year from fresh-picked, whole fruit, which is then infused into their premium vodka.

CHARBAY ~ Distributed by Premier Cru 816-531-9700


A Shot of Passion
1 oz Malibu Passion Fruit

Shake and strain into a shot glass.

This is a shot for the ladies, sweet and delicious, but we’ve heard quite a few of the guys like it too. It’s easy to drink and to make. Another option is to mix it with an energy drink, then you can party all night long and wake up feeling nasty
the next day. Ahh, the beauty of drinking.

WELCOME

Thank you for picking up Drink: Your Guide to the Kansas City Bar Scene. You are now armed with the ultimate drinking passport: flick through these pages and you’ll find everything from dive bars to wine bars, gay bars to sports bars, or sports bars that are gay bars!

This little book has been kicking around the city for just over a year now and we’ve had a lot of fun doing the kicking. From the response we get, it sounds like the good people of this city like having it around too.

Kansas City is very much embryonic in its bar scene growth: we’ve got the pulse and faint heart beat, but the limbs are not quite developed and we are a long way from being a fully- grown entertainment destination. But that’s what is exciting about our baby here. There is always some new place springing up as another old favorite dies: like going to the christening of Blonde and the eminent funeral of Westport Flea Market. We may sadly miss one and detest the other depending on our taste, but we have to realize that’s the price of progress: Darwin and his proverbial “Survival of the Fittest,” at least if you are in Missouri, because it’s not on the curriculum across the State Line.

We’d like to give a great big thank you to all our sponsors, especially J.P. Gilmore with Charbay and Premier Cru who helped us throw a fantastic Masquerade Ball in the Red Room at Re:Verse on the Plaza.

And now for our mantra: This is a guide for the visitor and the local; it’s your barstool read, it’s your hotel roommate, it’s your pocket-sized drinking buddy. Enjoy the night, keep your guide and remember to Pick Me Up and Take Me Home!

CONTACT US
if you don’t see your bar listed
if you want to nominate your favorite bartender or cocktail server for our interrogation feature
if you have a funny bar story you want to write about
if you want to just say hello
if you want to tell us how to do our job
if you want to advertise
if you want to buy a drink t-shirt
if you want to meet at a swanky new bar

LINH TRIEU + GEORGE VIAL
freshfishcreative@yahoo.com

WINE BARS

If you want to get nose deep in flavor and get your “terroir”on, then these are the places to be.

BOOZEFISH
816-545-8000
1511 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p
www.boozefish.com
Cosmo + Manicure Night (first Wed. of the month) - sounds good to me!

THE CLASSIC CUP
816-753-1840
301 W 47th St | Kansas City, MO {Plaza}
www.classiccup.com

JOE D’S WINE BAR
816-333-6116
6227 Brookside Plaza | Kansas City, MO {Brookside}
www.joeds.com

OSTERIA IL CENTRO
816-561-2369
5101 Main Street | Kansas City, MO {Plaza-ish}
www.osteria-ilcentro.com

TCHOUPITOULIS WINE AND COFFEE BAR
816-505-9463
16th & Walnut | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}

WINES BY JENNIFER
816-505-9463
405 Main St | Parkville, MO {Parkville}
www.winesbyjennifer.com

STRIP CLUBS

Naked hot chicks! You can never go wrong there.

BAZOOKA’S SHOWGIRLS
816-421-1915
1717 Main | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
www.BazookasShowgirls.com
Juice Bar

BONITA FLATS
913-686-9343
20060 W 175th | Bonita, KS {Olathe}
Gentleman’s Club

DIAMOND JOE’S
816-453-6297
3815 NE Chouteau Trafficway | Kansas City, MO {Up North}
www.diamondjoes.com
Gentleman’s Club

LEGS
816-313-5347
E 350 Hwy & Noland Rd | Kansas City, MO {East KC}
Gentleman’s Club

SATIN DOLLS
816-923-4252
2860 Raytown Rd | Kansas City, MO {East KC}
Gentleman’s Club

SHADY LADY LOUNGE
816-231-9696
2800 E 12th St | Kansas City, MO {KCMO}
Gentleman’s Club

TANGO’S
816-421-5632
1750 S. 169 Hwy | Spring Hill, KS {Downtown}
Gentleman’s Club

TEMPTATIONS
816-421-5632
1517 Grand Blvd | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
Juice Bar

SPORTS FANATIC

Balls, balls, puck! Let loose your inner fanatic and cheer for the Chiefs or weep for the Royals, these are the places to show your colors.


BLUE MOOSE BAR & GRILL
913-722-9463
4160 W 71st St | Prairie Village, KS {Johnson Co.}
www.thebluemoosebarandgrill.com

CARRIBEAN COVE AT ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO
816-746-3198
777 Argosy Pkwy | Riverside, MO {Up North}
www.argosycasinos.com

CHAPPELL’S
816-421-0002
323 Armour Rd | Kansas City, MO {Up North}

CHUM’S
816-452-1234
5044 NE Parvin Rd | Kansas City, MO {Up North}
HH >> M-Th 3p - 7p/Th - All Day

COACH’S BAR & GRILL
816-941-2286
414 W 103rd Street | Kansas City, MO {Southtown}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p
www.coach-s.com

DOWNING’S GRILL & SPORTS BAR
816-531-8345
3916 Rainbow Blvd | Kansas City, KS {KCK}

FOX AND HOUND ENGLISH PUB & GRILLE
913-649-1700
10428 Metcalf Ave | Overland Park, KS {Johnson Co.}

GREEN DUCK TAVERN
816-861-7255
2548 Propsect Ave. | Kansas City, MO {KCMO}

LEW’S GRILL & BAR
816-444-8080
7539 Wornall Rd | Kansas City, MO {Waldo}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p
www.lewsgrillandbar.com

FUZZY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
816-941-7702
1227 W 103rd Street | Kansas City, MO {Southtown}

MINKSY’S DOWNTOWN
816-421-1122
427 Main | Kansas City, MO {River Market}
www.minskys.com

NICK & JAKE’S
913-681-8535
6830 W 135th St | Overland Park, KS {Johnson Co.}
www.nickandjakes.com

PAUL & JACK’S TAVERN
816-221-9866
1808 Clay | Kansas City, MO {Up North}

SIDE POCKETS NORTH
816-455-9900
600 NW Englewood Rd | Gladstone, MO {Up North}
HH >> M-F 3p - 6p/Sat 12p - 4p
www.sidepockets.com

TANNER’S BAR & GRILL
816-471-8687
1000 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p
www.tannersbarandgrill.com

SINGLE & LOOKING

Don’t let anybody tell you these are meat markets, they’re just places where people get drunk, drop their inhibitions and sleep with each other...totally different.

AMERICA’S PUB
816-531-1313
510 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
www.americaspub.com

BROOKSIDER
816-363-4070
6330 Brookside Plaza | Kansas City, MO {Brookside}
HH >> M-F 3p - 6p

GRANFALLOON
816-753-7850
608 Ward Pkwy | Kansas City, MO {Plaza}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p

HARPO’S
816-753-3434
4109 Pennsylvania Ave | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p

JOHNNY O’QUIGLEY’S
816-587-2110
6312 North Chatham Ave | Kansas City, MO {Up North}
HH >> Daily 4p - 7p

KELLY’S WESTPORT INN
816-561-0635
500 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
www.kellyswestportinn.com

QUAFF
816-842-4745
1010 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p

PUBS & PINTS

The Irish call it “the craic” and you’ll be sure to find plenty of it here, with hand-crafted pints and friendship that only a stranger can provide.


75th STREET BREWERY
816-523-4677
520 W 75th St | Kansas City, MO {Waldo}
HH >> Daily 4p - 6p
Tue All Night Long
M-Sat 10p - Close
www.75thstreet.com

BARLEY’S BREWHAUS
913-268-5160
16649 Midland Dr | Shawnee Mission, KS {Johnson Co.}
www.barleysbrewhaus.com

BLAYNEY’S IRISH TAVERN
816-561-3747
415 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
www.blayneys.com
Dick built a beautiful little bar here. Sip on your pint and watch the unique characters of Westport walk by.

FITZ’S BLARNEY STONE
816-753-4949
3801 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
HH >> Daily 4p - 6p

FREESTATE BREWING CO.
785-843-4555
636 Massachusetts | Lawrence, KS {Lawrence}
SPECIALS: Mon $1.75 pints
www.freestatebrewing.com
It’s a little bit of a drive, but their beer is exceptionally good.

THE GAF
816-331-1321
7122 Wornall Rd | Kansas City, MO {Waldo}
www.thegafkc.com
They’re so new they didn’t even have a sign out front, but the important thing is that the Guinness tasted good.

McCOY’S PUBLIC HOUSE
816-960-0866
4057 Pennsylvania | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
HH >> M-F 3p - 6p
www.mccoyspublichouse.com

O’DOWD’S LITTLE DUBLIN
816-561-2700
4742 Pennsylvania | Kansas City, MO {Plaza}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p
www.odowdslittledublin.com

O’MALLEY’S 1842 IRISH PUB
816-640-5235
500 Welt St | Weston, MO {Way Up North}
www.westonirish.com
Open Fri/Sat/Sun only.

POWER PLANT BREWERY
816-746-5051
2 Main St | Parkville, MO {Parkville}
HH >> M-F 430p - 630p
www.powerplantbrews.com

RIVER MARKET BREWING CO.
816-471-6300
500 Walnut | Kansas City, MO {River Market}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p
www.rivermarketbrews.com

WJ McBRIDE’S IRISH PUB
The Pub at Village West
913-788-7771
1340 Village West Pkwy | Kansas City, KS {KCK}
www.wjmcbrides.com

LIVE MUSIC

They will rock you, they will rap you, they will even play a little jazz and blues for you. If you’re “Going to Kansas City,” check out these places for the best in local flavor and out of town sounds.


BALANCA’S
816-474-6369
1809 Grand | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
www.balancaskc.com
The music line-up changes frequently-stop by for a monthly calendar of events or visit Lori's site.

BB’S LAWNSIDE BAR-B-QUE
816-822-7427
1205 E 85th St | Kansas City, MO {South}
HH >> W-F 4p - 6p
www.bbslawnsidebbq.com

BLAYNEY’S OF WESTPORT
816-561-3747
415 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
www.blayneys.com
Live music EVERY single night. Open until 3 am. The Blues of Westport.

THE CUP & SAUCER
816-474-7375
412 Delaware | Kansas City, MO {River Market}
HH >> Daily 4p - 7p
www.thecupandsaucer.com

DAVEY’S UPTOWN RAMBLER
816-753-1909
3402 Main | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
www.daveysuptown.com

GRAND EMPORIUM
816-531-1504
3832 Main | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
www.grandemporium.com

HARLING’S UPSTAIRS
816-531-0303
3941 Main | Kansas City, MO {Westport}

JARDINE’S
816-561-6480
4536 Main St | Kansas City, MO {Plaza}
www.jardines4jazz.com

RECORDBAR
816-753-5207
1020 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
www.therecordbar.com

PHOENIX PIANO BAR & GRILL
816-472-0001
302 W 8th St | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
www.phoenixjazz.net

THE BEAUMONT CLUB
816-561-2560
4050 Pennsylvania | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
www.kcclubs.com

THE BLUE ROOM
816-474-2929
1600 E 18th St | Kansas City, MO {18th & Vine}

THE BRICK
816-421-1634
1727 McGee | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
www.thebrickkcmo.com

THE HURRICANE
816-753-0884
4048 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
www.hurricanekc.com

THE LEVEE
816-561-2821
16 W 43rd St | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
HH >> F 3p - 6p
www.thelevee.net

ALL GROWN UP

Posh, sophisticated bars where drinks are sipped not chugged. Think martinis, fine wines, and great scotches.

12 BALTIMORE AT HOTEL PHILLIPS
816-221-9292
106 W 12th | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p

ANTHONY’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
816-221-4088
701 Grand | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 5p - 7p

CALIFORNO'S
816-531-1097
100 Ward Pkwy | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p

THE CAPITAL GRILLE
816-531-8345
4740 Jefferson St | Kansas City, MO {Plaza}
www.thecapitalgrille.com

THE CIGAR BOX
816-421-7222
1915 Grand | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p

CITY TAVERN
816-421-3696
101 W 22nd St | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p
Oysters for one delicious dollar all night on Mondays & during Happy Hour the rest of the week, perfect with a dirty martini.

FRONDIZI’S
816-931-3322
4558 Main | Kansas City, MO {Plaza}
Teri, the day bartender, is tops, sooo friendly and nice. We love her and the fantastic back patio where we can enjoy our drinks and a great view.

GOLDEN OX RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
816-842-2866
1600 Gennessee | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 5p - 7p

HARRY’S BARS & TABLES
816-561-3950
501 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
HH >> Daily 4p - 8p
Fantastic drinks and food served until 2 a.m.

JEREMIAH JOHNSON’S
816-741-7500
5821 NW Barry Rd | Kansas City, MO {Up North}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p

MAJESTIC STEAKHOUSE
816-471-8484
931 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
www.majesticsteakhouse.com
Small cocktail tables perfect for two fill their downstairs bar where you can drink and enjoy live music.

THE MANGO ROOM
816-471-8484
1111 Main | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p
www.mangoroomkc.com

McCORMICK & SCHMICK’S
816-531-6800
448 W 47th St | Kansas City, MO {Plaza}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p/M-Th 9p - 10p
www.mccormickandschmicks.com

MILANO ITALIAN DINING
816-435-4119
2450 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 3p - 630p
www.hyattkc.com

MELBEE’S
913-262-6121
6120 Johnson Dr | Shawnee, KS {Johnson Co.}
Great martini special on Sundays;
Live Music > Tues, Thurs, Fri, & Sat.

PIERPONT’S AT UNION STATION
816-531-8345
30 W Pershing #900 | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p
www.pierponts.com
With over 100 martinis on their extensive drink menu and exceptional bartenders, you will be sipping drinks in the most amazing bar in town.

SKIES AT THE HYATT
816-435-4199
2345 McGee | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
www.crowncenter.hyatt.com
Open for cocktails at 5 pm. Go ‘round and ‘round in their revolving restaurant & lounge area and you’ll see see one of the best views of Kansas City.

VIVACE
816-527-0999
529 Walnut | Kansas City, MO {River Market}
Located on the corner of 5th and Walnut leading into City Market, this intimate bar boasts of the only ice bar in the area and offers bottle service.

ZIN
816-527-0120
1900 Main | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> T/W/Th 530p - 7p
www.zinkc.com

DISCOTHEQUE

Sometimes you just feel like dancing. Your shoulder starts twitching and your butt starts shaking. You may not dance to the beat, but go out there anyways and show ‘em what you got.


CLUB OASIS
816-931-7440
2805 SW Boulevard | Kansas City, MO {The Boulevard}

DB WAREHOUSE
816-471-1575
1915 Main | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M 11a - 245a/T-F 3p - 730p
www.dixiebell.net
Su - Th: no cover, Fri & Sat: $5-$6

DEL RIO
816-960-7072
2934 Southwest Blvd | Kansas City, MO {The Boulevard}

DENIM & DIAMONDS
816-960-7072
1725 Swift | Kansas City, MO {Up North}
Free country dance lessons!

EMPIRE
816-561-2640
334 E 31st St | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
www.velvetdog.com
Fri & Sat: $5 cover

THE EPICUREAN
816-363-6910
8625 Troost | Kansas City, MO {South}

FUNKYTOWN
816-737-3855
8300 Blue Pkwy | Kansas City, MO {East KC}

GRAND EMPORIUM
816-531-1504
3832 Main | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
www.grandemporium.com
Sat - $5 cover for the guys and no cover for the girls.

KABAL
816-471-0017
503 Walnut | Kansas City, MO {River Market}
HH >> M-F 5p - 7p
www.kabalkc.com
W-Sat: $5 - $10 cover

LUCKY BREWGRILLE
913-403-8571
5401 Johnson Dr | Mission, KS {Johnson Co.}
www.luckybrewgrille.com
F & S - $5 cover for the guys, no cover for the girls.

MISSIE B’S
816-561-0625
805 W 39th St | Kansas City, MO {39th St}
HH >> M-F 12p - 730p
www.missiebs.com
Cover after 9p: $1 - $5 cover

NV
220 Admiral Blvd | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-Sa 430p - 830p
www.nv-kc.com

THE GRANADA
785-842-1390
1020 Massachusetts | Lawrence, KS {Lawrence}
www.thegranada.com
I had many memorable nights dancing my college education away here. Loads and loads of fun.

THE POINT
816-506-7132
917 W. 44th St | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
HH >> Daily 444p - 7p
Fri & Sat: No Cover

RAOUL’S VELVET ROOM
913-469-0466
7222 W 119th St | Overland Park, KS {Johnson Co.}
HH >> Daily 444p - 7p
www.raoulsvelvetroom.com
W-Sun: $0 - $5+ cover

STUDIO B AT DICK CLARK’S AMERICAN BANDSTAND GRILL
913-451-1600
10975 Metcalf Avenue | Overland Park, KS {Johnson Co.}

TOOTSIE’S
816-471-7704
1822 Main | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p
Wed: No Cover/Fri & Sat: $5 cover

VOODOO LOUNGE AT HARRAH’S CASINO
816-889-7320
1 Riverboat Drive | North Kansas City, MO {Up North}
www.voodookc.com

WHISKEY TANGO
816-847-5650
401 SE Outerbelt Rd | Grain Valley, MO {BFE}
HH >> M-F 3p - 5p
www.whiskeytangokc.com
Free dance lessons Thur-Fri, 7p-8p and Sat. 6p-7p; Country nightclub

DIVE-A-LICIOUS

Sometimes a beer is just a beer and you don’t need anything fancy to go with it. A second home with familiar faces.


ANTOINETTE’S LOUNGE
816-452-1011
4545 N Brighton | Kansas City, MO {Up North}
HH >> M-Th Times Vary Daily

BUZZARD BEACH
816-753-4455
4110 Pennsylvania | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
HH >> M-F 3p - 8p/S 2p - 7p

CADDY SHACK
816-421-4742
700 East 3rd St | Kansas City, MO {River Market}

DAVE’S STAGECOACH INN
816-561-2492
316 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
No Happy Hour, but cheap drinks are the norm. Cash only.

DB COOPER’S
816-753-9800
1804 West 39th St | Kansas City, MO {39th St}
HH >> M-Th 4p - 6p

DB WOLF
816-241-3316
4100 Independence Ave | Kansas City, MO {NorthEast}
HH >> M-F 3p - 7p

FRANK’S PLACE
913-321-1857
801 Central Ave | Kansas City, KS {The Dot}

JESSE’S
816-753-9478
2853 SW Blvd | Kansas City, MO {The Boulevard}
HH >> M-Th 4p - 6p/F 4p - 7p

JUST ANOTHER DIVE
816-471-8715
2002 Armour Rd | Kansas City, MO {Up North}
Daily drink specials and discounts for casino and Cerner employees. Go see Andi and play Texas Hold ‘Em on Wednesday Nights.

KENNY’S NEWS ROOM
816-561-1099
3740 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
HH >> Daily 3p - 7p/Fri 3-9

KEY HOLE TAVERN
913-262-9881
5902 Woodson Rd | Shawnee, KS {Johnson Co.}
Cash only.

MIKE’S TAVERN
816-444-3399
5424 Troost | Kansas City, MO {KCMO}
HH >> M-F 3p - 7p

TWIN CITY TAVERN
816-753-5956
1815 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p

VILLAGE LOUNGE
816-361-4388
8431 Wornall Rd | Kansas City, MO {Waldo}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p

G.B.L.T.

Hold the Mayo! The Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transsexual cultural sandwich any way you like it.


BACK DOOR BAR
816-472-0007
423 Southwest Blvd | Kansas City, MO {The Boulevard}

BAR NATASHA
816-472-5300
1911 Main | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> W-S 4p - 8p
Fri & Sat: $5 cover

BELLE STARR’S TIME OUT
816-421-1288
1321 Grand Blvd | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}

BISTRO 303
816-753-2303
303 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
HH >> M-Th 330p - 7p

BUDDIES
816-561-2600
3715 Main | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}

DB WAREHOUSE
816-471-1575
1915 Main | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M 11a - 245a/T-F 3p - 730p
Su - Th: no cover, Fri & Sat: $5-$6
Hi Monty!

THE FOX BAR
816-756-2577
7520 Shawnee Mission Pkwy | Overland Park, KS {Overland Park}
www.thefoxbar.com

MISSIE B’S
816-561-0625
805 W 39th St | Kansas City, MO {39th St}
HH >> M-F 12p - 730p
Cover after 9p: $1 - $5 cover
www.missiebs.com

OUTA BOUNDS
816-756-2577
3601 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
www.outaboundskc.com

SIDEKICKS SALOON
816-931-1430
3707 Main | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
HH >> M-Sat 2p - 8p

SIDESTREET
816-756-3227
413 East 33rd St | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}

STARLET LOUNGE AT CAFE TRIO
816-756-3227
3535 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
HH >> M-F 430p - 630p

WETHERBEE’S
816-756-3227
2510 NE Vivion Rd | Kansas City, MO {Up North}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p
Fri & Sat: $ cover

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

An extension of your armchair, so comfortable you could walk around in your underwear. But please, don’t.


13th STREET GRILL & BAR
816-842-9966
417 East 13th St | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p

BILLY B’S BAR
816-943-1188
9922 Holmes Rd | Kansas City, MO {South}
HH >> M-F 330p - 7p

BOBBY BAKER’S LOUNGE
816-523-5485
7418 Wornall | Kansas City, MO {South}
HH >> Daily 4p - 7p

CAFE AL DENTE
816-472-9444
412 Delaware | Kansas City, MO {River Market}
HH >> Daily 4p - 7p

CHARLIE HOOPER’S BROOKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILLE
816-361-8841
12 W 63rd St | Kansas City, MO {Brookside}
HH >> Daily 3p - 7p/Fri 3-9
Brookside’s #1 neighborhood bar with over 140 beers to choose from.

DOGHOUSE BAR & GRILL
816-765-3039
6109 Main St | Grandview, MO {Grandview}
HH >> M-Sat 4p - 7p

FRIC & FRAC
816-753-6102
1700 W 39th St | Kansas City, MO {39th St}
A neighborhood staple with Tuesday night steak specials and a smoke-friendly atmosphere.

GILHOULY’S
816-561-2899
1721 W 39th St | Kansas City, MO {39th St}

GOVERNOR STUMPY’S
816-444-2252
321 E Gregory Blvd | Kansas City, MO {Waldo}

HARRY’S COUNTRY CLUB
816-421-3505
112 Missouri | Kansas City, MO {River Market}
HH >> M-R 4p - 7p
www.harryscountryclub.com
An assortment of “banquet items” are available nightly for an amazing $2.25 – we had the fried oyster shooter and empanadas. How cheap and delicious is that? Yard beers, country music and a fantastic side patio make this a perfect bar destination.

JAZZ A LOUISIANA KITCHEN/JIMMY’S JIGGER
816-531-5556
1823 W 39th St | Kansas City, MO {39th St}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p
www.jazzkitchen.com

JJ’S OTHER PLACE
913-722-9777
5436 Johnson Dr | Mission, KS {Johnson Co.}

THE LAVA ROOM
816-561-5282
3810 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}

MOXIE BAR AND GRILL
816-455-9600
4011 North Oak Trfwy | Kansas City, MO {Up North}
www.moxiebar.com

THE OTHER PLACE
913-652-9494
7324 W 80th St | Overland Park, KS {Johnson Co.}

THE PEANUT ON MAIN
816-753-9499
5000 Main | Kansas City, MO {Plaza-ish}
HH >> M-F 3p - 6p
www.thepeanut.com
This has little to do with drinking, but man oh man, their spicy chicken wings are the BEST.

PONAK’S
816-753-0775
2856 SW Blvd | Kansas City, MO {The Boulevard}
HH >> M-F 3p - 6p
If you love margaritas, you can’t go anywhere else. They sell so much of this perfectly balanced tart-sweet concoction that it comes out of a tap, a well-guarded recipe that’s clear and tasty.

RUDY’S TENAMPA TAQUERIA
816-931-9700
1611 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
HH >> M-F 4p - 7p

SHARP’S
816-333-4355
128 W 63rd St | Kansas City, MO {Brookside}
HH >> Daily 4p - 7p
www.sharpsgrill.com

VELVET DOG
816-753-9990
400 E 31st St | Kansas City, MO {Midtown}
HH >> M-F 5p - 7p
www.velvetdog.com
I continually brag about this bar and the accolades aren’t going to stop. It’s fun and the drinks never disappoint. Hi, Tony! It’s always good seeing you!

JOINTS

From business suits to drag queens, these bars attract a wide and diverse crowd. With live bands, open mic nights, comedy and karoake, they’ve got all your bases covered.


BALANCA’S
816-474-6369
1809 Grand | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
www.balancaskc.com
The craziest bar in town! Bar, dance club, live music, and karoake all rolled into one. Pure crazy, pure fun. Lori is the owner/bartender and she just rocks this place out. You never know what you’ll see or what will happen here!

DANNY’S BIG EASY
816-221-2244
1610 Main | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}

JILLY’S ON BROADWAY
816-221-4977
1744 Broadway | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-Sat 4p - 6p

JOHN’S BIG DECK
928 Wyandotte St | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 4p - 6p
www.johnsbigdeck.com

JOHNNY'S TAVERN
913-451-4542
6765 W 119th St | Overland Park, KS {Johnson Co.}
www.johnnystavern.com

THE RED BALLOON
913-962-2330
10325 W 75th St | Overland Park, KS {Johnson Co.}
Karoake every night starting at 8pm.

THE ROXY
913-236-6211
7230 W 75th St | Shawnee, KS {Johnson Co.}

HOT SPOTS

The latest additions to the Kansas City bar scene, so shiny and new they even have the new bar smell. And some bars, like some drinkers, may be getting older, but are still hot.


1924 MAIN
816-472-1924
1924 Main | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> Th-F 4p - 6p
www.1924main.com
It’s wonderful leaving a bar without smelling like an ashtray. Their downstairs bar is hip and lounge-y.

ARUN THAI PLACE GRILL
816-472-8424
100 E 7th St | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-S 4p - 7p/F-S 9p - 1a
www.kcthaiplace.com
A great, diverse (re: not all-white) weekend crowd
makes this bar a unique standout.


BISTRO 303
816-753-2303
303 Westport Rd | Kansas City, MO {Westport}
HH >> M-Th 330p - 7p

BLONDE
816-931-2525
100 Ward Parkway | Kansas City, MO {Plaza}
HH >> M-F 4p - 9p
www.blondekc.com

BULLDOG
816-421-4799
1715 Main | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 3p - 6p/11p-Close
www.kcbulldog.com
Live music, art and flowing drinks are a standard here. The Bulldog houses
two bars and plenty of tables for all your drinking buddies.

THE CASHEW
816-561-6111
2000 Grand | Kansas City, MO {Downtown}
HH >> M-F 3p - 6p
With the “garage” doors wide open and the cars and buses
whizzing by, you’ll feel like you’re actually in a city.

KONA GRILL
816-931-5888
444 Ward Pkwy | Kansas City, MO {Plaza}
HH >> M-F 3p - 7p; Late Nite HH >> M-Th 10p - 12p, F/S 11p - 1a
www.konagrill.com
Two words - Sake Bomb. They tear you up, but who can resist the magical
combination of beer and sake? We always seem to have a great ol’ drunken
time with lots of stories to tell afterwards.

LA BODEGA
816-472-8272
703 Southwest Blvd | Kansas City, MO {The Boulevard}
HH >> M-F 2p - 6p
www.labodegakc.com
Easily one of our favorite places to drink – warm, lively and inviting.
A classic on the Boulevard for over eight years that has paved the way
for new venues to open up nearby.

MICKEY’S IRISH PUB
913-492-3900
9720 Quivira Rd | Lenexa, KS {Johnson Co.}
www.mrmickeysneighborhood.com
Drinks are cheap, crowds are large and it’s so easy
to pick up when you’re wasted.

RE:VERSE
816-931-7811
616 Ward Pkwy | Kansas City, MO {Plaza}
HH >> M-F 2p - 7p
One of the better bars on the Plaza where
you’re not packed in like sardines and drinks
are made right. Go downstairs for a cocktail in
the sexy, red room.