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10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in Kansas City. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of Kansas City's Best Bars.
Category: Bars - Kansas City Nightlife
Address: 106 W 12th St, Hotel Phillips, Kansas City, MO 64105
An upscale destination for the 5 o'clock crowd, this attractive lounge is arguably home to some of downtown's tastiest, most potent martinis. The bar features an impressive selection of light lunch and dinner dishes, including everything from specialty appetizers and salads to sandwiches and homemade desserts. A terrific place to see and be part...
Category: Bars - Kansas City Nightlife
Address: 500 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111-3012
Located in what may be the city's oldest building (it was once owned by frontiersman Daniel Boone's grandson), Kelly's has been providing a touch of Irish charm for more than 50 years. Within one of the Midwest's most famous watering holes, cozy booths flank a traditional bar, and you'll likely have a bit of trouble finding an available spot to...
Category: Bars - Kansas City Nightlife
Address: 300 Armour Rd, Kansas City, MO 64116
Swank black and cherry-toned decor and a marble-topped bar might seem out of place in a bar owned by a former Major League Baseball player, but the varied crowd the establishment attracts doesn't seem to mind. Specializing in cocktails (bartenders are reportedly impossible to stump), Kelso's offers plenty of lounging space wherein college folks,...
Category: Bars - Kansas City Nightlife
Address: 5424 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110-2550
A favorite with the UM-KC student body, this collegiate joint has the look and charm of a time-seasoned neighborhood hangout, which is pretty much what it is. Mike's virtues include big-screen TVs, pool tables, a jukebox armed with classic tunes, and some of the coldest beer around. Live music is frequent, and bands usually cater to the younger...
O'Dowds Little Dublin Irish Pub
Category: Bars - Kansas City Nightlife
Address: 4742 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111
Experience a small taste – or is it a sip? – of the Emerald Isle at this popular Westport pub. O'Dowd's offers an authentic Irish look and feel, thanks to its dark wood interior, antique bar, and tap o' Guinness. Live Irish folk music is featured weekly, and the place is a frequent lunch hangout with the downtown business crowd. A scrumptious...
Category: Bars - Kansas City Nightlife
Address: 1020 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Asking customers to "eat hear," this food-lover's bar/music venue appeals to a mixed clientele – both gourmands and devotees of the latest local band. Record-related paraphernalia covers the walls and beyond; take note of the record sleeves recycled as menus. Drinks range from basic beer to high-end vodkas, while food options include...
Category: Bars - Kansas City Nightlife
Address: 500 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106-1209
This brewpub's home, the old Gillis Opera House, grants the place turn-of-the-century charm, along with satellite TVs and an impressive sound system. Award-winning house brews include Bomber Blond Ale, Sodbuster Pale Ale, River Market Red, and Flying Crow Porter. An excellent pub-style menu is available, featuring everything from hot wings and...
Category: Bars - Kansas City Nightlife
Address: 7324 W 80th St, Overland Park, KS 66204
Founded in 1970, The Other Place chain was the brainchild of Don Landeau, who set up a friendly watering hole in Cedar Hills for patrons to relax, drink beer, and enjoy good food. The Overland Park location opened in 1997 and is the chain's sixth incarnation, replete with the original's charm and personality. Terrific pub grub includes a seasoned...
Category: Bars - Kansas City Nightlife
Address: 400 E 31st St, Kansas City, MO 64108
This swanky cocktail lounge, billing itself as KC's only supper club and martini bar, offers a refined setting. As a result, it's hugely popular with a young business crowd. The eccentric "Dog Menu" features international and American regional dishes, including Cajun shrimp, BBQ chicken pizza, rigatoni with Italian sausage, and a portobello...
