The best bars & nightlife in Kansas City

Izakaya-style small plates, natural wine, and cocktails in a hip, music-centric setting.

709 W 17 St

Enduring music lounge with live piano & vocal performances, plus open-mike nights, in a cozy space.

332 W 75th St

Quaint shop offering charcuterie boards, boxes, and cups, plus catering.

131 S Water St Suites 100, 101, & 203 (Liberty)

Casual chain restaurant offering comfort food, wine, and cocktails, plus happy-hour specials.

11851 W 95th St (Overland Park)

Fun eatery and bar specializing in flights of frozen cocktails and other beverages.

4141 Pennsylvania Ave Apt 101

Sophisticated spot featuring a creative menu of cocktails, along with eats like popcorn and shrimp toast.

5245 W 116th Pl (Leawood)

Splashy location featuring plush seating areas & a sleek cocktail bar overlooking the city.

1800 Walnut St Suite 1400

Classic Mexican plates, tacos, fajitas, & drinks in a traditional dining room with booth seating.

13029 Holmes Rd

Cool, convivial spot for German-style lagers, ales & snacks at communal indoor & outdoor tables.

310 W 79th St

Relaxed hangout featuring hookah in a variety of flavors, smoothies, and comfort food.

12235 W 87th St Pkwy (Lenexa)

Upscale restaurant serving steak, market-fresh seafood & wine in a chic, contemporary setting.

5400 W 119th St (Leawood)

Airy crab-house restaurant, featuring spicy seafood boil bags as well as oysters and other classics.

11721 Metcalf Ave (Overland Park)

Meat specialist also selling wine, produce & speciality & prepared foods such as stuffed pork chops.

4928 Main St

Sports bar serving burgers, Chicago hot dogs, fries and pies.

5801 Nieman Rd (Shawnee)

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

14805 W 119th St (Olathe)

Casual place serving food and drinks, with bar games, a bar, and occasional live music.

825 N Dakota Dr 24 HWY (Independence)

Clint's Comedy Club delivers live stand-up that turns a random weeknight into a solid story for your group chat. Roll in this week, catch a…

7332 W 119th St (Overland Park)

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen is the Crossroads go-to for seasonal plates that actually play nice with your wine, plus a by-the-glass list…

1526 Walnut St

Playful bar-cum-arcade serving beer and cider along with burgers and other casual fare.

7260 NW 87th St

Stylish cocktail bar serving classic drinks alongside small plates and wine.

3940 Main St

A house comedy troupe specializing in improv, plus students, guest performers & open-mike stand-up.

The Bowery, 817 Westport Rd

Make this week feel like Spain with patatas bravas, croquetas, grilled octopus, lamb chops, and beef tenderloin at Gilda's Bar De Tapas.…

5815 Nieman Rd (Shawnee)

Combined brewery, brewing school & eatery serving modern barroom fare & house-brewed beer.

7925 Marty St (Overland Park)

Cozy wine bar offering a list of wines along with cocktails, beer, and bar bites.

5514 Oak St

Slip into The Dressing Room at Heddi Monro, a speakeasy tucked inside the Heddi Monro boutique where vintage glamour meets women-forward…

7900 Conser #20 (Overland Park)

Comedy club in the historic Hemingway building featuring improv, sketch, stand-up, and burlesque acts.

103 W 19 St

Craft brews on tap, pub grub & sports on TV in a neighborhood hangout with exposed-brick walls.

401 E 31st St

Location of a local chain of unassuming bars known for their big BLTs & spicy wings.

5000 Main St

Wine bar offering self-serve pours of a wide variety plus food and live music.

309 Armour Rd (North Kansas City)

Comedy club featuring standup acts from local and national comics.

1130 103rd St

Rustic-industrial taproom & brewery serving its own craft ales & lagers with refined eclectic fare.

1829 Oak St

Sports bar & grill with classic American pub grub such as BLTs & spicy wings as well as drinks.

7938 Santa Fe Dr (Overland Park)

Sports bar & grill with classic American pub grub such as BLTs & spicy wings as well as drinks.

12663 Metcalf Ave (Overland Park)

Relaxed neighborhood spot serving burgers, fried chicken, Irish nachos and other American fare alongside beer & cocktails.

9148 Santa Fe Dr (Overland Park)

Casual Animal Brewing Co keeps it local with super fresh, small-batch taps and a community-first ethos, including its Local Motive program…

1725 McGee St

Unfussy sports bar serving American eats such as nachos and tacos, plus happy hour deals.

7300 W 119th St (Overland Park)

Laid-back venue offering craft cocktails, beer, coffee and a menu, with table service and bar seating.

1804 W 39th St

Casual spot for comfort food, beer, and cocktails, plus TVs for watching sports.

5316 W 95th St at (Prairie Village)

Comfortable destination known for locally sourced comfort food & an extensive wine list.

6701 W 119th St (Overland Park)

Stylish wine bar showcasing vintages by the glass or bottle, as well as charcuterie, cheeses and homemade pasta.

7251 W 80th St (Overland Park)

Brewpub serving elevated pub grub & cocktails in an industrial-chic space with communal tables.

1740 Holmes St

Wheat, porter & IPA are among the beers at this craft brewery with tours, a taproom & food trucks.

110 E 18th Ave (North Kansas City)

KC Craft & Co featuring Bennigan's On The Fly mixes a smart wine lineup, local craft beer and curated cocktails with American comfort stars…

8787 Reeder St (Overland Park)

Laid-back gathering place offering pub eats & a bar with large-screen TVs, plus outdoor seating.

6700 College Blvd (Overland Park)