The best bars & nightlife in Clay County

5 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews (opens in a new tab)

1919 Star Dr · Liberty

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

Johnnie's Jazz Bar & Grille (opens in a new tab)

1903 Victory Dr · Liberty

Johnnie's Jazz Bar & Grille keeps Liberty’s vibe humming with live jazz, a family friendly crowd, and a bar stocked with 70 bourbons. The…

Johnnie's Jazz Bar & Grille keeps Liberty’s vibe humming with live jazz, a family friendly crowd, and a bar stocked with 70 bourbons. The rotating calendar brings in local players plus trivia and karaoke, so you can catch a set, test your brain, then linger over something smooth.

From the Liberty newsletter, September 11, 2026

Sail Away Wine (opens in a new tab)

309 Armour Rd · North Kansas City

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

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

Cinder Block Brewery (opens in a new tab)

110 E 18th Ave · North Kansas City

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

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

Osteria Bianchi (opens in a new tab)

9261 NE 83rd Terrace · Kansas City

Osteria Bianchi leans into the good stuff with pillowy focaccia, craveable meatballs, and other Italian dishes in a modern setting, plus a…

Osteria Bianchi leans into the good stuff with pillowy focaccia, craveable meatballs, and other Italian dishes in a modern setting, plus a wine list that actually makes sense. Keep an eye out for their wine dinners, then call a friend and make it a low-key win.

From the Kansas City newsletter, October 12, 2026