The best bars & nightlife in Independence

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

709 W 17 St (Kansas City)

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

332 W 75th St (Kansas City)

Craft brewery featuring a taproom for fresh beer brewed on-site, plus a pizza kitchen, wings and burgers.

410 E 135th St (Kansas City)

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

4141 Pennsylvania Ave Apt 101 (Kansas City)

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

1800 Walnut St Suite 1400 (Kansas City)

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

13029 Holmes Rd (Kansas City)

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

310 W 79th St (Kansas City)

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

4928 Main St (Kansas City)

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

825 N Dakota Dr 24 HWY

Rosehill Winery is a leafy little oasis in Martin City pouring a rotating, thoughtfully curated lineup of wines from around the world, with…

311 E 135th St (Kansas City)

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 (Kansas City)

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

7260 NW 87th St (Kansas City)

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

3940 Main St (Kansas City)

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

The Bowery, 817 Westport Rd (Kansas City)

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

5514 Oak St (Kansas City)

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

103 W 19 St (Kansas City)

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

401 E 31st St (Kansas City)

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

5000 Main St (Kansas City)

Comedy club featuring standup acts from local and national comics.

1130 103rd St (Kansas City)

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

1829 Oak St (Kansas City)

Bar snacks & craft beer on tap in a trendy, warehouse-style brewpub with plants & high ceilings.

1725 McGee St (Kansas City)

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

1804 W 39th St (Kansas City)

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

1740 Holmes St (Kansas City)