The best bars & nightlife in Lee's Summit

27 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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

709 W 17 St (Kansas City)

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

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

332 W 75th St (Kansas City)

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

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

410 E 135th St (Kansas City)

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

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Taproom at Pine Tree Plaza with a selection of draft beers and pub grub such as brats, sandwiches, and chicken salad.

310 SW Blue Pkwy

Taproom at Pine Tree Plaza with a selection of draft beers and pub grub such as brats, sandwiches, and chicken salad.

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Modern-rustic eatery & microbrewery serving upscale BBQ plates, house beers & cocktails.

209 SE Main St

Modern-rustic eatery & microbrewery serving upscale BBQ plates, house beers & cocktails.

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

4141 Pennsylvania Ave Apt 101 (Kansas City)

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

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

1800 Walnut St Suite 1400 (Kansas City)

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

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Dos de Oros

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

13029 Holmes Rd (Kansas City)

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

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

310 W 79th St (Kansas City)

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

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Houlihan's

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American, family-friendly restaurant and bar offering a menu of burgers, chicken dishes and steaks alongside cocktails.

625 NW Murray Rd

American, family-friendly restaurant and bar offering a menu of burgers, chicken dishes and steaks alongside cocktails.

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Casual neighborhood restaurant and bar with 24 craft beers on tap, televised sports, and live music.

837 SW Lemans Ln

Casual neighborhood restaurant and bar with 24 craft beers on tap, televised sports, and live music.

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ASE Coffee

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Café with a relaxing atmosphere featuring espresso drinks as well as burritos and baked goods.

1800 Highgrove Rd (Grandview)

Café with a relaxing atmosphere featuring espresso drinks as well as burritos and baked goods.

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

4928 Main St (Kansas City)

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

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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)

Rosehill Winery is a leafy little oasis in Martin City pouring a rotating, thoughtfully curated lineup of wines from around the world, with tastings that are relaxed, fun, and genuinely educational. Not into wine? Their solid beer and spirits menu plus frequent live music make it an easy weeknight upgrade.

From the Lenexa newsletter, August 5, 2026

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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)

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 curated by people who love grape nerding. Slide in for a midweek reset this week or linger over pairings that make you rethink dinner.

From the Blue Springs newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Draftcade

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

7260 NW 87th St (Kansas City)

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

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Cheval

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

3940 Main St (Kansas City)

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

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

The Bowery, 817 Westport Rd (Kansas City)

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

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

5514 Oak St (Kansas City)

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

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

103 W 19 St (Kansas City)

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

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Tower Tavern

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

401 E 31st St (Kansas City)

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

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

5000 Main St (Kansas City)

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

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Comedy club featuring standup acts from local and national comics.

1130 103rd St (Kansas City)

Comedy club featuring standup acts from local and national comics.

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

1829 Oak St (Kansas City)

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

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

1725 McGee St (Kansas City)

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

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Goat & Rabbit

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

1804 W 39th St (Kansas City)

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

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

1740 Holmes St (Kansas City)

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

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