21 Best Dive Bars near Kansas City

“This has to be one of the strangest bars I've ever been to, but I welcome it. A former funeral home, turned bar, it has a unique atmosphere. Yeah, it's cash only, but that's not a big deal. They have antique pinball machines and a good selection.“

“best bar around!!! we're all friends here!“

“Very welcoming environment with great entertainment and reasonable prices. Love this place, will recommend to anyone new in the neighborhood... Any negative feedback would be from a former employee terminated for stealing from a valued customer.“

“Looking for the Comfort & Nostalgia of the Neighborhood Bar? Then, Johnnie's on 7th, located in the Historic Strawberry Hill District of KCK will be Your New Favorite 100 Year Old Watering Hole! Ideal for Great Cocktails, Watching a Game, Parties, Billiards, a Fabulous Beer Selection and Daily Happy Hour Drinks. Welcome Home...
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“GLUTEN FREE FRIED CHICKEN!!! I have been a loyal "Strips" conissieur since Todd opened his doors in Olathe. I've been to every other location, but tonight, I decided to try the newest one in Lenexa. Atmosphere was wonderful. Nintendo units at every booth was a hit with my daughter; and to me too(some of the games were from my childhood). The outside deck that wraps around the east side of the building is inviting. Love the lighting. Our wait time was what I expected for the meals we ordered. Service was excellent. Todd was there tonight and checked on us while we were waiting. We talked about a possible family connection from his past and my husband's and quickly turned to the topic of his new "star" of the show that he was debuting tomorrow night.....GLUTEN FREE FRIED ZUCCHINI! Say what?!!!! He went back into the kitchen and cooked us up a batch for a private tasting. Wowza! So good! You cannot find this anywhere else....you will always see fried okra; of which I can never have. But THIS.......this is gluten free and it's zucchini! I thanked him for bringing gluten free to the forefront of eating out. This fried chicken ya'll is THE BOMB! SERIOUSLY! Even if you do not need to eat GF, you need to try this and soon! You will not regret it! Don't forget the flourless chocolate cake ta boot!“

“This little hidden gem is a vibe! Love it 🥰“

“Cool atmosphere, friendly service, great food, beer, and just a dam good tim!“

“Great place to just chill!“

“Decided to try Christine's today. I'm so glad we did. Chiefs were playing and had just gotten a touchdown as we walked in the door. The house interrupted into cheers and claps. I couldn't resist to bow & wave while thanking everyone for the grand welcome. They all laughed and greeted us with welcoming comments. So much fun. The atmosphere is amazing! I'm sure the game had a role in that, but I loved it. Kevin, our server was excellent. So friendly, attentive, helpful... just wonderful. It was our 36th anniversary and just wanted to find a place with good Bloody Mary's & food. We weren't disappointed. Hubby had a GIGANTIC tenderloin & said it was great. I loved the fried cauliflower and the great BBQ pulled pork sammich. It's a small homey place but those are the best kind of places in my opinion. Also we love that it is fire service related. My husband is a 26 yr firefighter, Captain.“

“My favorite go to neighborhood bar. I’ve been going there since 1992.“

“as someone who's worked in westport for so long it's important to me for westport and midtown to stay local and family owned. the quality of customer service here is amazing, but not only that it's the "where everyone knows your name" type of bar that keeps customers coming back“

“I love this bar, and all the bar tenders are amazing. another person said: "Come in a stranger, leave a friend" this is so true. the first time I went , I left with 3 new friends! Every time I go, I make new ones! I've met so many amazing people here. This is how the world is supposed to be. No matter your age, gender, race or political views. All are welcome. (But keep it our little secret)“

“Quaint... nice to just sit and have a drink 🥃“

“Really nice bartenders and the atmosphere is really nice. I highly recommend going to the Buzzard Beach.“

“If you don't mind the smoke, this is a fun atmosphere to go play darts and hang out. The people and bartenders are very friendly and they offer Blind Draw Dart Tournaments almost every night.“

“Fun local dive bar. No food but they have a few snacks for purchase, sometimes coffee cake next to the free coffee station and a popcorn machine (not always in use). Couple dart boards in the back. a gold game and a gambling card game too on the bar. Covered deck in the back. Not a lot of options for beers, but good specials and fair prices in general. They make their own moonshine, and it is DELICIOUS. Apple Pie and Peach are king (to be fair I didn't try the other 2), peach tastes like fresh peach nectar. Highly recommend.“

“We love wings, and my husband puts Helen’s wings in his top 2 spots for wings NATIONWIDE! I like my wings crispy, and most places don’t make them crispy enough for me even when I ask (no shade, it is what it is). But they always deliver for me at Helen’s! Seew picture of my perfectly extra crispy wings 😍“

“love this dive bar in the northland“

“My husband and I popped in here before seeing a comedy show & T-Mobile Center not knowing anything about the place, and wow we loved it! The bartender Robin is so personable and good at what she does. The divey atmosphere had us feeling right at home. Not to mention, finding reasonably priced drinks downtown is practically unheard of! We ended up stopping back by after the show, and plan to come back any time we are in the area. Thank you Robin & Zoo Bar for a great experience!“

“Home of the best cheeseburger in KC! Cold beer, fun games, and classic dive bar vibes. Right next door to an awesome pizza joint—come hungry!”“