50 Best Bars near Leawood

“Great time throwing axes give it a try.“

“Great service, food was great!“

“One of our favorite places! Try the Chinese pot roast, the almond chicken asparagus, the chicken with black bean sauce, the scallion biscuits, the duck wrap… everything we’ve had at Blue Koi has been great.“

“Great place for read meat lovers and also see food“

“Delicious! Great service! Love everything about this place!“

“Love the vibe and the coffee! Highly recommend.“

“Honestly the food and service was good and I certainly would return again with family“

“Delicious food and great atmosphere.“

“Food was amazing! 1000/10! Definitely worth the 7hr drive“

“I love this spot! the drinks are made with so much thought behind them. lovely atmosphere. great music.“

“Thank you Mano and Barbara for making Gene and Jeffrey’s marriage celebration a wonderful night. We appreciate you and your incredible restaurant.“

“We had a great night with friends at Conroy’s! Sat in the bar area and had Fish and Chips and Pork Tenderloin….superb food drinks and service!! Could not have asked for higher quality food! Thanks for a great night! I will be back!“

“Went to Cheval on a Tuesday late afternoon. Beautiful place for a cocktail. Gorgeous gothic look with antique wooden bar and circular conversational tables. Many drink options to choose from. Not sure if they provide food. It was February so we were a bit cold in the corner near the windows. Bartender was okay. Made good drinks but not 100% menu knowledgeable or friendly. Needs to work on his presentation of the cocktail and not pull old wrinkled napkins out of his apron. We enjoyed experiencing something different in KC.“

“Absolutely one of the best SOCCER ( futbol) venues in the country as they have hosted the EPL's supporters club of Newcastle United. Great TV's, great food, great drinks, great service and a loyal following. TOON ARMY !!!“

“Best trivia night ever! Go on Wednesdays“

“Have an absolutely lovely time every time we come here. Seriously impressive drinks and very friendly staff in an absolutely beautiful space.“

“This place is one of the few bars I've been to that feels genuinely relaxing. The atmosphere is incredible with vintage decor, there's often live music from touring and local musicians, and ample space to sit and talk. The staff is fast, friendly, and kind. It's a must visit in KC. Can't say enough great things about this please, the list is endless.“

“Great atmosphere and great service. You will not be disappointed in the food or their fantastic drinks. We moved to KC over 2 years ago and our neighbors brought us to Tom's Town for a drink, and this now is one of our favorite places to go.“

“Only been there once but had a great experience. Went on a Friday night. Staff was friendly and professional. Lots of open space that quickly filled with tons of happy, interesting people. Bathrooms were clean. Drinks were just as ordered and made quickly. Will visit again!“

“Emily was amazing. She was super attentive got all of our orders and everything she had a party of 20+ and was awesome!!
but the lady that brought out our food was not very nice. She was very disrespectful and mouthy She had long curly hair not sure what happened but she was extremely rude and disrespectful to our party. Emily was great and I would come back for her!“

“Sk8bar is awesome! Its great place to just be yourself, and the shows are awesome!“

“Savory, tender beef goulash. Sauerbraten with better flavor and more tender than a recent meal in Munich. Attentive, friendly service, but not intrusive. Lively, busy diners, yet, we could hear each other, sitting in the bar. Convenient parking in the Freight House lot.“

“Love up down!! I’m familiar with the Milwaukee location and loved that there was one in KC!! Only thing is, the game tapper (my personal fav) has a burnt LCD screen and needs replaced, also the left pour joystick does not work at all. Bummed about that, but overall had a fun night :D“

“I always find a new drink to love here! Perfect for girls night out or date night. The crew here is so friendly, and they make excellent recommendations when I want to try something new on the menu.“

“Everyone at this establishment is amazing and so incredibly helpful.“

“Kudos to you for your courageous stand during the pandemic. I know that cowardly Corey Owens, whose business is PaintingSolutionsSKC, a painting company with what he and his wife think is a “clever” logo featuring two intertwined Nazi swastikas, left you a bad review for requiring vaccination for your customers during that dangerous time and I just want to commend you and thank you for doing your part to protect fellow Americans. Stubby little Nazi coward Corey can’t even spell “riffraff” but I’m glad you made sure he knew he was a piece of it. You are not alone; crappy Corey is coming after my community too, focusing weirdly and troublingly on victimizing our children. Nazi Corey is both pathetic and dangerous and needs to be kept out of places where decent people go. Good luck and thank you again for your courage and strength.“

“By far my favorite little lounge in KC. It’s just a short 5 minute walk from my apartment so the convenience is there. I love the retro aesthetic mixed with modern design, and when there’s a DJ it adds even more to the experience. My drinks are always great and the customer service is attentive and friendly. The little burger truck outside, Disco Burger, is sic a fun and amazing addition on those tipsy nights you’re craving a good burger. My friends and I LOVE Varisty Club, and our favorite bartender is Caleb. He’s always so nice and efficient with us. Such a vibe. I would give 10 stars if I could.“

“What an awesome place! they had the latest pinball machines and I enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere.“

“Well priced, amazing tasting, craft cocktails!! I popped in on 10/4/2025, just before last call. So it was loud in there, but only because everyone seemed to be having a great time! The server and the bartender were very kind and gave fantastic service!“

“I could eat 178 of the Chorizo ragoons. 😮‍💨“

“We have had Earl’s Premier on our radar for a while. Decided it would be the perfect place to go explore for our 19th wedding anniversary. It felt like we were on vacation the moment we walked in the door. John and Nico showed us great hospitality.“

“Great place to go and have a great time! The people that own it are super nice people and the bartenders do an awesome job! I truly love them! I actually saw the owner and her husband at planet fitness where I workout off 64th street! They are very special people to me! Mark Butler“

“Cheap beer, good music, and authentically immaculate vibes in the weirdest grunge aesthetic.“

“Moose Lodge Hosted The ABATE of Kansas District #5 End of the Year Party, it was a blast!“

“My husband and I with a few family members went to see our son’s debut as an edm guest dj. We are not your typical clientele for the KC edm scene. With that said, we were very pleasantly surprised at Aura! What a fun atmosphere. The staff were very kind and fun. The music was loud yet you could carry on conversations. Drinks were very reasonably priced. And as a woman, I was very appreciative of the restrooms cleanliness, size and number of stalls. Such a cool vibe with the graphics, lighting and diverse crowd. Aura has a very inviting atmosphere.“

“One time visit,I played there in a band,people very responsive & respectful.Bar is very nice but more variety beers would be a plus. Sound quality very good due to wood beamed ceiling,two small,one person unisex restrooms,very clean overall.“

“Nice place, good food, and great service but the light fun atmosphere just tanked when the manager walked by. Not what you want to see on a Saturday night at this price point! It was actually awkward to experience the way the manager treated the employees. He literally yelled across the room at the bartender for no identifiable reason. Sometimes it’s watching the way someone treats others that ruins a nice time more than anything. It really is a nice place with good food and great service hopefully this part of the place can change. Appears mine isn’t the first review that involves the manager so hopefully they will fix this issue.“

“This was a great experience. A local bar where you can also throw axes! I had such a fun time when I was here. The staff was really friendly and explained the process really well to me. They had a lot of options for games to play. The drinks were also super tasty.“

“Staying at the Hilton Presidents Hotel in downtown Kansas City we stopped by the Drum Room located on property and accessed via hotel lobby or its side entrance. Good and atmosphere were so good we ate there 2 times. Started with Fried Goat Cheese and Beet Salad and finished with the KC Beach Burger with garlic fries and Meatball Farfalle pasta dish. All were amazing and didn’t venture far on our second visit and skipped the salad as the 3 items were way too much on the first evening. Second evening we shared a bottle of Sav Blanc from N.Z. Amazing.“

“It had been a while since we ventured into downtown KCMO, and we genuinely enjoyed the atmosphere. Overall, the food was good, though not quite at the level we expected for the price. One clear takeaway: avoid the fried items. We wish we had read the negative reviews beforehand, because the wings were unfortunately the worst we’ve ever had overly oily and lacking flavor. As a big wings fan, the execution was especially frustrating: the batter wasn’t right, the texture was greasy, and the seasoning simply missed the mark. The shrimp toasts were also disappointing—very soggy bread to the point that I felt it wasn't cooked in the middle.

That said, the “Japanese‑style” dishes featuring raw fish were much better. The sushi taco was a standout, and my friends really enjoyed the bone marrow beef tartare. For the main course, the scallop pasta had great potential, but the salt was heavy—particularly on the scallops and toward the bottom of the bowl, even after mixing.

On a positive note, the drinks, desserts and service were excellent, easily deserving five stars.“

“great bar,chilled atmosphere and u can also play darts“

“I worked here. The owner moved me to a new apartment and gave me 100 dollars just because. I still wear my PPT shirt around town and have some pressed pennies. Great food. Great family owners. The most cozy hidden gem in Kansas City!“

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

“Hidden gem, all the waitresses are awesome and the menu is huge! Never had a bad meal and I’ve gone here for years!!“

“One of my favorite Hidden bar in the West side. Check IG for when they are open. Somewhat weather dependent hours/days. Usually Thursday- Saturday.
No food unless a pop up vendor. Super unique, very plant focused, smallish service bar but all the necessities!
Just the coolest place around!!“

“I've been a customer here for many years and I always leave with a smile. The bartenders are super cool, as well as the regulars. What I enjoy the most is meeting new people, most are also locals who have interesting stories to share. A great place to stop in and relax while sipping a cold one. Clean restrooms, games and snacks available.“

“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.“

“Dodson’s is a great spot all around. The service is consistently excellent, the drinks are good, and the vibe is relaxed yet lively. There’s always a nice mix of people, which adds to the welcoming atmosphere. A huge bonus is being able to order a Cosmos Burger through the window—such a great touch and the perfect late-night pairing with a drink. Definitely a place we enjoy coming back to.“

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

“Fun and cozy atmosphere with a great cocktail menu.“