24 Best Dive Bars near Merriam

Strip's Chicken & Brewing Dive Bar • $
5831 Merriam Drive, Merriam

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Sandwich Combo the Half I Hadn't Eaten Yet
Pepperjack Cheese Sticks 8 Pieces
Hand-Dipped Ice Cream & Yogurt
Smoked Jumbo Whole Wings GF
20pc Crispy Chicken Strips
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Crispy Portobello Strips
Chicken Avocado Bacon
Macaroni and Cheese
1 Hot Honey GF 0 50

“Amazing pork tenderloin sandwich. Also, to the cute woman sitting next to us at about 130pm on August 30th that was eating with your parents (presuming) that waved at me, just know, I came back to say hi, but you were already gone!“

4.3 Superb164 Reviews
The House Dive Bar • $
2707 W 47th St, Westwood - 4.34 miles

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

4.5 Superb33 Reviews
The Hi-Dive Lounge Bar & Grill • $
1411 West 39th Street, Kansas City - 5.37 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeno Dusted Potato Chips
Blackened Pasta Wed Special
Sticky Asian Chicken Wings
Bacon Double Smash Burger
Breaded Pork Tenderloin
Breaded Chicken Sticks
Chicken Fried Chicken
Brussels Sprouts
Honey BBQ Wings
Meatloaf Dinner

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

4.7 Superb104 Reviews
Strawberry South Dive Bar • $
48 S 7th St, Kansas City - 6.44 miles
4.5 Superb2 Reviews
Dads Hole In the Wall Dive Bar • $
1111 N 50 Terrace, Kansas City - 6.47 miles

“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.“

4.1 Good11 Reviews
Fat Matt's Vortex Bar • $$
411 N 6th St, Kansas City - 7.07 miles

“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“

4.7 Superb57 Reviews
The Firehouse (formerly Christine's Firehouse) Bar & Grill • $
2012 Swift St, North Kansas City - 10.34 miles

Customers` Favorites

Huge Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Platter
'Famous' Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Breaded Pork Tenderloin
Chicken Fried Chicken
Tenderloin and Tots
Chicken Fried Steak
Pulled Pork Nachos
Triple Decker blt
Fried Pickle Chips
Their Tenderloin

“What a find! We had a great time watching the game this weekend. The food was a surprise- we figured it was just a place for drinks but they have a full menu. That pork tenderloin was no joke! An easy meal for two and so tasty. Will be back!“

4.5 Superb318 Reviews
Jimmy's Jiggers and Oyster Bar Bar • $$
1823 West 39th Street, Kansas City - 5.19 miles

“What an outstanding time to be had! I was looking for a dive and a beer and I walked into an epic piece of Kansas City history. Timmy the bartender, offered an above and beyond level of service, not just providing attentive service but also an incredibly interesting back story about the bar’s history with layers of famous Kansas historical stories.

It wasn’t just a beer, it was an experience. 11/10, no notes. I learned more cool stories about this city and some of our history.“

4.8 Superb28 Reviews
Keyhole Tavern Bar • $
5902 Woodson Road, Mission - 2.14 miles

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

4.6 Superb41 Reviews
Twin City Tavern American • $
1815 Westport Rd, Kansas City - 4.99 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Cheese Squares with Ranch
French Fries or Tator Tots
Beer Battered Mushrooms
Jalapeno Cheeseburger
All Twin City Burgers
Chicken Salad Platter
Blue Cheeseburger
Breaded Shrimp
Shrimp Dinner
Rodeo Burger

“Best KC 5 Star Dive Bar👏👏👏👏👏🥂🌹♥️“

4.5 Superb85 Reviews
Tommy's The Happy Place Bar • $
8019 Wornall Rd, Kansas City - 6.04 miles

Customers` Favorites

Carbonated Barley Soup

“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.“

4.7 Superb21 Reviews
Moretina's Caddy Shack Bar • $
700 E 3rd St, Kansas City - 8.74 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeno Poppers Southwest Egg Rolls
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Italian Steak Sandwich
Small Supreme Pizza
Bacon Cheeseburger
Fried Potato Salad
Meat Lover's Pizza
Philly Cheesesteak
Meatball Sandwich
Mozzarella Sticks

“Great place to just chill!“

4.4 Superb159 Reviews
Ribbon Room Bar • $$
11211 West 58th Street, Shawnee - 1.21 miles

“great place. once you come a few times. they remember who you are.“

4.7 Superb11 Reviews
Johnnie's Sports Bar • $$
55 South 7th Street, Kansas City - 6.44 miles

“Best bar I've been to visit with the coolest people. This is Barbara the teacher police officer from Texas. Happy holidays to everyone there!!!“

4.4 Superb47 Reviews
Buzzard Beach Bar • $
4110 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City - 5.82 miles

Customers` Favorites

Negra Modelo
Hamms Can
Me Baby

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

4.3 Superb66 Reviews
Helen's JAD Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
2002 Armour Rd, North Kansas City - 11.17 miles

Customers` Favorites

Helen's Sweet \u0026 Spicy Wings
Patty Melt with Hand Cut Fries
Sausage & Jalapeno Pizza
Reuben Sandwich and Fries
Sweet & Spicy Wings 10
Nashville Hot Chicken
Tenderloin Sandwich
Thai Chicken Pizza
Diver Deluxe Pizza
All American Burger

“Helen’s is our go to hang, Jordan and Josh are such an integral part of the atmosphere and a fairly large part of why we come in. The name is just another dive bar but I would say it’s different from most especially around KC. The food is great, the prices reasonable and even the other patrons are friendly. I can say it’s easy to end up spending your entire evening in one place. We have made many a single serving friend at Helen’s just casually hanging out.“

4.3 Superb119 Reviews
Sidestreet Bar Gay Bar • $
413 East 33rd Street, Kansas City - 6.79 miles

“I went to SideStreet last night, for my first visit. It's probably the friendliest LGBTQ+ establishment in town. All ages, sizes, shades, types, etc. I could walk up to any person or group and feel welcome.“

4.2 Good46 Reviews
The Limit Pub & Grub Cafe • $
523 E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City - 8.93 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hand Breaded Pork Tenderloin
Wings - Buffalo

“i absolutely love Fancy. the food is great, but Fancy is the best. she's the reason i come back every time. always friendly, always greeting everyone with a warm heart, always making sure everyone is taken care of. she's the sweetest and i would love to bottle up her kindness and give it to the world if i could. THANK YOU FANCY!“

3.8 Good69 Reviews
Fitz’s Blarney Stone Bar • $
3801 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City - 6.03 miles

Customers` Favorites

Their Bar

“i was introduced to B.S. Saint Patrick's Day 23yrs ago. I'm a big fan.“

4.1 Good32 Reviews
Chez Charlie Cocktail Bar • $$
3809 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City - 6.03 miles

“Five stars because I love this bar and it’s my go-to dive bar. I will say this though because I’d never want to ruin a star rating but I feel strongly about saying that the bartender working on Memorial Day evening around 8:45 reflects the opposite of what hospitality should be. I asked for a Negroni (a three ingredient, equal part drink) and the bartender laughed and said you aren’t a cocktail bar. Of course and that’s why I love Chez, but I thought I’d ask. The bartender didn’t even look up at me, zero eye contact for me and the other two members of my party. It would’ve been so simple to kindly suggest another option or at least smile, but it felt so extremely unapproachable and unkind. I’m very familiar with the bar scene in Kansas City and frequent chez Charlie, but was disappointed in the complete lack of warmth or friendliness. Genuinely impacted my night in a negative way and that just stinks! Let’s just be nice to one another.“

4.1 Good47 Reviews
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Zoo Bar

Zoo Bar Bar • $$
1220 McGee Street, Kansas City - 8.04 miles

“Not exactly what I was expecting. For some reason I thought it was a cocktail lounge. Nope lol. It’s a dive bar. But it was a fun time. We ordered from the bar, drinks were fine and came quickly. We played pool. There are tons of signatures and messages all over the walls. Kinda fun. It’s also cash only. If you like the divy kind of feel, this is a good option close to P&L“

4.1 Good82 Reviews
P R's Place Cocktail Bar • $
1741 Washington Street, Kansas City - 7.28 miles

“Great tacos on Thursday and very friendly staff!!“

3.4 Good11 Reviews
Kelly's Westport Inn Bar • $
500 Westport Road, Kansas City - 5.83 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pizza

“had an amazing time, and would definitely recommend for anyone in KCMO looking for The Bar... not a bar THE BAR“

4.1 Good103 Reviews
The Peanut - Downtown Bar • $
418 W 9th St, Kansas City - 7.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Buffalo Chicken Wings and blt with Egg
Triple blt w Egg and Extra Bacon
Buffalo Chicken Wings with Fries
Buffalo Chicken Wings Dinner
Wings and Chili Cheese Fries
Wings \u0026 Onion Rings
Wings and Bacon Sandwich
Wings with Cheese Fries
Wings with Blue Cheese
Wings & Onion Rings

“best wings in KC and amazing cheese fries. great place to get some lunch and hangout in the evening“

3.7 Good134 Reviews