13 Best Dive Bars in Kansas City

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

“Ok folks this place is awesome! The long wait is over. It sure didn't disappoint on the service and pub food. The food is outstanding. Hats off to the cook or cooks! The menu has excellent pub grub. Not bar food at all. Fresh and delicious. I had the Chili Cheese Dog. The dog was excellent and would love to know where they buy them! The chili was made from scratch! Best chili cheese dog I have eaten. The pizza come in all serving sizes and looked delicious. The bar staff is engaging and are actually happy to see you! My new spot!“

“Great place to just chill!“

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

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

“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.“

“love this dive bar in the northland“

“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“

“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!”“

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

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

“If you know me, you know I love a good dive — and Chez Charlie is it. Hands down my favorite bar in KC and the kind of place that feels like a second home, if your second home had stiff drinks, dim lighting, and a jukebox that slaps.

It’s grungy in the best way, weird in all the right ways, and totally unbothered by the world outside. You can show up solo and feel like you belong, or stumble in with friends and somehow the night just clicks.

The bartenders are cool without the fake smiles, the regulars are characters in the best sense, and there’s not a single inch of this place trying too hard — which is exactly why it works.

Basically, if Chez Charlie isn’t your vibe, I’m not sure we’d get along.“