50 Best Sports Bars in Kansas City

“Brooke was our waitress and she fantastic“

“Best trivia night ever! Go on Wednesdays“

“McFaddens is one of our favorite places when we go to P&L. We always ask for our favorite waiter to take care of us- Haleigh!!!❤️❤️❤️“

“very friendly staff, make you feel at home and plenty of laughs,food is excellent, servers are the best and the most gorgeous girls around, bartenders are also awesome!!!“

“Best burger is Kansas City, try the social burger!“

“Great place to chill! :)“

“I was very apprehensive about trying this place but once I got inside all my worries subsided and I was blown away by the number of drinks they offered and the amount of food they served, the portions are enough for two people to share! The wings are the best I've ever had, the beer is cold and the live music is great. What really makes me happy is the age of the patrons who frequent this establishment, 40-50 years old, not the younger crowd, my wife and I are regulars at the North Oak location“

“Went on a first date here almost 28 years ago….loved the restaurant and atmosphere. Fell in love with the man that took me there and still with him to this day! ❤️“

“The place is awesome. The only downside was that I went there with some friends on Sunday morning to watch the Spanish Clásico — Barcelona vs. Real Madrid — and immediately after the referee blew the final whistle, they switched the channel to an American football game. It felt a bit rude, almost as if they were kicking us out. Everyone wanted to see the post-game highlights and player interviews, and someone even yelled from another table, “No one wants to see the Panthers!” The bar had advertised that they would open early especially for El Clásico, so you would expect a soccer bar to give priority to soccer fans, specially on a specific soccer game they were advertising to host. Other than that, everything was great — the waitress was very kind and the hand-crafted cocktails were awesome.“

“It’s the best and ONLY hockey dive in kc! The owners and staff are top notch!“

“ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BAR! Nestled in the River Market District, you can be cozy with great lighting, fantastic music or games on their many TV's! KARAOKE on Tuesdays is awesome! 8-12“

“Went there to hang out with some friends. Was so pleasantly surprised from every wait staff. Jada the bartender was mixing with precision and quickness. I told Jada about this she brought out oscar! He was very Humboldt of the compliments. Excellent food great service highly suggested you would go there“

“Absolutely loved the food and atmosphere here! Went twice during our stay in downtown KC. Food and service were great both times! I cannot rave enough about the N/A options and mocktails. They also have gluten free Mac n cheese pasta which made my day!! Highly recommend the Elote Ribs, Nachos and Current burger!“

“I went recently for some food and drinks and had some of the best service I've had anywhere! Halie was our server and she was extremely kind, informative and energetic. Very helpful with the food options and overall just made the experience great and unforgetable! Can't wait to come back and hopefully get her as my waitress again“

“Going on 4 years and this place just gets better and better! While you can always find entertainment here the service stays on point! Very attentive. The outside patio is beautiful and gives some space while you eat. We love the lamb and wygau beef burgers. My kids eat the pizza and wings while I enjoy their yummy cocktails! From burgers to nachos and eveything in between you'll feel like you ate anywhere but a bar. Just make sure to get a side of ranch for yourself! Gaels is constantly helping organizations in the community with fundraising and support! A true beacon in kc!“

“Rockstar KC is such a fun spot! The food is awesome, their burgers, tacos, and appetizers never disappoint. My teen son is obsessed with the nachos, and he loves that they even have Xboxes to play on! Thursday Ladies Night is always a blast, and the Saturdays I’ve been were just as great. The house DJ, DJ MostWanted, is fantastic, he plays a great variety of music. The bartender and servers have always been so sweet and attentive. The decor and vibe makes you feel like a rockstar! And they have the coolest bathrooms! Definitely one of my new go to places!“

“Food is solid. The atmosphere is great. Ericka is the best server I have had there by far.“

“Highly recommend Pinches! I messaged them to make me a birthday tray shaped as a 36 with tacos. They absolutely delivered and I was super happy with the result. Tacos were good too! (picture in comments of the tray)“

“pizza is awesome. was there last night and waited 20 minutes for a server. no luck so I left. it happens so they get pass. all the other times service and food was great.“

“Great people great food great atmosphere“

“great place to meet friends and others!“

“Had the wings and pizza. They were great! Will definitely be back. The bartender gave us really good suggestions. We were able to do the pizza with two half’s. The wings were large and flavorful. We had a very nice experience.“

“Great meatball sandwich, great service.“

“Great place to just chill!“

“We went for the first time and everyone was extremely friendly. The food was awesome! We have recommended this restaurant to several friends and family members. They really made it feel like we were meant to be there!!“

“I ordered the Grilled Salmon with Roasted Brussel sprouts with a glas of Pinot Noir, and he ordered the Philly Cheese steak and fries with a Strawberry Lemonade. The food was outstanding, but I am not a fan of the Salmon medium cooked. Otherwise, it was a great meal.“

“🚨GUACAMOLE CHANGE! We’ve been coming to Ponaks for 30 years. The guacamole has aways been one of our favorites. Today we ordered it and immediately noticed something was different. We asked the server and he confirmed that they have changed their recipe, and it’s for the worst. They’ve added “filler” by putting pico and other ingredients into it. It’s not even close to what it was. I hope they don’t start changing their food and Margaritas!!! There is a reason people keep coming back year after year! Please dont mess with perfection Ponaks!“

“Lindsay and her famous pickle shots will keep us coming back every time. Best in Kansas City, if not the whole world.“

“Had a great time and the DJ is our favorite! She’s amazing and plays the best music for a fun evening! I would go back definitely!“

“The food was really good. Highly recommend.“

“The staff is very friendly and the food and drinks are delicious!“

“good food and service and nice atmosphere“

“The food was great but I wouldn’t come here on an evening of you want good service. My husband and I did a tasting tour near by and wanted something to eat before we headed back to the Air BnB. Immediately you could tell how the experience was going to be when we didn’t order drinks right away and didn’t see our server again for about 15 minutes. She was very obviously more interested in paying more attention to customers that ordered drinks right away. She didn’t give her name otherwise I would I mention here. We only got one water and she didn’t come back to us again. We went to go to the hostess to try to pay our bill, ended up stopping her as she was leaving the bar. I give 2 stars out of 5. That’s only because the food was really good. I don’t think I would come back here. Maybe during the day would be better but I don’t know if I’d come here again anyway.“

“A Very nice bartender (Amber) greeted us with a big smile!“

“Omg…. Best food ever… it’s 1:28am.. nothing else open but thank god because nothing else would even COMPARE… we got the chicken bowl and buffalo chicken wrap.. 12/10!! Also amazing service and the music was everything. Can’t wait to become a regular.“

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

“great service and a ton of beer on Tap....super comfortable!!!! Can't wait to go back!!!!“

“The day we were there there was no food available but I understand that usually there is. The enclosure is quite tall, higher than many facilities so there, so there is less problem with the ball hitting the ceiling. There is some seating (picnic tables), but I advise bringing your own chairs if you are an observer rather than a participant. There is ample parking.“

“We stopped there for a little Happy Hour before a night at The Kaufman Center. We had never been there before since it is not really close to where we live. That being said, next time we head down to the Symphony, we will probably stop by. 🙂“

“Laid-back bar cheap drinks, easy place to hang out with friends! Cool atmosphere plenty of pool tables!“

“Great Atmosphere Food And Service Top Notch“

“The night we walked in, this place was dead. Nonetheless, we enjoyed our visit, and the underwhelmed bartender was right there ready to fill our glasses. I like the look and feel of this place, but wonder why it was so dead when the place next door was packed (and too loud for my taste).“

“Always love stopping into a Johnny’s while in town!“

“Gambles is the place to be! Mark the bartender always treats me with kindness and always makes me laugh! I have a great time every time I’m here and the food is phenomenal. If I could give it 10 stars, I would! The environment and the people are amazing and it’s always a great time to meet with friends play pool darts, and other games!! Just a vibe!“

“Great fun always and the deep fried tacos are a must try ! Wed. open mic/jam and Fri and Sat live music ! great place to hang out“

“It was Friday in early November, just days after Halloween. I came from out of town to a job interview, at Country Club Plaza. I was trying to find a place before going to the Power & Light District later that night & after my interview. I was going to go somewhere else, but they had 30 min wait. So I'm not from here, don't know KC well (unless I have my GPS), and new to the bar scene in the metro area. Suddenly, a place called "The Bar" came to my Google Search. I almost didn't want to come here. I'm thinking to myself "just go, you don't come to KC often"...& I did. The Bar West Plaza was actually better than I thought it was going to be. I also didn't know they had multiple places until I realized that before Thanksgiving. Not to mention, they have karaoke??? YES! I couldn't do karaoke hence going to the P&L District & due to time, I wouldn't have made it back in time...sadly. In the end, I had two bartenders (Katie & Adrianna) who were by far stellar at their job (from start to finish). I was very impressed. A local patron told me to try their wings, you will regret it if you don't. That man wasn't joking. Holy...😇 I give this place 4 out 5 stars. The ONLY reason why I didn't give it 5 out of 5 is because of the lack of parking. The rest is by far awesome.“

“Charlie Hoopers never disappoints! While half of our party was there for one of their famous custom hot dogs, almost everyone ended up choosing a custom burger or chicken sandwich. I chose the Hickory Chicken and coupled it with a side of sweet potato tots which I highly recommend. Our group shared a large Bavarian pretzel which comes with stone ground mustard and a queso cheese sauce that was excellent. Don't overlook Charlie Hoopers as just some sports bar with bar food or you will miss out on some delectable food choices.“

“Such a hidden gem! ✨ Chill vibes, awesome drinks, and staff who make you feel like you’ve been friends forever. 🍸“

“Very nice staff, they truly have a friendly neighborhood vibe. What stood out was the bartender took one look at my ID and started using my name every time they talked to me. It felt nice and polite. I was thanked (by I’m assuming the owner) on my way out for stopping in. It’s the little things like this that keep small businesses in business.“

“We always enjoy visiting Bar Central before theater performances at the Music Hall, and appreciate being able to make a reservation. HOWEVER, this past Saturday, when we arrived, there was no host/ess, just a sign to seat ourselves. The bar was packed but there was one table for four available so we didn't have a problem. We're hoping this was a one-time thing and reservations will be possible in the future. Thank you.“