The Mercury Room Bar

Awesomeness!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had our anniversary reservation canceled due to their system allowing a booking during a private event. Wasn’t offered any hospitality for the inconvenience. Guy calling to let us know was friendly but unfortunately have to rate it one star for the inconvenience. Just a heads up this could happen and your reservation may get canceled unexpectedly.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

They change their drinks around but i had the Kashi sweet pistachio creme drink and sour lychee enflurage. The bartender was handsome and very accommodating to us. Drinks were $20+ but the atmosphere and presentations were worth it. Food was mid but i didn't expect much. Honestly all around pleasant experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Incredible date night spot. Very vibey and slinky. This is an experience for a few hours before or after dinner. Small groups best. Less than 6, I’d say. Gorgeous views. Staff is very nice. KJ was our server and he was top notch. We ordered some small plates to keep us satiated (and not too tipsy) before dinner. Blown away by the food and drink. Worth the experience for price point but this is special occasion spot IMO.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It has a beautiful view of downtown and the drinks are really good. The service was fantastic and they ensured we are taken care of.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The atmosphere was really cool and the view was great - definitely a fun spot with creative drinks (we especially enjoyed the greeting sipper). Unfortunately, the service didn’t quite match the setting. Despite several open couches and sitting areas available toward the end of the night, we were never offered a seat and ended up standing for our entire visit. The staff also seemed a bit inattentive, which took away from the experience. Overall, cool ambiance and drinks, but the service left us a little underwhelmed.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 2

KJ was absolutely incredible. He was running the entire floor/bar and was still extremely attentive. I requested a bees knees, sadly they were out of honey. KJ took the extra step and made our party a special mini cocktail as close to a bees knees as he could get and it was PHENOMENAL. The atmosphere inside is beautiful and the patio was truly a treat. We are from out of town and are grateful we made the stop.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

An experiential bar with craft cocktails on the 14th floor complete with floor to ceiling windows and an outside terrace. Sam helped us select the finest drinks off the menu and made us feel VIP the entire night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was my first time in and I can honestly say that this is the best experience I’ve had in a while. Sam provided the best customer service and because of this I’d recommend this place to any of my friends.

Will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really nice upscale atmosphere. Great place for a date night very good cocktails and a really good bar selection. Must make reservations to visit

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Our recent visit to the Mercury Room fell short of expectations. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the host whose demeanor came across as blunt and dismissive, which set an unfortunate tone for the evening. After checking in, we proceeded upstairs where we were welcomed by Chase, who was warm, informative, and gave us a thoughtful overview of the space—his hospitality was a highlight.

However, the experience quickly lost momentum. The individual who appeared to be our server never engaged with us, choosing instead to stand silently rather than provide any table service or interaction. This created a noticeably cold and impersonal atmosphere.

The cocktails themselves were underwhelming—pungent and lacking balance, with overpowering flavor profiles that left little room for nuance. The garnishes, such as a freeze-dried peach ring and a packaged gummy, felt like an afterthought and detracted from the sophistication we expected. As avid cocktail enthusiasts, we’ve had far more refined experiences elsewhere.

That said, we want to sincerely thank KJ, the bartender, who clearly recognized our dissatisfaction and made a genuine effort to turn things around. Despite managing the entire room on his own, he remained professional and attentive, and we appreciated his efforts.

While the 14th-floor location offers potential, the overall ambiance did not deliver. The light installation was underwhelming, and the plastic high-top chairs felt out of place in a venue positioned as upscale. We had planned to stay longer, but ultimately chose to cut the visit short.

In summary, the experience missed the mark in several key areas, though we are grateful to the few staff members who did try to make a difference!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Definitely one of the most upscale bars I’ve been to! It’s a sister bar of the Monarch Bar so if you’re fond of Monarch you’ll like The Mercury Room! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable when it came to the drinks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We don’t write reviews often, but our experience at this trendy downtown KC venue was upsetting enough that we felt compelled to share — especially for others who may be considering spending their time and money here.

We had a reservation with friends, who had paid a significant fee for 1 hour and 45 minutes at a reserved table. While we were running late (approximately 25 minutes), our friends proactively contacted the venue to inform them — and were told the 15-minute grace period still applied. They attempted to call again twice more as we were en route, but received no answer.

When we arrived, we were squeezed into a small, awkward waiting space while the hostess went to “check” on our table. She returned but were waiting for some time while other patrons were seated, when a young man — presumably a manager — informed us that our table had been given away. Despite our friends’ prior contact and the remaining time we would have had at the table, we were told, without apology or grace, that we had “missed our opportunity.” When our party expressed understandable frustration, the manager dismissively told us “that plane has already left.” That was the gist of the phrasing — and the tone matched it.

We understand policies exist, and we don’t dispute that our party was late. But what we do expect, particularly from an upscale venue, is professionalism, respect, and basic hospitality — none of which we received. Given that the venue had already rebooked the table and replaced the potential revenue, a gesture of goodwill (such as refunding part or all of the reservation fee) would have gone a long way. Instead, we left not only disappointed, but embarrassed and humiliated.

It’s hard to shake the feeling that if we had been a different type of group — say, younger, flashier, or more in line with the aesthetic this place seems to cater to — the outcome might have been different. It’s not just about the reservation; it’s about how people are treated.

This may be the “it” spot in Kansas City right now, but there are many other exceptional venues in town offering great ambiance, well-crafted cocktails, and — importantly — professional, welcoming staff. We recommend you spend your evening at one of those instead.

Thankfully, our weekend wasn’t ruined. But unfortunately, this experience stood out for all the wrong reasons.

Service: 1

Incredible cocktail program with a truly attentive, considerate staff - worth every penny and inspiring in all the best ways!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A must for any cocktail lover

Service: 5