50 Best Bars near North Kansas City

“Super cool place that looks like a 80-90’s basement with separate living room areas with Nintendo/sega/N64 respectively to play on. Great drinks too.“

“F325 BBQ catered my high school's 50th year anniversary pinic and the food was amazing! Welcome to our family!“

“This is, no joke, one of my favorite places in the whole city.“

“Great Food, beer and service. A fun hangout bar after a long bike ride!“

“The waiter was really friendly. The menu had a good assortment of food to choose from and it was all reasonably priced, which was perfect for a date night meal before a concert. The food came out pretty quickly after ordering and was delicious! Those fries were the best! And no complaints with the Rueben or the steakhouse burger. We will definitely be going back!“

“My husband and I decided to eat here late at night. The awesome thing is they are open super late. The food was good. The staff was super nice. We really enjoyed the experience here. You do have to cut through the casino to get to it so have you ID with you! I would recommend this place for sure!“

“Went to a show at The Garage. Not a bad seat in the house, clean bathrooms, easy access to the bar, and CHEAP DRINKS! Got a shot of Jack and a Hamms for $7...AT A SHOW! Love love love this venue! Thanks again Chris for the hospitality. Beau Nasty's In The Pit Radio Show 💪🫠🤘“

“So much fun and the staff is great!!“

“We came here for a nightcap after dinner and loved it. It's super cozy, with comfy chairs, a beautiful chandelier hangs above the bar, excellent service and really good drinks. The interior is French-inspired and beautiful. Definitely recommend.“

“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.“

“At 2:40 the lady at the bar comes yelling it's 3 time to go I look at my phone and asked if we could finish this pool game she literally got in my face yelling bar time is different from your time. Within minutes I was being snatched up and thrown out the bar. I called the cops at 2:43 for the assault I just received cops said they looked at the camera and I was trespassing I asked for my report they said I was in the wrong and I'm the one who called them not thirsty all because I tussled back with the bouncer because everything was in there my purse my pool stick and phone. Who wouldn't tussle back for being snatched up for no reason. My leg is bruised and my toe is sprained. And my new jersey is ruined. VIOLATIONS Food is not stored as required by the Food Code Hand Drying Provision - Each handwashing sink, or group of adjacent sinks, is not provided with Individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a h… Read more Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent sinks is not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Cooking & Baking Equipment - The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are not cleaned at least every 24 hours and/or the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens are not cleaned at… Read more Maintenance tools not properly stored RTE TCS, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours was not clearly marked to indicate the da… Read more Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use; and/or walls/ceilings are not light in color Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue Using a Handwashing Sink - A handwashing sink is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use; is being used for purposes other than handwashing or is not being used in accor… Read more Receptacle in women's toilet room not covered ALL INSPECTIONS 83 out of 100 February 3, 2025“

“Best trivia night ever! Go on Wednesdays“

“Anthony was nice, explained and demonstrated how to throw the Axe and where my step should be after watching me throw the first one. Also, a great price.“

“One of, if not the, best bar in KC. Spent almost an entire 8 hours with some friends out in their patio and it was a really amazing experience. I've gone many times now since I live so close, and my boyfriend swears that their burger has overtaken town topic for best burger in kc, while I think it's a close second. The service is amazing, the patio is gorgeous and so is the inside, the drinks are amazing, and so is the food. The 70s theme is perfect for me and my bf as well, since we are lovers of all things 70s. All around a truly incredible bar, I would definitely recommend!“

“It's down the street from where the hipster crap happens. The police have eyes on THEM not us. We're left alone!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘“

“great drinks and service!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“This is one of my favorite bars in Kansas City to take new people or people that dont go out on the town very often. it's really easy to socialize with strangers and it doesn't take very long to get a drink from the bar even if it is busy.“

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

“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 !!!“

“Love this place, the food is sooooo good, simply can't pick a favorite, but that Tenderloin, Chicken Fried Steak, and the Pork special on Wed. are my top choices. I've never had anything bad there. Drinks are poured perfectly.“

“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“

“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!“

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

“Great chill atmosphere. Sarah was great in explaining the rules for shuffleboard. Great prices and a lot of fun!! Fun for couples, groups or parties!!“

“Got the pastrami on rye with extra pastrami. Meat was good, dressing decent - but the bread, was it microwaved? Warm and soggy. You gotta do the bread right.

Update Nov 7 2025 - went back in and asked for rye bread toasted and it was so good. Updating to 5 stars!“

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

“Great service! Like, really great! Had one end of the bar full of what appeared to be regular patrons. (Regulars). The bartender made us feel like one of them. She encouraged us to come back!! We will, beings we live “just down the hill”“

“One of the best server / bartenders ever she kept an eye on us at our table continually replenished our drinks and served us a great pork chop with mushroom gravy and brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes we had an outstanding evening in the drum room obtw the old fashioned is fantastic“

“This tour was a highlight of our visit, and that’s entirely thanks to our guide. He was not only extremely knowledgeable about the distillery and spirits, but also very personable and easy to talk to. The tour felt relaxed, fun, and informative all at once. We learned a lot and had a great time—couldn’t have asked for a better guide!“

“I love this bar, and all the bar tenders are amazing. another person said: "Come in a stranger, leave a friend" this is so true. the first time I went , I left with 3 new friends! Every time I go, I make new ones! I've met so many amazing people here. This is how the world is supposed to be. No matter your age, gender, race or political views. All are welcome. (But keep it our little secret)“

“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.“

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

“The atmosphere is great. The food is delicious. The staff are very attentive, nice and always smiling. Shuffle board is so fun. They also have other fun games to play while you’re there. The restaurant and restrooms are clean and neat. Did I mention the food is delicious!! I give it 5 stars“

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

“Great place to just chill!“

“I enjoyed the decor. it was a cozy place.“

“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.“

“best bar around!!! we're all friends here!“

“I’ve been here twice, soon to make it a regular place for me. I went in yesterday after I heard of a passing of a fellow Veteran. I had a great night and the respect that everyone has for each other at this bar is awesome. I had too many to drive and was given a ride home by a fellow patron(they were sober). But where I’m getting at is that there was care. What bar do you go to where they care? Thank you Alley Bar. -A soon to be regular.“

“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!“

“Intimate and fun! A great venue!“

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

“It was my first time going to this bar. I went for the 8 ball tournament that is held on Saturday's. I really enjoyed myself. It was a great atmosphere, the bartender was amazing and everyone was really down to earth. I will definitely be returning! Thanks Time Out!“

“We had a wonderful time last night at the sip and paint event. This was our first time here and it was fun! we had the big rich roast beef sandwich and fries and WOW! Super soft bread and butter tender roast beef.we had a great bartender brandy I believe she said. This was a girls night out for a friend and I so we did the sip and paint event. We loved it. drinks were great and they have a custom shot menu with some really awesome shots. we tried the chocolate covered cherry shot. I will definitely return for lunch or dinner with my husband. Great comfortable atmosphere. 10/10 for sure! Thanks for a great event!“

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

“My favorite Pop Up Bar! Maxwell & Thomas are Great“