50 Best Bars near North Kansas City

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

“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.“

“Easily my favorite weekend hang in NKC. The Commons space attached to Cinder Block gives you so much room to actually sit down and relax without feeling packed in. We brought our dog, grabbed a table near the back, and ended up hanging out for hours playing board games.

Beer is always spot on—you can't go wrong with the French Valley IPA, and their seasonal ciders are always surprisingly good. The bartenders are super chill and happy to let you sample before ordering a pint. Plus, they usually have a great food truck parked out front on the weekends. Just an overall awesome neighborhood vibe.“

“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!“

“Our server, Sharon was wonderful. She made some great suggestions from the menu. She was very happy to serve us and had a great personality. Everyone enjoyed their food except the one who ordered the chicken fried steak. He thought the portion was on the small side.“

“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 💪🫠🤘“

“Best trivia night ever! Go on Wednesdays“

“great drinks and service!“

“I met some friends for drinks and we had a wonderful time. My water glass was never empty and the waitress was very knowledgeable about the drinks and the menu. She was very attentive without hovering. We sat in the bar area and it was a great atmosphere. We got deviled eggs and fries as a snack and everything was delicious. The drinks were so good! I recommend getting a reservation as it was full the whole time and now I see why!“

“I love this spot! the drinks are made with so much thought behind them. lovely atmosphere. great music.“

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

“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“

“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“

“Visited here recently to meet with a friend and found a wonderfully quiet and intimate space. The bartender was helpful, friendly, but unobtrusive so the people could focus on one another. Excellent place for a first date or catching up with someone over a delicious cocktail.“

“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.“

“This is less a tasting room and more of a cocktail bar. However there are a couple flights to choose from, and they do sell bottles. Not sure why they wouldn't offer flights of their signature spirits - we gladly purchase flights at other tasting rooms. Anyway, came for the absinthe, and though it's a bit lighter than most I've tried, it was quite tasty, and we bought a couple bottles.“

“Thank you Mano and Barbara for making Gene and Jeffrey’s marriage celebration a wonderful night. We appreciate you and your incredible restaurant.“

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

“Hillsiders is a cozy neighborhood bar in Strawberry Hill. Great drinks, fast service and lots of different live music most nights of the week. Fantastic bartenders and a laid back and relaxed atmosphere. Make sure to check out the back patio as well!“

“Only been there once but had a great experience. Went on a Friday night. Staff was friendly and professional. Lots of open space that quickly filled with tons of happy, interesting people. Bathrooms were clean. Drinks were just as ordered and made quickly. Will visit again!“

“Sk8bar is awesome! Its great place to just be yourself, and the shows are awesome!“

“Had a great time at Up-Down! CJ and Brian have been our bartenders a few times and are always fun to see! Super friendly, quick with drinks, and made sure we were taken care of even when the bar got busy. Definitely ask for these two if you stop in!“

“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 !!!“

“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.“

“The food was wonderful! I started with the beet salad, then I got the prefix menu two items the wiener schnitzel and the apple strudel! Everything excellent! Cool building and plenty of parking in back. Need to get your ticket validated at the restaurant but, all good highly recommend!“

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

“Staying at the Hilton Presidents Hotel in downtown Kansas City we stopped by the Drum Room located on property and accessed via hotel lobby or its side entrance. Good and atmosphere were so good we ate there 2 times. Started with Fried Goat Cheese and Beet Salad and finished with the KC Beach Burger with garlic fries and Meatball Farfalle pasta dish. All were amazing and didn’t venture far on our second visit and skipped the salad as the 3 items were way too much on the first evening. Second evening we shared a bottle of Sav Blanc from N.Z. Amazing.“

“This place is so awesome! I stopped in from out of town, the bartender and regulars made me feel like I was back home in my neighborhood bar! Also I ate way more tacos one person should on your typical taco Tuesday but they were just way too delicious!!!! 😃 😊 😍“

“Amazing staff and delicious food! Everything we’ve had has been so good, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu….Hard Core Combo is 🤯 Reuben is THE best, Tacos are always the husband’s favorite, and finally tried the GIANT nachos today…. Holy Moly absolute perfection! Laid back and relaxed atmosphere, very clean and it’s truly a place where everyone knows your name“

“By far my favorite little lounge in KC. It’s just a short 5 minute walk from my apartment so the convenience is there. I love the retro aesthetic mixed with modern design, and when there’s a DJ it adds even more to the experience. My drinks are always great and the customer service is attentive and friendly. The little burger truck outside, Disco Burger, is sic a fun and amazing addition on those tipsy nights you’re craving a good burger. My friends and I LOVE Varisty Club, and our favorite bartender is Caleb. He’s always so nice and efficient with us. Such a vibe. I would give 10 stars if I could.“

“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.“

“great bar,chilled atmosphere and u can also play darts“

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

“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.“

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

“Small crowd for a Saturday night, but it made for the perfect neighborhood pub experience. The bartender was waiting on the few tables with patrons away from the bar. She was very pleasant and attentive. They did have a perfect Guinness pour, as advertised. This is a smoking bar. Small menu of typical bar food, which I think is perfectly appropriate for the atmosphere.“

“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)“

“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!“

“Was welcomed as soon as I walked in. Unfortunately couldn't stay long but will 100 percent be back! Google asked me to edit this. So here I am a year later. Still my go to bar. If you're looking to make friends or just solid acquaintances. This is your new favorite place.“

“We have had Earl’s Premier on our radar for a while. Decided it would be the perfect place to go explore for our 19th wedding anniversary. It felt like we were on vacation the moment we walked in the door. John and Nico showed us great hospitality.“

“This was a nice venue, food was presented well and tasted fine. The bar had a good variety and specials for the event. It was a great space. They had a selfie station, my only complaint was the table and chairs setup was very tight and difficult to get around.“

“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.“

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

“Great place to just chill!“

“low key atmosphere, fun weird music, staff are all pros. cool old bar top and taps, stained glass everywhere. really loved this place. Beth was amazing.“

“The Alley Bar was our home base for the Netherlands during the 2026 World Cup, and they treated us right from the first match to the last. Kroketten, Brouwerij ’t IJ Blondie on tap, and a crowd that grew every week. Veteran-owned, community-minded, and genuinely welcoming to a bunch of Oranje fans taking over their bar on match days. Already looking forward to the next reason to be back.“

“love this dive bar in the northland“

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