50 Best Bars near Raytown

“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.“

“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 have met so many people here. I made new ftiends. it is a family here. I feel safe here.“

“Le’ah was an outstanding server from start to finish. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely made the experience feel special. Her timing was perfect, her recommendations were spot-on, and she checked in often without ever feeling intrusive. It’s rare to find someone who balances professionalism with such a friendly, welcoming energy.

Highly recommend asking for Le’ah! She truly elevates the entire dining experience!“

“Love to go there good food and employees but to many tournaments“

“The food is great. Bartenders are attentive and friendly“

“Very fun and friendly atmosphere. Their staff takes great care of us every time we are there, and the food is really good too!“

“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“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Dodson’s is a great spot all around. The service is consistently excellent, the drinks are good, and the vibe is relaxed yet lively. There’s always a nice mix of people, which adds to the welcoming atmosphere. A huge bonus is being able to order a Cosmos Burger through the window—such a great touch and the perfect late-night pairing with a drink. Definitely a place we enjoy coming back to.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“Nice people, good service. Cold Beer with a smile.“

“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!“

“We had the most amazing Father’s Day family dinner there today 6/21/26. And the service—the best in town!!! We had the family dinner which is about $20 per person (there were 9 of us) and we brought lots of leftovers home. Welcoming environment, generous portion, and incredible service all around. 100% recommended.“

“Man... such a cool place .People are greatSeems like they force new people to come in, and it's not a bad thing...You want a comfortable place to come hang out, saySousanda...Told her I'd spell it wrong..Soxx'xxx'????Thank you“

“If you're looking for a quite place to go during the day, then I recommend you to try it out. They don't sell any food except some frozen pizza's to eat if you're feeling a little tipsy, eat a pizza too before you hit the road, just suggestion, LoL 😆“

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

“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.“

“Great place to just chill!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“It's the best dive bar in all of Kansas City—the only downside is that you might run into some homeless people in the area. It's just a few blocks from the Westport neighborhood. The people who go there are really nice—you get to hear all kinds of stories,cheap beer and 🎯 also they sell cigarettes 🚬“

“Excellent atmosphere out on the patio on a beautiful October day. Service and food were outstanding!!“

“Amazing food and great atmosphere!!“

“One of my favorite Hidden bar in the West side. Check IG for when they are open. Somewhat weather dependent hours/days. Usually Thursday- Saturday.
No food unless a pop up vendor. Super unique, very plant focused, smallish service bar but all the necessities!
Just the coolest place around!!“

“Backstage Bar was easily one of the best spots I’ve been to in a while. The vibe is laid-back but still lively, the drinks are excellent, and the whole place has that kind of atmosphere where you end up staying way longer than you planned.

A big shoutout to Tristan behind the bar. He was friendly, quick, and clearly knows what he’s doing. Even when it got busy, he kept the energy up and made sure everyone was taken care of. It’s rare to find a bartender who can make great drinks and make the experience feel personal, but Tristan nailed it.“