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.“

“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 💪🫠🤘“

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

“Went to Cheval on a Tuesday late afternoon. Beautiful place for a cocktail. Gorgeous gothic look with antique wooden bar and circular conversational tables. Many drink options to choose from. Not sure if they provide food. It was February so we were a bit cold in the corner near the windows. Bartender was okay. Made good drinks but not 100% menu knowledgeable or friendly. Needs to work on his presentation of the cocktail and not pull old wrinkled napkins out of his apron. We enjoyed experiencing something different in KC.“

“Best trivia night ever! Go on Wednesdays“

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

“We really enjoyed the food and the drinks! The selection of food was great for a bar/ distillery and very delicious.
We tried their flights, it was amazing to see how the different bottles have their own character!
We appreciate the watch parties they set up for the community and the Great Gatsby -ish decor inside.
Overall, definitely a KC gem!“

“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 !!!“

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

“Had the best time at King Gs. My server Whitney was attentive, friendly, funny, and gave quick service. Honestly, I would go back just for her to be my server again. LOVE this place. If youre looking for a lively bar scene with both indoor and outdoor seating options, go to King Gs.“

“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 date spot! It gets a little crowded on days like Valentine's Day or Saturdays, but the patrons are generally very understanding and won't hog Ms. Pac Man for too long. That being said, they rotate games frequently and the staff is very nice. And it is a 21+ only bar, so that is a plus.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“Great place to just chill!“

“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 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.“

“One time visit,I played there in a band,people very responsive & respectful.Bar is very nice but more variety beers would be a plus. Sound quality very good due to wood beamed ceiling,two small,one person unisex restrooms,very clean overall.“

“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!“

“The Tool Shed is the best place for camaraderie and good people Kimmy is the manager all of her bartenders are always respectful and amazing as Toby Keith would say I Love This Bar“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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!!“

“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.“

“I absolutely love this restaurant! The food was hot and tasty and it was a great portion size! It looks and taste so expensive but the price is right!!! I’ve been coming here for years and I’ll keep coming back for years!!! If I could give it more stars I would!! Keep up the good work you all are doing a great job!“

“as someone who's worked in westport for so long it's important to me for westport and midtown to stay local and family owned. the quality of customer service here is amazing, but not only that it's the "where everyone knows your name" type of bar that keeps customers coming back“

“SHOUT OUT TO JENNY!!!!! Came in for the first time last night. Jenny was our waitress and she was a whole vibe!!!!!! The food was great and Jenny made the experience even better with her humor and providing us with a great experience. Tell Jenny I will be back for my boot 😂😂😂😂.“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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 😆“

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

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

“Me and my brother was hanging out for his birthday. That is a great spot to hang out in. It's age appropriate. The drinks are fantastic and the Kansas City Chiefs crowd on Sundays are some of the best. I ordered the chicken wings and they came out crispy, and hot. They also have fish. Also if you enjoy two-stepping, dancing or karaoke they have those options to on various nights.“

“Love this place and especially Jenn! :)“

“Intimate and fun! A great venue!“

“VERY Small but the people and employees are Awesome!! They have a great choice of music on the machine but they also pay and play it for their customers too. I loved playing darts and meeting a couple new really Sweet People. Did I tell you it's a SMALL Place?.. Just so you know! But, you will have fun. They have beer, drafts and liquor drinks. If not busy then its fine for wheelchairs. Otherwise I recommend going elsewhere. I went 2 nights in a row, during Santa Caligon Days. Had a Blast.“

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