50 Best Bars near Riverside

“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)“

“Husband ordered the Ribeye steak and it was cooked perfectly. Steak was extremely tender and flavorful. I ordered the ribs. I prefer a dry rub so it was a little saucier than I prefer but it was still very good. Meat fell off the bone. Mac n cheese was good as well. Waitress was very attentive and service was quick as we go there right when it opened. I will return again but next time I will also get the steak.“

“They’re an incredible venue. Admiring their support for Raul Malo of the Mavericks and his family during his battle with cancer.“

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

“Great place with great staff.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“The wings were yummy. Tried the Birria Ramen and honestly... it was just ok.
I wouldn't recommend it.
The hibiscus cocktail was tasty and the added floral garnish was a plus. Customer service was friendly and personable.“

“I just want to say thank you to this staff! While playing the pop-shot game I lost my grandmothers ring. It fell off my hand while shooting. I gave my information to the staff in hopes they would find it at close. One of their staff stopped people from playing the game and got INTO THE MACHINE and opened it up to look and find my heirloomed ring in the middle of a busy Friday night. I cannot express how grateful I am for the staff for understanding the importance of that ring and for helping me find it.“

“Lori and her crew treat everyone life family here. They don’t know a stranger.“

“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“

“Great atmosphere here - it's dark, cozy, & exceptional food & drinks here! They serve the classics but also have such unique drinks & flavors as well - not a huge food menu but the appetizers are delish! If you come over Christmas time, they have it decorated so festive and cute & even have cute Christmas themed drinks! Definitely need to book a reservation in advance!“

“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 !!!“

“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.“

“Great place to just chill!“

“My partner and I came last Wednesday close to closing hour. The bartender was sweet and made one of the best dirty martini with gin that we've had in a while. Well-balanced and smooth to drink. The atmosphere was beautiful. We will definitely be coming back again.“

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

“Worth a visit. The drinks are great, the atmosphere is dim and cozy with a retro sports vibe. They have mocktails. The Bangarang is a great choice with or without alcohol. Make sure you get your hands on some Disco Burger.

Vegetarian options: They have pretty good veggie burger.“

“That Review Is overdue. Precisely a year...Sadly cannot remember the Name of that Kind, knowledgable, Patient and helpful Bartender. She was Just outstanding!! Drinks been Lovely! We just wandered in with No expectation as I actually fancied a Sour Beer...but It can be Always Gin o clock. Right? Little did I know was that the best places for It. Found a new gem on my KC list as well as a nice place for my Friend who lives there. Met the Owner by accident who was very approachable and Michael was delighted that I 'm from Germany and made It into his Bar. We got treated with a private Tour and I defenitely Return when am in town. Much Love“

“I cannot express how wonderful the King G’s is, both as a fun/casual drink spot, and as a venue for an event! We reserved the Pit Bar for my fiancé’s birthday party recently. It was the perfect venue for the occasion! Our guests had a wonderful time - the drinks were incredible, as was the food we had catered (all through King G) - I highly recommend the assorted panini tray and pretzel bites. However, what really sets this place apart is the staff. The GM was constantly checking in on us, making sure we had what we needed. We loved and appreciated how attentive they were for our event. The bartenders were so friendly, and made some killer cocktails for us. 10/10 would recommend King G’s for any future parties or events! Thank you!“

“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!“

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

“Amazing place, amazing people, amazing food!“

“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!!“

“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.“

“The 90s, The 90s, The 90s!!!!“

“love hanging with my people at the 913“

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

“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!“

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

“We had our first experience eating here last weekend for date night. The food was savory and beautiful, and our server Ki was so lovely. Not only knowledgeable about every single dish, but so charming with a beautiful personality. We already cant wait to come back to try other dishes!“

“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“

“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“

“I have been wanting to try Nighthawk for a while now and after dinner at Town Company was the perfect opportunity. The space feels both large and cozy thanks to the decor and lighting. The music was lively and the drinks were fantastic. $3 for a small basket of spiced popcorn creates a great snack to go with the post-dinner drinks.“

“I didn't eat here and only partook of the fine libations! Great bar that should be in the Scoundrels Field Guide, graffiti everywhere, dim lighting, cash only and year-round Christmas lights!
Go when you're in the mood to avoid the hype of downtown and enjoy yourself in a welcoming atmosphere with a strong sense of a real Bucket-of-Blood!“

“This has to be one of the strangest bars I've ever been to, but I welcome it. A former funeral home, turned bar, it has a unique atmosphere. Yeah, it's cash only, but that's not a big deal. They have antique pinball machines and a good selection.“

“Intimate and fun! A great venue!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Love this place and especially Jenn! :)“

“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“

“A Very nice bartender (Amber) greeted us with a big smile!“

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

“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”“

“This little hidden gem is a vibe! Love it 🥰“