Bars & Pubs in Kansas City

Ugly Joe's

Bar & grill with many TVs, plus beers, burgers, sandwiches & a sizable selection of games.

Sandbox

Pub grub & 35 draft beers in upbeat digs with roof/patio seats, plus sand volleyball & pickleball.

Westport Flea Market

Burgers & beer with live music & a small weekend-only flea market installed in one corner.

The Phoenix

Live jazz, blues, soul, folk & R&B plus American fare in a warm brick-walled former-speakeasy space.

Twin Peaks

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

Brick House KC

All-day hangout with a happening summer patio specializing in canned beers & American meals.

The Ship

A simple exterior gives way to this cool speakeasy offering classic cocktails & live entertainment.

recordBar

Popular live-music joint with frequent all-ages shows & upscale-casual American grub.

Summit Grill - Waldo

Buzzy neighborhood haunt with burgers & other American classics, plus weekend brunch & happy hours.

Green Lady Lounge

Iconic jazz club offering live music every night amid a retro vibe, scarlet walls & a marble bar.

Brass Rail Sports Bar, Restaurant & Pool Hall

A sports-bar setup with a burger-&-more menu plus pool tables, darts, shuffleboard & video games.

Side Pockets - North

Spacious pool hall & sports bar featuring big-screen TVs & a variety of pub fare.

The Blue Line Hockey Bar

Classic bar fare, karaoke, memorabilia on the walls & sports on TV at this hockey-themed hangout.

Up-Down KC

Funky bar featuring 50+ arcade games from the 1980s & ’90s, plus cocktails & lots of draft beer.

The Quaff Sports Bar And Grill

Well-rounded watering hole with basic pub eats, live music & DJs, dancing, pool tables & more.

Beer Kitchen

Creative American comfort food & craft beers delivered in bustling, stylish digs.

The Brick

Straight-up no-frills bar with history, a burger-plus menu, live music & performance art.

Missie B's

Kitschy nightclub attracting a diverse crowd for adult-themed entertainment like drag performers.

The BrewTop Pub and Patio

John's Big Deck

Casual grill fare served in a hopping 3-level space with live music, DJs & a convivial rooftop bar.