Must-see nightlife in Kansas City

  • Boulevard Brewery

    Kansas City

    Welcome to the home of the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. There are 21 home brews on tap at the 2nd-floor beer hall, where a patio boasts great…

  • Tom's Town

    Kansas City

    Tom's Town, downtown KC's first legal distillery since Prohibition, pays homage to the city's Prohibition-flouting political boss Tom Pendergast. Try the…

  • Up-Down

    Kansas City

    A popular bar-cum-playground just south of downtown, Up-Down caters to the kid in everyone with an array of games from pinball to video. There are huge…

  • Border Brewing Co

    Kansas City

    Border brews its beers with an edge of extra hops and other flavors like citrus and berries. The line-up changes with the seasons. Its tap room in the…

  • Quay Coffee

    Kansas City

    Killer coffees brewed from direct-trade beans make this trendy spot in the River Market neighborhood understandably busy. With its exposed-brick walls and…

  • Westport Coffeehouse

    Kansas City

    This laid-back place off the main drag has good coffee, specialty teas and cheap breakfast sandwiches. Look for comedy, jazz and improv shows at night.

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