St Louis
Embodying everything that makes a neighborhood bar wonderful, this brewpub offers comfy seating inside and out in unpretentious surrounds. The brew lineup…
Must-see nightlife in The Great Plains
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…
Missouri
Part used bookstore, part cocktail bar, Tiger's Den is the stuff of Hemingway dreams. Sit on one of the plush sofas and order a drink inspired by the…
Missouri
Yes, this is a vineyard with a cave. Yes, you can drink in the cave. Sound like a gimmick? Rest assured the wines are some of the best in Missouri. The…
Iowa
The best beers from over 30 Iowa breweries feature at this fiercely local pub in East Village. It's got the expected industrial vibe (the building was a…
Iowa
Serious coffee lovers crack a big smile at this coffee shop that is passionate about all things related to the bean. Seasonal specials include a range of…
St Louis
St Louis native Chuck Berry rocked the small basement bar here until the day he died in 2017. The venue hosts bands big and small and has good pub food …
St Louis
Slip onto a sofa or rest your elbows on a table at this romantic bar where you can savor fine wine or the best local beer (over 50 on tap) and nibble a…
Nebraska
Sit out front on benches under big trees or nab a corner table inside. It's woodsy, worn and flirting with dive-bar status. There's live jazz Sunday…
Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery & Bierhall
St Louis
Just a couple of blocks from Forest Park in The Grove, this brewery has a venue that feels like Germany. Among the many classic European-style beers…
Oklahoma
This bar is, er, a real gas! A former filling station has been transformed into a whimsical bar. The large patio (which is where the gas pumps were once…
Nebraska
Look for an unmarked black door with a lion door knocker next to it. If the light above the door is green, give the lion a knock. If it's red, you'll have…
Iowa
Tequila and vampires: those are two of the main themes at East Village's edgiest bar. Let the red neon glow lure you down to this small basement space…
Oklahoma
A prime destination in the SoBo nightlife district, this pub is the perfect venue for American Solera's award-winning brews. Try the Norton Fellowship, a…
Oklahoma
A former gas station is now a classic dive bar with a pool table and two patios perfect for Tulsa's many balmy evenings. On some nights there's live rock…
Nebraska
Generations of Huskers have guzzled and gulped at this sweaty, divey bar that has live blues, jazz and rock most nights. It's an institution, no matter…
Nebraska
The best jukebox in Omaha draws crowds into this Blackstone District bar. It's warmly divey with a punk soul and a great beer selection. There's live…
Black Hills
Dark paneled walls and sawdust on the floor are features of this storied bar. The original, where Hickok literally lost big time, stood across the street,…
Black Hills
Drink a cup of locally roasted coffee or craft beer in this old Texaco gas station while you watch glass-blowers make colorful works of art at the…
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…
Iowa
Never mind that the name doesn't quite sync up with the immortal Parisian poet (who also had no known connection to Brazil), this college bar is a cut…
Black Hills
Perched atop a hill with scenic views, this surprising South Dakota find offers free tastings of wines made from local fruits such as chokecherry and…
Iowa
Right at the confluence of the Racoon and Des Moine Rivers, Mullets draws crowds before and after Cubs games (Principal Park is just over the bridge). The…
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…
Iowa
The dean of the Campustown (as the Welch Ave strip is known) bars, this boozer has been the scene of many a student's first drink. Dart boards, pool…
Kansas
'Soil to sip' is the philosophy behind this distillery run by three local farmers who supply 100% of the grains. The tasting room – where you can try…
Iowa
Among the many large themed bars in the Court St nightlife district downtown, this German-accented beer hall scores with its large steins of excellent…
Black Hills
Enjoy excellent beer at this brewpub 3.5 miles northeast of Hill City, which has bands playing on certain days. You can sit outside and there are hot…
Iowa
In post-industrial Western Gateway Park, this brewery offers a range of convivial spaces to enjoy their excellent brews. Anytime it's warm, head out to…
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…
St Louis
A fraction of the size of big brother Bud down the street, this craft brewery is everything its neighbor is not: homey, unassuming and out to surprise…
St Louis
St Louis' most famous local craft brewery runs this excellent pub just west of Downtown. The menu has lots of pub classics (mains $8 to $20), while the…
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…
St Louis
This is one of St Louis' brewpubs that makes any real beer lover forget about Bud and revel in handcrafted brews. Don't miss the Doing it Extreme IPA,…
Kansas
This small storefront taproom in the Douglas Design District has family-style tables, fresh popcorn and a good selection of board games. Oh, and gnomes…
Nebraska
Old movies on the screens and great beers on tap are two prime attributes of this cheery Blackstone District bar. It has an eclectic menu of food served…
Oklahoma
Close to the bombing memorial and Midtown, this hipster cafe has sensational coffee. It also does food (mains from $6), including the expected avocado…
Kansas
On the edge of Old Town, this vintage pub has high ceilings, a tiled floor, a superb beer selection (best in the state) and tasty food. The good burgers…
Missouri
At the end of an alley, this hip coffee shop has the strongest single origin pours in town. Expect great tunes spinning on the record player, art…
Nebraska
Everyone drinking in this attractive brewery with eight house-made beers is enjoying a better brew than anyone flying far overhead. On balmy nights, sit…
