Best Kansas City, MO Nightlife
BB's Lawnside Barbecue
Since 1990, BB's Lawnside Blues & BBQ has been landmark destination for terrific live blues performances on many nights and weekend afternoons, meats...
The Blue Room
It doesn't get more authentic than jazz performances in the heart of Kansas City's legendary 18th & Vine 'jazz district.' Or live music played near...
The Majestic Restaurant
The Majestic Restaurant has long been known for great steaks served amid 1900s ambiance. But down in the cozy basement that once functioned as a...
Green Lady Lounge
Don't let the nondescript exterior of this impressive jazz lounge discourage you. The ambiance and music inside are almost magical while showcasing local...
O'Dowds Little Dublin Irish Pub
For a taste of the Emerald Isle, and Kansas City's Irish heritage, check out this popular pub in the equally popular Country Club Plaza shopping district....
The Kill Devil Club
If you like piano bars, you've come to the right place. You'll hear talented piano performances and much more at The Kill Devil Club, in Kansas City's...
Howl at the Moon
Part bar and part concert venue, Kansas City's Howl at the Moon has quickly become exceptionally popular among the over-21 crowd. A Kansas City Visitors'...
CrossroadsKC at Grinders
From rock to reggae and bluegrass to hip hop, CrossroadsKC has enthusiastically presented outdoor shows since 2007, with Kansas City's illuminated skyline...
Knuckleheads
'Where the World's Greatest Musicians Play,' Knuckleheads KC offers multiple stages in an industrial neighborhood near a series of train tracks. There's a...
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The Blue Room: "Check the web site for a schedule of recorded Blue Room Live concerts, when a jazz band, and a band with a different musical genre focus, pair up for one-of-a-kind musical meet-ups."
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Gram & Dun: "Enjoy a leisurely Saturday brunch here until 3:30. Egg dishes include house-corned pork loin hash or B.N.B. — with a buttermilk biscuit, breakfast potato and wild boar chorizo gravy. Order a hefty sandwich or Burnt End Mac & Cheese and, of course a specialty cocktail."
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Manifesto Bar: "Because Manifesto Bar accommodates less than 50 people, be sure to call or text and reserve a spot at this wildly popular speakeasy. Small tables seat four or more guests, and there is limited seating for parties of two at the bar."