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Located in the center of the thriving River Market's hot area, at 5th and Walnut, the RMBC is another of KC's bars that is more restaurant than bar, spatially speaking. However, patrons are welcome...
Located in the center of the thriving River Market's hot area, at 5th and Walnut, the RMBC is another of KC's bars that is more restaurant than bar, spatially speaking. However, patrons are welcome to sit wherever they like, whether they are eating or not. The food, with some notable exceptions(like the 16-oz KC Strip) is standard American bar fare.
The dining area is smoke-free, which is pleasant after walking through the smoky bar area. Pints of hand-crafted beer made in the brewery's visible brewhouse runs for only $3 a draw, and usually includes something unique.
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Located just off the 6th St row of madness, the Ginger Man is the only independent mega-beer-bar I have found in Texas, and ironically, it fits in perfectly with its surroundings. Everything inside...
Located just off the 6th St row of madness, the Ginger Man is the only independent mega-beer-bar I have found in Texas, and ironically, it fits in perfectly with its surroundings. Everything inside is woodgrain: the bar, chairs, walls, floors, and ceiling. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They are obviously interested in getting you what you want, and will let you sample beers to your heart's content, until you find the perfect pint
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With more than thirty taps along its back wall, most of which rotate, the Map Room has built a reputation as a beer enthusiast's haven. Located in a quiet corner along Armitage, it has every...
With more than thirty taps along its back wall, most of which rotate, the Map Room has built a reputation as a beer enthusiast's haven. Located in a quiet corner along Armitage, it has every appearance and feeling of being a typical neighborhood bar. And indeed it does have a lot of local regulars, meeting for a quick pint, and chatting up the friendly bartenders.
What sets it apart from a typical neighborhood haunt is the beer selection that draws people from hundreds of miles, as well as down the street. And it's all delivered without an ounce of hoighty-toighty pretense that unfortunately seems to go with so many well-tapped bars.
Drop in, say hello, and enjoy some of the best beer poured in Chicago.
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The creative decor of KC's independent burrito joint makes patrons feel at home, but also as if they are cooler than they actually are. The show continues as your burrito is assembled in front of...
The creative decor of KC's independent burrito joint makes patrons feel at home, but also as if they are cooler than they actually are. The show continues as your burrito is assembled in front of you with fresh ingredients and constant solicitation of your approval. If you're looking for a burrito in KC, you needn't look any further than Mesa Wraps in Westport.
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JJ's
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Restaurants
910 W 48th St
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
(816) 561-7136
Just off the west edge of the Plaza, J J's dedicates a majority of its space to dining. I wouldn't know about any of that, except to say that even after the kitchen has long been closed, the dining...
Just off the west edge of the Plaza, J J's dedicates a majority of its space to dining. I wouldn't know about any of that, except to say that even after the kitchen has long been closed, the dining tables cannot be used by patrons at the surprisingly lively bar.
What J J's lacks in bar fare, like beer on tap, they make up for in their selections of almost everything else, especially wine, and by the friendliness of their staff.
It's a bit expensive, but it's a very comfortable place for a quick drink with a friend.
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I went to Kabal during the day, for a charity event. But even for that, the staff was snotty, and seemed put off by our presence. A pint of Pabst Blue Ribbon was $3.50, astronomical by local pricing...
I went to Kabal during the day, for a charity event. But even for that, the staff was snotty, and seemed put off by our presence. A pint of Pabst Blue Ribbon was $3.50, astronomical by local pricing standards.
I will not return any time soon, and don't recommend that anyone else visit, either.
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The staff at Davey's doesn't dance around, trying to tempt you with smoked salmon, or even pretzels. They know you're there to drink, and they're only too happy to assist you. $7 Warsteiner pitchers...
The staff at Davey's doesn't dance around, trying to tempt you with smoked salmon, or even pretzels. They know you're there to drink, and they're only too happy to assist you. $7 Warsteiner pitchers are the vanguard of both Davey's selection and economic demands.
Midtown doesn't have a friendlier bar, in my opinion, but friendly doesn't mean clean. Don't touch the walls in the bathroom, and dry your hands on your pants, if possible.
Also, get there early, because on most Fridays and Saturdays, cover is collected at the door for whatever rock show is going on. However, the live music is usually very good.
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This self-proclaimed upscale bar, opened by the same people that brought you the various iterations of the Peanut, offers a broad selection of just about anything you'd like to drink, with friendly,...
This self-proclaimed upscale bar, opened by the same people that brought you the various iterations of the Peanut, offers a broad selection of just about anything you'd like to drink, with friendly, easy-on-the-eyes, but unfortunately uninformed table service. The locally-produced decor is indicative of the bar's typical clientele, which is just about across the spectrum.
My only complaint about this place is the unmanageable crowds it attracts. In an effort to alleviate the crowding, they have recently opened the second floor, but the drink selection is greatly limited there.
Definitely recommended, nonetheless, especially if you can find a seat.
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Grinders
Category:
Food & Dining
417 E 18th St
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
(816) 472-5454
There is no such thing as a bad experience at Grinders. Located a little bit off the beaten path, by a couple blocks, on 18th, this place was opened in late 2004 by STRETCH, a local metal sculptor...
There is no such thing as a bad experience at Grinders. Located a little bit off the beaten path, by a couple blocks, on 18th, this place was opened in late 2004 by STRETCH, a local metal sculptor with world renown, in an attempt to create the kind of place he'd like to go, starting with the often imitated, but never duplicated South Philly sandwich(available with cheddar, provolone, or the authentic wiz).
Other bars have followed suit because of the wild popularity of it, but this was the first place in KC, or even the region, to serve Unibroue's delicious Maudite beer, on draught, alongside their already impressive selection.
Out the back door is the sculpture garden, in which a half dozen of STRETCH's massive creations sit, waiting to be climbed on by unruly patrons. The garden also offers a very good skyline view of Crown Center, and downtown in the other direction.
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Sitting on a shady corner, just outside of the typical Westport clubber's reach and reckoning, Harling's claims to be an Irish pub, but the only Irish things about this midtown cash-only bar are a...
Sitting on a shady corner, just outside of the typical Westport clubber's reach and reckoning, Harling's claims to be an Irish pub, but the only Irish things about this midtown cash-only bar are a choice in stouts, and cider on tap.
However, a purported Irish denomination is not what brings people in the door and up the stairs. When you walk in the door, there isn't a single person sitting at the bar who won't have a nightlong conversation with you, including the bartender. The hospitality and friendliness is infectious, too. Once you sit, you're eager for another stranger to sit next to you, so the whole process can start over.
Also, Tuesday nights play host to the Boulevard Big Band, a unique no-cover event in which a full big band plays for a couple of hours. Harling's is fast becoming one of my favorite bars in Kansas City. It's definitely worth a try.
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