KC Bier Co. Bierhalle and Biergarten is a bar in Waldo, Kansas City.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Food program: German-style snacks, pretzels
Tip: The Biergarten runs in warm weather only. New Lenexa location opens late 2026.
Address: 310 W 79th St, Kansas City, MO 64114
Strange Days Brewing on Oak Street in Kansas City's River Market has served globally-inspired beer since 2018, just north of the City Market with a casual.
Signature drink: IPAs, hazy ales, fruit beers
Food: Pop-up trucks
Tip: Mon 16:00-21:00, closed Tue, Wed to Sun varied. Food trucks rotate; check the calendar.
Swordfish Tom's in Kansas City's Crossroads is an intimate, speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar with no beer, no wine, no food, just premium spirits and crafted.
Signature drink: The Wise Sage cocktail
Food: No food, premium cocktails only
Tip: Reservations recommended; the door is unmarked. The Wise Sage is the bar's signature pour.
Tom's Town Distilling on Main in Kansas City's Crossroads is downtown's first legal distillery since Prohibition, founded 2015. At 1701 Main St.
Signature drink: Botanical Gin cocktails
Food: Small plates
Tip: Mon 16:00-20:00, Tue to Thu 16:00-22:00, Fri 16:00-24:00, Sat 12:00-24:00. Tours by appointment.
P.S. Kansas City on 12th Street downtown is a modern speakeasy hidden in the heart of the historic district, with a compiled cocktail menu. At 106 W 12th St.
Signature drink: Crafted classic cocktails
Food: Small plates
Tip: Look for the unmarked door; the bar holds about 30 seats and runs Wed to Sat.
Kelly's Westport Inn occupies one of Kansas City's oldest buildings, dated 1850 and run as an outfitting store by Albert Gallatin Boone (grandson of Daniel.
Signature drink: Boulevard draft, well shots
Food: No food
Tip: Cash works fastest; the back patio is the survival seat on busy Saturdays.
Westport Cafe and Bar on Westport Road runs a craft cocktail programme out of a French-owned bistro, with the Copper Rabbit gin signature and scratch bistro.
Signature drink: Copper Rabbit gin cocktail, French aperitifs
Food: French bistro plates
Tip: Tuesday through Saturday after 9pm the bar side eases off the dinner rush; sit at the bar for the cocktail list.
