$$$$Cocktail barCrossroadsMon-Thu 11:30-22:30, Fri-Sat 09:00-23:30, Sun 09:00-20:00
Brewery Emperial in Kansas City's East Crossroads runs the city's largest brewery patio: 20-plus picnic tables, cornhole, kids' sandbox, plus a wood-fired.
TipPatio runs warm-weather seven days a week. Sun to Thu open 11:00-22:00.
$$$$Cocktail barWestportTue-Sat 16:00-23:30, Sun 10:00-23:30
Westport Cafe and Bar on Westport Road runs a craft cocktail programme out of a French-owned bistro, with the Copper Rabbit gin signature and scratch bistro.
TipTuesday through Saturday after 9pm the bar side eases off the dinner rush; sit at the bar for the cocktail list.
$$$$Cocktail barRiver MarketMon-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-01:30, Sun 11:00-22:00
Harry's Country Club on Missouri Avenue in Kansas City's River Market is the neighborhood bar with a long bourbon selection and Boulevard beer on draft.
TipLive music nights are the draw; the back patio fills first Standing room when busy.