2 listening bars in Kansas City our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Kansas City nightlife.
Green Lady Lounge Orion Room ★ 4.7
crossroads · 1809 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Green Lady Lounge's downstairs Orion Room in the Kansas City Crossroads runs trios led by Danny Embry, Ken Lovern, Jeff Shirley and Tyrone Clark. No televisions, conversation-friendly.
Tip: The downstairs Orion is the quieter, more intimate room; bookings preferred Fri-Sat.
The Phoenix Listening Room ★ 4.4
downtown · 302 W 8th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
The Phoenix on 8th Street in downtown Kansas City is the city's oldest jazz and blues listening room, with food service and live music nightly Tue through Sun since 1990.
Tip: Saturday brunch 10:00-14:00 with the bloody mary bar. Sunday closes at 14:00.