4 rooftop bars in Kansas City our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Kansas City nightlife.
Messenger Coffee Rooftop ★ 4.4
crossroads · 1624 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Messenger Coffee's rooftop terrace on Grand Boulevard in Kansas City's Crossroads is the city's daytime rooftop hangout, with skyline views and an Ibis Bakery snack programme.
Tip: Daytime rooftop only; the cafe closes at 17:00. Sunset is the best time on warm days.
Tower Tavern ★ 4.0
midtown · 401 E 31st St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Tower Tavern on 31st Street in Kansas City's Martini Corner has run a gastropub bar with 20-plus screens, a covered patio and a long beer selection since 2007.
Tip: Patio runs warm-weather; trivia and game nights anchor the calendar.
Boulevard Brewing Beer Hall Patio ★ 4.3
westside · 2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108
Boulevard Brewing's Beer Hall on Madison in Kansas City has a second-floor patio with skyline views of downtown, plus rotating Boulevard pours and a curated food menu.
Tip: The Beer Hall opens earlier than the Tours and Rec; rooftop is the move on warm evenings.
Char Bar Roof Patio ★ 4.3
westport · 4050 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111
Char Bar's roof patio in Kansas City's Westport is the city's largest dog-friendly outdoor space, with cornhole, ping-pong, bocce, a fire pit and Boulevard drafts.
Tip: The fire pit is the survival seat on cold nights; the patio runs later than the kitchen.