Part cocktail supply store, part thoughtful and creative cocktail bar. The storefront is…read moreunpresuming, with the Amaro bar in the back definitely being a spot promoted primarily by locals and word of mouth. My friends and I visited before a stand up night at the Rino Theater next door and it was a perfect stop! Plan to wait a little for drinks due to a solo bartender, but it's worth the wait. My drink, the Hola Hola Back Girl- was very unique- Jamaican Rum (1 1/2 oz) + Overproof Rum (¾ oz) + Mango Liqueur (¾ oz) + Pandan Liqueur (1 oz) + Ube Cream Liqueur (1 oz) + Lime Juice ( 1/2 oz)- I could taste the notes of all! Producing great tasting, low fluff, minimal garnish drinks is their speciality and the bartender was incredibly knowledgeable. A great stop to upgrade your liquor/cocktail knowledge and try something completely new!

This gem in North Kansas City has been in the area for 7 years. I have driven by hundreds of times…read morehaving lived downtown for 14 years and I never knew it was a liquor store-bar. The ambience is clean neat and not over crowded considering it is a bar in a liquor store. When I say liquor store I mean they carry mid to high end liquor with the unique ingredients that make your cocktail a tasteful event. You definitely will not find anything basic here. If you are a big mixology fan this is your place to taste something unique and different and the best part is the ingredients are on their shelf to buy. We sampled the fall menu with our group of 4 each ordering two different drinks each and sharing to taste. The bartender (so sorry I forgot his name) was very friendly, knowledgeable and engaging with us. Just a side note- they don't serve food however two tables bright food in so that is a great option. If you are looking for a different option and experience this is definitely a place to check out. Note- they will be changing to their winter cocktail menu soon. They will be featuring "warm drinks ". If warm drinks are not your thing there is always the basic drink options as well. I love tasting so I and absolutely coming back to try the Winter menu. For those interested in Amaro liquor the serve flights so you can truly get the scope and find your preferred flavor profiles. They are not on the menu but you only need to ask the bartender and they will help set you on your journey. Last note- the prices are mid range better than most for a great cocktail. Cheers!

My husband and I have been to The Parker Hollow several times, including with bringing friends, and…read moreevery time the food and cocktails have been amazing!! I use a wheelchair and we always sit at the chef's table - a comfortable and engaging place for me. And, everyone speaks directly to me (something that doesn't always happen at other places, with using a wheelchair). Everyone is very friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is really cool - historic and cozy. And did I mention the food is AMAZING??

I had a 9:00 PM reservation at the chef's counter at Parker Hallow with three friends, and it…read moreturned into an excellent evening. We started with cocktails and a selection of oysters from the West Coast, Texas, and the East Coast, each one distinct and delicious with classic accompaniments. In addition we had the roasted beet salad, as well as the octopus salad. Phenomenal! Highlights included razor clams with chorizo, outstanding sea trout ribs, perfectly cooked steak frites, Ossetra caviar, and a rich, satisfying fisherman's stew. Food: 9/10. Service: 9/10. Ambiance: 9/10 The chef's counter made the experience especially engaging. Highly recommended.

A welcome addition to the Northland just a block east of N. Oak and a block north of "downtown"…read moreGladstone. Nyx Lounge if featuring a small menu that will rotate frequently to highlight and promote their products that the create at their Distillery and Vineyards outside of Excelsior Springs - Fence Stile Vineyards and Nyx Distillery. The space is only a few weeks open and they are operating with a soft opening menu while ramping up for a grand opening when their outdoor deck is being constructed. The space is large with bar seating, multiple "picnic" style tables for 4 to 6 people and a comfy pit by the fireplace and soon a patio deck. The owners Shriti and Paul were most welcoming, while spending a lot of time with our small group guiding us through the menu, offering suggestions and giving us a lesson on the their business, their challenges and goals. Their customer service skills and passion for their craft was impressive and addictive. I enjoyed a white wine Sangria, Pineaapple Mimosa and a pour of their Golden Rum. All were wonderful and fairly priced. They have scheduled tasting events and also offer snacks and charcuterie. A new favorite place when you need a bit of sophistication in a casual environment.

Wine was nice and liked the space. Special event so difficult to evaluate for a mixed crowd but…read morefound the place comfortable.

My husband and I have been here twice now. Both times were fantastic! The staff is so friendly and…read morekind, shout out to Suzanne! Best first impression ever was seeing her smiling face upon arrival. We love a good speakeasy and this place does it right. The atmosphere inside is so special with amber lighting and cozy corners to sit and enjoy the vibe. The drinks were inventive and fun. This is the perfect spot for before or after dinner drinks. We look forward to trying out the new patio soon! Thanks for a wonderful date night!

Really unique atmosphere and even better drinks! The Alchemist experience is a great option i would…read morerecommend and you're given the option to purchase the glass if you like it. The snacks were okay, i didn't have any complaints but the options they had would not be my preferred choice when paired with drinks. Overall, great time! Highly recommend.

Best Irish Pub in KC, family owned and amazing reubens & chicken sammitches…read more Pat and Ginger are good people and Parkville is a beautiful town.

Reubens and Smithwicks? Count me IN! The inside is on the smaller side, so this was our second…read moreattempt at trying it out. We were able to snag a table and I am so glad we did. The Reuben was delicious and of course, I enjoy some Irish fair. The waiter was kind, but he forgot things quite a bit. Overall, we really enjoyed it, everyone loved their food and we will be back again!

Strawberry Hill has a "new" gem that took me 2 years to just cross the Kansas River from KCMO to…read moreget to LOL. The former Mockingbird (aka The View for us "old-timers") has been reimagined into one of the highest quality tiki bars I have ever experienced. The outdoor patio has been tidied up and the interior is like The Little Mermaid meets Pirates of the Caribbean with New Orleans flair (think hanging lanterns, skulls and a Velvet John Wayne) and you will get the vibe. Roxy was delighful and crafted fabulous drinks and stories. The seasonal menu changes every few months and current highlights include the "Better to Sea You With" and "Chai and Mighty". The "Zombie " was potent and "Morning Wench" with rum creme, spiced rum, black coffee liquor and cinnamon is the BEST "espresso" without espresso martini I have ever had! Take a ride on over to Kansas City Kansas or better yet take a Lyft, because you won't be able to have just one of their delicious drinks.

The Blue Palm is great. It blends a great tiki bar with a great neighborhood hang and has the most…read morechill vibes in KC. Now is the *most* authentic tiki bar? I'd say no, but don't let that stop you. I like it better here than Kon Tiki and while I'm still really sad over the loss of Tiki Cat (RIP you unicorn gem of a bar), The Blue Palm is divine it's own unique way. I stopped in here for a springtime patio meet up with friends and was not let down. The cocktails are some of the best tiki inspired drinks in town, and they have a great happy hour to boot. Shout out to the servers here as they are fabulous. I'll be back!

What a cool concept! Pool, shuffleboard, cornhole - love the hanging chairs throughout!…read more Lots of drink options ( NA & not) on tap! Reasonable prices and quite a few people there on a mid day Saturday

Great Space to grab a pint, watch a game, play games, and enjoy!…read more The Bar features Cinder Block Beer on Draft along with other selections by the can and bottle. The bar is on the south end and Bay Boys sandwich shop in on the west. TVs line the walls featuring sports and games to play include foose-ball, corn hole, billiards and others. Staff are warm and helpful and the ambiance is casual. I found free street parking on Clay St, just north of 18th.

I enjoyed myself. The general managers came out and was very nice and took care of us. The…read moreatmosphere was great a good place to watch the game the soccer game the World Cup. Everything was good. The food was really good. The price of the food was nice. I will be back five stars.

We were in search of mac & cheese, so doing a quick search led me to Two Birds, and we settled here…read moresince my goal was to try more new places this year. When we arrived, it was a little quiet, so we sat at the bar. The two bartenders working were welcoming. One of them asked if we were there to eat, handed us menus, and then let us know what wasn't in stock. It was a little weird that they were out of chicken quarters, pasta salad (or was it potato?), burgers (maybe that's a testament to their popularity), and bacon... Thankfully, the mac & cheese was available, so the mission wasn't a fail. The plus was that it came with a side of fries, and not just any-- they were seasoned sidewinder fries, for those of you who are fans of thicker potatoes. I had the Italian po-boy, which I really enjoyed. I thought they constructed it well, and the spicy relish wasn't too much heat if you're worried about that. It was definitely the right amount of food, too. I was able to clean the plate and not regret the last bite. At this point, they've been open for 8 months, so I think they've worked out the kinks, but we also showed up on a Wednesday night, so service was great and attentive. It might be different on weekends, but I'd come back to try more things on the food menu.

Came here for an event on the other side. I grabbed the Smashburger and the Smash Fries, and I made…read morethe Smashburger a double. So I'll say that the Double Smash Burger is a three out of five from a standpoint of how much food you get. Definitely gives you the quantity of food, but from a quality standpoint, the bun didn't really speak to me. The seasoning of the burger didn't really speak to me, nor did the sauce on it. It was okay, it was just okay from that standpoint. So when you talk about the fries, I also say that it's a three out of five. The sauce is good. The crunch of the waffle fry is there. They're not overcooked or undercooked or anything like that, but they just don't give, oh my God, if you will. The chopped up smash burger isn't really chopped up as much as you would think. It's more of a patty with a couple chops where it needed to be more thoroughly chopped and spread across, if you will. It's definitely filling. They do not skimp you when it comes down to the quantity of food, but the quality of the flavor just doesn't make me say, "Heck yeah, I want to order that again." The experience, the area, the seating, the atmosphere, the live music, all of that is absolutely there. You can't take that away from the location. From a standpoint, if I have to run and tell everybody to try this food, that just wasn't there, and the prices weren't ridiculous either. I'm not going to say that they knock you over the head for the amount of food or for the food itself, but that's my experience. If you've never been here, you should definitely go check out the live music and check out the space. It's definitely a fun place to be out in the open, breathing clean air. Give it a try.

This park is so cute! Attached to J Rieger Distillery it's an outdoor bar with bar food available,…read moreoutdoor seating and games to play. You order food and drinks from separate trailers and sit outdoors on comfy sofas or tables strewn throughout. The drink trailer has their signature cocktails available plus what they fall freezes. I tried the rotating freeze which is made with vodka and various citrus flavors. It was cold and tart and super refreshing on a hot afternoon. They have some great happy hour deals from 3-6pm as well! A member of my group ordered from the food trailer and I tried some of her fries and they were fresh, nicely salted, and beer battered. Super delicious and I didn't even need a dipping sauce. I would love to come back here and try some more options and lucky for me it's less than 2 miles from where I work.

To describe this in relation to any other place is hard since it's so unique. We popped in on a…read moreFriday night with a group of 6, so it was a little hard to find a spot. A small table opened up, so we all squeezed in and had a blast. You can order food from the Disco Burger outside from your phone or walk up to the truck as well. I was super surprised how much I liked the burger. I could compare it to a less greasy version of town topic. Delicious. Our waitress was awesome and we were all matching drinks, so we got some high life, mystery tall boys, and she loved it. The stone walls and disco ball combo was awesome and I hope to be back in to check out some cocktails as well.

I visited Varsity Club to hang out with a friend on her birthday and enjoy Disco Burger. To that…read moreend it should be noted that this review is just for the patio as I didn't have a reason to venture inside! All of that being stated, despite the heat, the Varsity Club patio is awesome. There are plenty of picnic tables, it's kid friendly (at least during dinner), and they have some great happy hour specials. I loved that even outside you get table service, the staff was SO kind even though we were just there for happy hour on the patio, and they offer water you can pour yourself near the door. I loved also that many of their cocktails come in a cute branded plastic cup that's better for outdoors, and was fun for my kiddo to enjoy her kids drink out of without me worrying about her breaking glass. I honestly can't wait to return once it cools down.