Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Kill Devil Club

    3.5 (73 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

    Kill Devil Club Photos

    Business Info

    KILL DEVIL CLUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Intimate
    Classy
    Live music

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Kill Devil Club

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Matt E.

    Thank. The. Lord. This bar is EXACTLY what KC needs, and specifically what the Power and Light district needs. In a city without a ton of jazz options (despite calling itself a jazz town) this spot fills a definite niche and will be one of the hottest tickets in Kansas City. Wanna feel classy and sexy and awesome? Get thee to Kill Devil! So why does this place stand out compared to the other jazz bars in town? Well, primarily in the fact that instead of acting as a listening room, where you have your seat and you just sit there quietly while applauding politely every 10 minutes or so, this place seems to embrace the rowdy, sexy nature of a jazz bar! People are dancing and mingling and while they still appreciate the excellent musicians, they're not being held captive by the tunes. Bottom line: It's hard to have a bad time when you're listening to a 10 piece brass band. Additionally, the drink menu here is stellar. Kill Devil boasts the largest rum selection in KC, and will feature a number of punch options for both individuals or groups! These are Grade-A, hand-crafted cocktails, and the price tag reflects it. But it's all part of the atmosphere. I wouldn't want to come here and drink crappy beer or a well vodka soda. Speaking of atmosphere, the decor of this place is great. All dark woods, it nods to the past but isn't overly themey. I love that they have checkerboards in the corner, it's a nice tip of the hat to Cuban/Puerto Rican/South Floridian culture, without coming off too strong. And the staff all look impeccable. Welcome to town, Kill Devil. You're top notch!

    Alexis R.

    A great new addition to the Power & Light district, the Kilk Devil is a Prohition-era speak easy with a cozy atmosphere & great cocktails. We went on Prohibition Night, a celebration of the repeal. Starting with the Kill Devil Punch to drink, we loved all the old-fashioned cocktails. While I'm not usually a fan of gin, which was in several of the drinks we sampled, everything was very well balanced and easy drinking. The Bees Knees (10$) was a bit sweet for me, but I loved the special cocktail of the night which featured lime juice and gin. The absinthe cocktail had a very strong anise flavor so beware! We shared the cheese plate $10. They offered a good selection of about 5 cheeses. No one at the table was a fan of the blue cheese offering though. A friend had the ham croquettes, which she enjoyed. Overall if you looking for a fun night out with great music & a nice dance floor, I highly recommend Kill Devil.

    a crowd of people in a bar

    See all

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Abby P.
    1187
    747
    566

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Matt E.
    4919
    1676
    8539

    14 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Homer G.

    Homer G.

    Helpful 17
    Thanks 0
    Love this 12
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bob W.
    0
    52
    0

    3 years ago

    Not a good experience. The place was extremely hot inside the night we were there. Service was okay.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dominik D.
    320
    5948
    11113

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 10
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Homer G.

    Homer G.

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Homer G.

    Homer G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Layla R.
    194
    30
    3

    13 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Homer G.

    Homer G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Homer G.

    Homer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Homer G.

    Homer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Homer G.

    Homer G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of VA T.
    454
    444
    390

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Homer G.

    Homer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kyle G.
    196
    2
    0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Chad C.
    70
    29
    20

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jake T.
    293
    5
    0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Homer G.

    Homer G.

    Thanks Val and Spence! You guys rock! Hope to see you soon!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Kill Devil Club

    Review Highlights - Kill Devil Club

    Amber (event coordinator) and homer (GM) could not have been more professional, thorough and FUN!

    Mentioned in 3 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Cocktail Bars 551 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Fern Bar - KC Magazine's Best New Bar

    Fern Bar

    4.6(95 reviews)
    0.7 miCrossroads, Greater Downtown
    Romantic vibe
    Locally owned & operated

    Holy...OMG. Come here, come here, come here…read more By some spark of light and luck we start the Valentines Day evening here. Drinks we got: - No Fly Zone - Off the Rails - Mr. Collage - Mescal Espresso Martini I got a cocktail caviar bump which - YES! Appetizer burritos complimented everything. We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to sneak us in, and I couldn't be happier!! You must come here.

    I've driven past the Fern Bar countless times, but had never stopped in. Truthfully, I knew next to…read morenothing about it. That changed yesterday, when Diana Condori, the bar manager, was named a 2026 James Beard Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service semifinalist. As we love supporting restaurants and bars that receive that kind of recognition, my wife and I headed to Fern Bar that evening. I was especially curious what exactly a "sugarcane and agave bar" meant. We arrived around 5:30pm and found only a handful of guests inside. After congratulating the bartender who first served us, he mentioned that Diana was working that night and would stop by to meet us. During our conversation, Diana shared that she didn't even know she had been nominated. She woke up Tuesday to a call from owner Bryan Arri, who said he had big news and was coming over. Her first thought was that something terrible had happened--like the bar had burned down. Instead, he showed up with coffee and told her she was a James Beard honoree. Diana is originally from Bolivia and has lived in Kansas City most of her life, with the exception of time spent in San Francisco during the pandemic. She further refined her cocktail craft through local pop-ups in Kansas City under the name Condor's Cove. When Bryan was preparing to open Fern Bar, he reached out to bring her onto the team. The printed cocktail menu immediately reminded me of the Monarch and the Mercury Room--not surprising given Bryan's background at Manifesto and the Monarch. Thoughtful, intentional, and clearly designed for people who appreciate serious cocktails. We planned on having one or two drinks but ended up staying for three, thanks to an outstanding lineup and a memorable conversation with Diana. We tasted: * No Fly Zone - Rum, agave, pineapple foam * Mr. Collage - Smooth, elegant, egg-white cocktail * Three Negroni Lunch - Bitter, boozy, and beautifully balanced * Pendergast No. 4 - Complex and spirit-driven * It's Bananas - Banana liqueur with bright tropical notes * Off the Rails - Creative and well-executed rum/agave cocktail One downside of many cocktail-forward bars is the lack of food, but Fern Bar offers two varieties of mini burritos for $4--just enough protein to keep things balanced while indulging. Great concept, exceptional service, and truly memorable drinks. Check it out--and be sure to say hello to Diana.

    Photos
    Fern Bar - Comfortable & ample seating

    Comfortable & ample seating

    Fern Bar - Don't worry, the outlets were photoshopped out, but there for you to charge your phone

    Don't worry, the outlets were photoshopped out, but there for you to charge your phone

    Fern Bar - To-Go cocktails available now

    See all

    To-Go cocktails available now

    The Blue Palm - Drink menu and sample flight

    The Blue Palm

    4.9(23 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    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.

    While they don't serve food the drinks are on point. The place is a little on the dark side but it…read moreadds to the appeal. Our waitress was amazing. She was attentive without hovering. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered and we ordered a lot. The drinks are nice and strong so a little goes a long way. It is not listed on the website but they do offer flights in case you can't pick just one drink. Can't wait to go again.

    Photos
    The Blue Palm - The Blue Palm tiki bar

    The Blue Palm tiki bar

    The Blue Palm - Flight of Saturn, Dusky Skies & Sailors Take Warning

    Flight of Saturn, Dusky Skies & Sailors Take Warning

    The Blue Palm

    See all

    The Mercury Room - View from Mercury Room

    The Mercury Room

    4.2(98 reviews)
    0.4 miCrossroads, Greater Downtown

    The Mercury Room is quickly becoming a weeknight fave for me and my friends! A little known tip is…read morethat you can text their number to see if they have any patio or weeknight spots open for walk-ins. The servers and bartenders are so fun throughout the week, and are willing to talk through the drinks and provide some wonderful details and recommendations. The atmosphere is unmatched across Kansas City. You won't find a cooler interior with the lights and ceilings with a beautiful view of the city, but the lesser known star of the location is the patio seating, with great views of the skyline. My friends and I have tried most of the drinks, but the Enfleurage, Magnus, Ambrosia and Kashi are favorites of the latest menu.

    We went to Mercury Room after dinner and did not have reservations. Luckily, bar seats became…read moreavailable due to a cancelled reservation. Unless you want to stand by the windows with a shelf as a table like outcasts, I would suggest making a reservation. The interior is beautiful. The lights on the ceiling mimic a starry night, visible through the glass windows from the street below. To enter you'll have to meet the host outside the bar on the 1st floor (currently Jade Jaguar). The host will send you up to the Mercury room via elevator, where you will be greeted by a server who will lead you into the gorgeous space. The space has 4 couches for larger parties, a few tables for seating, about 6 bar seats and a couple shelf tables for the unprepared outsiders without reservations (us). You will also be greeted with a complimentary tiny glass of kombucha. We didn't order food, but the drinks were delicious and unique. Mercury Room is a great place to stop by on a date night. Side note: This is the first place in Kansas City where I actually felt underdressed so if you want to dress up and go somewhere with a matching atmosphere of luxury, this is the place.

    Photos
    The Mercury Room - Outside balcony

    Outside balcony

    The Mercury Room - Main bar

    Main bar

    The Mercury Room

    See all

    Prime Social - Lobster roll sushi in the foreground with prime sliders in the back.

    Prime Social

    4.4(246 reviews)
    3.8 miCountry Club Plaza

    I love the ease of making a reservation here and the vibe if the space. We were greeted by…read moreChristina at the door and she was so pleasant!! We all enjoyed our drinks. I love to see that since the last time I was there that the menu has expanded to more entree like foods. It's definitely a place I can see myself hanging out after work for a happy hour.

    We took our son out to Prime Social for his 20th birthday, and it was a fantastic spot to…read morecelebrate! This rooftop gem on the Country Club Plaza has such a youthful, energetic vibe--perfect for a milestone like this. Our server was excellent--super friendly, attentive, and even recommended a beautiful and delicious cocktail that paired perfectly with our dinner. We went all out and sampled a ton from the menu: fried lobster tail, pepperoni pizza, spicy tuna roll, salmon roll, wagyu Nagiri, oysters with caviar, and wagyu sliders. Most of the food was absolutely delicious! The sushi rolls stood out with their unique flavors and beautiful presentation--what a nice surprise. Our absolute favorites were the wagyu nagiri (melt-in-your-mouth incredible) and the oysters with caviar. The wagyu sliders were also a hit. That said, the fried lobster tail was a bit of a letdown--chewy and lacking the flavor punch that everything else delivered. The atmosphere is lively and fun, but heads up: it gets very loud. We were at one of those tiny cocktail tables and basically had to yell across it to chat, which made conversation a challenge during dinner. On the bright side, we scored an amazing seat with a stunning view of the Plaza. Watching the sunset while eating was magical and made the whole experience feel extra special for a birthday. Overall, great food (with just a couple minor misses), awesome vibes, top-notch service, and that unbeatable rooftop setting. I'd definitely recommend Prime Social and we'd go back in a heartbeat--maybe just bring earplugs if you're planning to talk a lot! 4 stars.

    Photos
    Prime Social - Great atmosphere

    Great atmosphere

    Prime Social - Truffle Fries

    Truffle Fries

    Prime Social - Hamachi

    See all

    Hamachi

    Kill Devil Club - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...