Kirby's Beer Store

What can I say, I love this place. Reasonable prices, character for days, a pool table and a…read more(internet) jukebox too! Lucky's has a recently renovated patio out back which is great when the weather is nice. It will soon include quartz heaters for the cooler months. The staff is friendly. Off the beaten path just a bit means that it's a bit quieter than other "Old Town" bars right after work and in the early evenings. It does pick up after 10pm most evenings and occasionally has a band, but not too often. A decent selection of premium liquors like bourbon if that is your thing, 6 draft beers and plenty of bottle selection. Standards like PBR, Highlife and Coors Orig. are $2.25 everyday. No need to look for a special. Lucky's just hits all the right notes for me. All the character of a hole-in-the-wall dive bar without making you feel like you need to take a shower when you get home. 5 Stars from me!

Harassing people who use the restroom based on their appearance is top tier ignorance. Will not…read moreever step foot in this establishment.

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The Dive - Beach Bar

4.4(8 reviews)

2.5 mi

Great bar! My friends and I were killing some time before we had to be at another event and…read moresomeone mentioned this place had happy hour specials on Saturday. We were the first ones at the bar as they were still setting up for the day. They had a delicious shot on draft called the "Good time" shot. They also let me spin for a birthday shot! Service was great. They let us know they they also had airbnb above the bars available!

Such a fun bar ! The drinks are so good and the specials are out of this world ! 2$ wells or 2$…read moreanything in this economy sign me up ! Service is spectacular! Everyone from bar staff to customers are so nice and inviting!

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The Tropics Lounge

3.7(3 reviews)

2.4 mi

I like Tropics Lounge, except I don't care for Ashley the bartender, I find that she was not…read morefriendly with the customers & rude.

Judging from the fairly offensive African tribal men that used to adorn the exterior, The Tropics…read moreLounge is part of another time. Sitting there with the old-timers around the bar and watching the trains underscores this realization, too, though the Modelo on tap and the salsa being offered are small capitulations into the changed makeup of the neighborhood. It's more than just a out-of-date dive bar that caters to bikers and the fairly old, or at least they care about serving them a decent meal, because the collection of sandwiches they have on offer are nice and simple: salami, ham, cheese, whatever, but the cold cuts are improved thanks to the Delano bread and a good bit of toasting under the panini press. Add a serviceable potato salad, a couple of beers, and some popcorn from Kernel's Popcorn Express, and it's a bar that might not be looking for customers like me, but welcoming all the same.

Cowboy Inn

3.7(3 reviews)

4.5 mi

A hidden gem. Neighborhood dive bar with reasonably priced drinks, friendly service, fun live music…read moreand karaoke and a huge comfortable patio at back for when the weather is amenable. I don't know why it took me so long to find it!

Had a good night of drinks and music. Bartender was on point. Kind of a weird frontage-but, the…read morepatio is really cool.

J's Lounge

4.5(13 reviews)

2.4 mi

Marco is a great bartender! I come to this bar when I'm in town. Everyone is very friendly. The…read moredrinks are well made, and Marco makes sure everyone is taken care of as quickly as possible.

Always a nice time at this place. Super friendly staff and patrons. They have a pool table and a…read morecovered patio with heaters to smoke on. Thanks

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Douglas Social

3.0(5 reviews)

2.0 mi

Showed up at 8pm (when they opened at 6pm per Google) and the doors were locked and there was a…read moregroup inside laughing at us. We wanted to come for a good time and were met with nothing but hostility and we didn't even get in the door. Don't recommend.

Love Maria pls give her a raise . She's soo sweet and attended us with such a great attitude. She's…read morethe only reason we come back .

Old fashioned

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Beer, wine and nonalcoholic menu

Shamrock Lounge

3.6(13 reviews)

4.1 mi

The shamrock lounge is a local dive bar that has great live music options and cheap booze.read more

Attentive, genuinely nice bartenders (Abby and Kevin) and a great atmosphere. Drinks were spot-on,…read moredelivered quickly, and the vibe made it easy to stay longer than planned. Ryan gave great suggestions for live music in town. Definitely coming back. The shuffle board is the best in town!

Two peeps with their Guiness

Pool shuffleboard, and decent juke box selections...

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Dockum

4.4(89 reviews)

2.9 mi

I really enjoyed my time at the Dockum. Our drinks came out quickly and our food was excellent. In…read moreadditions, our server Haleigh provided some great drink recommendations. I also really enjoyed the ambiance as the low lighting was quite relaxing. Overall I would highly recommend visiting the Dockum!

Had a wonderful time at my first Wichita speakeasy!…read more I'm in town visiting family, and they decided to introduce me to Dockum. And what an introduction it was. First off, this is a beautifully crafted location. Tucked away inside a rather unassuming downtown hotel, you would never imagine what's waiting for you downstairs. After crossing the lobby, we were directed to the lower level, where we had to give a secret knock to gain entry. And just like that, we were transported back in time. The atmosphere is magnificent. The intimate downstairs setting, the decor, and the overall mood give the place a personality all its own. It feels like stepping into another era, with all the charm and mystery you would expect from a speakeasy. But what makes Dockum particularly interesting is the history behind its name. In 1958, a courageous group of African American students staged a peaceful sit-in at the Dockum Drug Store lunch counter, located upstairs from where the speakeasy now sits. For nearly four weeks, these young people challenged segregation, ultimately helping bring an end to discriminatory service practices at the Dockum chain in Kansas. Think about that for a moment. Here I was, enjoying a beautifully designed speakeasy, only to discover that the building above me had been part of something far more significant than a night out. That history adds another dimension to the experience, and I appreciate that the establishment makes an effort to acknowledge it. Now, back to the drinks! Wonderfully crafted, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. I ordered The Last Word, and what made it even more memorable was the little show they put on while preparing it right at our table. I love when a cocktail becomes part of the experience rather than simply something placed in front of you by their beautiful waitstaff. The food? Good, but not great. It certainly wasn't the highlight of the evening, but it didn't take away from what made the visit special. And that's really the thing about Dockum. You're not just going downstairs to grab a drink. You're stepping into an atmosphere filled with character, enjoying a little theater, and visiting a place connected to an important chapter of Wichita's history. If you're in downtown Wichita and looking for beautifully crafted cocktails, a little mystery, and a location with a story worth knowing, Dockum is absolutely worth visiting. As for me, I already know I'll be back. After all, now that I know the secret knock, it would be a shame not to use it again.

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Harry's Uptown Bar & Grill

3.7(82 reviews)

2.0 mi

Small place but perfect for after work drinks. Service was good. Waitress was friendly. We ordered…read morefood, club sandwich-was great! It was just a sandwich but we didn't wait at all. Drinks were good. I will definitely go back.

Food wasnt the best but for bar food it filled me up, service was amazing tho, super friendly and…read moreeven though it was busy me and my friend still had a good time

Tuaca Raspberry Lemon Drop

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The bar

Barleycorn's

4.2(22 reviews)

2.7 mi

Since the remodel this has been my favorite place to go on a weekend. The rustic interior gives it…read morea really unique charm that really helps you escape from your daily routine and that's something bars and clubs don't do a lot around here or even fail at. It's a great place to see live music, comedy or even burlesque or sideshow. Also the recent addition of Karaoke on Tuesday nights makes it one of the best Karaoke spots in town, with an actual stage no less!. The drink selection is good and the bar staff is always courteous. Before Barleycorns, I hesitated to pay to see live music, I'd want to make sure I'd be getting my $5 dollars worth but the quality of the acts and the venue have been so great at Barleycorn's I wont even shrug a $10 cover. It's totally worth checking out if you have the time but be aware the size of the crowd and the clientele can change depending on what's happening at Intrust Arena that night.

Barleycorn's is a hidden gem that gets great local, regional and sometimes a national act. It's a…read moresmall venue, limited seating. The best way to get here is to park somewhere else and use the FREE Q-line that drops you off near the front door. Free parking, free transport, $10 ticket, awesome music, quaint venue with near perfect sound! It may be hard to get a drink at the bar because of the crowd...but there are awesome people at the show, too!

The Wild Reeds from LA.

Live music every night of the week!!

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Such a cool poster. Great lineup for the show tonight.

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Keisha E.

2 years ago

This little whole in the wall is such a COMFORTABLE place and extremely open to anyone and everyone! Coming from someone who is in a band that performs here quite often, all of the staff are amazing and have fun with us along with regular customers! Personally, Kirby's is a genuine judgmental- free zone for musicians of all kinds and customers who just want to drink and have some fun! I most definitely recommend coming here if you're interested in having a good time with some good music in the background! read more

Whquincy Q.

2 years ago

kirby's feels like Cheers, were it a legendary dive bar across the street from university for 5 decades, going on forever, with a reputation for bitchin' live music more often than not read more

Marcillene D.

2 years ago

Kirby's is a place I've been going for years - you can always count on good music, good people, and good beer!

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