I stopped in to listen to live music, and the place was pretty busy. I ordered a beer at the bar…read moreand found a table off to the side where they have a selection of board games, skeeball, and a couple of other arcade games. At first, I was having a difficult time hearing the music, so when a spot closer to the stage opened up, I moved. I later ordered a beer flight, and the bartender was great describing the different beers and checking in with me as I tasted each one. I enjoyed the musician despite the large crowd and the challenge of hearing him over the many conversations. Eventually, the crowd thinned out, and I was able to better enjoy the music. Overall, it's a nice brewery.

Nothing beats sitting on a patio with an adult beverage when Kansas City's weather is on its best…read morebehavior. Thankfully, East Forty Brewing has one of the best patios in town. It's roomy and expansive with plenty of seating and a few yard games. It's popular, too, and will fill up quickly at peak times. There's plenty of drinking options. The menu boasts a number of styles, plus a few ciders, non-alcoholic choices and even a couple of cocktails. The best beer is your favorite beer and you should be able to find something that hits the spot. Food is available, however the kitchen backs up when it gets busy. Please keep that in mind if you're coming hungry. Entertainment ranging from trivia contests to comedy to cover bands will perform on a small stage inside at times. An events schedule is posted on the brewery's website if you want to see who's playing.

Soooo looking to buy some beer to go and the bartender was kind enough to help us figure out which…read morebrew we wanted. We got to sample: life of the party, jazzman and glory. We landed on a 4-pack with 2 of each as you can pick an assortment.. Glory and Life of the party

We could not wait to visit a Black-owned brewery in Kansas City! My party heard about Thursday…read moreBingo and decided to sign us up in addition to getting a flight. We came from the airport because our flight was late (big shock). The area nearby was quiet in a slightly deserted way for Thursday. There is an upstairs and downstairs, connected to a Vine Street Chicken place. One could drink/eat upstairs but the Bingo was downstairs. It was quiet for a Thursday, only 9 or 8 tables playing. We sat with our flight and listened to the numbers and patterns. We didn't win anything but it was fun. I got samples of East 71 (Cream Ale); Worth the Climb (Pilsner); Jazzman (Dark Lager) and Hood Saison. I got a full pint of the Jazzman as well. The only food they serve is VIne Street chicken, so we ordered that after the game; we wanted to eat downstairs so my party picked it up and brought it downstairs. There was eventually a bartender downstairs as well. One not great thing was that when we arrived at 7 or so, (we parked nearby) the bar downstairs was not open, so we had to order upstairs and BRING the flight downstairs. No elevator! It was interesting taking a paddle of 4 small glasses of beer down a flight of stairs. I guess after 2 flights we did not want to wait til after Bingo to get beer. The food was very good, the chicken and mac/cheese was great, but the only sauce I liked was the peach Bourbon. Yum! Both bartenders were friendly and helpful, and there were board games and sofas for cool nights, and a nice outdoor patio for sitting outside. There was a cooler of cans to take home, but since we were flying it was best not to risk it. I'd go back later if I return to KC, esp to get a few cans to drink in my room instead of paying stadium prices!

Lovely place. And it's family friendly. There are so many babies here. If I lived here when my…read morechild was small she would have been a regular baby too. The workers are so helpful when dealing with my crazy "food" allergies and sensitivities. I do recommend visiting this place. Let's give them our business.

Great music-focused nanobrewery in the reborn downtown Shawnee corridor! The craft beer, industry…read morehas mushrooms across many areas of the country, and western Johnson County is no different. The space is friendly with its seating and there are plenty of games to keep you engaged while you enjoy your brew. The music theme lines the decor, with cassettes (remember those?) from all genres featured. Friction always has some of their own makings on tap as well as guest taps that can range from regional to national. The board will list the ABV for each beer, as well as the pour prices, and you can choose from anything between lighter ales to heavier stouts. I prefer the darker stuff and really love their 'Train in Vain', a brown ale with fabulous body. Don't miss their fresh-hopped varietals, such as the recent 'Earth & Sky', which gives you that right-off-the-trellis hoppiness. If you're not sure what you want, then the makers will always give you friendly suggestions. They're proud of their offerings and that pride comes through in the beer. Making unique craft beer is always a labor of love and Friction really shows you how they get it done.

A fun little brewery with a lot of atmosphere. Several different beer choices, and BBQ or firepit…read morestyle of food. The food is really good but can come across a little salty on some of the items. We would definitely come back here when we're in town though.

Stop in to check out this place on a Saturday night. We sat down at a table. No waiter or…read morewaitress. Order at the bar. Beer brewing atmosphere. They seem to be a local hang out spot for those that know about this place. Business is hidden from main road. You probably won't know to come here unless someone told you about it. They do serve food and drinks here. We just came in for a drink tonight and ordered their old fashioned. Drink was decent and pricing reasonable than other places. They also have outdoor patio which would be nice in warmer weather. Location is also next to a man-made pond. TV screens for sport viewing and music playing in background.

If you like microbreweries, this is a must stop for a few+++. Jason is a fun bartender and Mark,…read morethe brewmaster, can be found sitting at the bar or sometimes bartending. It was a first visit in the area and we decided to walk from the hotel to the micro breweries that were close (there's a dozen or so within 1 mile) YEAH!! This one though was definitely one we will visit again. We did a flight and some additional samples. I'm usually a Hazy IPA - which was excellent - but every beer there was sooo good! I could have had a pint of any of them and been amazed. Cheers Mark and Team! We will be back!!

Border Brewing used to be one of my favorite places to meet friends and unwind after work. It…read morerelaxed atmosphere that made it easy to recommend. Unfortunately, that has changed. During my recent visits, I repeatedly observed behavior from one of the bartenders that made the environment feel uncomfortable and unprofessional. This man has frequently crossed personal boundaries and generally came across as someone who was more interested in making female patrons uncomfortable than providing good service. Instead of feeling like a place where everyone could relax, the atmosphere felt like a boys' club where inappropriate behavior was tolerated. The biggest disappointment wasn't just the employee's conduct--it was the lack of action or acknowledgement by management that concerns are taken seriously. Instead of addressing complaints, they move to suppress reviews. When an establishment allows and enables behavior that makes customers feel uncomfortable or unsafe, it reflects on the business as a whole. I used to recommend Border Brewing without hesitation, but I can't anymore. There are plenty of breweries in Kansas City where everyone can enjoy themselves without worrying about being subjected to inappropriate comments or an unwelcoming atmosphere.

It's been a hot minute since I've been back to strange days but I came for a Fifa watch party and…read morethe space really came to life. It was a packed house and the environment was energetic. I forgot how good their beers were and I grabbed an IPA that was a collab with discourse (another favorite of mine) that was delicious. I also tried a lager and their sour which were both great. I will say the drinks added up quickly price wise with tip and maybe Fifa gratuity? I will come on a casual day and see how it feels again.

I love Strange Days! It's a great neighborhood brewery in River Market!…read more There is lots of seating inside, but they also have a big patio to hang out on. When the weather is nice, they have their garage doors open! The bartenders are super friendly and welcoming. They always have a great assortment of beers, and I have yet to be disappointed by one. There's always something interesting going on -- like right now they have a peanut butter and jelly seltzer!! You can build your own flight for $20, or you can do their daily variety flight for $15. You can order food from Burn Theory via a QR code on your table, and it is delivered right to you! There is a small parking lot that they share with Double Tap next door, but typically you can find street parking right on Oak St. They are huge soccer fans here! They're always open at weird hours to show soccer games!

FPO and I were holoholoing on a fall Sunday. We tried a winery first but weren't entirely…read moreimpressed. Yelping we found Broken Hatchet Brewery. A nice place on Main Street, they have a nice variety of house brewed beers, a red and white option for wines, indoor corn hole, and a number of screens to watch the games. For food they've got Pizza Tascio pizza by the slice. (Very tasty!) Friendly and knowledgeable staff, it's a nice place to hang out. A little off the beaten path for us, it's still a great find.

The service was great and they did a good job of explaining the flights and the different options…read more We had several different kinds of beers and somewhere more to taste and we're not so that's a great thing about flights. They were very generous with their pores so I will give them a lot of credit on that as you can look at the pictures, the ambience was simple but yet sophisticated so yeah it overall would be a great time to have a party like other people were having there or just a great place to just go have a pint on your way to somewhere else. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

This is a spacious bar with a variety of beers and other drinks to choose from. Last night I had…read morethe Koala Berry Wheat, and I loved it. Fruited wheats are my favorite type of beers and it seems like they are a dying breed. The service was prompt and friendly, there are two bars that you can order from. I love that the water was self serve and it was ice cold. A group of us took up the outside deck which was very nice, though a little chilly from the breeze. Inside there is a large projector to watch sports games, and another smaller room where they were having a bingo event. It's a great place with a variety of areas to sit and hang out.

Yes!! Yummy beers and great selection too. Ambience is killer. I went in for one of their Drink &…read moreThinks and I love this. Nothing better than learning about something to really make you think so then when you're a little bit lit, you can have some very deep conversations with friends afterwards. I will be back.