Recently spent a weekend in KC and while I won't say visiting The Belfry was the only reason we…read moredecided on KC, I will say that it was one of the top reasons...with that, The Belfry is a collective of spaces including a pool hall, bar/restaurant and event space that is located on Grand Boulevard in Downtown KC. It is a peculiar place, and not the setting or vibe that you expect when you realize the Chef is an award-winning culinary titan in Celina Tio! I sought this spot out explicitly due to my fandom of all things culinary, including Celina, so I was in either way, but was a tad surprised that it was essentially a bar, but a bar that was slinging creating and tasty cocktails, prepared by another award winning member of the team in the bartender, and alongside those cocktails was some of the best food we had while visiting KC. To start, we grabbed a few house cocktails including The Strawberry Bees Knees and the highly recommended Carajillo Arturo, which was offered up after I inquired into an espresso martini. He was right to steer me away from the martini, the carajillo was phenomenal! Following up our drinks, we tossed in a few appetizers. I went with the Masala Fries plus Chicken and my partner got the Ahi Tuna Poke Cups. The Masala Fries were legit the best bite of food I had while in KC, and the tuna cups were a close second. I was shocked at how fresh the tuna was, and the fries were just...wow. Service was excellent as well. The server and bartender came by to check on us throughout the visit, each time striking up conversation beyond our orders. The space is small, features a bar, several high-tops and even a lounge area with a couch...again, it is a peculiar space, but somehow works. It is definitely one of those places that is a classic "don't judge a book by its cover". If I had to offer one thing, I would up the lighting a bit, not anything glaring, but a bit more brightness on the tables would be solid. Overall, I am glad I sought this spot out, and glad we made it part of our KC trip!

Omg Justin and April really made our night special!!! We wanted a nightcap... ordered the old…read morefashioned! They were spectacular!!! I know the chef has her special concoctions but my 2nd one of the night was old Elk and no smoke... it was amazing!!!! Thank you for being A great end to our epic weekend in Kansas City!!!

Super friendly bartender. Informed us about all the cool places to go catch a bite while we bar…read morehopped. Tried the churro cider, I was blown away!!

We visited on a Monday afternoon around 5:30. We knew that we could bring in outside food since…read morethey don't really serve food, which was fine with us. The beer and whiskey options are fantastic! So many different things to try - many of which I hadn't heard of before. Our group tried different beers as well as a few of their whiskey cocktails. We really enjoyed all of our choices. The only reason this is not a 5-star review is that the bartender was not very personable. We are the type of people that like to try different things, so we have questions and would like some options or opinions from those that work there. She didn't really offer much banter or discussion, poured our drinks, and then left and never really followed up. She sat behind the bar, chatting with what seemed like a friend, and never checked in again. And when we went up to the bar to order another drink, it felt like we were interrupting her chat.

Honestly, this was a highlight of the trip. We enjoyed it so much that we stopped in when we landed…read moreand again just before flying out. Josiah was the ideal bartender: funny, accommodating, and made a dang good Manhattan. On top of that, the food is really quite good. I had a simple cheeseburger before we flew out, and it actually was one of the best burgers I've had in a long while that wasn't made in my backyard. Properly prepared with quality ingredients and delivered quickly from the pass. Even the rather indulgent Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese was very well put together and definitely not just a funny throwaway dish the way many places would make it. It was seriously good. I'm sure we're going to darken their door every time we're back in KC. Thanks for the stellar experience (and background on some of the rather entertaining ambiance)!

Slow unattentive bartender. I asked about a tequila shot...he never got back to me about it or…read morewalked me through their inventory or made suggestions. Ordered 2 12oz Old Style yard beers. $6 EACH? Say what? I can go next door and get a 16oz Hamms for $3. Awfully pretentious for an absentee bartender with a hefty price tag on panther piss. I doubt I will return. I'm afraid of getting high by osmosis. Somebody slipped these fools a mickey 100%!

Such a cozy vibe with fantastic live jazz, and best of all was the staff who were so helpful in…read morepicking out drinks for some inexperienced cocktail drinkers! Must check out if you're in Kansas City

Nice enough underground intimate vibes. The P.S. margarita I got was also nice (I got it for the…read moreegg whites). Staff was friendly but it was noisy and crowded here. I got in at a lucky time but the seating was awkward being next to the door and the table was mad wobbly lol

We went out for a date night with another couple and decided to give Veritas Whiskey and Wine Grill…read morea try. It was a pleasant day so the garage door was open to the patio, but we chose to be seated inside. We started with the Brussel sprouts and the Ahi tuna appetizers and both were tasty. I tried the Chicken Veritas, which was very good. My friend chose the center cut filet which she liked, and both of our husbands got the paella and thought it was outstanding. Our server was prompt and had good suggestions for us, as this was our first time to try Veritas. The experience overall was great and we all decided we would gladly return.

I stopped in for drinks last weekend. It's a slick, modern place, but it's surprising small inside,…read moreand the lighting was so bright white and severe it actually makes it difficult to relax. Chose not to eat after the first round of cocktails. Flavor was fine, but I didn't think their specialty drink menu was particularly creative, and the result was unusually light on actual spirits. Service was lovely, and if you're looking for a decent bar in the Prairiefire area, then it's fine, but Veritas is not a destination that I would go out of my way for.

Cocktails, mocktails and food are both great here, but the pizza is the standout. High-quality…read moredough, good char, toppings that taste fresh rather than an afterthought -- the kind of place where a pizza and a round of drinks make for a great night.

Whiskey River sounded very promising, but unfortunately, our experience did not live up to the…read moreexpectations. We waited about 10-15 minutes before I finally had to go to the bar and ask if anyone was going to come see us. After we were seated, we waited another 10-15 minutes before a server came over. To make matters worse, our appetizer arrived before our drinks. We ordered deep-fried pickles, but they were overdone, and the pickles themselves were so thin that it was practically all breading. My cauliflower-crust pizza was also a huge disappointment. The crust was so hard that I couldn't even eat the end pieces. When pizza is in the name of your restaurant, you'd expect the pizza to be one of the highlights! Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The positives? The whiskey flight was good, although I thought it was overpriced. The vanilla Old Fashioned was my favorite drink of the night, and honestly, I probably should have just stuck with that! Our waitress did apologize several times for the slow service, and when I told her about the pizza, she said she would let the kitchen know. I appreciated her acknowledging the issues, but there was no compensation or effort to make things right. The final bill was around $150 for two people, and I left feeling like we didn't get our money's worth. Between the slow service, disappointing food, and overpriced drinks, the overall experience just wasn't worth it. I really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately, I can't say I'd recommend it based on our experience. For $150, I expect better food, better service, and an overall experience that doesn't leave me wondering why we spent that much in the first place.

Grilled Koji Aged Pork Rib Chop is amazing! Will order again (& again)…read more Restaurant is noisy, even when sitting at the back corner table, so be aware of this when seating.

First time trying Rye, was recommended, and we were not disappointed! Very cool ambiance with a…read morecountry chic vibe. Counter tops, tables, and outdoor seating all available and full! Make reservations because they had a two hour wait for walk-ins. For appetizers we shared their burnt ends. Tender and sauced perfectly. For dinner we shared a wedge salad, their mashed potatoes, asparagus (a must!), and their tomahawk steak! Instead of doing three separate steaks we did the one and it was a perfect size for all of us to share! The steak was tender and well seasoned, mashed potatoes creamy, and the asparagus was prepared in a way we hadn't had before - highly recommend! We also had their dessert lemon meringue pie and coconut cream pie! Really really good! Wine options: amazing! Bourbon options: classy! We couldn't give it five stars for two main reason: 1. We made a reservation for 7pm, arrived and check in at 6:50 and still had to wait just over 30 minutes to be seated. We learned that walk-ins had been seated ahead of us so we needed to wait for some tables to leave before we could be seated. This was a bit surprising. We understand waiting a few minutes, but 30 min is not okay. 2. The sweet server assisting us for dinner was in training and we learned from her "trainer" that she wouldn't be getting any of the tips from our dinner. Additionally, the "trainer" came over around 830 to tell us that although it was only three of us that gratuity is automatically included. Very odd that we were told these things during our meal. The server being trained should absolutely get a portion of the tips - we hope restaurant management reconsiders their policy on this especially since we hardly saw her "trainer". We normally tip over the 20% but because the trainer didn't get any of our tips, we opted to not increase the tip that was automatically charged to us. All in all really classy restaurant and food was delicious! We'll be back for sure!

Food was yummy! Beers were also so good. I live an hour away, but I am going to make it a point to…read morecome back with a growler so I can take some beer home with me! I did take a brisket sandwich to go and was eating it during a baseball game and I overheard a fellow spectator comment to their partner how good my sandwich smelled. Beef burnt ends are perfection! I also got some pulled pork and what I appreciated is that there weren't huge pieces of fat clinging to the meat. The portions consisted of high quality meat, and their bbq sauce is pretty simple and basic for KC sweetness. They also offer a spicy version which is what I prefer. Bar and dining area have a great vibe and I've experienced nothing but good service. Downtown Liberty is so lucky to have this gem. I will be back!!

All around great place. The service is fast and friendly. And the food is next level. Highly…read morerecommend if in the area or want to make a drive.

Loved the chocolate cherry old fashioned! Sandwiches and flatbread were good! Liked the ambience!read more

This bar is great. It's super clean, the bartenders are great. Called by the call sign, Da Hammer…read moreand McParty were super nice & provided wonderful service. We are from Hawaii and felt right at home in this small town vibin whiskey bar. 10/10 recommend !

Yup. Ditto to what everyone said. Cool vibes, and Mike gave me an awesome haircut. Definitely…read moremaking this my go to spot. Also, super convenient if you travel by way of streetcar and really easy to book online.

Service was excellent, Mike T. Listened to what was wanted and recommended the best way to cut my…read moreboyfriend's hair based on his hair type. Would highly recommend and will be coming back.