Good beer, great space, really nice patio... but the real draw is Jacob hosting trivia on Thursdays…read more(every other Thursday when school is in session). I've been to tons of trivia nights around the city, and his is the best. Original questions, theme nights, fun and welcoming regular teams and a great format. If you're into trivia, I strongly encourage you to give his a shot. Check the Rockcreek Brewing Facebook page for the trivia schedule and theme, and I promise you won't be disappointed!

One of the best beers within the Kansas City Metro. The service is always good and the…read moreestablishment is always clean. Offers inside and outdoor seating. Good variety of beers, most of which have been very good) and rotating food trucks available at night.

I finally made it out to the Cinder Block taproom after drinking their beer around Kansas City for…read moreyears, and honestly there's something cool about finally sitting where it all actually gets made. The space feels relaxed and approachable without trying too hard. Big open taproom, easy atmosphere, good energy. The kind of brewery where you can settle in for one beer and accidentally stay for five. Mary behind the bar was awesome right away. Friendly greeting the second I walked in, super knowledgeable about every beer on tap, and genuinely helpful without making anything feel scripted or sales-y. Hospitality matters to me a lot, and she made the experience feel welcoming immediately. I worked my way through quite a few beers: Hop Cuddle, the collaboration with Tall Trellis, their Mexican-style lager, Weathered Wit, Pavers Porter, and the rice lager. Every single one was excellent, but that rice lager was probably my favorite. Crisp, clean, refreshing, incredible mouthfeel -- one of those beers that disappears way faster than you planned. Weathered Wit deserves a shout too. Light tartness, citrus notes, classic Belgian yeast character, ridiculously refreshing. Everything you want from a witbier on a warm day and they absolutely nailed it. (beeradvocate.com) Also, I'm genuinely excited to see breweries collaborating again. Beer feels more fun when breweries are creating together instead of existing in separate lanes, and it's cool seeing that energy still alive in Kansas City craft beer.

My last review for Cinder Block was 6 years ago during Covid, and they were delivering beer to my…read morehouse since the brewery was closed because of the outbreak; my what a different time! So, did they survive the pandemic? You bet they did and they have since expanded with the opening of The Commons - an adjacent space with free games and a larger alcohol selection and a space they rent to Bay Boy Sandwiches- the best sammy shop in KC (both have separate Yelp reviews). Cinder Block is my very favorite in KC because they are the closest to my home (cheaper Ubers), a solid variety of beers, a great staff, a huge block-long complex with dozens of seating options indoors and out and a great clientele - I always seem to have some of the best conversations at the bar when I'm here. Last week I was here to watch a couple of World Cup matches and made three new friends. If I'm wanting to go out and unsure where - I'll always head to Cinder Block / The Commons! Love ya' Cinder Block.

Nice, laid back atmosphere and friendly service! I went for the first time with a group of friends…read moreand we had a great time. They have a good variety of beer plus cocktails and a mocktail that sounded delicious. I'm not a big beer drinker, so I ordered Dreams in Pink cocktail which I enjoyed. It started off slow, but as the evening went on, more people came and it did not stay empty long! It's not a large space but even with a lot of people it never felt too crowded. They have board games which is always a bonus. They offer snacks but I appreciated that they allow food from the outside, so we were able to order dinner near by and bring it in.

Great cozy spot in downtown Bonner Springs, so close to home! They have beers, cocktails, snacks…read moreand a great space to meet your friends. They also do takeaway bevies when the city has street fairs and events if you want to walk and shop with a brew! I enjoy their beers a little more each time we stop in. Check 'em out!

We love transport brewery- especially for Wednesday night trivia…read more -pay no attention to the corgi (behind the green curtain)

Home away from home…read more You know how everyone always looks for the Cheers bar? The one where everybody knows your name? Yeah this is that bar! The beer is fantastic. One of the few locations that doesn't concentrate all energies on IPAs. They really like to do broad styles of beers and have some of the best Stouts, Porters, and Brown Ales in town! This place is also constantly having events. You can enjoy the main bar area with the giant group table in the center. Individual private tables along the walls. Great window seating for NOT WINTER. They also have the enclosed alley space, which is often used for private events or open for more comfy seating. Larger parties and events happen in the back parking lot! Look for Transport online at your favourite social media platform!

What a great place! This became my favorite place to relax and enjoy a cold beverage while…read morevisiting Kansas City during FIFA's World Cup, June 2026. The employees are friendly and helpful. Our bartender explained the different crafts on tap and even gave us a couple of samples to try. I ended up going with the "Mai Savior" - a Maibock (German) beer. Brewed for May 1st or "Bock Day", it has notes of malty honey with a slight caramel finish, and a 7.7% ABV. It was refreshing and very good! There are plenty of tv screens mounted throughout the building and with plenty of World Cup matches being played in different venues, it was easy to watch the different group play that was going on. And lo and behold in the corner there were 3 pinball machines! (I was really loving this place by now.) We had a great time playing them. Then, at the other end in the corner was a place where one can order pizza - which I can attest to it being very, very good. They have a covered outside seating area too that's pet friendly so feel free to bring your favorite K9 companion. What a great place! So, If you're in the Kansas City area I highly recommend you check them out!

I grabbed a drink with a friend here in a long overdue visit to River Bluff Brewing. They piqued my…read moreinterest when I saw they won awards at the Great American Brew Fest. The menu had a good variety of brew styles - barrel aged stouts, hazy IPA, fruited beer - and I ordered an English Pale Ale. I'm a sucker for English style beers, so it was an easy choice. I really enjoyed my drink and I look forward to visiting again. It's nice they have a kitchen space available to order food. Jimmy B's currently resides there and their pizza is very good.

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.

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.

We went on a day with great weather. They had some of their garage type doors open for fresh air to…read morecome in! Our beers were great and they gave us a sample of one of the new beers (Marilyn) to try before buying it. The chicken tenders tossed in Buffalo sauce may have been some of the most tender tenders I have ever had! Great flavor. Friendly staff. They all seemed happy to be in each other's company and helped each other.

We back, rapid fire list…read more HIGHS: - Burger and fries were good - Sauce that came on the side reminded me of raising canes which is very good MIDS: ‍-I liked the ambiance in the place, was pretty empty but I know that's out of their control ‍- Try to pick a channel on the tv, it was switching channels every 5 mins ‍- Chips felt a little stale on the appetizer but not really an issue ‍- Guac looked brown on top which leads me to believe it was sitting out for a while before being served, but still tasted alright. LOWS: - I asked an employee for some water and I got "I'm not your server," and walked away in response, didn't love that - I obviously don't know the full story behind it but writing on your menu that you are incapable of cutting a burger or sandwich in half is pretty absurd. Along with not even having knives for us to do it ourselves - Could probably invest in some blinds, the glare inside was crazy Overall a fine meal, obviously a lot going on but mostly not on the good side. The actual meal saved the day because if it weren't for that I probably would've been more critical.

I recently visited Callsign Brewing Company in North Kansas City for a friend's birthday last week,…read moreand it turned out to be a great choice for a laid-back celebration. The atmosphere really stands out right away--it's spacious, relaxed, and has that perfect balance of industrial brewery vibes without feeling cold or impersonal. There was plenty of room for our group to hang out comfortably, and the overall energy felt welcoming whether you're there for a casual drink or a special occasion. Service was friendly and efficient., and the food was decent. It was a Tuesday, so they were not busy, but it was also karaoke night, which was a great addition.

Spacious local brewery located in North Kansas City with the addition of simple but delicious bar…read morefood. I have been acquainted with Callsign brews for a while but had never stepped foot into the actual brewery space. Thanks to pub pass that all changes because nothing entices me more than a bogo beer! And to top it off Tuesdays happen to be $10 beer flights so it was a double win. As far as the food menu goes, it's nothing innovative just good bar food classics like sandwiches, burgers, wings, wraps, and appetizers. This time around we went with beer drinking staples- wings and loaded tots. The wing prices I thought were pretty fair ten bone in wings for $16 ($1.60 a wing isn't too bad nowadays). You also could split the ten count with two flavors which is what we did. The first flavor that caught my eye was Parmesan Truffle which I thought was a unique rift on the classic Parmesan Garlic, I was pleasantly surprised when these came out and were dry rub. I prefer a dry rubbed wing because first of all, I love salt and these tend to be definitely more on the salty seasoned side than saucy wings that can be syrupy sweet sometimes depending on the flavor. Secondly, with a flavor adjacent to Garlic Parmesan a wet wing can be very heavy and thus, have the tendency to get soggy. The only qualm I have with these wings is that the flavor didn't exactly live up to expectations, it had nice seasoning and the Parmesan flavor was detectable however, I never got any of that umami flavor of Truffle. They were extremely crispy though and I would order them again. Now onto the next flavor, I decided to order the other creative flavor on the menu (the other two were Hot and Mild) this was a hot honey bourbon glaze. Again, this flavor promised a punch of flavor and didn't fully deliver, I got the notes of the sweet bourbon glaze but none of the heat from the hot honey. The wings themselves weren't over-drenched in sauce so they did stay rather crispy but, it wasn't anything special. The last appetizer we ordered to munch on were the loaded tots which were pretty standard but, good drinking food. They were indeed loaded with lots of liquid cheese, crispy pieces of bacon and a healthy drizzle of ranch. Just so you know, these are listed as loaded fries on the menu but you can sub tots which I was grateful for since I think a tot stays more crispy than a traditional fry when toppings are piled on. Now onto the star of the show, the beers of course. We started with a flight to share so we could each choose a favorite brew to over a full pour of and utilize our Pub Pass. The smoothie sour was my favorite of the bunch which surprised me since I'm usually a hazy IPA girl. That was also a solid choice though and it's what my friend ordered as his full pour. The smoothie sour though was peach cobbler flavored and had the sweetness of ripe peaches, I instantly fell in love, it wasn't as sharp and sour and instead had a smooth finish. Some sours are tougher to drink but this went down easy. The other beer that stood out on our flight was the wine beer, almost akin to a cider but stronger in flavor with a base of Malbec (my favorite red wine). The color was vibrant and it had a rich flavor profile of grapes. Not sure I could have drank a full pour of it though if I'm being honest, it was a little too intense.