Great selection of craft beers, whiskey and wines. Loved the flight options and the live music…read morenights.

I heard of Barley and Vine through Instagram and had wanted to visit since they opened. I had never…read morebeen to downtown Platte City but quickly realized it's just a quick detour off I-29. It's a nice space, very spacious. I was there to try the beer, which seems secondary to the extensive wine list. However, it's not secondary as in an afterthought because the beers that I had were very good. I had an English Bitter, a session beer, called Bloke's Bitter. I also had a Saison. Both were very enjoyable.

We've been to a LOT of tiki bars & so have some frame of reference. This one is worth a visit…read more This is a tiki bar in a food court of containerized businesses. It is not what we expected, but the cocktails were good, used high quality rums, and sitting outside under huge umbrellas was nice. The bartender was knowledgeable and went to get fresh mint to garnish my cocktail when he was clearly unhappy with what was in the fridge. Recommend if you're relatively in the area, it's definitely off the beaten track but quick to get to.

Fantastic watering hole at the Iron District container park in KC! Love this place. We ordered…read morebeers from neighboring Tap Shack at Tiki Huna to enjoy with our meals.

Amazing atmosphere, some of the best drinks I've ever had, and a phenomenal bartender!…read more "Hotter than your Ex" could have been just a bit hotter, but it was still one of the best cocktails I've ever tried. Do not leave KC without trying this bar. You won't find anything like this anywhere else.

The directions to this place will make you think your mapping program has gone bonkers, but you're…read morein the right place. This place feels like someone's basement tiki lounge tried to go legit, but missed. The menu is limited and frankly a bit weird, but not in a good way. Our drinks sat on the bar melting for more than 5 minutes because the waitress did not pay attention that they were up even though the bartender called to her & she was sitting at the next table juicing limes. Not worth the trek nor the expense.

Very cool speakeasy vibe in the Crossroads! If you're looking for a place with well drinks and…read morepitchers of beer, then this is *not* your place. No, Swordfish Tom's is only serving up handcrafted cocktails, and generally off of their particularly killer menu. Drinks are artisanal, they take a little extra time to prepare, and they are absolutely smashing! Owner Jill has all the talents with both mixology and design and the unique taste comes through each time. Hoist your drink and find a comfy seat, or maybe a dimly lit corner table just for two. Just know that it is CASH ONLY (and there is an ATM on site) and the drinks will run you upwards of $15 or so. Each one is very well worth it, and you're there for a specific ambience, so pony up and enjoy. If you don't know that the entrance is in the alley off of 19th, then you will miss it altogether. Great space, great atmosphere, and outstanding cocktails.

I am so happy I came here! We grabbed pre dinner drinks at Swordfish Tom's and it is a really cool…read moreexperience. The bar is downstairs and a speakeasy feel, with the entrance being in an alley. It feels hidden! There are paintings of nautical creatures/ animals on the walls as you're entering. The space itself is smaller, and from what I've been told they do a great job on regulating crowd size with their wait area. They have very specific craft cocktails. While they didn't have a traditional dirty martini that I enjoy, the bartender recommended something and offered to remake it for me if I didn't enjoy it. It's a really unique space that anyone would enjoy- definitely check it out.

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.

Our first stop on our self-guided brewery tour while in KC. We chose this as our first stop because…read morethey have some great dark beers on rotation. Sure enough, they were very good. The only downside was the price for some of the higher alcohol beers seemed a little steep. Besides the tap beer, they also have many in bottles. You are sure to find something to your liking here.

Best damn dive bar around. My parents drank here in the late 60"s & early 70's. Good service, good…read moreprices and great friendship. Nothing fancy here just a good time. all of the bartenders are top notch and Patty's food on Saturday's is excellent.

My very 1st memory of the Corner Bar is from the early 70's and my Mom would pull up in front and…read moretell me to go in and get your father. My father was usually annoyed at having to leave his shuffleboard game, loaded jukebox or conversation with the equally loaded good ole boys. The bartender would often threaten to throw me down the heating vent behind the bar; which I believed to be a portal to the Underworld; unless I went and told my mother to come back in a while. Just like my mother leaving for a while and returning, so did I. I left Liberty and the Corner Bar before I could legally drink and then in the early 2000's I ended up back in Liberty for a decade. I remember going back the first time as an adult and being a little trepidatious about entering since I had heard plenty of stories about it attracting the "wrong crowd" - mostly from judgmental Country Club types. I now understand that I am "the wrong crowd" because some of the most fun I've ever had at a bar has been here. I've reconnected with long lost friends, made lots of new friends, "owned" the shuffleboard table, played a lot of great and obscure stuff on the juke box and have had some of the best conversations ever- all in this perfectly classic Dive Bar. It's been a decade since I have lived in the neighborhood and now I only am able to get back for a fun night about once a year. My visit last weekend offered a lot of newer and younger clientele, but still a few older regulars but most importantly the same welcoming spirit of comradery. I hope The Corner Bar can hold out for a few more future generations.

Part cocktail supply store, part thoughtful and creative cocktail bar. The storefront is…read moreunpresuming, with the Amaro bar in the back definitely being a spot promoted primarily by locals and word of mouth. My friends and I visited before a stand up night at the Rino Theater next door and it was a perfect stop! Plan to wait a little for drinks due to a solo bartender, but it's worth the wait. My drink, the Hola Hola Back Girl- was very unique- Jamaican Rum (1 1/2 oz) + Overproof Rum (¾ oz) + Mango Liqueur (¾ oz) + Pandan Liqueur (1 oz) + Ube Cream Liqueur (1 oz) + Lime Juice ( 1/2 oz)- I could taste the notes of all! Producing great tasting, low fluff, minimal garnish drinks is their speciality and the bartender was incredibly knowledgeable. A great stop to upgrade your liquor/cocktail knowledge and try something completely new!

Met a work buddy here. Cool location with the liquor store front and the bar in the back. Our…read morebartender really was passionate about his craft and I appreciate seeing that. It was Tiki night but with a head cold I stayed away from the sweet drinks. Had a Toronto per recommendation from the bartender and it was top notch!! Second round was well Four Roses and he didn't seem to mind my audible on the recipe. Asked for half the simple syrup and chocolate walnut bitters vs the aromatic. This was quite possibly the best old fashioned I've had. Wish it was closer to home but I will be back!!.

Super adorable bar with a chill vibe. Went with a girlfriend to try the drinks, and they did not…read moredisappoint. Service was on point, with a very friendly staff. Great place to check out pre dinner or post!

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.