Bars

City Dog Render-Exterior Park.png dog park
Business
A new pup and people playground is opening near Pennway Point
CITYDOGs KC is all set to open right around the corner from the KC Wheel.
November 20, 2023 02:48 PM
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Charmaine Merriweather
KCtoday_VineStreetBrewingCo
Food
Missouri’s first Black-owned brewery wins $25K grant
Vine Street Brewing in Kansas City was awarded $25,000 to fund expansion, training and more beer.
November 7, 2023
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Madison McMillen
Brewery Emperial KCtoday
Small Business
Sipping on craft beer with Brewery Emperial
Editor Bella sat down with the master brewer at Brewery Emperial to chat about all things craft beer and unravel the history of the biz.
October 30, 2023
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Bella Rainey
WWI Memorial KCtoday
City
Asked: Where’s your Kansas City happy place?
We want to know where your go-to happy spot is in the City of Fountains.
October 6, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
Rocky Horror KCtoday
Bars
Get scary at these Halloween pop-up bars in Kansas City
It’s that time of year. Check out these Halloween-themed pop-up bars around Kansas City this season.
September 28, 2023
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Bella Rainey
amigoni urban winery
Business
Answered: Which local winery is your favorite?
Kansas City is bustling with bars — but don’t count out the winery scene. Here are the local wineries that stood out the most to our readers.
September 13, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
Kansas City bars that double as tabletop gaming spaces
If you want to have a pint with your pals while rolling 20-sided dice, you should check out this list of tabletop gaming bars.
September 5, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
sail away wine north kansas city
Business
Sail Away Wine is a social wine bar with a unique twist
At first glance, this seems like just another wine-forward restaurant. But stick around for a little longer and you’ll find it’s a carefully curated + creative experience.
September 1, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
Tailleur KCtoday
Food
Kansas City restaurants and bars actually open on Mondays
We’re still searching for answers on why much of Kansas City’s food + drink scene shuts down on Monday nights, so we’ve rounded up a few restaurant options that are actually open.
September 1, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Messenger Coffee
Business
The US Coffee Championship Preliminaries are coming to Kansas City
This nationally recognized, coffee-centered competition series is making its way to Kansas City this fall.
August 31, 2023
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Bella Rainey
KCtoday Casual Animal
Food
Our favorite places to find sour beers in Kansas City
Whether your prefer the sweeter side or just want to shake things up, we are rounding up the best spots for sour beer options in Kansas City.
August 29, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Cafe Caphe KCtoday
Business
Drink Up: Take a look at the best moments from KCtoday’s 2023 Drink Up Month
We laughed, we sipped, we had a grand time. Take a look at July with us as we cap off a month of bev industry celebrations, meet-and-greets, and delicious drinks in Kansas City.
August 1, 2023
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Bella Rainey
KC Streetcar P& L
City
Take a drink tour around Kansas City along the KC Streetcar route
What’s better than a fun bar hop? We got it — one you can go on via free public transportation. Join us for a KC Streetcar drink tour from the River Market all the way to Union Station.
July 28, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Fountain City Winery KCtoday
Business
Drink Up Month: Sip on local wine with Fountain City Winery in Kansas City
Not only does Fountain City Winery embrace the wine culture in Kansas City — it embraces its roots, too. With the City of Fountains reference in its title, plus the home base in the West Bottoms, this spot has KC written all over it.
July 24, 2023
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Bella Rainey
BLVD Rec Dec
Business
Drink Up: Try something new at Boulevard Brewing Co.'s Rec Deck
Head to Boulevard Brewing Co.'s Rec Deck for an expansive, laid-back hall at the top of the Tours & Rec Center. Visitors can play games, enjoy the skyline, and of course — drink beer. Editor Bella sat down with Kaleigh Rangel to learn more about the space.
July 20, 2023
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Bella Rainey
KCtoday with Cindy
Business
Drink Up Month: Sip on local wine with Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery
Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery creates wine here in Kansas soil. We sat down with owner Cindy Reynolds to chat more about what the vineyard means to KC + how the grape crumbles.
July 18, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Builders Gin - Restless Spirits KCtoday
Food
Drink Up Month: Celebrate Drink Up with the Builders Margarita from Restless Spirits
We’re settling right in with Drink Up Month, and the best way to do so is with a drink in hand. Let’s dive into how to make this Builders Margarita from the comfort of your home, thanks to Restless Spirits.
July 14, 2023
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Bella Rainey
KC Bier Co Beer options KCtoday
Business
DrinkUp Month: Embracing German bier history with KC Bier Co.
Dive into the history behind German beer with local brewery KC Bier Co’s owner. Plus, get the details on the KCtoday + KC Bier Co happy hour on Thursday, July 6.
June 30, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Downtown KC Skyline KCtoday
Business
Everything you need to know about KCtoday’s 2023 Drink Up Month this July
Drink Up Month is all about celebrating the beverage industry in Kansas City — from cocktails to coffee to beer, there’s a drink in the City of Fountains for everyone. Let’s dive into what the KCtoday team has in store this July.
June 23, 2023
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Bella Rainey
KCtoday B and T
Food
Get ready for KCtoday’s Drink Up Month this July
Do you love coffee? What about cocktails? Maybe a mocktail or tea is more your speed. Regardless of your sip selection, buckle up for Drink Up Month, where we are celebrating all of your favorite beverages the entire month of July.
May 15, 2023
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Bella Rainey
KC_downtown from WWI at night
Live
New and coming-soon businesses to Kansas City
As KC continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
January 18, 2023
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Travis Meier
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