It’s about time we talked about KC happy hours, folks. No matter if you’re grabbing a quick beer after work, on the hunt for some discounted bites, or just want to have a chill hangout while going easy on the wallet, we’ve got this round.
Here are 24 places around town pouring the best deals right now in the City of Fountains — so drink up and be merry.
Keeping spirits up
Draftcade | Fri.-Sun. 4-6 p.m. | At this Zona Rosa arcade bar, “Galaga” just isn’t the same without a $3 well drink next to your blaster button.
Rye | Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. | Head to Leawood (or KC) for some leisurely sipping — wash down a $5 slice of its famous pie with a classic cocktail (like the Old Old-Fashioned) for $8.
Harry’s Country Club | Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. | From London to Kentucky, you can travel the world in a copper cup with this River Market spot’s international $8 mule selection.
Goat & Rabbit | Mon.-Fri. 4-6 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.-close | This 39th Street bar always has something exciting on the menu — especially with $2 off local spirits and house cocktails.
Mean Mule Distilling Co. | Tues.-Fri. 4-6 p.m. | Pretend its summer by sipping a $7 KC Ranch Water featuring the hometown distillery’s Mean Mule Silver, though you can’t go wrong with any of its agave spirits.
Hungry for meal deals
Chicken N Pickle | Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. | With $2 off house cocktails, draft beer, and wine, there’s no losing on these NKC or OP courts.
Jazz Kitchen | Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. + 10 p.m.-close | Indulge in this Independence, KCK, and KCMO Creole cuisine with discounts on gumbo, popcorn shrimp, and themed New Orleans drinks.
Pearl Tavern | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | This Lee’s Summit spot is known for its eats, and half-off oysters + other craft munchies are making our tummies rumble.
Brick House | Mon.-Thurs. 3-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 3-8 p.m. | We’ll bet the $6 loaded fries will go down even quicker than the $4 well drinks.
Westport Cafe | Daily 4-6 p.m. + 10 p.m.-close | This French bistro offers discounted wine + beer alongside its upscale selection of small bites.
Sierra Grill | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | With 13 appetizer options starting at $6 and a host of drink specials — we’re ready to wind down our days with an $7 Aperol spritz (or two).
Off the vine
YaYa’s Euro Bistro | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | $24 will get you a bottle of wine + flatbread, or just grab a glass for $6 (among other discounted beverages).
Tannin | Mon.-Fri., 4-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 2-5 p.m. | Grab a discounted glass of red, white, rosé, or sparkling and pair it with the chef’s selection charcuterie.
Sail Away Wine | Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bring your wine passport + score 10% off all pours at this NKC spot.
Trezo Mare | Mon.-Thurs., 3-6 p.m., Friday, 3-5 p.m. | Voted best outdoor dining by The Pitch, start sipping with a $6 glass or enjoy a sangria for $7.
Ragazza | Tues.-Sat., 4-6 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m.-close | Whether you prefer “bianco” or “rosso,” you can feel fancy ordering a $6 glass at the bar without sacrificing your wallet.
La Bodega | Mon.-Fri. 2-5 p.m. | Split $8 tapas with friends, but keep the $7 glasses of vino for yourself.
Beer lovers
Bricks Pub & Grub | Tuesday, all day, Wed. -Sat. 3-6 p.m. | It’s a Lee’s Summit “extreme” happy hour — $4 small bites (drooling over the pretzel bites + cheese) paired with $4 pours.
The Blue Line | Mon.-Fri., 3-6 p.m. | It’s Kansas City’s only bar made for hockey-lovers, which means a round of $3.50 domestic drafts always come out ice cold.
Dodson’s Bar + Commons | Sun.-Fri., 4-6 p.m. | Whether you’re a shuffleboard die-hard, waiting for your Cosmo Burger order, or (Like Editor Maddie) love sipping Gimlets while watching its non-stop re-runs of “The Price is Right,” enjoy $2 off its extensive list of cocktails, beer, and wine.
Mocktail Musts
Outta the Blue | Sun.-Thurs. 3-6 p.m. | This breezy beach cafe has discounted coffee, tea, and NA versions galore of cocktails classic. Blue Hawaiian (without the headache), anyone?
Block 15 Tavern & Exchange | Daily specials | The River Market sports bar offers $4 sober cocktails every Monday.
Powering past the hour
Apogee Coffee & Draft | Mon.-Fri., 4-6 p.m., Sunday, all day | Apogee means “highest peak,” which fits these elevated Olathe pours with up to a $2 discount during happy hour.
Brew Lab | Mon.-Fri. 2-6 p.m., Sunday, all day | Get $2 off these delicious house beers + cocktails, plus discounted small plates and tacos.
Parlor | Tues.-Fri. 2-6 p.m., Sunday, all day | Eat through the Crossroads joint’s two story selection stop by the bars for $5 wells and $1 off all draft beers + cocktails.
Varsity Club | Monday, all day | With 20% off its Varsity Club and Disco Burger menus, this Happy Meal Monday deal is the perfect excuse to soak up a Grilled Martini with a patty melt (extra cowboy relish, please).
Wild Child | Sunday, all day | This isn’t explicitly a happy hour, but what else do you call an all-day menu of $10 cocktails at this James Beard-nominated bar? The correct answer is Almost Monday.
Host at home
Shop our favorite happy hour essentials to host friends for a drink at your place:
- Craft delicious drinks at home with syrups and mixers made from fresh ingredients.
- No clue how to put together a charcuterie board for your next event? No worries, here’s a helpful road map that you can use for everyday hosting!
- Try these alcohol-free sparkling beverages available in six organic flavors and made with nourishing, regenerative ingredients that help you tap into your inner power.
- The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker promises no more leaks and has a built-in measuring system.
- This set of six colored wine glasses reminds us of Estelle stemware — only more affordable.
- Pair your colorful wine glasses with a colorful decanter that’s an Anthropologie best-seller.
- Keep wine and champagne cold in a marble wine chiller.
- An electric wine opener makes opening bottles smooth and stress-free.
