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Kansas City’s first pop-up bars of 2023

Celebrating love, Taylor Swift, and “The Princess Bride.”

Taylor Swift pop up bar KCtoday

You’ll remember these delicious drinks “All Too Well.”

Photo via Vignettes

Kansas City — the city of barbecue, Chiefs football, and pop-ups. With love in the air and Taylor Swift’s tour coming up, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season at these themed bars.

Just Another Pop-up to Burn, 2376 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO | Now-Saturday Feb. 18 | It’s a “Love Story,” baby just say yes to this Swiftie experience.

As You Wish, 4601 Shawnee Dr., KCK | Now-Saturday, Feb. 25 | This “Princess Bride” themed bar is serving up food (fit for Fezzik) brought to you by the Homesteader Cafe.

Love Shag, 30 W. Pershing Rd., KCMO | Friday, Jan. 20-Saturday, Feb. 18 | Put on your bell bottoms and bring the funk to this pop-up. A new round of reservations will open on Friday, Jan. 27.

Valentine Pop-up, KC Wine Works, 1829 McGee St., KCMO | Wednesday, Feb. 1-Tuesday, Feb. 28 | Try V-Day themed cocktails all month long.

LOVE CYCLES, Crossroads Hotel, 2101 Central St., KCMO | Friday, Feb. 10-Saturday, Feb. 11 | Watch the lights dim + the vibes transform with moody tunes and groovy cocktails.

Apres Ski, Julep, 4141 Pennsylvania Ave., KCMO | Wednesday, Feb. 1-Tuesday, Feb. 28 | Get whisked away to the winter ski lodge of your dreams while sipping on equally as dreamy of a cocktail.

When We Were Youngish Emo Tribute Bar, 9th & State, 1717 W. 9th St., KCMO | Opens Tuesday, Feb.14 | It was never a phase mom. We’re dying (not just our hair) to try out the music bingo on Thursday nights.

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