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EXPLORE KC | | | | | | | 106 W 12th St
Kansas City,
MO
64105
816-221-7000 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. An upscale destination for the 5 o'clock crowd, this attractive lounge is arguably home to some of downtown's tastiest, most potent martinis. The bar features an impressive selection of light lunch and dinner dishes, including everything from specialty appetizers and salads to sandwiches and homemade desserts. A terrific place to see and be part of the scene, 12 Baltimore is a popular pre- and post-theater destination as well.
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| 1205 E 85th St
Kansas City,
MO
64131
816-822-7427 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Blues, beer, and barbecue! What more could you ask for? BB's, a rather bare-bones place, was opened by blues lovers Lindsay and Jo Shannon, whose combined music collection numbers more than 5,000 blues recordings. Don't judge by appearance the barbecue spot is a diner's delight. Pork ribs, battered fries, baked beans, jambalaya, and crawfish étouffé keep regulars begging for more, more, more. Great blues music completes the atmosphere. A real Kansas City treat.
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| 4050 Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City,
MO
64111
816-561-2560 | | | | | Description: WESTPORT. One of KC's top nightlife joints, Beaumont offers cowboys everything from concerts and pool tables to country line dancing and a mechanical bull. Of course, Beaumont's not all country-western, as the eclectic clientele will no doubt attest, and it's not uncommon to find the two sand-pit volleyball courts packed with well-tanned co-eds and youngish business types. When the sun goes down and live music starts, only heaven (and the booking agent) know what's in store, since featured acts may be heavy metal, pop, Southern rock, or just plain country. Past performers have included such familiar names as the Del McCoury Band, Warren Brothers, Brother's Keeper, and Cracker. Cover charges vary, and advanced tickets may be purchased at the box office. Only cash and debit cards accepted.
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| 300 Armour Rd
Kansas City,
MO
64116
816-221-8899 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN NORTH. Swank black and cherry-toned decor and a marble-topped bar might seem out of place in a bar owned by a former Major League Baseball player, but the varied crowd the establishment attracts doesn't seem to mind. Specializing in cocktails (bartenders are reportedly impossible to stump), Kelso's offers plenty of lounging space wherein college folks, young professionals, and sophisticated hipsters can mingle. Live music on weekends and a better-than-decent pizza menu keep everyone happy.
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| O'Dowds Little Dublin Irish Pub4742 Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City,
MO
64112
816-561-2700 | | | | | Description: WESTPORT. Experience a small taste or is it a sip? of the Emerald Isle at this popular Westport pub. O'Dowd's offers an authentic Irish look and feel, thanks to its dark wood interior, antique bar, and tap o' Guinness. Live Irish folk music is featured weekly, and the place is a frequent lunch hangout with the downtown business crowd. A scrumptious pub-style menu features traditional favorites fish and chips, potato pancake boxty, Irish stew, and, if you're so lucky, corned beef and cabbage. On a hot summer's day, few things could be finer than sipping a frosty mug of stout and hanging out on their open-air deck.
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| 4749 Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City,
MO
64112
816-753-0000 | | | | | Description: COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA. A truly cool jazz place. Come mellow out to the sounds of great live jazz performed Wednesday through Sunday nights at this hip spot. Order one of their signature steaks and feast to a backdrop of great tunes.
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| 1020 Westport Rd
Kansas City,
MO
64111
816-753-5207 | | | | | Description: WESTPORT. Asking customers to "eat hear," this food-lover's bar/music venue appeals to a mixed clientele both gourmands and devotees of the latest local band. Record-related paraphernalia covers the walls and beyond; take note of the record sleeves recycled as menus. Drinks range from basic beer to high-end vodkas, while food options include custom-created pizzas that garner rave reviews. Live rock, dinner shows, weekly trivia, costume parties, benefits, and a roster of themed events keep the scene fresh and lively.
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| 7324 W 80th St
Overland Park,
KS
66204
913-652-9494 | | | | | Description: OVERLAND PARK. Founded in 1970, The Other Place chain was the brainchild of Don Landeau, who set up a friendly watering hole in Cedar Hills for patrons to relax, drink beer, and enjoy good food. The Overland Park location opened in 1997 and is the chain's sixth incarnation, replete with the original's charm and personality. Terrific pub grub includes a seasoned taco sub and buffalo wings, along with chili gumbo and baked lasagna. The youngish crowd can get a little loud at times, especially if the Chiefs, Jayhawks, or Royals are tuned in on big-screen TVs. Wednesdays are Bike Night, a favorite of motorcycle-riding patrons.
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| 1616 E 18th St
Kansas City,
MO
64108
816-474-2929 | | | | | Description: 18TH & VINE HISTORIC DISTRICT. Love jazz? If the answer's yes, then head over to this exciting club and catch some great live music. The club, located in the Jazz Museum, lets you bone up on jazz history while enjoying tunes and nursing drinks. Ready to satisfy any taste, the Blue Room features a full selection of beer, wine, liquor, and soft drinks.
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| Davey's Uptown Ramblers Club3402 Main St
Kansas City,
MO
64111-1911
816-753-1909 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. One of Kansas City's most popular nightspots, Davey's Uptown regularly features pretty big names on the music front, including the Afghan Whigs, No Means No, Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, The Follow, and Bruce Robison. The old dive dates from the 1920s, when it opened as a Prohibition-era cocktail lounge. When it got "on the level" in 1934 and obtained a legal license to sell, Davey's had already established itself as one of the city's best watering holes. At its current location since 1950, the bar offers everything a good night owl needs: Old Style on tap, level pool tables, arcade games, bar stools, and a great sound system.
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