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EXPLORE KC | | | | | | | 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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| 415 Westport Rd
Kansas City,
MO
64111
816-561-3747 | | | | | Description: WESTPORT. This eclectic club presents a variety of live music. One night, it's reggae; another night, blues; and another, rock. No matter what you come for, all the rhythms are great and all add to the place's hip ambience. While hanging out and listening to the tunes, grab a drink from the bar, play a game of pool, or get a breath of fresh air on the outdoor deck. Upstairs, an Irish tavern features live acoustic acts and its own bar; it's open Monday through Saturday, 7pm till 10pm.
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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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| 931 Broadway St
Kansas City,
MO
64105
816-471-8484 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This establishment steps in as an ideal candidate when you want to enjoy excellent steaks and live jazz played nightly. Big, juicy cuts of beef satisfy any appetite, and perfectly prepared prime rib draws a strong contingent of loyal patrons. The dining room feels like a 19th-century, Old West saloon and offers appealing atmosphere. More than 700 wines are available, along with spirits, notably a good selection of single-malt scotches. A cigar club is located upstairs from the restaurant.
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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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| 401 Ward Pkwy
Kansas City,
MO
64112
816-756-1500 | | | | | Description: COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA. This hotel lounge offers an upscale setting for evening cocktails, especially since it boasts a martini menu that details 200 or so options. The Oak Bar is a favorite with business folks, who love stopping in after work to rub shoulders with other well-heeled sophisticates. Aside from the impressive cocktail list, the Oak Bar also vaunts a variety of ports, sherries, and cognacs. On select nights, the establishment features live jazz. A sushi bar is available as well.
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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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| River Market Brewing Company500 Walnut St
Kansas City,
MO
64106-1209
816-471-6300 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This brewpub's home, the old Gillis Opera House, grants the place turn-of-the-century charm, along with satellite TVs and an impressive sound system. Award-winning house brews include Bomber Blond Ale, Sodbuster Pale Ale, River Market Red, and Flying Crow Porter. An excellent pub-style menu is available, featuring everything from hot wings and nachos to salads and burgers. River Market hosts live bands on weekends, and they never charge a cover. Located adjacent to downtown's historic City Market.
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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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| 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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