Topeka · Shawnee County, KS

Nightlife in Topeka

Scout analyzed 62 Topeka places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$40

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

South/Southeast 3

1 matching spots

Downtown

1 matching spots

North Topeka

1 matching spots

Lawrence Cultural District

1 matching spots

West Southwest 2

1 matching spots

West Southwest 3

1 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

South/Southeast 3

Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant

Blind Tiger is suitable for a casual meal or drinks, pairing well with a low-key evening or a weekend outing. Expect to spend 90 minutes to two hours and around $20-45 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Downtown

The Celtic Fox

The Celtic Fox is a convivial Irish pub, great for a casual evening meal, drinks with friends, or catching live music. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $15-35 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

North Topeka

Kickstart Saloon

Kickstart Saloon is a local bar suitable for an evening drink or a casual bite. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-40 per person.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Lawrence Cultural District

Replay Lounge

Replay Lounge is a good spot for an evening of live music, drinks, or pinball. Plan for 2-3 hours and expect to spend $15-40 per person on drinks.

CocktailsLive musicOutdoors

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

West Southwest 2

Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill

Skinny's is a casual spot for watching sports and having bar food and drinks, suitable for an afternoon or evening outing. Expect to spend $20-40 per person for a 1-2 hour visit.

FoodCocktailsSports

$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

West Southwest 3

Johnny's Tavern Topeka

Johnny's Tavern is a casual spot for watching sports on TV while enjoying pub food and drinks. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-$35 per person for a meal and a drink.

FoodCocktailsSports

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking